[Home Tending Guide] Classic Cocktails with Gin - Martini, Gin Fizz, and More
The martini, the king of cocktails,
And gin and tonic with a refreshing fizz.
Today we're sharing two classic cocktails made with bougainvillea.
These seemingly simple cocktails require a delicate balance,
the unique flavors of buzujin will make your drink extra special.
Martini
The martini is believed to have been first created by a bartender in San Francisco in the late 19th century.
It's also known as James Bond's favorite "shaken, not stirred" cocktail in Hollywood movies.
Its clean, elegant flavor has made it a cocktail icon.
- Features
- The perfect blend of gin and vermouth
- Cold, clean flavors
- The most elegant presentation of all cocktails
- This is a great drink for occasions like this!
- At the start of a formal dinner
- In an important business meeting
- As a celebratory drink for special occasions
Martini recipes
- What to bring
- Martini Glass
- Mixing Glass
- tablespoon
- Strainers
- Olive or lemon peel
- Dry vermouth
- Recipes
- 60 ml bougainvillea
- 10 ml dry vermouth
- Garnish: Olive or lemon peel
- How to create
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes
- Add gin and vermouth and stir for 30 seconds
- Strain into a chilled martini glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with olives or lemon peel
The best bougainvillea for martinis
- NAGGING (BATCH #0011)
- Flavor: A blend of chili peppers, yuzu, and basil
- Flavor: Balanced with cherry sage sweetness
- DUNGULE (BATCH #0007)
- Characteristics: Subtle herbal and floral notes
- Taste: Smooth, deep flavor
- CATNIP (BATCH #0003)
- Characteristics: sharp, herbal and earthy
- Flavor: Mildly bitter with a hint of wormwood
Gin Fizz
The gin and tonic is a cocktail that was popularized in New Orleans in the early 1900s.
The refreshing combination of lemon and sparkling water makes this a great morning cocktail.
It's also known as the "arm workout cocktail," especially among bartenders.
This is because you need at least 2-3 minutes of vigorous shaking to create the perfect foam layer!
- Features
- Refreshing carbonation
- Soft foam layer
- The refreshing flavor of lemon
- This is a great drink for occasions like this!
- At brunch time
- Afternoon get-togethers
- When you need a cool drink on a hot day
Gin Fizz Recipes
- What to bring
- Highball Glass
- Shaker
- Strainers
- Sparkling water
- fresh lemon
- Sugar syrup
- Recipes
- 45 ml bougainvillea
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 20 ml sugar syrup
- Sparkling water
- How to create
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker
- Add ice and shake vigorously
- Strain into a highball glass
- Slowly fill with sparkling water
- Garnish with a lemon wedge
- Our favorite bougainvillea for jinfiz
- YEARBOOK (BATCH #0008)
- Flavor: A blend of tomato, basil, and rosemary
- Taste: Balanced, deep flavors and herbal notes
- YEARBOOK (BATCH #0008)
For your special drink
Have you ever fallen in love with a classic cocktail?
In the next installment, we'll look at the premium cocktails Negroni and Old Fashioned.
If you have a special recipe of your own, please share it in the comments!
