Gin Archives - The Boozy Epicure

The Swollen Gland Cocktail

September 28, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Chartreuse, Gin, orange

I’ve written before about the Monkey Gland cocktail which, despite it’s unfortunate name, is a crazy delicious drink. It’s refreshing, fruity, and with a hint of anise to contrast and add complexity. The Swollen Gland cocktail is a play on the Monkey Gland, turning down the orange, removing the grenadine,... Read More

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Gin Gin Gin!

July 31, 2017 Gin, sloe gin

There is a lovely bar here in Orlando, perhaps my favorite in O-Town, named Hanson's Shoe Repair. Named after Andrew Hanson's 1894 "Hanson Shoe Repair Shop," it's a speakeasy serving up Prohibition style libations and twists on classics. The bar itself requires a password for entry and is located on... Read More

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The Monkey Gland Cocktail

January 9, 2017September 29, 2017 absinthe, Gin, grenadine, orange

To be honest, the Monkey Gland cocktail sounds gross. Glands are not particularly appetizing. But who am I to rename a cocktail, particularly when it's been around since the 1920s? It is what it is, but trust me, it's delicious. I was first introduced to this drink by the PDT... Read More

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The Green Deacon Cocktail

January 5, 2017January 9, 2017 absinthe, Gin, grapefruit, sloe gin

I'm making cocktails today and starting with the Green Deacon. There are some drinks I love immediately, then there are those that take time. I can't say that I honestly love the Green Deacon cocktail, but I do keep coming back to it. From PDT genius, Jim Meehan, the Green... Read More

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The Bee’s Knees Cocktail

March 19, 2015September 6, 2016 Gin

My love of cocktails comes from the same place as my love of cooking. I find the idea of taking ingredients and creating something special, something personalized, to be fun, exciting, and extremely rewarding. It is far different than my love of wine. Wine is all about context. I want... Read More

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Perfect Pimm’s Punch

February 15, 2015May 26, 2017 Gin, Pimm's No 1

One of the best parts of living in Florida is the ability to enjoy refreshing tall drinks all year long. So not surprisingly, I first encountered the classic summer drink, the Pimm's Cup, last winter. At its simplest, a Pimm's Cup is Pimm's No. 1 mixed with soda (lemon-lime, ginger-ale,... Read More

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The Caprice Cocktail

September 25, 2014October 2, 2016 Benedictine, dry vermouth, Gin

I was so excited when I heard about this cocktail. I've been playing with Bénédictine recently, mostly tinkering with the proportions of the Vieux Carré, and the idea of combining this spicy and sweet liqueur with clean and aromatic gin, made me giddy. This recipe comes directly from The PDT Cocktail... Read More

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Faux Negroni

August 9, 2014July 18, 2016 Aperol, Gin, Sweet Vermouth

For the past few months, I've been drinking Cheeky Negronis. Gin, Aperol and Lillet combine to make a light, refreshing drink that pays homage to the classic. But now, as school get back in session (yes, school starts in August here in Florida) I want to take it one step... Read More

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The Last Word

July 31, 2014July 29, 2016 Chartreuse, Gin, Maraschino

Friends of mine have the PDT Cocktail Book, a veritable treasure trove of cocktail recipes, and they introduced me to this drink just last week in Philadelphia. One sip and I was hooked. Equal parts gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and green Chartreuse, it's potent for sure, but somehow, these... Read More

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The Caorunn Martini

July 14, 2014July 19, 2016 dry vermouth, Gin

I've only recently become a serious gin drinker. For years I was turned off by the artificial Christmas tree odor that I associated with gin and wouldn't even touch the stuff. But over the past year, as I've fallen down the rabbit hole of cocktails, I knew that I'd need... Read More