Gin and Ginger Switchel

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (we used Bragg's raw, unfiltered)
• 4 tsp ginger liqueur (we used Domaine de Canton)
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 cup water
• 1 wedge of lime, squeezed
• 2 oz gin (we like Broker's)

Combine everything except the gin in a mason jar and shake vigorously. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (no more than 24 though). Strain out the lime and ginger. Add gin. Serve in a julep cup because it keep yo drink frosty. Enjoy.

We've also tried this with bourbon, but it wasn't as good. We'll try with rum too. Stay tuned. 

Strange Bedfellows

• 1oz amaro
• 1oz red vermouth
• 1oz aquavit

Mix with ice in a shaker. Stir vigorously and strain into a martini glass. We didn't garnish this, but maybe a twist of lemon and/or a maraschino cherry would do the trick.

This has a lot of depth. I don't really know how to describe this (yet) but I'm really enamored of this kind of cocktail concept right now.

The 866

Not my drink, but I'm reproducing it here. Originally created at a bar called Ruby in Copenhagen. Please don't sue.

• 1oz aquavit
• 1oz fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1oz campari

Mix in a shaker with ice. Stir vigorously and strain into a glass with a salt rim (important!) Use a dill sprig for garnish (though we didn't).

This drink is just really... smart. It's just a smart drink. It's amazingly good. Everything is working together here.