California Summer

Name: California Summer
Ingredients: 2 oz St. George's Terroir Gin; 1 oz Combier; 1/8 oz Laphroaig 10-Year Scotch; 3 dash(es) Angostura Aromatic Bitters; 3 drop(s) Flaming Tincture

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5.0 Submitted on: August 23, 2021

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Now that fire season seems to be the new norm in the golden state, I got to thinking what a smoky California should taste like. I've always been looking for something to do with St. Georges amazing, but difficult to pair gin that tastes like a walk through Muir Woods. If you're a fan of smoky drinks, this one combines the flavor of Northern California's redwoods with southern California's orange groves... all gloriously ablaze. This cocktail is actually better than it deserves to be.

Ingredients

2 oz
St. George's Terroir Gin

1 oz
Combier

1/8 oz
Laphroaig 10-Year Scotch

3 dash(es)
Angostura Aromatic Bitters

3 drop(s)
Flaming Tincture

Instructions

Garnish

Toasted orange peel

Build

Stir & Strain

Glass

Coupe

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Editor's Note

St. George's Terroir Gin brings a pine-forest backbone, met by smoky Laphroaig and sweet orange liqueur. A homemade chili tincture adds a final, fiery kick.

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5.0

25 August 2021

5.0

Made this last night and delicious as anticipated! I was lazy and used what I had on hand, so I used Biitermen’s Hellfire bitters. But it’s still delightful!