About Recipe

Gin is one of my personal favorites to have on hand once it gets warm out, and you may ask, “What makes gin such a refreshing base for a summertime cocktails?” The answer is that gin derives from the juniper berry. Juniper berries grow on a juniper tree (who would have thought, right?! ;) ), which is a member of the pine family, hence the pine fragrance and the wintergreen flavor of the liquor. Some pairings that work well with gin are fresh mint, citrus (lemons, limes or grapefruit), fresh berries and honey.

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