Those of you who know me personally know that I like gin. OK, not just any gin. I like Tanqueray gin. And my adult beverage of choice is always a very dry martini, up, with one olive. (Unless of course I am with my dear friend Vicki who loves olives, then I try to remember to ask for 2 olives and she gets them both.) Greater love and all that……….. But I digress.

Anyway, as much as I love me a good old Tanqueray martini, I have recently expanded my horizon to include these delicious drinks made with, you guessed it, Tanqueray gin. And oh my, are they delicious! But then, I am a great lover of lime juice. So really, what’s not to like?  

So if you too love gin and want a refreshing change from a martini that would be especially good on a hot summer evening, request one of these drinks from your favorite mixologist. Speaking of which, Mr. C. is it 5:00 yet?

Gin Gimlet Cocktail:

2 oz. gin

1 oz. fresh lime juice

¼ oz. simple syrup*

ice

Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Shake vigorously until shaker is frosted over. Strain into chilled cocktail glass or save the ice and add a few cubes to keep the drink cold. (My preference.)

Gin Rickey Cocktail:

ice

1½ oz. gin

juice of ½ lime, or more to taste

club soda

lime slice

Fill a rocks glass with ice. Pour in the gin and lime juice. Top off with club soda. Stir. Garnish with a slice of lime.

*Simple Syrup:

1 part water

1 part granulated sugar

In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.