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7 days ago
2 min

Still Austin's The Naturalist American Gin and The Outdoor Type

The Naturalist is a perfect base for classic gin cocktails. Don’t be surprised, though, if your Negroni tastes closer to a Boulevardier.

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Apr 2
2 min

The Poet’s Dream

Today marks the beginning of National Poetry Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a Poet’s Dream?

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Mar 22
2 min

Monica Berg and the Butter Martini

While they may have familiar names, the experimental use of ingredients makes Berg's creations unique and memorable.

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The Gin Professors

Mar 15
2 min

AMASS

"Amass" means "to gather," and that’s exactly what McLachlan has achieved with AMASS Dry Gin.

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Mar 10
1 min

Tess Posthumus and the Blue Devil

We continue our celebration of Women's History Month with the Blue Devil, a cocktail created by Amsterdam-based bartender Tess Posthumus.

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Mar 3
2 min

Ada Coleman and the Hanky Panky

Ada Coleman was one of the first woman bartenders. She also is one of the most influential mixologists in history.

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The Gin Professors

Feb 25
1 min

San Martin

We’re celebrating José de San Martin's birthday today with a San Martin, a pre-Prohibition cocktail that was popular in South America.

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Feb 24
1 min

The Ace

If you’re looking for something unusual to serve at your next brunch, look no further than The Ace.

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Feb 20
2 min

The Aviation

The Aviation enjoys an enviable level of popularity today despite its rather turbulent history.

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The Gin Professors

Feb 5
2 min

The Bee's Knees

Our friends Kathie and Allison emailed us about a new cocktail they discovered that they thought we might enjoy: The Bee’s Knees.

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The Gin Professors

Jan 29
2 min

Parlez-Vous Gin?

A review of three French gins available here in the US, to give us that sense that we’re sipping gin martinis in the French countryside.

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The Gin Professors

Jan 27
1 min

The Jabberwock

"This will made you gyre and gimble in the wabe until brillig all right, all right."

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The Gin Professors

Jan 20
2 min

Basil Smash Two Ways

We made lasagna this weekend for family dinner and had a lot of leftover basil.

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The Gin Professors

Jan 18
2 min

Arsenic and Old Lace

Today we are celebrating the birthday of Hollywood icon Cary Grant by trying our hand at an Arsenic and Old Lace.

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The Gin Professors

Jan 13
1 min

Bitter French

Our sister served this cocktail at Christmas dinner, and we immediately fell in love with it.

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The Gin Professors

Jan 11
1 min

Gin Mignonettes and Oyster Shooters

Oysters and gin are two of our favorite things. They also are a terrific pairing.

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The Gin Professors

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

Christmas Ceviche

Gin, citrus and seafood are a fantastic trifecta. This colorful dish is perfect for a holiday party appetizer or a quiet evening at home.

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The Gin Professors

Oct 25, 2020
3 min

Shaken or Stirred?

James Bond created much confusion over the quintessential question of whether a martini should be shaken or stirred.

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The Gin Professors

Aug 31, 2020
1 min

Adult Lemonade

Here’s our version of an adult lemonade made with gin and limoncello. It’s a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot afternoon.

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The Gin Professors

Aug 23, 2020
1 min

Gin-Gin Shrimp

A spicier take on shrimp scampi. Instead of using white wine to enhance the flavors, gin adds that crisp botanical bouquet to each bite.

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