I am completely over the moon with this news - I never imagined that this little drinks blog could be up for such a prestigious award. The awards ceremony is on September 26th, so everyone cross your fingers and send some good juju into the sky until then.
In the mean time, check out the complete list of nominees - there are some major heavy hitters on this list!!!
As always, thank you for reading, thank you for all of your likes, comments, emojis - your endless support is what keeps the wheels turning here at Gastro HQ. Thanks to all of you for inspiring me on this amazing, boozy journey!
Here are a few of my favorite culinary inspired cocktail recipes:
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| Artichoke Negroni - Artichoke Gin, Cynar, Cardamaro, Fresh Grapefruit |
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| Arsenic and Old Lace - Absinthe, Crème de Violette, Gin, Vermouth |
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| Molegroni - Black Walnut Whiskey, Campari, Mezcal, Ancho Reyes, Sweet Vermouth |
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| Cardamom Old Fashioned - White Whiskey, Cardamom, Simple Syrup |
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| Aquavit Margarita - Tequila, Aquavit, Lime, Agave, Jicama, Celery Bitters |
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| Celery + Pepper Martini - Celery Gin, Dry Vermouth, Garden Party Bitters, Pepper |
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| Cherry Vodka Old Fashioned - Roasted Cherries, Cherry Infused Vodka, Amaro, Barrel Aged Bitters |
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| Ramp Gibson - Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Ramp Pickle Brine, Pickled Ramps |
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| Sous Vide Bloody Mary - Tomatoes, Bloody Mary Spices, Vodka |
My whole recipe index is listed here>>
x
emily










