Gin Cocktails
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Vesper Martini Sophisticated, yet simple, “shaken, not stirred,” the most iconic of the James Bond cocktails, the Vesper Martini, first gained attention in the first 007 novel, Casino Royale. Although this was only ordered once…
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While John Lennon’s favorite cocktail may have been the Brandy Alexander, the most commonly known Alexander was originally made with equal parts gin, white crème de cacao, and sweet cream; shaken with ice, and strained.…
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Casino Royale is one of our favorite Bond movies. It gave a modern muscular yet emotional twist to the franchise, lending it something new without ruining what we all loved about the series. It’s the…
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Created by Renee Griego, Bar Manager of Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa, California, the Bella Donna finds gin and whisky coming together to do something more typically done by rum. A more labor-intensive cocktail, “the…
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In an effort to take the classic gin and tonic to the next level with a few simple additions, Renee Griego, Bar Manager of Vaca Restaurant in Costa Mesa, California, has created the Nessie. It…
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Sweet and tart, the botanicals from the gin and the taste of rose wine are a perfect match for this amazing gin cocktail. Love Buzz is very popular with the gin drinking crowd and a…
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The quest for the world’s coldest martini is seemingly endless, but new Gramercy Park bar Hawksmoor New York looks to have grabbed the title for now. One of the watering hole’s so-called “ultimate cocktails,” the…
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There’s a point in the classic 80s flick Cocktail where Tom Cruise’s character Brian Flanagan refers to himself as “the last barman poet,” and he spits out a variety of mixed drink titles, most of…
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The first time we found ourselves being offered a Last Word, they had us at “Green Chartreuse.” This prohibition-era cocktail isn’t for the weak of heart (or wobbly kneed), but if you’re looking for something…
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The Negroni has its base in Italy and the combination of Italian Vermouth and Campari with Gin, but it’s always fun to make a twist on your favorite drinks and that’s what led us to…