2022 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Nutcracker Martini. The Botanist Islay Dry Gin steals the show in this martini that approaches a 50/50 balance of gin and fortified wines – making it more approachable for those who usually shy away from stiff drinks. In this case, I’ve opted to use a…
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Tangerine Gimlet
2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 16 – Tangerine Gimlet. This bright and citrusy gin gimlet tastes like sunshine in a glass. The citrus peels in the botanical blend of The Botanist Islay Dry Gin are accentuated with freshly squeezed tangerine juice and lime clementine cordial. While tangerines are in season at the moment,…
Rosemary Martini
It’s finally here! The 2021 Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 1 and we’re kicking things off with a beautiful Rosemary Martini made with The Botanist Islay Dry Gin. I’m not typically a martini enthusiast, relative to other spirit-forward sippers like the Old Fashioned or Manhattan, but in developing this cocktail I set…