There’s a heady cocktail in America’s capital region but we’re not talking, for now, about Trump 2.0.
Particularly with a bottle of the finest Northern Irish Galgorm gin looking for a mixer for our Christmas party.
And may we suggest the humble Washington DC gin rickey, the juice of the juniper, carbonated water and a squeezed lime?
The tipple which has been loosening the tongues of politicians on the Hill for nearly a century and a half.
Capitals idea
It’s how our friends in the Capital Region USA toast this time of year… who are we kidding all times of the year?
Just like Democratic lobbyist Joe Hickey of Missouri was wont to do back in the 1880s.
Now here’s a capital idea that our chum Cass has put together to extend the ‘special relationship’ between the US and Britain.
Man in the know: With George and Issy
With Capital Region working with St Ermin’s Hotel in London to curate a collection of their festive cocktails.
Bringing the region to life through the tastes, smells and sights of Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Now helpfully CRU have opened up their drinks trolley to showcase these other faves.
Virginian territory
Virginia’s Moonshine Mixology: Because the most famous Virginian of them all, George Washington was the largest producer of whiskey in the Commonwealth.
Belle Isle Craft Spirits in Richmond, Virginia, uses its moonshine and mixes it with iced tea and house lemonade.
St Ermin’s Hotel recipe: 50ml apple and ginger juice, 50ml pomegranate juice, 50ml moonshine and a splash of lemon juice. Shake with ice and serve.
Cherry baby
DC’s Cherry Blossom Revolution: Antonio Matarazzo’s creation, Cherry Revolution celebrates Washington DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival heritage.
By blending Don Ciccio & Figil Cerasum Aperitivo, an infusion of three different kinds of cherries and Sakura blossoms.
With vodka, orange and Galliano L’Autentico, and Anise and peppermint tasting liquor for a festive explosion.
St Ermin’s recipe: 50ml vodka, 80ml orange juice, 20ml cherry liquor, shot of herbal liquor, shake over ice, serve with cherry and garnish with blossom flower.
Cooler Mule ah
Maryland Mule: Traditionally served in a copper mug, this Maryland classic celebrates the state’s love affair with rye whiskey.
Pick award-winning Sagamore Spirits mixed with ginger beer, half a lime, and mint for garnish.
St Ermin’s recipe: 50ml rye whiskey, 100ml ginger beer, splash of fresh lime over ice, stir and serve.
