French 75 Recipe
Posted in Gin on February 28, 2014
Just before you start preparing this cocktail, there is something you should know about it: it was named after a very potent small French gun known as 75-millimeter M1897. This was used by the French army in the First World War and it was indeed very strong. The same can be said about the cocktail Read More »
Bronx Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Classics, Gin, Margaritas on February 19, 2014
The Bronx Cocktail The Bronx cocktail is also a perfect martini that has a tinge of orange juice added. It was ranked third in the world’s 10 best cocktails that making it a rival competitor towards many other drinks including the Manhattan, Queens, and Martini. These are the major cocktails that are known to be Read More »
Aviation Cocktail Recipe
Posted in Classics, Cocktails, Gin on January 29, 2014
Aviation Cocktail Recipe This aviation cocktail is made of gin, lemon juice, crème de violette, and maraschino liqueur. The cocktail is served straight up and in a cocktail glass. While making this classic recipe, use the real maraschino cherries and not the more common bright red cherries. The drink was created by Hugo Ensslin 1916 Read More »
Angel Face Recipe
Posted in Classics, Cocktails, Gin on January 28, 2014
Angel Face Cocktail The Angel Face Cocktail has a lovely appearance and this is how it gets its name. It is a refreshing fruity drink that you would love to share with your friends and family at home or bar parties. The ingredients are easily available and the preparation time is not much. The angel Read More »
Dirty Martini Drink Recipe
Posted in Cocktails, Gin, Martinis, Uncategorized on January 17, 2014
Hello mixologists!! Today I'm going to be covering one of the most popular twists on the classic Martini recipe - The Dirty Martini. Before continuing with this article, consider reading my Introduction to the Martini and Classic Martini posts if you haven't already, just so you can get up to speed on the intricacies of Read More »
Gibson Drink Recipe
Posted in Cocktails, Gin, Martinis on January 16, 2014
The Gibson Cocktail -2 oz Gin or Vodka -1/2 oz Vermouth -Pickled Pearl Onion(s) As I stated in my previous post on the Martini, garnishes play a pretty big role in the Martini, and will either make or break the drink. A Martini with an onion instead of an olive is different enough Read More »