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• Raising The Bar: The Union
  

  Filed under: Champagne, Cocktails, Gin, Spirits, Celebrations, Raising the Bar

  In August of last year, I became the luckiest guy in the world when Christine Nylin accepted my proposal for marriage. Being the dork I am, I set out to make up a cocktail symbolizing the event. I named it The Union, which not only highlights the joining of two into one, but also happens to be the name of the restaurant where I tend bar.
  
  That cocktail has gotten a lot of play recently, the recipe popping up on different web sites, magazines and recipe collections. And now, it has another moment in...
  



• Hendrick's & Honeydew from James
  

  Filed under: Restaurants, Recipes, Magazines, Gin

  
  Last night I went to a party at James, a lovely little restaurant in the Italian Market section of Philadelphia. It was in celebration of the fact that the chef and co-owner James Burke had been named one of Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs for 2008. It was a far swankier event than I am accustomed to attending, but ended up being lots of fun (even though I forgot to change out of my flip flops before I left the house and so spent some time feeling embarrassed about my flat, plastic shoes).
  



• Cocktail Ingredients Quiz
  

  Filed under: Whisky, Vodka, Cocktails, Gin, Rum, Spirits, Liquor Cabinet, Liqueurs, Tequila, Brandy, Guilty Pleasures

  
  
  Know what gives a Mai Tai its signature sweet, or what morphs a Martini into a Gibson? Just wanna know a dram more about mixology? We've got the quiz for you.
  
  There's an exceptionally steep curve when it comes to spirits savvy, so we're just hoping there's a li'l something in there to quench everyone's thirsts. Take the quiz and c'mon back to gloat or glower.
  
  Cocktail Ingredients Quiz

  Recipes, Cocktails, Gin, Happy Hour

  I have no idea what makes this a "space" cocktail. It has gin, frangelico, and lemon juice, but I don't really see anything space age or astronomical or sky-oriented about it. Maybe it tastes like space? Well, if something tastes like space to you maybe you're taking something a little stronger than frangelico.

  The recipe is from 1001 Cocktails, and it's pretty straightforward.

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  If you're like me, you do your taxes at the last minute. I don't get any money back so I don't rush to do my taxes.

  So a lot of you are either doing your taxes right now or will be doing them in the next couple of weeks, and that means you need to drink!* After the jump is the recipe for the Income Tax Cocktail, which is heavy on the vermouth and also includes gin and orange juice.

  *Slashfood recommends that you don't drink and do your taxes at the same time. Thank you.

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• Friday Happy Hour: Emerald Isle
  

  Filed under: Recipes, Cocktails, Gin, Happy Hour, Holidays

  I've never been one to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which is this Monday. I'm not Irish, I'm not one to party a lot anyway, and if I wear green on that day than it's just an accident. But it's always fun to see what drinks we can turn green.

  Here's a recipe for an Emerald Isle, which is a martini made with gin, bitters, and creme de menthe (that's where the green comes in). It's an easy drink to whip up for yourself and your friends this weekend (or Monday, if you plan to take the day...
  




• Hump Day Happy Hour: Royal Tea Cocktail
  

  Filed under: Recipes, Cocktails, Gin, Happy Hour

  Yesterday I mentioned that I was sick and for some bizarre reason had drank so much tea that I just couldn't drink anymore without gagging. Well, I'm happy to say that things are better this afternoon, so I thought I'd post this Royal Tea Cocktail recipe for Happy Hour. It's Earl Grey tea, but with a kick. About.com says that it was created for the movie The Queen a few years back.

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  Lush Life, Gin, Raves & Reviews, Trends, Spirits, Liquor Cabinet

  Zuidam Genever Gin is 40% abv. / 80 proof and is a Genever or Holland style gin that is very different from the London Dry style of gin since it is based on malt liquor rather than neutral spirits. Genever is considered the original style of gin and is heavier and sweeter. Zuidam Genever can be considered the beefier cousin to Zuidam Dry Gin that I reviewed a few years ago, although it is much lighter and more refined than typical Genever's.
  
  The aroma is big, warm, malty; with...
  




• Gin Notes: Gilbey's London Dry Gin
  

  Filed under: Lush Life, Gin, Raves & Reviews, Trends, Spirits, Liquor Cabinet

  Gilbey's London Dry Gin is 40% abv. / 80 proof. Although it says "London Dry Gin" this refers to the style, and the gin is made in the US according to the original British recipe.
  
  The aroma is a nice, light and floral juniper base, a hint of sweet orange zest and earthy angelica root floats along on top of a melange of other spices and herbs. This is a classic London Dry style gin. Very aromatic and complex, but clean and dry. Gilbey's is a very pleasant smelling gin; and you...
  



• Friday Happy Hour: Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin Cocktails
  

  Filed under: Lush Life, Recipes, Cocktails, Gin, Happy Hour, Spirits, Liquor Cabinet

  Here are some Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin Cocktails created by Jason Neu of Eddie Martini's in Wauwatosa, WI. I love that name Wow Wa To Sa! It sounds like a toast in Native American. (Actually it means "The Great Walker", A noted Indian Chief from the area.)
  
  Maple Gin Fizz
  Jason's twist on a gin fizz
  
  2 ounces Rehorst gin
  1/2 ounce amaretto
  1/2 ounce cream
  1 egg white
  ½ ounce pure maple syrup
  1 ounce lemon juice
  Dash of bitters
  Seltzer
  Shake with ice for at least one...