Latest projects of amusement have been the art of cocktail creation, and the occasional tincture of randomness. Largely to blame was my genius idea to hold a Pre-prohibition cocktail party (Flappers and Philosophers) in order to increase my liquor stock. It also ended up as a justifiable excuse to upgrade my mixology toolset. One of the key additions I made was the seminal cocktail book by Harry Craddock, The Savoy Cocktail Book. Leading to my inspiration by Savoy Stomp to try and create as a many of these as possible, so far I've made about 30 or so different varieties.
The process of creation has definitely led me to an overall insight into the cocktail development process, like cooking you are after a balance of flavours.
Sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and ye old umami.
Leaving me with a vague confidence to try and make up a cocktail of my own, and without further mutterings I give to thee.
Untitled Cocktail no.1
1.5 oz Gin - Bombay (red cap)
0.5 oz Suze
0.5 oz Triple Sec - Cointreau
1 oz Italian (sweet) Vermouth - Dolin Rouge
Shake, strain, and serve straight up into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
