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Death In The Gulf Stream
Remembering that Hemingway was a diabetic so had a very sour tooth, we believe this drink needs more than 'one teaspoon' of sugar. Thus we've added half...
Helen Huckvale
21st July at 17:06
This is the first time I have drunk Genever so was not sure quite what it would contribute to a cocktail. I liked the bitterness and sharpness of the cocktail and will enjoy making and drinking it again. .To assess the Genever contribution I tried some straight over ice and loved the taste, the clean bitterness was refreshing; however I need to be careful not to start thinking of dry gin as its poor cousin. I will enjoy experimenting with Genever.
22nd July 2023 at 01:44
Very good cocktail. Would be nice on a hot day or at a picnic. Flavours work well together. The lime zest is critical to the overall falvour, it should not be omitted.
26th February 2022 at 11:49
Everyone .who knows how to make classic gulf steam？I was seem before.
sharing recipe for me .thanks
sharing recipe for me .thanks
21st July 2021 at 01:58
Yum! This is going to be a regular feature of our evening cocktail on the veranda. The generous helping of the grated lime produces an unexpected complexity and bitterness for such a simple cocktail.
25th April 2021 at 19:02
I go 0.25oz syrup for an oude and double for a jonge. The fresh, almost camphor-like effect of the grated lime zest sets this apart from other drinks.