In case you haven’t heard, the most award-winning English Gins, Plymouth, Beefeater and the latest offering Beefeater 24 now have a home on Twitter. Gin is in and so can you be when you following this Trio’s tweets at @DrinkEnglishGin.
Recently, the English Gins celebrated this twitter debut by hosting a tweet up in NYC, affectionately dubbed “Fish, Chips & Sips.” The event took place in NYC at The Summit Bar, Thursday February 25. The theme of the soiree was “300 Years of Eccentric Gin Cocktails.” NYC mixologists whipped up some mind-blowing recipes from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Throughout the night, guests experienced modern and vintage cocktails all whilst soaking up the rich history of English gin.
I wanted to share these with you so you can enjoy them at home or imbibe in style at your next party!
19TH CENTURY COCKTAILS
Bijou Cocktail – Source: Harry Johnson’s Bartenders Manual 1888
1 Part Plymouth™ Gin
- 1 Part Dry Vermouth
- 1 Part Green Chartreuse
- 1 Dash of Orange Bitters
Stir with shaved ice and strain into a cocktail glass (preferably a coup). Garnish with a cherry and a squeeze of lemon peel for the oils.
Pineapple Julep – Source: Jerry Thomas 1862 (Served as a punch)
- 4 Parts Plymouth™ Gin
- 4 Parts Raspberry Syrup
- 4 Parts Maraschino Liqueur
- 4 Parts Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Peel, slice and cut pineapple into a glass bowl, add the juice of two oranges, raspberry syrup, maraschino, Plymouth™ Gin, a bottle of sparkling wine and a pound of ice; mix and ornament with seasonal berries and serve in a flat glass.
20TH CENTURY COCKTAILS
The Income Tax Cocktail – Source: Johnnie Solon, Waldorf-Astoria early 1900’s
- 1 ½ Parts Beefeater® London Dry Gin
- ½ Part Sweet Vermouth
- ½ Part Dry Vermouth
- 1 Part Fresh Orange Juice
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Add ice. Shake and strain. Garnish with an orange twist.
The Last Word – Source: Frank Fogarty, Detroit Athletic Club 1920s
- ¾ Part Beefeater® London Dry
- ¾ Part Lime Juice
- ¾ Part Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
- ¾ Part Green Chartreuse
Combine all ingredients in mixing glass. Add ice. Shake and strain. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
21ST CENTURY COCKTAILS
London’s Calling – Source: Jamie Gordon, 2010
- 2 Parts Beefeater 24™
- 2 Parts Paprika-Infused Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice
- 1 Part Chardonnay Honey Syrup*
- 2 Dashes Lemon Bitters
*To make paprika-infused fresh pink grapefruit juice, use one part chardonnay, one part honey and one part water; then add in a few coriander seeds.
Shake and strain into a coup glass, and garnish with discarded zests of grapefruit and lemon.
Chamomileon Collins – Source: Jamie Gordon, 2010
- 1 ½ part Beefeater 24™
- 1 part Fresh Lemon juice
- ¾ part Chamomile Syrup*
- Top Lavender Soda
*To make chamomile syrup, use one part strong chamomile tea and one part sugar.
Add Beefeater 24™, lemon juice, and chamomile syrup to a mixing glass and shake with ice. Pour over fresh ice into a highball glass, and top with lavender soda. Garnish with a lemon wedge and chamomile and lavender flower.
