The Bitter Truth» Gin http://the-bitter-truth.com Home of The Bitter Truth Bitters, Spirits and Liqueurs Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:34:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Kate Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/kate-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/kate-cocktail/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:57:19 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2684

Kate Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Old Tom Gin

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth Elderflower Liqueur

20 ml Brut (3/4 oz) Champagne

fresh Mint Bunch

fresh Cucumber Cubes

fresh Lemon Wedges

Muddle fruit, add alcohol and stir with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Kate Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Old Tom Gin

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth Elderflower Liqueur

20 ml Brut (3/4 oz) Champagne

fresh Mint Bunch

fresh Cucumber Cubes

fresh Lemon Wedges

Muddle fruit, add alcohol and stir with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/kate-cocktail/feed/ 0 Elderflower Collins http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-collins/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-collins/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:28:45 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2667

Elderflower Collins

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur

30 ml (1 oz) Dry Gin

30 ml (1 oz) fresh Lemon Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Soda Water

Shake with ice and strain into a Collins/ long drink glass filled with ice

Add soda water and stir carfully. Garnish with lemon slice. ]]>

Elderflower Collins

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Elderflower Liqueur

30 ml (1 oz) Dry Gin

30 ml (1 oz) fresh Lemon Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Soda Water

Shake with ice and strain into a Collins/ long drink glass filled with ice

Add soda water and stir carfully. Garnish with lemon slice. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/elderflower-collins/feed/ 0 Violet Julep http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:20:16 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2656

Violet Julep

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Blanco Tequila or Pisco

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients (except

violet liqueur), ice and stir. Float with violet liqueur and

garnish with mint sprig. ]]>

Violet Julep

50 ml (2 oz) White Rum, Gin, Vodka, Blanco Tequila or Pisco

20 ml (3/4 oz) The Bitter Truth – Violet Liqueur

20 ml (3/4 oz) Lime Juice

10 ml (1/3 oz) Sugar Syrup

Mint Leaves

Muddle mint with rum. Add other ingredients (except

violet liqueur), ice and stir. Float with violet liqueur and

garnish with mint sprig. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-julep/feed/ 0 Violet Gimlet http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-gimlet/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-gimlet/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:58:39 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2625

Violet Gimlet

50 ml (2 oz) Gin or Vodka

20 ml (1 oz) Lime Cordial

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Crème de Violette

2 dashes fresh Lime Juice

Build in tumbler on ice & stir. ]]>

Violet Gimlet

50 ml (2 oz) Gin or Vodka

20 ml (1 oz) Lime Cordial

20 ml (1 oz) The Bitter Truth – Crème de Violette

2 dashes fresh Lime Juice

Build in tumbler on ice & stir. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/violet-gimlet/feed/ 0 Hanky Panky http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/hanky-panky/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/hanky-panky/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:51:39 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2622

Hanky Panky

40 ml (1 1/2 oz) Gin

40 ml (1 1/2 oz) Sweet Red Vermouth

10 ml (1/2 oz) The Bitter Truth – E**X**R or Elixier

Stir in mixing glass on ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Hanky Panky

40 ml (1 1/2 oz) Gin

40 ml (1 1/2 oz) Sweet Red Vermouth

10 ml (1/2 oz) The Bitter Truth – E**X**R or Elixier

Stir in mixing glass on ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/hanky-panky/feed/ 0 Martinez Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/martinez-cocktail-2/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/martinez-cocktail-2/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:48:11 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2619

Martinez Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Old Tom Gin

30 ml (1 oz) Sweet Red Vermouth

2-3 dashes Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Stir in mixing glass with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Martinez Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Old Tom Gin

30 ml (1 oz) Sweet Red Vermouth

2-3 dashes Maraschino Liqueur

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Stir in mixing glass with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/martinez-cocktail-2/feed/ 0 Celery Gimlet http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-gimlet/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-gimlet/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:18:27 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2606

Celery Gimlet

50 ml (1 1/2 oz) Gin or Vodka

25 ml (1 oz) Lime Cordial

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Celery Gimlet

50 ml (1 1/2 oz) Gin or Vodka

25 ml (1 oz) Lime Cordial

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/23/celery-gimlet/feed/ 0 Dry Martini Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/dry-martini-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/dry-martini-cocktail/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:05:30 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2578

Dry Martini Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Gin or Vodka

10 ml (1/4 oz) Dry Vermouth

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Stir in mixing glass with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Dry Martini Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Gin or Vodka

10 ml (1/4 oz) Dry Vermouth

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Bitters (any)

Stir in mixing glass with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/dry-martini-cocktail/feed/ 0 Pegu Club Cocktail http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/pegu-club-cocktail/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/pegu-club-cocktail/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:02:54 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2575

Pegu Club Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Gin

20 ml (3/4 oz) Orange Curaçao

10 ml (1/3 oz) fresh Lime Juice

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Orange Bitters

1 dash The Bitter Truth – Old Time Aromatic Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]>

Pegu Club Cocktail

50 ml (2 oz) Gin

20 ml (3/4 oz) Orange Curaçao

10 ml (1/3 oz) fresh Lime Juice

2 dashes The Bitter Truth – Orange Bitters

1 dash The Bitter Truth – Old Time Aromatic Bitters

Shake with ice & strain into a cocktail glass. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/pegu-club-cocktail/feed/ 1 Garden & Tonic http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/garden-tonic/ http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/garden-tonic/#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:56:51 +0000 admin http://the-bitter-truth.com/?p=2568

Garden & Tonic

50 ml (2 oz) Gin

2-3 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

2-3 dashes Maraschino/Elderflower Liqueur

4-5 Mint Leaves

1 Slice of Cucumber

1 Lime Wedge

Tonic Water

Put all ingredients in a longdrink glass on ice and fill up

with tonic water. ]]>

Garden & Tonic

50 ml (2 oz) Gin

2-3 dashes The Bitter Truth – Celery Bitters

2-3 dashes Maraschino/Elderflower Liqueur

4-5 Mint Leaves

1 Slice of Cucumber

1 Lime Wedge

Tonic Water

Put all ingredients in a longdrink glass on ice and fill up

with tonic water. ]]> http://the-bitter-truth.com/2011/02/22/garden-tonic/feed/ 0