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Rose
Who would think that rose could be used as a botanical in gin? But the damask rose, so named after Damascus in Syria from which it originated, is often used in the creation of liqueurs, perfume and gin through the processes of infusion and distillation.
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Cranberry French 75
In this riff on the classic French 75, I have substituted the fresh lemon juice for cranberry juice to make a Cranberry French 75! I think the dry tartness of cranberries works very well with champagne when softened by a touch of simple syrup.
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How to Make Your Own Vermouth
The martini has to be my all-time favourite cocktail. Smooth, sophisticated and when perfectly chilled, perfect for sipping. And as any home bar enthusiast knows you cannot make a great martini without vermouth, any more than you can without gin. The two go together just like... Well, they just do.
