Spirited Saturday - New Arrivals/Classic Cocktails

Gin Mare/Martini

Gin Mare is a premium Spanish gin known as “the Mediterranean Gin”. It is made in a 19th-century chapel in the small Spanish fishing town of Vilanova i la Geltrú on the Costa Dorada. The gin is pot-distilled and features a blend of aromatic botanicals including olive, basil, rosemary, thyme, and mandarin. The citrus element, with peels of both bitter and sweet orange and regionally grown lemons, gives Gin Mare its distinctive flavor

• 2 1/2 ounces gin

• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth

• 1 dash orange bitters

• Garnish: lemon twist

Old Forester Rye/Manhattan

A historic recipe, acquired in 1940 by Owsley Brown I, Old Forester Rye features a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, and 15% Corn. Such a high proportion of barley allows for a fully natural fermentation process, forgoing the need for artificial enzymes commonly found in high rye mash bills. Additionally, a generous percentage of malt yields a unique floral character, balancing the sharp, brisk spice of the rye grain. Continuing our legacy of quality and consistency, Old Forester uses its own proprietary yeast strain, produces every barrel, and distills every drop. At 100 proof, Old Forester Rye plays beautifully in a cocktail but also stands up boldly on its own.

• 2 ounces rye whiskey

• 1 ounce sweet vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Garnish: brandied cherry (or lemon twist, if preferred)

Denizen  Merchant’s Reserve Rum/Cuba Libre

Crafted as the ultimate cocktail rum, Denizen Merchant’s Reserve is a blend of small batch Caribbean rums including Plummer style Jamaican pot still rums and a rare component of Rhum Grande Arôme from Martinique.

• 2 ounces rum

• 1 lime wedge

• ½ ounce Mexican Coca-Cola

• Garnish: lime wheel