The Cinque Terre Martini

Muddle a slice or two of lemon and 3-4 basil leaves in the bottom of the small side of a shaker, add ice, 3 ounces of Vodka 14, and 1 ounce of simple syrup. Place the large side of the shaker upside down between two low ball glasses allowing space between the glasses. Light a…

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The Regal Gin & Juice

This simple variation on the cocktail famously associated with Compton, California is a breeze to mix, and a surefire hit at any party. Begin with 2 ounces of Juniper Green Gin in a shaker with ice. Add 1.5 ounces of organic grapefruit juice and stir. Pour into a lowball glass and top off with soda. Slap…

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The Northwest Cooler

Start with the juice of two fresh peaches or two ounces of peach nectar in a shaker. Add 1.5 ounces of Juniper Green Gin, half an ounce of agave nectar, three dashes of rhubarb bitters and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled martini glass. Float a sprig of fresh rosemary, slapped to release…

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The Strawberry and Rosemary Infusion

This delicious infusion originated behind the bar of Mangia Mangia Restaurant in Clear Creek County, Colorado. Begin by placing a half dozen organic strawberries, quartered, and 750mL of Vodka 14 in a sealed glass container. Steep for five days, then add 2 whole sprigs of fresh rosemary and re-seal. Allow the mixture to steep about…

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The Rosemary and Tonic

Ditch the Pimms for this refreshing cocktail, created by mixologist Joe McCanta of the Organic Spirits Company. Begin with 2 ounces of Juniper Green Gin, a slice of pear, and a pinch of fresh-chopped rosemary in a lowball glass with ice. Squeeze in the juice of 1/8th of a fresh clementine (lemon may be substituted)…

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