Mmm...Tuesday? Campari and Apricot
I’m a day late, but hopefully not a dollar short. I HATE being a dollar short.
I was out with some friends recently at the appropriately named Drink in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood. The bartenders there are known for their extensive knowledge and skill, so I try to order concoctions I can’t make at home.
On this particular evening, I couldn’t decide what I wanted, so I told the bartender I wanted something with gin, not too sweet, but “easy-going.” He confirmed that I liked Campari, and moved off to whip up something special. He returned with this gorgeous corally-pink beverage. Apparently, it’s Campari, Beefeater Gin, and apricot, finished with a rub of lemon peel on the rim. I don’t know the recipe, but I do hope that bartender remembers how to make it next time I’m there…
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This is crazy! Just this past Friday I was combing the interwebs for a cocktail that included apricot and gin!! What are the chances? Anywhoo, I canned up some incredible apricot nectar this summer and I’m always in the mood for gin (I seem to remember you and Brandy teaching me to drink it — I complained bitterly). First I tried this: http://www.kitchencaravan.com/blog/sophia/entry/summer-cocktail-fridays-the-provence-princess I wasn’t a fan. The lavender overwhelmed and the flavors were jumbly. I ended up with this fruity punch concoction: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/drink/views/Tennis-Elbow-200537 It was ever-so-drinkable and had a kind of 1970s, Lilly Pulitzer appeal. Also - the added bonus of being delicious even without the gin (for my pregnant dinner hostess). And I didn’t have to play bartender all night! It’s going to be a go-to for next summer for sure.
xo kim
Posted by: kim | October 1, 2009 12:36 PM