Tag archive for gin

Negroni

A Negroni and Italian meatballs are a match made in heaven.  So of course, pair this classic cocktail up with similar nibbles like Italian sausage, roasted or fresh fennel, hearty

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Limoncello Negroni

A touch of Limoncello makes this cocktail a little smoother than a Negroni.  Aperol’s slightly bitter note is somewhat tamed if paired with dishes that have a slightly bitter

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French 75

This is another classic, gin-based cocktail.  It’s made with lemon and topped off with champagne.  It’s light, refreshing and goes with a zillion things: fried things, grilled things, buttery

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Last Word

This classic cocktail is making a comeback.  It’s light, refreshing and a tad herbaceous.  It’s my friend, Renee’s, favorite.  Apparently, her husband, Eric, makes them for her all the time.

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Twig & Berries Cocktail

Muddled blackberries, gin and a sprig of fresh thyme make this well-balanced cocktail a great match to summery dishes like chicken with grilled plums, salmon with chive beurre blanc

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