stirred
Martini
A cold, clear Martini built on London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and controlled dilution.
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Gin guidance for Martini builds, G&Ts, and modern botanical styles.
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stirred
Negroni
Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred cold into a bitter, herbal aperitivo.
built
Gin and Tonic
A cold gin highball built with measured gin, chilled tonic water, fresh ice, a gentle lift, and a garnish that supports the botanicals.
shaken
French 75
A cold gin sparkling cocktail built with gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, a shaken sour base, and chilled dry sparkling wine topped gently to preserve bubbles.
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Gin guidance for Martini builds, G&Ts, and modern botanical styles.
- Martini
- A cold, clear Martini built on London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and controlled dilution. Technique: stirred. Glassware: Chilled cocktail glass or coupe.
- Negroni
- Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred cold into a bitter, herbal aperitivo. Technique: stirred. Glassware: Rocks.
- Gin and Tonic
- A cold gin highball built with measured gin, chilled tonic water, fresh ice, a gentle lift, and a garnish that supports the botanicals. Technique: built. Glassware: Highball or balloon glass.
- French 75
- A cold gin sparkling cocktail built with gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, a shaken sour base, and chilled dry sparkling wine topped gently to preserve bubbles. Technique: shaken. Glassware: Chilled flute or small coupe.
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Gin guidance for Martini builds, G&Ts, and modern botanical styles.
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Gin guidance for Martini builds, G&Ts, and modern botanical styles.
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Gin guidance for Martini builds, G&Ts, and modern botanical styles.
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Martini, Negroni, Gin and Tonic, French 75
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Martini
A cold, clear Martini built on London dry gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and controlled dilution.
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Negroni
Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, stirred cold into a bitter, herbal aperitivo.
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Gin and Tonic
A cold gin highball built with measured gin, chilled tonic water, fresh ice, a gentle lift, and a garnish that supports the botanicals.
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French 75
A cold gin sparkling cocktail built with gin, fresh lemon, simple syrup, a shaken sour base, and chilled dry sparkling wine topped gently to preserve bubbles.
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