SPELLBINDER: This aromatic summer spin on the traditional gin martini takes its vivid hue from Strega, an Italian liqueur infused with saffron. For an added aesthetic boost, try garnishing with a long curl of cucumber cut with a vegetable peeler.
Ingredients
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/4 ounce Strega
1 lemon peel strip, for garnish
1 cucumber strip (a long ribbon made with a vegetable peeler), for garnish.
Photo and credit: NY Times 23rd June 2011
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SPELLBINDER: This aromatic summer spin on the traditional gin martini takes its vivid hue from Strega, an Italian liqueur infused with saffron. For an added aesthetic boost, try garnishing with a long curl of cucumber cut with a vegetable peeler.
Ingredients
2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
1/4 ounce Strega
1 lemon peel strip, for garnish
1 cucumber strip (a long ribbon made with a vegetable peeler), for garnish.
Photo and credit: NY Times 23rd June 2011
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Gin and tonic? Whatever it is, looks refreshing.
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Nothing says “I appreciate you” on Father’s Day like a good cocktail. So this year, skip the gift card, tie or golf balls for something Dad really
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