Tag: botanicals

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Self-Isolation Oleo Saccharum

By jessendersmorton on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

I bought a bottle of fancy grapefruit soda mix, and I’ve been trying to recreate it ever since. It’s never perfect, but I have the time to try.

Posted in: amaro, bartender life, bitter, botanicals, citrus, cocktail project, fruit, maceration, oleo saccharum, self-isolation, stay home, sugar, syrup

Liquor Review Uncategorized

Day Six – Bush Tucker Gin – Chilgrove Spirits

By jessendersmorton on December 11, 2019

Day Six – The first gin in the calendar to feature another distillery. Chilgrove Spirits.

Posted in: advent calendar, australia, botanicals, bush tucker gin, chilgrove spirits, craft distilling, davidson plums, England, finger limes, gin, learning, lemon myrtle, london dry style, riberries, spirits, that boutique-y gin company, west sussex

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Day Five – Fresh Rain Gin

By jessendersmorton on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

Day Five – Fresh Rain? I was skeptical of this one, but it’s a concept that reminds me of home.

Posted in: advent calendar, beets, botanicals, craft distilling, earthy, fresh rain gin, gin, london dry style, pine, rain, refreshing, spirits, tasting notes, that boutique-y gin company

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Day Three – 7 Continents Gin

By jessendersmorton on December 9, 2019

Day Three – A gin featuring botanicals from each continent. Perfect for World Gin Day.

Posted in: advent calendar, balanced gin, botanicals, coriander seed, craft distilling, gin, learning, lime zest, new world style, sea salt, spirits, tasting, tasting notes, that boutique-y gin company, world gin day