According to Chevalier, Americans are experiencing a gin and tonic renaissance — especially with the Spanish gin and tonic — but the manner in which you enjoy your gin and tonic is entirely up to you. "A perfect g & t is going to be crisp and refreshing, while still a touch boozy,"...
“Old Tom is a beautiful thing,” says Danny Shapiro, head bartender at Chicago’sScofflaw, where guests are encouraged to enjoy the housemade Old Tom straight, out of a spent oyster shell. “I enjoy its versatility—it plays so well with so many things.” In Shapiro’sBrockton Navy, O...
S:Yeah, that’s a big question. The first was pretty simple: it’s gin andAngostura Bitters. Historically, the gin on a ship at that time would have been Plymouth. So you want to be historically correct. We want to pick up a bottle of Plymouth and Angostura Bitters and then add wate...
Using tonic syrup instead of tonic water is crucial to the drink because hot water does the same trick that effervescent bubbles do: It ferries the aromatics in the gin and the syrup right up to your nose. You get the full-on flavor of the summertime drink, but with the comfort of a ...
If you do not have the time to read hundreds of articles this multipurpose handbook may be useful. I hope you enjoy it. Before you start remember about the two most important things: Do not follow guides just to get 100% of something. Think about what you actually do at your server!
I think it can also be a good complement to official documentations. I did my best to make this handbook a single and consistent. Of course I still have a lot to improve and to do. I hope you enjoy it, and fun with it. Before you start remember about the two most important things...
This Pink Grapefruit Gin Fizz Cocktail is the perfect drink for your next spring (and summer) soirée! This festive cocktail is bubbly, slightly tart, yet sweet and super refreshing!Grapefruit Gin FizzI love using fresh juices in cocktails at home. I don’t tend to order them when we’...
Simple and balanced, it’s considered to be one of the most famous Italian cocktails in the world. Invented in 1919 by Count Negroni – who asked to add a touch of gin rather than soda to his Americano – the cocktail was named in his honor. ...
HOW TO MAKE AHEAD AND STORE Making Your Dry Martini in Advance: I recommend a fresh Dry Martini, but you can mix your gin and vermouth together ahead of time. Just skip the ice and pour the blend into a sealed container or bottle. Pop it in the fridge, where it can chill for a ...
When it comes to deciding on your garnish, always refer back to your gin for inspiration. For example, if the gin is citrus-forward, take a look at what kind of citrus is used. InBeefeater London Dry’s recipe we have 9 botanicals, including sweet lemon peel and Sevillian bitter orange...