North Shore Distillery - Cocktail Repository

Signature Cocktails

These are some of our favorite cocktails using our products, along with some tasting notes and information on how we found the recipe. These are drinks we enjoy often, and that showcase our products well. Enjoy!

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Classic Martini 4 oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 ½ oz Dry Vermouth Can't go wrong with a classic. Swirl vermouth in glass; discard. Garnish with blue cheese olives or a twist. Also delicious with North Shore Vodka, and with more vermouth if you like it that way. We recommend Noilly Prat or Vya vermouth.		Falling Pears 2 oz North Shore Vodka ½ oz Pear Liqueur 2 oz Pear Puree or Nectar Shake ingredients over ice, strain into champagne flute or cocktail glass. Garnish with dash of ground cinnamon and a slice of fresh pear. We stumbled upon this one while experimenting, and we love it!
Tahitian Surprise 3 oz North Shore Tahitian Vanilla Vodka Cinnamon stick Fill rocks glass with ice; put cinnamon stick in glass and pour vanilla vodka through the cinnamon stick, into the glass. Stir lightly with the cinnamon stick, and serve. This is one of our favorite after-dinner drinks.		North Shore Negroni *Developed by Josh Kaplan at MK 1 part Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 part Aperol 1 part Vya Sweet Vermouth This version of the classic relies on the specific ingredients listed - its an amazing take on this drink. Serve this in a cocktail glass, after shaking thoroughly over ice.
The Gingervit 2 oz Aquavit Private Reserve ½-1 oz Ginger Syrup (to taste) 1 - 2 Dashes of orange bitters Club Soda Combine Aquavit, ginger syrup and bitters over ice. Top up with club soda, garnish with orange slice. This simple drink really lets the Aquavit's spices shine.		Dixie Cocktail ¾ oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 ½ oz Sirène Absinthe Verte ½ oz Dry Vermouth (Vya) 2 dashes Grenadine 2 tbsp. fresh Orange Juice Shake all ingredients well with ice, strain into a small cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. This is a very old cocktail, but a great one.

Seasonal Cocktails

Spring is here, and summer is close on its heels. Here are some fun new cocktails that help us dream of warmer weather and use the great citrus fruits and berries so plentiful this time of year. Cheers!

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Strawberry Rhubarb Fizz 2 oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 ¾ oz Rhubarb-Infused Simple Syrup 2 Fresh Strawberries Club Soda Muddle one cut-up strawberry in the bottom of a glass with syrup. Add ice, then add gin and top up with soda. Stir quickly, then garnish with whole strawberry on the rim.		Toulouse-Latrec Created by our friend Tim Lacey at Custom House 1 oz. Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 oz. Atholl Brose ½ oz. cane syrup ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. Sirène Absinthe Verte 1 egg white Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake. Add ice and shake the *&!$ out of it. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
Think Spring 1 oz North Shore Vodka 1 oz Fresh Red Grapefruit Juice 1 tsp Simple Syrup Dash of Grenadine (very light) Chilled Rose Champagne (off-dry) Pour vodka, juice, syrup and grenadine into glass, stir. Top up with champagne. Garnish with one fresh raspberry.		Summer Sunset 1½ oz North Shore Vodka 2 oz Fresh Tangerine Juice ½ oz Blackberry Liqueur Splash of Fresh Lime Juice Shake vodka and juices over ice, strain into cocktail glass. Pour liqueur slowly down the side of the glass, so it can settle in the bottom. Garnish with a tangerine slice.
The Monkey Gland From Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, by Ted Haigh. 1½ oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 1½ oz fresh Orange Juice 1 tsp Grenadine 1 tsp plus 1 dash of Sirène Absinthe Verte Shake all ingredients well with ice, strain into a small cocktail glass.		French Riviera From Angie Jackson of Ultimate Elixirs 1½ oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka ½ oz Orange Curacao Liqueur 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1 oz Simple Syrup 3 mint leaves Fresh Raspberries Layer crushed ice with raspberries in a wine glass. Shake remaining ingredients together with ice, strain into wine glass over ice & berries. Garnish with lemon twist and fresh mint sprig.

Fantastic North Shore Vodka Cocktails

Our vodka is great on its own, and we often drink it on the rocks. Its fun to mix with too, here are some of our current favorites using our amazingly smooth vodka.

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North Shore Dirty Martini 3 oz North Shore Vodka 1/3 oz Dry Vermouth 1 tsp+ olive juice (to taste) Stir with ice, strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with blue cheese stuffed olives.		Portofino Breeze 1½ oz North Shore Vodka ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ¾ oz Triple Sec ½ oz Raspberry Liqueur Shake ingredients with ice, strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon wheel and a raspberry.
Falling Pears 2 oz North Shore Vodka ½ oz Pear Liqueur 2 oz Pear Puree or Nectar Shake ingredients over ice, strain into champagne flute or cocktail glass. Garnish with dash of ground cinnamon and a slice of fresh pear. We stumbled upon this one while experimenting, and we love it!		A Currant Affair 2 oz North Shore Vodka 1/2 oz Cassis liqueur Splash of Fresh Lemon Juice Dash of Angostura Bitters Ginger Ale Shake vodka, cassis, juice and bitters with ice; strain into ice-filled rocks glass. Top up with ginger ale, garnish with lemon wedge.
Monte Carlo 1 oz North Shore Vodka ½ oz Apricot Liqueur (Rothman & Winter) ½ oz Averna Amaro ½ oz Pineapple Juice Club soda Combine ingredients over ice in a a rocks glass, stir well. Top up with club soda. Garnish with dried apricot & pineapple leaf.		Pear Basil Cooler 1-½ oz North Shore Vodka ½ oz Mathilde Pear Liqueur 4-5 Fresh Pear or Apple Chunks 2-3 Basil Leaves Muddle basil, fruit & liqueur. Add vodka, then top up with club soda and stir. Garnish with basil sprig.

