corpse reviver no. 2

The oppressive heat of July brings on a desperate need for cold cocktails, and we've been getting into the spirit this month with gin. Originally more of a distilled herbal medicine than the deliciously refreshing clear liquor we know today, gin has nevertheless held on to, and even embraced, its herbal roots more so than any other mainstream spirit. Its name is derived from the French "genievre," meaning juniper, and evergreen and pine notes are common. Embracing the herbacious factor, many of today's top gins add various botanicals to the mix, imparting flavors from barks, roots, flowers, leaves and more. ...