Category: Refreshments

Seasonal Gin Spritzer

Post author By farmersue
Post date April 7, 2022
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I enjoy a cocktail after a long week of farm work. I change the simple syrup, garnish, and flavor base depending on what is in season and my mood, but I always go with gin. I tend to favor Barr Hill Gin for its flowery and fresh notes. *See below for simple syrup recipe. Spring: […]

Thai Basil Lime Gimlet

Post author By farmersue
Post date March 2, 2022
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We have a distillery in Tamworth, NH that worked with the chef owner Emshika, of Chang Thai Cafe, to make a gin flavored with Thai basil and chili. Emshika’s Garden, as it is called, pairs perfectly with this drink, but gin such as Barr Hill (VT) , Hendricks, or Tanqueray will work well too. The […]

Moroccan Lemonade

Post author By farmersue
Post date February 8, 2022
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We almost got stuck in Morocco at the start of the pandemic, which may not have been too bad, as the food is delicious! They use fresh herbs in so many recipes. This is a refreshing drink that I enjoyed in Marrakesh on a lazy afternoon looking out over a busy market square. 3 lemons, […]