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Last weekend I was in New York City spending time with friends. After a grueling day of apartment hunting and finally putting the kibosh on signing a lease on a place so awful it will forever be known as the Gateway to Hell, I needed a drink. But this was a dire time and a modest glass of Gruner just wouldn’t do. I needed the hard stuff, the good stuff. A stiff drink that would do Don Draper and Gordon Gekko proud: gin, sipped neatly.
I was in luck because I had just received a bottle of New Amsterdam Gin and it would be the ticket to numb my frazzled mind and set the tone for a night on the town.
“What? You’re going to have gin?” said one of the naïve New Yorkers (yes, even New Yorkers can be out of the loop).
“Argh, I hate Gin & Tonic. Reminds me of drinking too much at that dive from college,” griped the other.
“Ladies, ladies. This is not your grandfather’s spirit. Inspired? Maybe. But the same? No way. Wait until you try it. It’s smooth and mellow. And the botanicals aren’t overpowering. I promise it won’t burn your palate,” I said.
Five minutes later, Gin & Tonics were crafted and I had two happy imbibers.
Before New York, was well, New York, it was New Amsterdam. Channeling the spirit of the city is New Amsterdam Gin, a spirit that’s chic and versatile. The brand is working with mixologist Alex Ott and they’ve crafted several recipes, namesake homages to the city.
This Chicagoan/soon-to-be New Yorkers’ favorites?
The L.E.S (Lower East Side) – Gin, Apple and Peach Liqueur and Fresh Lemon Slices
Flatiron – Gin, Mango Nectar, Basil
Park Avenue – Gin, Ruby Red Grapefruit
Gramercy – Gin, Melon Liqueur, Cranberry and Pineapple Juice
And Cheeky Chicagoans can buy New Amsterdam here.
In addition to the traditional flavor of New Amsterdam Gin, another refreshing option is G’Vine Nouaison, a super premium artisan gin from France. As you know, gin is distilled with various botanicals including spices, flowers, herbs and natural flavors. It’s these elements that make each gin expression unique. In the case of G’Vine Nousaison, which is the second spirit in their portfolio (G’Vine Floraison is the first), a heightened presence of juniper and nutmeg set Nouaison apart from others. Chicagoans can visit StollerWholesale.com to purchase a bottle.
