We recently had the opportunity to share drinks with Matthieu Perrin and experience his latest entry into the spirits world with The Gardener Gin. Launched with business partner Brad Pitt, the gin is a smooth savory liquid, perfect for sipping neat or enjoying in a timeless cocktail.
Check below for a unique twist on the French 75 using The Gardener Gin.

For the Thanksgiving holiday we’re sharing two other cocktails from exciting brands Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco, and Martingale Cognac. Experience something new and get the holiday season off to a roaring start.

French Riviera 75

1 part The Gardener Gin

2 parts Champagne

1⁄2 part fresh lemon juice

1⁄2 part simple syrup

Orange zest

Pour the gin, lemon juice and syrup in a shaker full of ice. Shake until chilled. Strain in a flute glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a zest of orange.

Garden Negroni

1 1⁄2 parts of The Gardener Gin
1 1⁄2 parts of Bitter Campari
1 1⁄2 parts of red Vermouth

Orange Zest

Mint Leaf

Stir in a mixing glass with ice and serve in a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a zest of orange and a mint leaf.

The Lost Explorer Hot Toddy

1.5 oz (45 ml) Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco
0.5 oz (15 ml) Maple Syrup
5 oz (150 ml) Hot Water
1 Cinnamon Stick
2 Pineapple Cubes or Guava Rounds
1 Star Anise

Add the tequila, maple syrup, and hot water to a tempered glass/mug or toddy glass and stir gently until the maple syrup is fully dissolved. Drop in the cinnamon stick, pineapple cubes, or guava rounds, and star anise to infuse the flavors. Garnish with the cinnamon stick and star anise for an aromatic finish. Then, let it steep for a few moments before sipping.

Martingale Sidecar

1 ½ ounces Martingale Cognac

¾ ounce Orange Liqueur

¾ ounce fresh lemon juice

1 orange peel, for garnish

1 teaspoon granulated sugar, for garnish

Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside. Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled, then strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with an orange twist.