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Beefeater Gin classic drink recipes

Gin is one hot commodity in the bar scene today. That fact became blaringly obvious at Tales of the Cocktail 2009 in New Orleans in early August. Gin spirits were everywhere and the topic of great debate in some circles. Gin may be found in many classic cocktail recipes from before prohibition. Renewed interest in gin based cocktails that weren’t the same old thing our mothers and fathers consumed in smoky dens with card playing buddies began in the 1990’s. Since that time cocktail culture has yet again shifted back toward the classic cocktail with renewed interest in drink recipes of older years. Cocktail revival has taken a turn and in some cases followed the path of the straight and narrow with the original recipes of yesteryear and in other cases placed a modern day twist on these great classic drink recipes now found in cocktail bars and Speakeasy presentation style bars across the United States and beyond. 

 

Gin’s popularity is rising. Catch the wave of this notorious spirit that impacted society to such a degree that liquor became banned for years due to public uprising. Delve into the past with Beefeater Gin. Beefeater’s foundation in the spirit world began in 1876 when James Burrough, founder of Beefeater, began producing many gins, one of which is the now well-known Beefeater Gin. While juniper is the primary ingredient most know Gin to contain, each brand of Gin blends its own special recipe to obtain unique flavor. Beefeater contains a variety of herbs, fruit peel, nut, and spice giving balance to the blend ideal for mixing classic cocktails and creating new drink recipe favorites. 

 

Enjoy a variety of Beefeater Gin classic drink recipe interpretations in the photo recipe slide show below. Beefeater Gin also released Beefeater 24 early 2009. Beefeater 24 is infused with 12 botanicals including a rare blend of teas. Try out The Golden Cup with Beefeater 24 with freshly muddled apple and cucumber.

 

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