Cocktails

[TiQuinn]

Not going by the Fleming original recipe then?

• 3 measures of Gordon's gin
• 1 measure of vodka
• ½ measure of Kina Lillet

Well, Kina Lillet is no longer around but from what I’ve read the closest substitute is the Cocchi because it has quinine, whereas Lillet Blanc (another common substitution) does not. As for the Gordon’s, I think maybe back in the 50s, it was a top brand, but it’s now been surpassed by a lot of others in quality. Also Botanist happened to be what I had on hand.

 

[CleverNickName]

Here's a little something to sip on while you vote in the Pumpkin Spice RPG Contest.

Pumpkin Spiced White Russian

• 2 oz Cooper's Daughter pumpkin spice vodka
• 1 oz Kahlua
• 1 oz heavy cream

Shake with ice, then strain into a cinnamon-sugar rimmed martini glass.

 

[Zaukrie]

Well, Kina Lillet is no longer around but from what I’ve read the closest substitute is the Cocchi because it has quinine, whereas Lillet Blanc (another common substitution) does not. As for the Gordon’s, I think maybe back in the 50s, it was a top brand, but it’s now been surpassed by a lot of others in quality. Also Botanist happened to be what I had on hand.

Love botanist.

 

[TiQuinn]

Okay, trust me on this one…

The Pickle Martini

1.5 ounces of Gin
.5 ounce of Guava liqueur
.5 ounce of Sweet Vermouth
1 ounce of Pickle Juice
.75 ounce of Lemon Juice

Shake over ice and serve…

 

[Knaves Quill]

Okay, trust me on this one…

The Pickle Martini

1.5 ounces of Gin
.5 ounce of Guava liqueur
.5 ounce of Sweet Vermouth
1 ounce of Pickle Juice
.75 ounce of Lemon Juice

Shake over ice and serve…

I'm curious enough to look for guava liqueur. The DIRTIEST of the martinis.

 

[TiQuinn]

I'm curious enough to look for guava liqueur. The DIRTIEST of the martinis.

So it is actually NOT as dirty as a dirty martini or maybe a dirty martini with pickle juice would be because of that guava liqueur and the sweet vermouth. It’s this really nice balance of sweet and pickle. I got the recipe from a bartender and I’m still amazed this thing works!