Showing posts with label #cocktails. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #cocktails. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Another Smashing Hendrick's Party


Bathtub gin, anyone?


We were recently invited to another grand Hendrick's Gin event to introduce two new products.  We just love the retro, quirky almost steam punk vibe of this brand and they always can be counted upon to present a showstopper of an unveiling.


You may remember a few years back when we spent part of our July 4th weekend soaring across Massachusetts in The Flying Cucumber like a couple of modern day Phileas Fogg's sipping gin at 8:00AM from engraved silver flasks.  Yeah, it's that kind of vibe.



Midsummer Solstice and Orbium are the new tastes to try.  The first has a more floral bouquet and taste.  Orbium, a limited edition product, is a throwback with that modern, fun flair that the curious gin company does so well.  It contains quinine and Blue Lotus Blossom.  And they both look as good as they taste.  


So, have some fun this summer with a dash of proper gin in your cocktail glass.  From Newport to Portland what could be more fashionable (and easy) than a gin and tonic made with these?



We were invited to this curious event as members of the press/media with no promise of any editorial consideration.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Icelandic Cocktails At Beat Brasserie




Teitur Ridderman Schiöth is one of Iceland’s premier bartenders.  He's developed his craft in such far flung places as Thailand and Germany but we were lucky enough to meet him when he flew into town for the Taste Of Iceland 2018 sponsored by Iceland Naturally.  If you missed him taking over the bar at Beat Brasserie in Harvard Square this past weekend, or any of the other cool cultural events, at least we have some of the cocktail recipes he shared with us for you to enjoy at home and featuring ingredients popular in Iceland.


We loved this one because it reminded us of those opaque waters at the Blue Lagoon Spa, one of the many sites we enjoyed on our trips to Iceland.


Into the Glacier
40ml Brennivín
30ml fresh lemon
25ml caraway syrup
10ml violet liquor
2 dashes rhubarb bitter
Spray eucalyptus essential oil
Shake
Double strain into a coupe
Garnish Tiger lily or lemon zest and thyme
Optional: Clear Ice block ice



Slightly sweet and very different, this was our favorite sip.


Honey Ryder

40ml Reyka Vodka
10ml fino sherry
30ml fresh orange Juice
20ml lemon
20ml honey syrup
Shake
Double strain into a coupe
Spray lemon zest over
Garnish with primrose


We attended this event as members of the media.  Special thanks to Reyka Vodka, Iceland Naturally and Icelandic Provisions for sponsoring with no promise of any editorial consideration.