peter holmes

Tried this with the Absolut vodkas and found it slightly harsh.

Interesting combination. Made this with Monkey Shoulder and Rochester Ginger. Whisky is prominent, not much Kwai Fei or ginger flavour. There is a ginger heat though. May have a play with this one. Maybe use root ginger or ginger bitters if available.

This is my go to cocktail when I can't think of anything else to make. I have experimented with several apricot brandies/gins. So far I have found the tastiest to be using Abricot de Rousillon and Hotspur Gin from Northumberland. My standard is standard Tanqueray but have tried it with Malacca version of that gin and several others. As I have a slightly sweeter tooth I omit the lemon juice as a decent orange juice is acidic enough to balance for me. It's personal preference. Open to options and variations with the ingredients. I have been told this is good with a combination of mandarin and orange juices but so far have not tried it.

Not my favourite, but this could be my Wife's new, new best friend. Never thought I had married a tequila monster. Nice and fruity with Smoky aftertaste. Be careful of the tequila, use cheap stuff and you will ruin this cocktail as it predominates.