08.01
So we returned from our year in Paris a few weeks ago and it was only a matter of time before the mixology started. A Corpse Reviver #2 here, an Albert Hofmann there and even a great party at Rob’s house featuring his very own Triolet (not to mention his brother’s smoking-hot band Afrobeat Down). I hope this post motivates him to post the recipe behind that.
But I really knew we were home when Rob called after work one day and asked if he could come over with a cocktail. He arrived with shaker and garnish in hand and proceeded to stir up a beautiful and tasty Tropical Gin Fizz. I don’t have the recipe, but I do have this fantastic picutre.
Tropical Gin Fizz
Rob, care to contribute the details on preparing this beauty?
UPDATE: Yes, in fact, Rob has responded with a comment including the recipe. I’m including it here as well:
Tropical Gin Fizz
- 2 parts gin
- 1 part lime juice
- 1/2 part orgeat syrup
- 1/2 part pineapple gum syrup
- 1/2 egg white (per drink)
- Chilled soda water
- Mint sprig and lime wheel garnish
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Tropical Gin Fizz
* 2 parts gin
* 1 part lime juice
* 1/2 part orgeat syrup
* 1/2 part pineapple gum syrup
* 1/2 egg white (per drink)
* Chilled soda water
* Mint sprig and lime wheel garnish
Thanks for the kudos Michael (and welcome back!), but I must credit this ethereal creation to Erik Adkins of Heaven’s Dog in SF. I read about it in an article entitled “Drinks in Book Come with Intriguing Tales” in the SF Chronicle on 6/7/09, which states that it’s an updated version of a Charles H. Baker (of “The Gentleman’s Companion” fame) drink from the 1930′s. This is an extremely refreshing and light cocktail for a warm day, and I find I like it best with minimal or no soda water. Also, while I did hunt down the pineapple gum syrup at Cask in SF, I feel that you could get away with just using pineapple juice along with the orgeat for sweetness, perhaps adjusting the ratios a bit.
Also, after enjoying your delightful cucumber/mint gin fizz creation at our barbecue over the weekend, I hope you’ll blog the recipe for that drink as it was a perfect follow-up to the Tropical Gin Fizz.
Cheers!
Rob
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