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Friday, June 4th, 2010
It's nearly summer - and Gin & Tonic season! So, why not make your own tonic water?
The Gin & Tonic has probably has the richest history of any gin beverage. Tonic water's history in Europe dates back to the 1600's, but it has been in use far longer by the ...
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Sunday, April 25th, 2010
It may not be gin & tonic time yet, but we're well on our way. As the crocuses bloom and we raise our heads from winter hibernation, let's not forget that gin can add so much to springtime! Here are a few recipes that explore the green, flowery, earthy and even ...
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Two big events last month bring the Upside-Down martini (aka Reverse Martini) front and center these days.
First, the last month's release of the movie Julie and Julia showcases the cocktail's creator and advocate, Julia Child. I've always appreciated the fact that she attributed her longevity to "red meat and gin". ...
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Though hip hop's role in the resurgence of gin since the early 90s is an oft-neglected topic, I want to talk more broadly about combinations of gin and fruit juice. Fresh juice, while it may seem the furthest thing from revolutionary in this age of flavor labs and umami ...
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Friday, July 18th, 2008
As we approach the dog days of summer, it is time to venture beyond gin & tonics. Not that we're against a frosty G&T - its just that there's so much more gin can offer for summer refreshment. Light mixers let you enjoy the nuances of gin in a less ...
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008
The martini is the public face of gin, the iconic cocktail -- deservedly so, to be sure. Its popularity is approached only by the gin and tonic, that refreshing and pleasantly bitter concoction of the British. But my favorite everyday gin drink - the one that requires no special ingredients, ...
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Gin has a long-attested affinity for bitter flavors. The British introduced the gin and tonic for medicinal reasons, but it's remained one of the most popular and iconic drinks -- needing little accompaniment except perhaps a wedge of fresh lime or a wheel of orange -- because the coolness of ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
No blog devoted to gin would be complete without a martini recipe. But, why re-invent a classic cocktail? Near the dawn of the internet age, Mr. Lucky eloquently delivered the perfect recipe for a classic martini, including advanced instructions for those with a greater thirst for knowledge.
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