A retro gin cocktail? Why yes, I did watch an episode or two of Mad Men this morning. I don’t make a lot of fun ‘n’ fancy cocktails at home because it’s too hard to keep all those ingredients around, but thanks to a generously huge bottle of gin from my godfather (which I’m slowly but surely making my way to the bottom of–thanks AJ!), I’ve always got the option of a stiff gin cocktail. Lucky me. So this morning on Mad Men, when Joan ordered a gin fizz with her dinner, I was all over it. This peach version is a perky pink take on the classic gin fizz that was daintily chugged by my advertising foremothers. A great way to say goodbye to warm weather!
INGREDIENTS (serves 2)
4 shots of gin
1/2 peach, sliced
1 lime, juiced
tonic water (I used diet tonic water, whatever that is…)
ice
*I like to make these in mason jars. Besides being so cute, they also have the dual function of cocktail shaker and cocktail glass! It’s all about multi-tasking.
DIRECTIONS
Take two mason jars and place the peach slices inside. Pour two shots of gin into each one and add the lime juice. Screw the tops onto the jars and shake well. If you like, add a few ice cubes before shaking.
Throw in some ice cubes if you haven’t already and top it off with tonic water. Garnish with a little slice of peach and enjoy the last days of summer!
That looks absolutely sinful. Thanks for sharing – and for taking such a nice pic.
Thank you! My iPhone camera never ceases to amaze me :)
I’m jealous of your photography skills. If you need an idea on how to use the rest of that gin, let me know!
I’m always looking for new ways to dress up my lifetime supply of gin, I’ll definitely check out your blog for ideas!
Now I know what to make with end-of-summer peaches I just picked up on sale! Gin is perfect for summer (or early fall) cocktails.
That was exactly it! I had a bunch of pretty peaches and wanted to get fancy with ’em – mission accomplished!