Randy Gibson Composer

26Jul/100

Recipes: Mount Hiko Pearl

This is a cocktail I created based on the 'family' of cocktails referred to as a pearl à la the French Pearl at the Pegu Club and the Pearl of Puebla at PDT.

Named after Mount Hiko, where legend tells that Yuzu Kosho was first created:

Mount Hiko Pearl:

1 1/2 oz. Gin (I'm still working on the exact brand, I think Tanqueray might be right)
3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
1 barspoon Green Yuzu Kosho (a puree of yuzu rind with green chiles and salt)
2-3 leaves Thai Basil
dash orange bitters

Shake all ingredients with ice and double-strain into a cocktail coupe

14Jul/100

Recipes: Peach Tea Julep

My latest cocktail recipe is for the Touch Recipe Book

A refreshing and addictive Peach Tea Julep made with tea-infused bourbon.

Check it out here

5May/100

Recipes: Grapefruit Lime Soda

Wandering around the city this afternoon in the blaring sun, shopping for bizarre and varied ingredients for tonight's Cinco de Mayo dinner, i worked up quite a thirst, and made this upon returning home. It was delicious and refreshing:

Grapefruit Lime Soda:
Juice of 1 Lime
1 Tbs. Grapefruit syrup (1 part grapefruit juice, 1 part sugar cooked until just boiling and cooled - this can be stored in the refrigerator for a month or two once made)
mix over ice and top with club soda.

Refreshing!

P.S. - I'm gonna try to share more recipes for drinks and whatnot.

1Nov/090

My Hot Toddy Recipe

The be-all end-all recipe for the perfect Hot Toddy.

1 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 ounces whiskey (bourbon, whatever...)

mix together well.

add a grind of cloves and a cinnamon stick.

top with boiling water.

good for what ails you.

Enjoy.