George Cassiday was a WWI veteran who came home with an injury that prevented him from returning to his job at the railroad. So, what’s an underemployed fella going to do to earn money in the 1920’s? Bootleg, of course! Image courtesy Stateandfed.com/ Thank you! Ol’ George began smuggling hooch by train from New York to …
Gin Genie
Are you ready for another Rocktail? Inspired by David Bowie’s “Jean Genie” we give you the Gin Genie! Here’s what you need: Fresh blueberries Lemon wedge 1 1/2 oz gin 1 oz Limoncello SweetShine Club soda Start by adding a lemon wedge and blueberries to a mixing glass. Give your Limoncello SweetShine a good shake. …
Bramble On
“And though our health we drank a thousand times, it’s time to ramble on …” -Led Zeppelin Inspired by Led Zeppelin’s classic rock song, Ramble On, here is the first in a series of Rocktails (cocktails that rock!) from Bloomery SweetShine! This one is based on the classic Bramble which features gin, fresh lemon, simple …
Gin Joint
Who is ready for another “hard soda” cocktail? This one is super refreshing. Here’s what you need: 1 oz Ginger SweetShine 2 oz gin 1/2 bottle grapefruit soda candied ginger for garnish (optional) In a tall glass over ice, pour 1 oz Ginger SweetShine. Add 2 oz gin. Crack open a bottle of grapefruit soda. …
Blueberry Quencher
School may be back in session, but summer isn’t over yet! Chill out this weekend with Bloomery’s Blueberry Quencher. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 oz Limoncello SweetShine 1 oz Gin 1 oz Fresh Lemonade 8-10 Fresh Bluberries, plus more for garnish In a mixing glass (I use a super fancy mason jar) cover 8-10 Fresh …