Mocktails

Part of the fun in trying new cocktails out is trying them back at home later. Medjool's Chai Rum Elixir proved easy to recreate. So does the Smoking Gun from Range. (Note: they just put their cocktail menu online.)

Pour an ounce and a half of gin over ice, add about a half ounce of Lillet Blanc, and fill with tonic. Add a wedge of lemon or lime if you choose, but I prefer the drink without it.

I had several of these last night, for purely work-related purposes of course. "Now let's try it with Tanqueray! Now let's try it with Junipero Gin!" The drink gets better the better gin you use, but it's pretty damn good any way I tried it. Instead of experimenting with a new drink tonight like I should, I'm going to make sure I got this one right. With a drink this good, it's important to double check my work.