Hendrick’s Leap Day Surprise- 02.24.12
It’s not everyday that you wake up to a doorstep with a basket of cucumbers, roses, and gin. Hendrick’s Gin of course… they are calling it “a most unusual bouquet for a most unusual occasion” as “The World’s Most Peculiar Gin Makes Fitting Arrangements to Celebrate Leap Day”… to celebrate the rare 29th of February, they’ve sent a fun arrangement of roses and cucumbers and the recipe for a Scarlet Petticoat! Take a peek at it all on the next page…
Scarlett Petticoat
… 1 1/2 parts Hendrick’s Gin
… 3/4 parts fresh Blood Orange Juice
… 1/2 part Lillet Rouge
… 1/4 part Creme de Cassis
… 1 slice of cucumber
In a mixing glass, muddle one slice of cucumber, combine remaining ingredients, add ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with blood orange peel and cucumber slice.
Now take a peek into the adorable little Etiquette for Gentlemen… So tiny. So cute. One of my favorite little books… now they just need one for women!