G&T = Gin and Tiki?

So Milk & Cheese aren’t the only gin fans out there,there’s a good number of Tiki drinks that use gin instead of rum. So in keeping with the gin roll I’m on,here’s some more to pleasure your pallet.

Mix #60 Passion Cocktail

2oz gin
3/4oz passionfruit syrup
3/4oz lime juice

Shake with plenty of ice.

A simple concoction from Trader Vic’s,this has a sweet taste similar to a Saturn,but only requires three ingredients. An excellent drink to whip up for snooty G&T friends you’re trying to bring over to Tiki.

Mix #61 Bermuda Hundred

1.5oz gin
1.5oz pineapple juice
1/2oz Campari
1/2oz orgeat
1/2oz lime juice

Shake with ice.

So this is interesting. I’m not generally into Campari because of its bitterness,but this drink carries it well. It’s sweet with a Campari finish. I was surprised how much I liked it.

Mix #62 Garden Party

2oz gin
1oz blanc vermouth
3/4oz lemon juice
1/2oz agave nectar
1/4oz lime juice

Shake with ice and pour into double rocks glass.

Another interesting drink in how the flavor bounces back and forth between sweet and tart. As the name suggests,it would make for a good party drink.

Mix #63 Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

2oz gin
3/4oz pineapple juice
3/4oz lemon juice
1/2oz orgeat
2 dashes bitters

Shake with ice and pour into Collins glass.

H-whatever-alphabet is the Hawaiian name for the rectangular triggerfish,the state fish of Hawaii. No,I can’t pronounce it either. I’m sure the bartenders in Hawaii will get it if you ask for ‘the gin drink named after the state fish’(they’re used to Haoles). This is a tart drink,pretty much the opposite of the Saturn. Not really my thing,but if you like sour you’ll like this.

So go ahead and add some non rum liquors to your home bar. Just be careful;gin has a reputation for blistering hangovers if overused.