Why not embrace gin’s Christmasy side?
While a classic gin like Beefeater or Tanqueray would work in any of these cocktails, we’re using The Botanist, which has a lovely complexity, but still retains an essential, well, ginny-ness. Grab the bottle of your choice and enjoy.Gin and fruit always work well together, so let’s bring in some seasonal flavors.
But let’s get to the garnish. Here’s the first bartender tip: Before you garnish with a stalk of rosemary, clap it firmly between your palms. That’ll break up some of the cellular structure and give you a much stronger scent. That rosemary amplifies the herbaceous qualities of the gin, shaping your perception of the cocktail.
And if you’re feeling adventurous, light the rosemary on fire for an even more intense aroma. Just run a lighter or match over the end until it flames, and you’ll unleash a powerful scent that’ll perfume the whole room. In a mixing glass with ice, combine an ounce and a half of gin, an ounce of dry vermouth, and half an ounce of simple syrup. Add a dash of Angostura bitters. Stir until very well-chilled, then strain into a chilled martini glass or coupe.
If you like a smokier, more intense aroma, light just the tip of the rosemary stalk with a lighter before serving, just so the tips catch fire for a moment; the scent is amazing.
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