sign up! more info       Note: Previous Email items may be sold out, vintages may vary, and pricing is subject to change.  Previous features should serve as an example of updates available through the Habersham Beverage E-Club.     1 oz. gin 1/2 oz. Kirschwasser 1 oz. cherry flavored brandy Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.   1 1/2 oz. gin 1 1/2 oz. sweetened lemon juice Club soda Shake the gin and lemon juice with cracked ice.  Strain into a Collins glass and top with club soda.  Garnish with an orange slice.   2 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Cointreau 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.  Garnish with a pineapple slice.   Log onto our website to view 100's of fabulous cocktail recipes!   If you’ve ever been hiking in the mountains or in an evergreen forest during the summer, you can’t help but take in the delicious aroma of the trees as the warm sun brings out their essence. The fragrance alone can give you a boost. Similar elements—namely, juniper berries—make gin one of summer’s best refreshers.    While some people may bristle at the spirit’s “pineiness,” it’s this unique characteristic that makes gin gin. Fans of this spirit have long known the refreshing kick it gives to summer cocktails. And, with the right balance of additional botanicals, plus some of the newer, “milder” gins on the market, non gin drinkers will enjoy giving it another try. When Dr. Sylvuis (also known as Franciscus de la Boe), a professor of medicine at Leiden, Holland, invented gin in 1650 as a remedy for kidney disorders, he couldn’t have imagined how popular his elixir would become. Starting with a neutral grain spirit, a number of botanicals, from coriander, cassia bark, and orange peel, to licorice and others (bottler’s guarded secrets) combine with the essential juniper berries. It comes in three styles: Genever, Plymouth, and London Dry. The Plymouth and London Dry styles are similar in flavor, but Plymouth is made only in Plymouth, England. London Dry refers to a style, not necessarily a place of origin, and accounts for most of the gin on the market. In addition to gin’s long-standing reputation as the key element in the Martini, it is also the base for many popular cocktails, including the Tom Collins, Long Island Iced Tea, Gimlet, Ramos Fizz, Negroni, and Singapore Sling, among others. And of course, the Gin and Tonic is the quintessential summer drink. Served over ice with a tonic quantity to desired taste, a slice of lime gives it zest, herbal flavors, and an aroma similar to freshly-cut grass. Some may prefer a lemon slice, which blends well with gin’s citrus notes. For an extra refreshing Gin and Tonic, first chill a glass in the freezer, then fill it with ice, which will slow the melting process and not dilute the drink.           Tanqueray No. 10 Gin   97 Points..."Clear. Bright, deep juniper and citrus aromas.  Medium body. Crisp, assertive juniper bite, with a very smooth, oily mouth feel. Tremendous depth of flavor in the complex array of botanicals.  Beautifully balanced with a zest of lemon in the long, lingering finish. World class gin, clearly designed for decadently elegant martinis." -Beverage Testing Institute Habersham's Low Price: (750mL) $27.59   Seagrams Lime Twisted Gin   85-89 Points ... "One of the few flavored gins out there, and a good one. Recommended." -Wine Enthusiast   Habersham's Low Price: (750mL) $10.99   Beefeater Gin   91 Points...""Clear. Citrus peel aromas have a dash of juniper and heat. A soft silky entry  leads to a tempered medium-to full-bodied palate with mild creamy sugar, fruit gum, and a wave of peppery juniper and botanicals. Finishes dryly with more emphasis on the bitter herbs and juniper and a touch of citrus and pepper. A classic London dry gin with a lot of style and substance." -Beverage Testing Institute"-Beverage Testing Institute   Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2003 Habersham's Low Price: (750mL) $15.99 Bombay Sapphire Gin   Habersham Gold Star 98 Points..."Aromas of juniper, eucalyptus and spice are present. A powerful style, with floral aromatics and assertive fruit elements.”-Beverage Testing Institute    Habersham's Low Price: (750mL) $20.99   Plymouth Gin   90 Points..."Clear. Light juniper nose. Medium body. Substantial juniper hit upfront that carries through to a lean citrus peel and quinine character. Finishes with a hefty  wave of spicy heat. A substantial gin that would be great in a gin and  tonic." -Beverage Testing Institute Habersham's Low Price: (750mL) $23.99   Not responsible for typographical errors. Products subject to availability. Prices subject to change. 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