Bloodhound Cocktail

Friday, July 22, 2011

Today I thought I'd share a cocktail that's perfect for a week of 1920's inspiration, and for the produce in season-it's a Bloodhound, a Savoy cocktail that combines gin, all the vermouths in your liquor cabinet and strawberries! If your markets are anything like mine, they're practically giving away strawberries, which makes this the perfect time to experiment with those gorgeous red fruits!

Bloodhound Cocktail

3/4 oz of gin
3/4 oz of sweet vermouth
3/4 oz of dry vermouth
1/4 oz of simple syrup
2-3 crushed strawberries

Combine gin, vermouths and syrup in a cocktail shaker; add strawberries and crush. Shake for 5-10 seconds, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Notes: John and I had all the ingredients on hand to whip up this cocktail in anticipation of this post, and while the Savoy recipe doesn't call for simple syrup, it's a well-liked addition that brings the flavors to life. We also tried Small Hand Foods pineapple gum syrup, which was simply delicious!

Regular readers of my cocktail posts know what a devotee I am of Plymouth gin; that, or any light gin (Beefeater, for example) are perfect for this libation. Cheers, darlings!

Photo via 12 Bottle Bar, a wonderful resource for at-home barkeeps.

37 comments:

Oh, My DarlingJuly 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM
When I was packing up my B'more apartment, I happened upon an almost full bottle of gin, which is funny because I've had a taste aversion to it since an unfortunate incident my freshman year of college (with the exception of the French 75 cocktail -- so good!). I've been trying to think of how to re-introduce myself to gin. This recipe seems like a great way to use up the random bottle!
Paper MossJuly 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM
You always have the best cocktail recipes!! Happy Friday! xo
Haley{PairsandPours}July 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM
wow! perfect summer drink! might have to make these when camping this summer :)
Anastasia SchembriJuly 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM
This looks simply delicious, must try it this evening!
Lucky for me there is always a bottle of gin lurking in a corner somewhere at our house!!
Have a wonderful Friday!
Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJuly 22, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Mmm that looks and sounds delicious! As always a perfect recipe for Friday.
Spun Sugar SuiteJuly 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Cheers! I bet Fridays at your house are really fun!!
Spun Sugar SuiteJuly 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Cheers! I bet Fridays at your house are really fun!!
UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Mmmmm...this is right up my alley! have a great weekend my friend!
{The Perfect Palette}July 22, 2011 at 11:34 AM
that looks delightful!

xoxo, chrissy
The Perfect Palette
AlexaJuly 22, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Oh that looks so delish! Hey have you been to the Rickhouse in SF? It's 1920s/speakeasy style. Went there for a bachelorette party in September. I was bummed because I was pregnant and couldn't try any of the drinks...was wondering how they were? And have a great weekend!
GloriaJuly 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Any drink that involves crushed strawberries is fine by me - yum!
JohannaJuly 22, 2011 at 2:35 PM
Wowsers..that's fancy.
this free birdJuly 22, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Oh ho ho -- you are not messing around with this one. Here's to friday and the iphone on airplane! (thx for the tip)

xo,
C
AmberJuly 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM
now that my dinning room is finally finished I plan on rereading your bar essentials posts and stocking up my bar....fun times!
NikkiJuly 22, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Blood oranges always sound so decadent. What a beautiful color! I had a drink the other night you would've liked. A clover club? Gin, grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and egg whites.
A Crimson KissJuly 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Oh Nikki, I absolutely LOVE Clover Clubs, although I've never had one made with grapefruit juice-I'll have to talk John into trying it out!
AprilJuly 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM
Goodness, I want one of these so bad right now. It's been a long week. . . lol I can't wait to get back to my apartment in August and make fun drinks. Sigh.
Rhiannon BosseJuly 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM
This sounds totally divine. Like you :)
BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 22, 2011 at 7:34 PM
This cocktail had me at strawberries!
Mighty BurnsJuly 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM
lol ok the title freaked me out a smidgen. but now Im thinking heck yes!
IsabelJuly 22, 2011 at 9:09 PM
can i come over for happy hour?
rachelJuly 23, 2011 at 12:08 AM
yum!! fruity cocktails are my favorite. thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
Vintage is for LoversJuly 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I am a big strawberry fan and have recently thought of looking for cocktail recipes that involve them . . . and low and behold, my favorite cocktailess has one right here waiting for me. You're the best! Haven't had gin in awhile but this may just be the ticket. Have a beautiful weekend, my friend! xo Samantha
SigneJuly 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Boy oh boy this one looks yummy! I could use one of those today as a matter of fact...

I was looking forward to catching up on my blogreading now that my summer guests have left, but instead I ended up spending all my weekend in front of the TV. Naturally. But it's good with a breather and to focus on something else for a little while :)

Hugs,
Signe
VictoriaJuly 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM
I love your cocktail posts, this one looks particularly tasty! You had me with the strawberries!
Kayla PooleJuly 23, 2011 at 9:50 PM
Mmmm, I could REALLY go for one of these right now. It's 100 and humid, and I can't/have no desire to move. Hope your weekend is cool, darling!
DeidreJuly 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM
Yum! Sounds delicious.
Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJuly 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM
oh yum- I'm so into summer drinks- have a great weekend.
Style, She WroteJuly 24, 2011 at 7:06 PM
Sounds yummy! Thanks for posting! xo style, she wrote
kate July 24, 2011 at 11:16 PM
I no longer drink, but in my day, Gin was always my go to, this is the perfect summer drink, espcially with the heat we have been having in Philadelphia! Just added you to my daily reads, you are the best!!
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AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 2:11 AM
This would have been perfect to get me through the weekend! I did have a Blood Orange Martini Saturday night at dinner and it did the trick - for a couple of hours!
Kimia KlineJuly 25, 2011 at 5:14 AM
i love the name of this! :)
Lucas KainJuly 25, 2011 at 8:32 AM
Niiiiice! Even tried it and it tastes like heaven! :D Not recommended for people without a sweet tooth!

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Simply Fone
lizzieJuly 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM
oh MY that is a beautiful drink. :)
Proper PaigeJuly 25, 2011 at 2:12 PM
That looks divine. It will never cross my lips, though! I don't do gin! However, that means more for you!
Alicia@CharityWeddingJuly 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM
I am not generally a fan of gin but this looks too tasty not to try!
Mary ShouvlinJuly 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Yes, please! This sounds absolutely perfect for summer & I love a good 1920s inspired drink. And yum strawberries!

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