The Bloody Mary is a classic cocktail that enjoys a reputation like no other. It could be considered famous or infamous and it’s purely situational. On one hand, the Bloody Mary is the quintessential cocktail enjoyed at a leisurely Sunday brunch. On the other hand, it is the quintessential cure to recharge on “the morning […]
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If you’re looking to venture out with a flavored gin, you’re wise to stick with a trusted brand. Tanqueray has been around since 1830 but its Orange Flor de Sevilla debuted in 2018. It’s been on the shelves a while, so you may be wondering how to serve it up. So What to Mix with
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Is it possible to taste a place? Can you sip its essence and experience the landscape? The Botanist’s head distiller Adam Hannett says that distillation is the means “to create a wonderful spirit that speaks of the place it is from.” The Botanist Gin is a unique, well-balanced gin that lives up to its name
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In comparing Tanqueray and Cutwater, it’s a battle between the old guard and the new wave in the realm of Ready to Drink Gin and Tonics. Tanqueray London Dry Gin certainly has the clout in name recognition. Its green bottle is iconic, its name synonymous with gin and has been around since the 1830s .
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There’s nothing more traditional, respectable, and simple than a good Gin and Tonic. Sure they’re quick and easy to make straight from the bottle. But who doesn’t want the option of a Ready To Drink version? There’s only one condition: a canned gin & tonic must taste as good or better than one you can
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We are told not to judge a book by its cover…and that’s good advice when it comes to tasty beverages! I mean, have you ever purchased a wine or a six-pack of beer because of its funny name or cool label? Ok, you don’t have to answer that. No doubt, many of us have selected
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Whether you need a gin you can sip all night or a strong gin for one hefty cocktail, ABV is worth understanding. In this quick article, we’ll help you make the right choice. Initially, every gin starts out very strong at about 80-85% alcohol. But don’t let that number scare you. 80-85% is way too
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They look the same, they’re both used in classic cocktails but they taste completely different. You may even hear people say that gin is flavored vodka. Rest assured, those words are spoken by complete novices. While gin and vodka have some things in common, there are major differences. And knowing these differences can make or
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New to gin? Your first sip may be an immediate: “nope”, “gimme more” or somewhere in between. Well, there’s a lot more to it than that thank goodness! We will be delighted to guide you, solo or with friends, the best way to taste gin so you can truly enjoy identifying and comparing the unique
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Everyone should know how to make a good Martini with gin but sadly, it’s easy to get wrong! That ends now! Oddly enough, a real Gin Martini is as simple as it is good. It’s clean and it doesn’t require many ingredients to achieve what some call the world’s greatest drink. Let’s begin with the
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