Five Drinks or Midnight!
The conversation and the drinks were flowing on the latest Five Drinks or
Midnight episode featuring our Owner, Adrienne Walker! Five Drinks or Midnight
is a five drink, five question video series featuring people from all aspects of the
spirits industry.
In the episode, Adrienne shares her inspiring story, her dedication to crafting the
perfect cocktail experience, and the creative process behind BlueHenry’s
garnishes.
Check out the full video and find the recipes used below!
Thank you to the incredible Tim McKee for hosting us for this episode!
Cocktail #1 –
Gin+Tonic
We love using Sunday Gin from You & Yours Distilling Co., a woman-owned brand. It features fresh citrus, familiar juniper, and an elegant floral finish.
Just combine your gin and tonic water, and garnish with lavender, juniper, and BlueHenry lime!
Cocktail #2 –
Pimm’s cup
In this cocktail, we chose to use Ada Lovelace Gin from Great Women Spirits to celebrate National Women’s History Month. Here’s how to make it!
Combine and stir:
• 2 oz Pimm’s
• 1 oz gin Ada Lovelace Gin from Great Women Spirits
• Bar spoon of Fernet Branca
Top with ginger ale
Add a variety of fruit – we recommend fresh cucumber and BlueHenry Lemons, Pears, and Apples
Cocktail #3 –
Salty Dog
We take this classic to the next level with Wild Roots Spirits Cucumber and Grapefruit infused gin!
Rim glass with BlueHenry Strawberry Peppercorn Salt/Sugar (coming soon!)
Combine:
• 2 oz Wild Roots gin
• 4 oz grapefruit juice or seltzer
• Pinch of salt
• Garnish with BlueHenry Grapefruit
Enjoy!
Cocktail #4 –
Sling
The stars of this drink are Sorel Liqueur & gin. Sorel is a hibiscus flavored Caribbean classic. Paired with Gray Whale small-batch Gin from California, this citrussy Sling will have you sipping on island time!
Combine and stir:
• 1.25 oz Gray Whale gin
• 3/4 oz Sorel
• 1/2 oz Cointreau
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz pineapple juice
• Dash of bitters
Top with club soda
Garnish with BlueHenry pineapple
Cocktail #5 –
GIN old Fashioned
This Gin Old Fashioned is a slow and simple sipper that you’ll love! We used Barr Hill Tom Cat’s barrel-aged gin.
Combine:
• 2 oz gin (barrel-aged)
• 1 tsp simple syrup
• Dash of bitters
Pour over ice cube
Garnish with any BlueHenry citrus!
