The Next Level of Homemade Drinks
Obviously, a great Dirty Martini only needs good gin and vermouth as well as some olive brine. Yet, it is also fun to add a little bit of ‘extra’ to the mix. Especially, if you have the perfect Dirty Martini gin on hand!
Sometimes when you start a series, it is a bit hard to see it through. At the same time, even if you are concentrating on one drink, the versions are endless. However, let us get back on track with our little series on Martinis.
You might already know that I love apricots, especially eau de vies. Therefore, I am always keen on trying bottlings from other distillers. In this case, I got the chance to try the Mühle 4 Vinschger Marille which won silver at the 2018 Craft Spirits Awards. Furthermore, I came up with a floral cocktail using […]
The Martini, may be one of the most famous cocktails ever created. At least for me, it was not a pleasant sipper you instantly fall in love with. Instead, it took quite a few years and tries to get used to it. However, in the past few months I found myself craving one quite often. […]
Politics and alcohol never mix well. This is why I try to stay clear of such topics here on the blog. However, if the spirit you are sampling makes a political statement itself, it is hard to do so. Regardless, the Empirical Spirit F*** T**** makes for quite the unusual spirit and is well worth […]
I guess it is not a big secret that I love citrus eau de vies! Therefore, I could not wait to present this extraordinary mandarin eau de vie from Spiritus Rex to you. It is a unique combine of an insider tip, a special mandarin variety and a skilful distiller. Besides the review, I mixed […]
During those difficult times, there are certain project which try to help the hospitality scene. In the case of Quarantini Social Dry Gin, Boris Markić the founder of Tesla Slivo and the distiller of Revolte Rum, Felix Kaltenthaler created a new gin which also supports local businesses as well as bars. Of course, I also […]
In a time where every possible eatable is used as a gin botanical, it does not come as a surprise that also olives are distilled. However, since the regular Gin Eva was able to win me over, I also was intrigued by this combination of herbal and savoury flavours. Especially, when thinking of a Dirty […]
If you are looking for a modern German gin that does not make a fuss about itself, you are definitely well advised to try Heiko Hoo’s London Gin. Apart from that, Heiko does not rest and always sets out to create new variations of his gin. Which means that this new Grapefruit Gin is already […]
View in: de en Auf einem immer noch nach Gin durstenden Markt grenzt es an ein wagemutiges Unterfangen, mit einem neuen Vodka an den Start zu gehen. Vor allem, wenn dieser nicht, wie sonst üblich, aus Getreide oder Kartoffeln, sondern aus Äpfeln destilliert wird. Dennoch habe ich es mir nicht nehmen lassen diesen außergewöhnlichen Vodka […]
