The Floradora sounds funny, but it has a really nice raspberry touch and a light pink look that just scream spring time to me. This is actually one of the older cocktails, dating back to the early 1900s. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What …
The blueberry gin and tonic is a great way to usher in the warm season, or if you’re in the cold season it’s a nice way to remember warm summer afternoons. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Blueberry Gin Tonic? Blueberry gin tonic …
The Bronx cocktail may not immediately give away its ingredients, but it’s far more complex than its simple name would suggest. Add to this a mild sweetness and very well balanced flavors and you’ve got a new favorite. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What …
The Gimlet is a delicious gin sour, one that inspired many riffs and earned its place among the tried and true classics. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gimlet ? The Gimlet is a very old cocktail, old enough to appear in 1930’s …
The classic spin on an even more classic cocktail. The Gin Rickey is very old, and has inspired many riffs of its own. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gin Rickey? The Gin Rickey is a twist on the classic Bourbon Rickey, using …
The French 75 is a very old cocktail with an unintuitive but very intriguing name, and it pairs two alcohols that may sound like they don’t belong together but once you taste this, you’ll be hooked. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is French …
Salty Dog sounds cool but it’s a far simpler cocktail than the name suggests. It follows the same logic as a Screwdriver, except it’s grapefruit and it’s either gin or vodka (your choice). This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Salty Dog? The …
Jasmine is a gin cocktail that’s both delicious and underrated, and I’m here to bring it to your attention. A really beautiful and delicious late summer cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Jasmine ? Jasmine is a gin sipper that could easily …
Tom Collins, one of the oldest gin highballs around, and definitely something to sip on year-round. It’s refreshing and requires 4 ingredients you might already have at home. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Tom Collins ? Tom Collins is an old highball …
The Gin Daisy is an old gin-based cocktail that’s actually the inspiration behind the Margarita ! There is also a modern twist on the Gin Daisy that we’re going to explore today as well, so you’re in for a treat. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking …
Gin tonic is a classic cocktail and a pair that never fails. You’ve got the zingy botanicals in gin, the mild bitterness in tonic, and a really nice effervescence that ties everything together. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a gin tonic ? …
The gin fizz is almost as old as the Gin Sour, and it’s a nice improvement on the original. If you found gin sour too much, then perhaps gin fizz is more up your alley. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is gin fizz? …
Gin sour is an old cocktail, and it comes with a surprise ingredient that sounds like it doesn’t belong but changes the drink entirely. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is Gin Sour? Gin Sour is a gin-based cocktail that’s meant to add extra …
Lucien Gaudin is a small cocktail but it packs a serious punch, and you can’t figure out much by just the name itself. A very elegant cocktail from a time when gin was king. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Lucien Gaudin? …
Despite the long name, the Long Island Iced Tea is neither a long drink nor a simple drink. It’s perhaps one of the most complex and strong drinks you’ll ever find on a menu, and it hits you hard. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. …
An interesting cocktail with a cool name, Leap Year is far older than it may sound. It dates back to 1928, and it’s actually one of the drinks that has a backstory that checks out. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Leap …
The Bee’s Knees sounds just as fun as it actually tastes. The name is an old expression meaning great or excellent, in the same vein as ‘cat’s pajamas’ meant someone who is admirable and great at what they’re doing. So let’s take a look at the old style Bee’s Knees and see if it really …
You’ve met the classic Martini, now meet its cousin, the Dirty Martini. Like the classic Martini, this is not for the faint of heart, but for an entirely different reason. Most people order this without knowing what to expect, and they get overwhelmed. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those …
One of the oldest cocktails, meant to celebrate the many nuances in gin’s flavor. A simple yet refined drink that stood the test of time, and is a bar staple even now. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is a Martini ? Martini is …
Archangel is a refreshing sipper, something that will definitely surprise you. You need a very good gin for this one since it will shine very brightly in this cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. This post is meant for those of legal drinking age. What is the Archangel ? Archangel is a gin-based cocktail …