Monday, December 06, 2004
Surprising Gin
“Bracing,” astringent,” “clean,” and “bitter” are words you’ve already heard to describe the taste of gin. But this sharp-toothed libation has some softer surprises in store. What follows is not your father’s “gin and…”
The Admirals
The Admirals is a hybrid cross between a gimlet and a martini.
Admiral Benbow
Serve straight-up in an old-fashioned or lowball glass.
2 oz. gin ½ oz. lime juice
1 oz. dry vermouth Maraschino cherry
Stir gin, vermouth, and lime juice vigorously with ice, strain into the serving glass, and garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
Admiral Cocktail
Serve straight-up in a chilled cocktail glass.
2 oz. gin
¾ lime juice
½ oz. Peter Heering or Cherry Marnier
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice in a shaker or use blender, strain into the serving glass.
The Complete Idiot's Guide
The Admirals
The Admirals is a hybrid cross between a gimlet and a martini.
Admiral Benbow
Serve straight-up in an old-fashioned or lowball glass.
2 oz. gin ½ oz. lime juice
1 oz. dry vermouth Maraschino cherry
Stir gin, vermouth, and lime juice vigorously with ice, strain into the serving glass, and garnish with a Maraschino cherry.
Admiral Cocktail
Serve straight-up in a chilled cocktail glass.
2 oz. gin
¾ lime juice
½ oz. Peter Heering or Cherry Marnier
Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice in a shaker or use blender, strain into the serving glass.
The Complete Idiot's Guide
# posted by CIELO : 3:00 PM
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