Spring forwardWith The King And Duke

BY TARYN HAUGLIE • FOR CASCADE GOLFER

What do golf and gin have in common? If you ask John Moscrip, co-owner of Duke’s Seafood Restaurants, he might tell you, “Drinking and golfing go hand in hand together.”

Both gin and golf are old school, which he says can make for a good partnership. Moscrip recognizes that gin can be an intimidating spirit to some people. “So many people are turned off by gin because it’s like eating pine trees,” however, he says, “a lot of these companies like Hendrick’s appeal to a more sophisticated gin drinker, or drinker in general.”

Moscrip describes Hendrick’s as “not your grandpa’s gin,” and explains that there’s a versatility that lends itself to

By Duke’s Seafood

INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 oz. Hendrick’s Gin

• 1 oz. Duke’s Sour

• .5 oz. Giffard Wild Elderflower Liqueur

• .25 oz. Torani Pure Cane Sugar

• 5 basil leaves and fill with ice

INSTRUCTIONS more cocktails than a simple gin and tonic. “Hendrick’s Gin has citrus and other botanicals and it’s still really interesting spirit-wise.” He says Hendrick’s sources their botanicals from all over the world in the places that are best known for that element. By using this practice, he says consumers can feel confident in the quality of the spirit, as many people want to know where their products are coming from.

• Shake very hard with ice for six seconds.

• Strain into chilled coupe glass.

• Keep out extra ice chips with fine strainer.

• Float small basil leaf on top as garnish.

Whether you’re starting a round at your favorite course or relaxing at the end of a long day at the office, a gin cocktail like the Duke & the King is versatile enough to satisfy every palate. Or head down to your closest Duke’s Seafood and let one of their skilled bartenders make you a gin cocktail to your liking.