#oldtomgin

Today I’ve got a reason to celebrate, so treating myself to one of my favorite tipples - the Midtown Martinez, recipe courtesy of Bitterman’s Guide. #fancyboozing #cocktails #cheersdarling #gin #oldtomgin #vermouth #maraschino #bitters #coupe (at Cheverly, Maryland)

Picoteo y gintonic, @fruttaroja de porotos, de calabaza y de remolacha, y un gintonic con @terriergin old tom. . . . . #ginargentino #gintonic #terriergin #oldtomgin #LaGastronomieOk (en San Isidro, Buenos Aires) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJuP0HRBgMt/?igshid=1bphrw4x1owhu

Daily MCO Drink #107, Day #108: AMPERSAND, made with equal parts Porter’s Tropical Old Tom Gin, Martell VSOP Medallion cognac and Mancino Rosso vermouth, 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters, atirred over ice and strained. . I’d just got this yummy bottle of Porter’s from the @WhollySpirits Great Gin Sale, so was looking for drinks to make with it. . Unfortunately, I’d already made the 2 most popular Old Tom gin cocktails - the Martinez and the Casino. But I came across this one, and just had to make it, cos it also uses cognac. . Old Tom gins tend to have a sweeter profile compared to other gins, and paired with the fruity qualities of the cognac and the deeper sweetness of the vermouth this was almost a bit too sweet for me, even though it’s completely made out of spirits. . Still quite yummy though, but maybe in future I’ll use just half a part of vermouth instead. . #OldTomGin #gin #ginlovers #ampersandcocktail #cocktail #cognac #vermouth #dailyMCOdrink #portersgin #mancino #martell #mytipsyturvy #tipsyturvycocktails #tipsyturvygin #tipsyturvycognac https://www.instagram.com/p/CCLTH5QJzQi/?igshid=1qf7dbpvrxf75

A Chauncey by chance tonight as I check back in to the Waldorf. By chance the book opened to this drink that was named after a regular, ‘a famous orator and wit. I’ve been on a bit of an Old Tom style Gin thing and this, lo and behold, has that as the kickoff ingredient. The rest of the mix is comprised of Rye, cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Bitters and lemon peel garnish. Complex, yet a nicely balanced tipple. Cheers. #chauncey #waldorfastoriabarbook #rye #oldtomgin #cognac #sweetvermouth #silversmithmakesdrinks (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy8dcmFd7K/?igshid=ipha4x5v24on

The esteemed Martinez is tonight’s #plaguedrink. Viewed as the predecessor of the Martini, this recipe, as with almost all Martini history is subject to debate. Appearing in cocktail books as far back as 1884, the Martinez takes its name from the California port town and may have been concocted by none other than the legendary Jerry Thomas during a stint working in the town. What‘a a drink whose provenance you can’t argue over? Whatever. Reflecting the spirit choices of the late 19th century, the gin used is of the Old Tom variety. Think of Old Tom as bridging the early styled Geneveer and our present day Dry Gins. The moniker Old Tom harks to the intemperate early 18th century London and the infamous Gin Lane. Establishments selling Outlaw Gin were recognized by signs depicting black cats, Old Tom. When the sign was hung one could obtain a shot of Gin by placing payment thru a slot in the wall and the server would pour a ration thru a lead pipe to the customer. Time may be right to bring back this social distancing appropriate approach to hospitality, but I digress. So, Old Tom Gin, sweet vermouth, Luxardo, bitters. Less like a Martini, more like a Negroni and a Manhattan had a precious love child. Cheers. #plaguedrink #imasilversmithnotabartender #oldtomgin #luxardo #sweetvermouth (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjHqPtlnZo/?igshid=1posgg0wf22i9

The Bayard Beauty Fizz If you know then you know I couldn’t not make this early 20th century bracer. The Bayard has Old Tom gin as its base and was more likely to have made its appearance at lunch. A little club soda, lemon juice, Luxardo, egg white and my house-made raspberry syrup. A beauty on Bayard. Cheers. #plaguedrink #oldtomgin #luxardo #bracer #bayardbeautyfizz (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAgeQ2BloYi/?igshid=1jqf4as5v5gs2

The Green Park Cocktail by Erik Lorincz: 1 1/2 oz - Old Tom Gin 6 - Basil leaves 1 oz - lemon juice 1/2 oz - simple syrup 1/2 oz - aquafaba 3 dashes- celery bitters -in the bottom of a shaker, muddle basil and simple syrup. Add lemon juice and aquafaba, Dry shake for 30 seconds to froth. Add ice, Gin and celery bitters and shake until cold. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with small basil sprig (optional). • • #greenparkcocktail #eriklorincz #barhillgin #oldtomgin #celerybitters #thebittertruth #aperitivo #cocktails #cocktail #mixology #mixologist #imbibe #weekenddrinks #weekendvibes #カクテル #punchdrink (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CKchBnrQ5/?igshid=7gwwvak0m4dr

What is your opinion about Old Tom gins? I love taste of Stobbe Old Tom Gin in gintonic and barrel agin gives little extra in taste profile 😋 . @stobbe1776 #stobbe1776gin #oldtomgin #ginandtonic #ginblogger #gin #gt (at Lohja) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oY7omFZYK/?igshid=1627jjzp2tntr