Cocktail connoisseurs and refined spirits drinkers may bristle at the sight of pink gin, despite its pretty hue. Such coloring often alludes to a syrupy consistency or an overt sweetness, with the latter coming from an infusion of fruits or rhubarb. These “flavored” attributes, however, are antithetical to those of Riviera Gin, an herbaceous pale pink dry gin from the team behind Maison Mirabeau, one of the …
For those who enjoy a dry gin with a citrus tinge, this iteration from LA-based AMASS promises notes of various fruit peels, lemongrass, pepper and more. Crafted using 29 botanicals (11 of which are grown in California), with no artificial additives, it’s complex but easy-drinking, and works in most cocktails—especially a classic martini.
Though the idea began as an April Fool’s joke, Katz’s Delicatessen’s undeniably delicious, limited edition Hendrick’s Gin-Inspired Pickled Cucumbers are now available to order online. Jake Dell, owner of the iconic NYC deli, worked with Hendrick’s Master Distiller, Ms. Lesley Gracie, gathering virtually and shipping iterations across the Atlantic until they arrived at a final recipe for the delectable half-sours. The final result pairs well with …
