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Dill pickle red snapper (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by AcidiclyBasicGlitch@sh.itjust.works to c/cocktails@lemmy.world

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Couldn't find any grillos v8 for Thanksgiving, but also just realized v8 is owned by Campbell's so fuck 'em anyway.

The gin was gift somebody gave me a while back. People always raise an eyebrow at the bottle, but it's actually become my favorite.

I don't drink much anymore, but when I do gin is my go to. I feel like there's something unique about the botanical notes in Engine compared to other gins, and it works surprisingly well in a variety of cocktails.

Recipe:

1:1 Gin and Pickle Brine (Preferably Grillos)

Top off with Bloody Mary mixer of your choice. I just grabbed this one from the grocery store, but it made a very tasty drink.

Mix well Garnish with pickle and black pepper

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[–] muffedtrims@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Grillos makes a great pickle!

[–] The_Jit@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I've seen Engine Gin at the store and have raised my eyebrows at it... So it's more then just a gimmick, I'll have to try it then!

[–] AcidiclyBasicGlitch@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I definitely recommend giving it a try. My husband prefers whiskey or bourbon and usually kind of detests gin. Even he liked this one, and said it's the only gin he has ever enjoyed neat. Not sure if I would enjoy it without a mixer, but that's the case for me with most alcohol.

I haven't had it as a plain G&T yet, but I'll have to try at least one before we finish the bottle.

The Red Snapper has been the best so far, but we also used it to make some really good Pimm's cups a while back.