Editor's note: Hi, welcome back ! I just want to begin saying that we are very thankful for the feedback the Friends of Cocktails around the world have given us on the Newsletter. We are very excited to bring you extra Cocktail Time content, and knowing it is well recieved fills us with joy! Today I'm accompanying the latest post of the Garibaldicus No. 2 with tips on one of my favorite classics, as well as giving you 2 great recommendations that you don't want to miss, so stay tuned. Cheers!
Garibaldicus No. 2 - Easy Brunch Cocktail with a Delicious Garnish!
Ciao, Friends of Cocktails! Italians know how to make simple and delicious cocktails with the Negroni being an obvious one, but so is the Garibaldi - a frothy...
Do you have book recommendations on zero alcohol cocktails (mocktails)?
The book “ZERO: A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks” has a lot of great alcohol free options. My favorite thing about it is that it contains a lot of interesting homemade infusions that you can use instead of different spirits in cocktails. You can also create your own mocktails by keeping in mind that bitterness adds a nice layer to drinks that isn’t often taken into account in non-alcoholic cocktails, and that shrubs are a great way to add complexity and richness - there's a lot more options than throwing a couple of different fruit juices and syrups into a drink with no alcohol in it, have fun with it!
Gibson Martini Tips
Even though it’s against the "rules", I like to add some bitters - Lemon, Spruce Tips, Celery, Grapefruit, etc.
Always - and I really mean always - serve in chilled glassware. Your Martini has to be super cold!
If you like a Martini in general, try to pickle your own onions. It makes for a special garnish, as well as improving the taste of the Gibson Martini.
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It is amazing what barrel-aging can do to a spirit. The added flavor notes from the wood create a more interesting final product, and the way it rounds off a lot of the harsher qualities makes for a better drinking experience - but did you know that you can also barrel-age cocktails? In this video, Jean-Félix from Truffles On The Rocks gives you some tips on how to prepare a barrel so that you can age cocktails, as well as a great recipe based on a Manhattan that sounds amazing (even before placing it in the barrel😉). Make sure to give it a watch, I am sure you will learn a lot from this video. Cheers!
