I do love my Gibson Cocktail, and this is part of my continuing search to find the perfect gin for it. Continue reading Tanqueray #10 Gin Review
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Aviation Gin
I have loved Aviation Gin for a while and have several posts using it in cocktails. Unfortunately, they stopped carrying it in my liquor store here in the Canadian Rockies. Continue reading Aviation Gin
Victoria Premium Cocktail Gin
I have become quite fond of my Gibson Cocktail every few days. I have tried some quality gins to make them. Continue reading Victoria Premium Cocktail Gin
Tanqueray Gin Review
Since the pandemic has unleashed on us, I have been having a Gibson Cocktail every few days. I normally make it with Bombay Sapphire Gin but then I tried it with the Bombay Sapphire East Gin which I found to be a nice change. However, I was in the liquor store and saw Tanqueray Gin. Continue reading Tanqueray Gin Review
Bombay Sapphire East Gin Review
With the COVID 19 isolation ongoing and the onset of spring, I have some more time in the afternoon and good weather to enjoy on my porch. It is the perfect combination for one of my favourite cocktails, a Gibson cocktail. Continue reading Bombay Sapphire East Gin Review
Tipperary Cocktail
Saint Patrick’s day deserves a wee drop of the creature! My choice for this year’s celebration, a Tipperary Cocktail.
Daiquiri – The Movie
I have posted my recipe for a Daiquiri earlier but here is a video on how to make one!
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Manhattan Cocktail
I have posted how to make a Manhattan Cocktail before but I decided to do a video on how to make one!
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Sapphire Gibson Cocktail
Martinis are great but have you ever tried a Gibson Cocktail? It is a mixture of gin and vermouth just like a martini but instead of putting olives in it, you use cocktail onions. Sounds like very little change, right? Actually, the touch of sweet and sour from the pickled onions gives a mild but significant change to the cocktail. I actually prefer the onions. Continue reading Sapphire Gibson Cocktail
French Martini
We were given a bottle of Aurora Rare Vodka. We tried it neat and in a vodka martini. It was time to try it in something new, a French Martini. This uses pineapple juice and Chambord instead of vermouth. Continue reading French Martini