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GOMER’S MIDTOWN APRIL SPIRITS!
SKINOS MASTIHO LIQUEUR
The country of Greece is known for the Olympics, the Parthenon, and
hundreds of scenic islands. But outside of Greece little was known
about the Mastiha tree. The Mastiha shrub grows throughout the
Mediterranean but only the trees on the island of Chios weep the resin
from which the legendary mastic spice is obtained. A. Hardy USA has
just introduced Skinos, a unique new liqueur made from Mastiha that is
imported directly from Greece and is now available in the United States
for the very first time.
The word “Skinos” is the ancient name for Mastiha. Skinos liqueur is
flowery and lightly sweet. Its appearance is similar to Ouzo but it
tastes nothing like it. “Mixologists wanting to create totally new
cocktails should try Skinos in their drink recipes,” said Mark
Levinson, President of A. Hardy USA. Skinos can be kept in the freezer
and consumed ice cold, in a shot glass with a wedge of tangerine or
mixed in a cocktail. Skinos is best enjoyed slowly and savored.
Our friends at The Farmhouse (3rd & Deleware in the River Market)
hae developed the following cocktail with Skino. Stop by The
Farmhouse and try one for yourself, then swing by Gomer’s to pick up
the supplies to make your own!
CARPANO ANTICO VERMOUTH
Antica “Formula” is a red fine vermouth, made from an original recipe
by Antonio Benedetto Carpano dating from 1786. After experimenting
various, different tests, he succeeded in creating the incomparable
time-honored recipe. The “Formula” is produced in limited quantity with
wise craftmanship, and edited in precious numbered bottles of blown
glass, topped with a cork. The label is a faithful replica of the 1786
original one.
Antica’s flavor profile, subtle, delicious with unique vanilla notes,
is the result of Branca’s love and skills to preserve its unequalled
and exclusive products. This is a rare specialty, unique for its
bouquet.
The Antica Formula is the top vermouth which gives every cocktail a
special, unrivalled touch. It’s the favorite and far more used product
by the best bartenders to make their most sought-after cocktails.
THE ANTICA “FORMULA” MANHATTAN
2 oz. rye whiskey
1 oz. Carpano vermouth
a healthy dose of bitters!
Shake all ingredients well with ice, strain, garnish with orange peel,
and take yourself back to 18th-century Turin where Antonio Carpano
sparked an industry that is thriving more than two centuries later.
BULLEIT SMALL BATCH RYE - JUST RELEASED!
So, you may have noticed that the previous recipe calls for Rye. Might we suggest the Bulleit?
THREE OLIVES “DUDE” LEMON-LIME FLAVORED VODKA
From the fastest growing flavored vodka brand comes a unique new
flavor…Dude! The new flavor is a delicious blend of imported English
vodka and the natural, refreshing taste of lemon and lime that screams
“Dude!”. Citrus represents 22% of the flavored vodka category and is
growing at a rate of 4%…lemon-lime drinks are making a big comeback.
The fun green color of Dude makes it a great feature for St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness!
OOMSA GINS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT GOMER’S MIDTOWN!
‘Jonge’ correspondingly, is a newer or ‘younger’ style of
Genever. The flavor will surprise many gin drinkers as well;
vanilla and baked apple wrap around more usual juniper and cinnamon
notes. It’s very creamy and round, with a long finish. Because of its
texture and complexity, using this in a mixed drink would be as
wasteful as using single-malt scotch in a Rob Roy. Chill it and sip it,
and back it with a Trappist ale if you must have something with it.
After a long dinner, both of the Boomsma Genevers give white-liquor
fans something to drink proudly in the rarefied air of Cognac and
Scotch drinkers (and with a secretive smile; the gin is much more
affordable).
BOOMSMA“JONGE”
Boomsma Jonge is a light and elegant gin with just the subtlest hint of
juniper, coriander and citrus. The palate is what sets this genever
apart from the average gin: though the botanicals are delicate and
subtle, this is a satisfyingly full-bodied yet incredibly smooth
spirit. Its delicate blend of botanicals is best savored on the rocks,
though it also makes an excellent Martini or Gin and Tonic.
BOOMSMA“OUDE”
Remarkably different from their Jonge, Boomsma Oude Fine Old Genever is
a rich, weighty, full-bodied spirit crafted with wheat spirit, malt
distillate, and oak barrel aging. While it displays all the juniper
notes you could hope for in a genever, it also integrates rich vanilla,
apple, and baking spice notes. We enjoy our Boomsma Oude straight, but
we're confident you'll find exciting ways to mix it.
Spirits for March
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