Gin & Juice

Friday, October 22, 2010

This classic cocktail is no relation to Snoop Dogg, you have my word. Instead, you'll find a light, refreshing libation to celebrate the end of a long week-I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm so looking forward to a quiet evening and an elegant cocktail!


Gin in the Afternoon

2 oz of gin
2 oz of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1/2 oz of dry vermouth


In a cocktail shaker combine 1/4 cup each of gin and grapefruit juice, 1 tablespoon dry vermouth and a little crushed ice. Shake for no more than 5 seconds and strain it into a stemmed glass over ice cubes.

Notes: This is the perfect opportunity to use that herbal or floral gin; I like the rose notes of Hendrick's gin in this delicate cocktail.

Cheers!


Photo by Roumlo Yanes for Gourmet.


23 comments:

  1. i happen to have all these ingredients at my house right this minute - looks like i'll be sippin on gin & juice tonight!

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  2. I just cannot do gin, it makes me feel like I'm drinking liquid pine needles!

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  3. It seems like it would be super tart to drink!

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  4. what a divine cocktail to kick off the weekend! with all of your delicious drink recipes, you could host the most fabulous fete!
    happy weekend, darling!
    xo,
    sylvie of silver lining

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  5. This looks just wonderful! Have a great weekend!

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  6. Lana, I'm so sad. I received an e-mail: The flea market had been canceled because of the bad weather. I work all the summer to do my jars. :(

    Your cocktail seems to taste very good!!!

    Have a beautiful weekend sweetie!!

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  7. No, They only said "We'll see next year" :(

    Thank you for your support, I really appreciate!!

    Kiss

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  8. Honestly, I love Gin! I had the best Gin and Tonics in Australia. I like mine with lots of lemon. Cheers! xo

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  9. Bottoms up, dear friend! And happy weekend, too.

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  10. that looks so refreshing and it has such a delicate color!

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  11. Such a beautiful drink...have to try it sometime!

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  12. It may have nothing to do with Snoop Dogg but when I hear Gin & Juice that is where my mind automatically goes...maybe I am a gangster at heart (not really)

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  13. mjammie :D

    have a great weekend :)

    xx

    lifeisroyalty.blogspot.com

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  14. Love your blog. Its too adorable and girly! Perfect.
    -GAYLE IS VOLATILE
    P.S. hope you like my newest outfit post too :)

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  15. i love your drink posts... they feel like mad men lady drinks... have a nice one!

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  16. I'm not usually a fan of gin but this sounds delectable! I might have to try Hendrick's one of these days..that might make the difference for me!

    -Samantha
    http://sincerelysamantha.com

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  17. Never tried it, but the pic is adorable!

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  18. i need this cocktail now! it's been a rough Monday :-/

    xoxo Bardot in BLue

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  19. That picture is just too gorgeous - can't wait to try the cocktail too!

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