Welcome to Drinking the World; my thoughts on fine libations, special spirits, and fabulous cocktails. My name is Jonathan M. Forester and I'm a food & beverage writer / consultant. Formerly partner in Winterport Winery and Penobscot Bay Brewery from 2007-2009. I'm also in the process of starting up an artisanal, micro-batch distillery specializing in super premium spirits. These will include bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskey, peach, pear, and apple brandy, a variety of aged rum, and gin. The style will be American from the Gilded Age, the last 25 years of the 19th century.
I am going to add to this site as quickly as I can, but I am a bit pressed for time. I have around 200+ pieces already written to post here, as well as hundreds of cocktail recipes. As time permits I will add them to the archives.
If the post is dated prior to December 13, 2008, it was previously published at Slashfood.com / AOL.com.
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Vesper Martini
By Jonathan M. Forester on Aug 22, 2008 | In Recipes from Tales of the Cocktail 2008, Cocktail Revolution, Cocktail Hour (Recipes), Gin Cocktails, Vodka Cocktails | Send feedback »
Vesper Martini
1-1/2 oz Absolut Vodka
1-1/2 oz Plymouth Gin
1/2 oz Lillet Blanc
Shake and strain.
Cocktail Hour: Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin Cocktails
By Jonathan M. Forester on Feb 29, 2008 | In Cocktail Revolution, Cocktail Hour (Recipes), Gin Cocktails | Send feedback »
Here are some Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin Cocktails created by Jason Neu of Eddie Martini's in Wauwatosa, WI. I love that name Wow Wa To Sa! It sounds like a toast in Native American. (Actually it means "The Great Walker", A noted Indian Chief from the area.)
Maple Gin Fizz
Jason's twist on a gin fizz
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1/2 ounce amaretto
1/2 ounce cream
1 egg white
½ ounce pure maple syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
Dash of bitters
Seltzer
Shake with ice for at least one minute. Strain into a champagne flute and top with a splash of seltzer.
More cocktail recipes after the jump
The Milwaukee Home
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1/2 ounce Wisconsin honey syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce Champagne
Combine first four ingredients, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with Champagne.
The Neu Garden
2 strawberries
2 leaves of basil
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/4 ounce balsamic vinegar
2 ½ ounces Rehorst gin
Champagne
Ground black pepper or peppercorns
Shake first five ingredients well and double strain. Top with champagne and garnish with fresh ground black pepper or peppercorns.
Fresh Herb Martini
Jason's twist on a gin martini:
3 ounces Rehorst gin
1/4 ounce dry vermouth
3 sprig of fresh rosemary
1 sprig of fresh thyme
Combine all ingredients, shake well with ice, strain into a martini glass.
Gin, Jam and Tonic
Jason's twist on a gin and tonic:
11/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 teaspoon or tablespoon homemade fresh fruit preserves
Stir well, fill glass with ice and tonic.
Aviación
Jason's twist on an Aviation:
Fino sherry
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce Licor 43
Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass rinsed with Fino sherry.
Kennel Club
Jason's twist on a Greyhound:
2 pods of fresh cardamom, muddled
2 1/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
1 spring of fresh thyme
Combine all ingredients, then shake well with ice and strain carefully into a salt rimmed glass.
Ginger Collins or Cucumber Collins
Jason's Twist on a Tom Collins
4 muddled matchsticks of ginger or 3 wheels of cucumber
2 1/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Seltzer
Mix well, add ice, and top with seltzer.
