Now that Fall is here I’m busy doing what I always do hard at work on some landscaping projects. While I will still lament the end of summer as we head into cooler months, I have had to resolve myself to the change heck, Denver has already has our first snowstorm, OK it was a freaky one but still! This Gin, Apple Cider, and Ginger Beer Cocktail is the type of drink I now enjoy after a day of hard work…it so fits the season. The result is an exquisitely balanced profile with a delightfully floral aroma.Ĭombining this more floral product with the flavors of Fall made for an wonderful balanced cocktail one where the juniper does not overpower the flavors of apple and ginger. During those early days one of those essences, believe it or not, was turpentine!Īnother type that is seeing a renewed interest today and Hendrick’s is an example the signature cucumber and rose petal essences are too delicate for the re-distillation process so they are added after the spirit is re-distilled with eleven more traditional botanicals in neutral spirits.
The flavor is derived from essences that are added to neutral grain spirits and there is no re-distillation. This was the beverage of choice for the working classes in the early days of production. Not as popular as London Dry Gin, the process is making something of a comeback lately.Īnother that had fallen out of favor but is seeing some renewed interest today, Old Toms are characterized by sugar in the re-distillation making then sweeter than a London Dry. The process lends itself to barrel-aging, whereas making English gins is a very quick process, sometimes taking no longer than a day. It is defined by getting its juniper flavor from neutral spirits (grain alcohol) re-distilled with botanicals, with nothing added after the re-distillation process.Ī genever starts with a malted grain mash, more like whiskey. Probably the most familiar and curiously one that does not have to be made in London. You may find any number of other botanicals included in yours, depending on brand, from citrus peels, licorice, coriander, flowers, and bitter almonds, to some that even contain cinnamon and nutmeg. There is no set in stone requirement for how much just that it must have the predominant flavor of juniper. And the juniper berry is really the only thing all of them have in common leading to the obvious pine-ish scent they all carry. The dictionary definition is that of a neutral grain spirit re-distilled with botanicals, most significantly the well-known juniper. It was the drink of choice for the very poor and drink a lot of it they did!
The irony is that for a very long time, this liquor was actually distilled in back alleys and bathtubs. Those origins pretty much fly in the face of how most of us think of it today, a totally English and very proper addition to G & T’s and the quintessential part of a classic dry martini. Who doesn’t love the idea of combining apple, lemon, and ginger beer? Adding Hendrick’s to that mix was unique to me but what a great result it was! My time investment is shortened and you get a tried and true cocktail that I post because I loved it too. If the result is a great cocktail like this one we all win. While I do love experimenting with cocktails I’m also not adverse to using a brand’s recipe as a matter of fact I welcome them. Similar ingredients but totally different with the addition of a spirit which carries the aroma and taste of juniper. So my interest was piqued when I saw a recipe for a Gin, Apple Cider, and Ginger Beer Cocktail. One of the most visited cocktails in these pages and one I consider as my quintessential Fall drink, is this Bourbon and Apple Cider Cocktail. Combining gin, apple cider, lemon juice and ginger beer in an ice cold beverage garnished with nutmeg. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This Gin, Apple Cider and Ginger Beer Cocktail is fantastic.
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