Drink of the Day: White Spider

If you are a cocktailer, you are familiar with the brandy-based Sidecar Cocktail. Just take the brandy out and replace it with gin and you have yourself a White Spider. If gin is your thing, you are going to love this simple-to-make beverage.

This is as basic as they come. The combined flavor of the ingredients, when measured properly, brings out the back flavor of the gin. So, I highly recommend you use one that satisfies your tastes. I used your basic well triple sec when putting the video together. Using a premium brand such as Borducan, Grand Marnier or Cointreau will give you a more balanced drink, so I highly recommend it.

Enjoy your day. This Drink of the Day will help in that regard. Cheers!

 

White Spider

2 oz. Gin

1 oz. Borducan Italian Orange Liqueur (my new favorite orange liqueur. This may still not be available in your area, but will be soon)

Juice of 1 Lemon

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

 

Method: Put all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Cap with a tin and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Take a lemon rind and twist it over the cocktail, allowing the oils to disperse over the drink. Rub the twist gently on the rim before dropping it in.

 

This Day in History:

1653 - Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector over Ireland, Scotland, and England.

1773 - The Boston Tea Party took place.

1944 - The Battle of the Bulge battle began to take place in Belgium.

2000 - Colin Powell was selected to become the first African American Secretary of State.

 

Notable Birthday:

German composer Ludwig van Beethoven was born on this date in 1770.

 

Notable Quote:

“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.” - Ludwig van Beethoven

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