The New Heights Gin Joint
Originating in the 1600’s, such an historic spirit
deserves more attention. Originally from the
Netherlands, it was used to” treat ailments galore.
After a few hundred years’ journey, Genever, or gin,
has undergone a few stylistic changes, while still
holding on to its original juniper-based spirit roots.
Artisan distillers world-wide have added their own
interpretation to these styles for your enjoyment
Aviation Cocktail- Aviation Gin, Luxardo, Lemon Juice
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#24- G-vine, St Germaine, Peychauds, Kaffir Lime
Leaf, Simple Syrup, Lime Juice, Schweppes 10
The Knickerbocker – Broker’s, Vya Dry Vermouth,
Splash of Vya Sweet Vermouth, Lemon Twist 8
#138 – Damrak, Cinnamon Syrup, Lime Juice,
Peychaud’s, Ginger Ale 10
The Gin and Tonic
Legend has it that this delight was invented by mixing
gin with quinine that used to prevent malaria in tropical
British Colonies. We humbly proffer this rough guide to
G+T perfection. The trick is matching the dryness of
the gin to the dryness of the tonic, or the fuller-bodied
gin to the richer tonic. Lime, ice, and you’re good to
go.
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| Plymouth – very dry, it’s very own style. |
| Broker’s – juniper and lemon peel |
| Boodles – anise and almonds |
| Beefeater – a classic, coriander and juniper |
| Zuidam – juniper, lemon anise. very crisp. |
| Bombay – Gin flavored |
| Bombay Sapphire – angelica, cassia bark |
| Old Raj Red – same aromatics as Old Raj- lower proof |
| Old Raj – saffron and orange peel |
| Tanqueray – lime, juniper |
| Citadelle – complex, floral |
| Van Gogh –
citrus, cumin. Add a splash of Peychaud’s. |
| Blue Coat – white pepper, orange rind |
| Tanqueray 10 –
citrus, cardamom |
| Rogue Spruce Gin – spruce, olive, mint, juniper |
| Hendrick’s –
cucumber, lime zest |
| Magellan – Iris root. Floral. Baking Spices. It’s Blue |
| Junipero – coriander, baking spices |
| Tanqueray Rangpur – rangpur limes, rose petals |
| Aviation – vanilla, lemon, violets |
| 209 – the California Cab of gin; meyer lemon, juniper |
| G-Vine – (from grapes) candied licorice, grape flowers |
| Damrak -
Close to the original style. Developed aromas. Blood orange and floral. Best neat or on the rocks. |
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| Our Tonics |
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| Fever Tree –
very dry, tons of quinine, best with drier gins |
| Schweppes – dry, aromatic, best with medium gins |
| Canada Dry –
Full bodied, citrus-y, best with richer gins |
| Fever Tree Bitter Lemon – lots of lemon peel, still quite rich. Best with fullest body gins |
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