A Simple Quandry

Friday, 13th February 2015

We've been having a bit of a cocktail lull recently, although I'm sure it won't last. Certainly not when there are cocktails as good as A Simple Quandry.
I wasn't sure about the Gin and Aquavit base, thinking it might be a bit fierce, but I was really surprised how it turned out. The addition of Benedictine and Cynar (substituted for Punt e Mes), brought about a deliciously balanced combination of rich, herby and bitter fruit flavours. Definitely one to repeat soon.

Queen Eleanor

We finished the evening on the balcony with the Queen Eleanor, a delicious extension of a Martini. The added Crème de Pêche and Celery bitters gave a lovely combination of fruity and herb, bitter and sweet. I forgot to add the lemon garnish (it was late and we had already had Pimms and split a bottle of Sake), but the cocktail was still a winner.