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The Bar BITTER & TWISTED COCKTAIL PARLOUR Cocktail: Flawless Martini Details: A hand-bottled blend of a housespecific ratio of gin, vermouth and nanofiltered water has been chilled to less than 10 degrees to create this flawless beverage. Cost: $11 1 W. Jefferson St.; Phoenix; 602.340.1924; www.bitterandtwistedaz.com. FLOURISH AT COPPERWYND RESORT & CLUB Cocktail: Blueberry G&T Details: This mixture of London Dry Gin muddled with fresh blueberries, hand-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup is shaken, doublestrained, and served up with a float of house tonic water and a garnishing of blueberries. Cost: $13 13225 N. Eagle Ridge Drive, Fountain Hills; 480.333.1880; www.flourishaz.com. GERTRUDE’S AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN Cocktail: Gin-tle Thyme Details: Indulge in this sophisticated version of an apple martini, made of gin and an apple liqueur along with agave syrup, fresh muddled oranges and thyme. Cost: $11 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix; 480.719.8600; www.gertrudesrestaurant.net. MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE Cocktail: Ruby Slippers Details: Nolet’s Silver Gin, Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, fresh lime and agave nectar are combined and served in a wine glass with a splash of Fever-Tree Ginger Beer. Cost: $18 8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale; 480.585.9500; www.mastrosrestaurants.com. OKRA COOKHOUSE & COCKTAILS Cocktail: Blind Melon Details: Meant to shake off any residual winter blues, this cocktail features the bright flavors of watermelon and lime paired with Hendrick’s Gin, pink peppercorns and Peychaud Aperitivo. Cost: $11 5813 N. 7th St., Phoenix; 602.296.4147; www.okraaz.com
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GIN AND (MORE THAN) JUICE Give your cocktail a spring refresh with this botanical spirit BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
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hile vodka often gets the clear elixir credit, gin is quickly gaining as the most versatile spirit on the market. And with its botanical base, the distilled liquor is among mixologists’ favorite springtime ingredient. You might know gin as the supporting act to juice or tonic, but it’s the star in these 12 cocktails.
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ROKA AKOR Cocktail: Paper Tiger Details: This clever twist on a gimlet uses The Botanist Gin, yuzu juice, matcha green tea and fresh lemon juice. Cost: $12 7299 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.306.8800; www.rokaakor.com. SONATA’S RESTAURANT Cocktail: Rolls Royce Details: Death’s Door Gin is mixed with ginger ale and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for a libation that’s luxurious in its simplicity. Cost: $12 10050 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale; 480.477.1390; www.sonatasrestaurant.com. ST. FRANCIS Cocktail: Fort Apache Details: Featuring a chai-infused gin made inhouse, this unique combination is also made with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur and a hint of ginger and lemon. Cost: $10 111 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix; 602.200.8111; www.stfrancisaz.com. SUSHI ROKU Cocktail: Down the Rabbit Hole Details: Fresh carrot juice, lemon and mint are mixed with Bulldog Gin and elderflower liqueur to create an earthy refreshment. Cost: $13 7277 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale; 480.970.2121; www.innovativedining.com. THE BAR Cocktail: Great Lake Details: The classic gin and tonic gets a citrus-centric spin using Nolet’s Gin, simple syrup and tonic infused with muddled cherries and fresh lemons. Cost: $9 3174 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix; 602.957.3686; www.thebarphx.com. THE DRESSING ROOM Cocktail: Peppered Flower Details: Finn’s Gin and elderflower liqueur are mixed and topped with an egg white foam and freshly ground peppercorns for a light sipper that packs a punch. Cost: $11 220 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix; 602.777.0763; www.conceptuallysocial.com. THE REFUGE CAFE Cocktail: Arizona Desert G+T Details: Pay tribute to Arizona with this locally sourced twist on a gin and tonic that utilizes Arizona Distilling Company Desert Dry Gin and local oranges. Cost: $6.50 4727 N. 7th Ave., Phoenix; 602.265.1725; www.therefugeaz.com.