Here are some Rehorst Premium Milwaukee Gin Cocktails created by Jason Neu of Eddie Martini's in Wauwatosa, WI. I love that name Wow Wa To Sa! It sounds like a toast in Native American. (Actually it means "The Great Walker", A noted Indian Chief from the area.)Maple Gin Fizz
Jason's twist on a gin fizz
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1/2 ounce amaretto
1/2 ounce cream
1 egg white
½ ounce pure maple syrup
1 ounce lemon juice
Dash of bitters
Seltzer
Shake with ice for at least one minute. Strain into a champagne flute and top with a splash of seltzer.
The Milwaukee Home
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1/2 ounce Wisconsin honey syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/4 ounce cranberry juice
1 ounce Champagne
Combine first four ingredients, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with Champagne.
The Neu Garden
2 strawberries
2 leaves of basil
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/4 ounce balsamic vinegar
2 ½ ounces Rehorst gin
Champagne
Ground black pepper or peppercorns
Shake first five ingredients well and double strain. Top with champagne and garnish with fresh ground black pepper or peppercorns.
Fresh Herb Martini
Jason's twist on a gin martini:
3 ounces Rehorst gin
1/4 ounce dry vermouth
3 sprig of fresh rosemary
1 sprig of fresh thyme
Combine all ingredients, shake well with ice, strain into a martini glass.
Gin, Jam and Tonic
Jason's twist on a gin and tonic:
11/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 teaspoon or tablespoon homemade fresh fruit preserves
Stir well, fill glass with ice and tonic.
Aviación
Jason's twist on an Aviation:
Fino sherry
2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce Licor 43
Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass rinsed with Fino sherry.
Kennel Club
Jason's twist on a Greyhound:
2 pods of fresh cardamom, muddled
2 1/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
1 spring of fresh thyme
Combine all ingredients, then shake well with ice and strain carefully into a salt rimmed glass.
Ginger Collins or Cucumber Collins
Jason's Twist on a Tom Collins
4 muddled matchsticks of ginger or 3 wheels of cucumber
2 1/2 ounces Rehorst gin
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Seltzer
Mix well, add ice, and top with seltzer.