Distiller's Gin No. 6 Makes Amazing Cocktails

Aside from the classic martini, here are some other great drinks that highlight the versatility and complexity of Distiller's Gin No. 6. Enjoy!

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Citrus Cooler 2 oz Distiller’s Gin No. 6 ½ - 1 oz Cointreau (to taste) Splash of Fresh Orange Juice Dry Ginger Ale Fill a highball glass with ice, add gin, liqueur and juice. Stir, and then top up with ginger ale. Garnish with orange.		Lady No. 6 (Adapted from Savoy Cocktail Book, ca. 1930s) 2 oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon twist. This is a variation of a classic 1930's cocktail called the White Lady.
Corpse Reviver No. 2 (Adapted from Savoy Cocktail Book, ca. 1930s) 1 oz North Shore Gin No. 6 1 oz Lillet Blanc 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz Fresh Lemon juice 2-3 drops Absinthe Combine ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry.		Gin(ger) Martini *Adapted from a recipe by Dan Sviland at Prairie Grass 2 oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz Ginger Syrup Shake ingredients over ice, strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with slice of ginger or lime. Adjust juice & syrup to taste.
Pearadise Found Cocktail 2 oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 2½ oz Pear Puree or Nectar 1 oz Lillet Blanc Dash of Orange Bitters Shake all the ingredients with ice, strain into champagne flute. Garnish with a thin strip of red pear (or, if serving in a cocktail glass, a skewer of small pear chunks).		The Bebbo Cocktail From Vintage Cocktails & Forgotten Spirits by Ted Haigh, an excellent tome of great recipes 1½ oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ oz Honey 2 tsp Fresh Orange Juice 1 dash Angostura Bitters Stir all the ingredients in a shaker (without ice) until the honey has dissolved. Add ice, shake & strain into glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.

Aquavit Private Reserve - an Incredible Cocktail Ingredient

Although its a very nontraditional way to use it, we really enjoy using Aquavit Private Reserve in cocktails. Its great with other savory flavors, like tomato or ginger. Try these when you're looking for a new cocktail adventure.

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The Gingervit 2 oz Aquavit Private Reserve ½-1 oz Ginger Syrup (to taste) 1 - 2 Dashes of orange bitters Club Soda Combine Aquavit, ginger syrup and bitters over ice. Top up with club soda, garnish with orange slice.		The Midnight Sun 1½ oz Aquavit Private Reserve ½ oz Grapefruit Juice ½ oz Fresh Lemon Juice ½ tsp Sugar ¼ oz Grenadine Shake all ingredients over ice, strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with orange slice. Robert Heugel, author of the Explore the Pour blog recommended this one.
Cocktail No. 1 Developed by our good friend Tim Lacey of Spring Restaurant Group 1 3/4 oz. Aquavit Private Reserve 1 oz Fresh Tomato Juice Pinch of Salt Squeeze of Lime Splash of Simple Syrup Club Soda Combine first 5 ingredients with ice and give a quick shake (one shake will do it). Pour into old fashioned glass and top with club soda.		Aquavit Buck 2 oz Aquavit - Private Reserve Ginger Ale Pour aquavit over ice, top up with ginger ale. Garnish with fresh fruit, such as orange slices, pineapple wedges and lemon. This is a modification of the classic gin buck, and it works very well together - the ginger highlights the spicy notes of the aquavit.
The Explorer 2 oz Aquavit Private Reserve 1/2 oz Belle de Brillet Poire William 1/2 oz Ginger Syrup Club Soda Combine Aquavit, Poire William and ginger syrup over ice. Top up with club soda, and garnish with fresh pear slice or dash of ground cinnamon.		Danish Mary 3 oz Aquavit Private Reserve 4 oz Bloody Mary Mix Combine ingredients over ice, stir well. Garnish with a sprig of dill or your favorite Bloody Mary garnish.

Tahitian Vanilla Vodka Cocktails

Enjoy these great cocktails using North Shore Tahitian Vanilla Vodka. this versatile spirit works in both hot and cold drinks, from martinis to simple cocktails. Have fun and try this great spirit in your favorites too!

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White Mocha Martini 1 oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 1 oz White Chocolate Liqueur (e.g., Godiva) 1 oz Coffee Liqueur (e.g., Kahlua) ½-1 oz Cream or Half & Half Rim cocktail glass in a mixture of finely ground espresso, fine sugar and cinnamon. Shake ingredients together over ice, strain into glass.		Tahitian Dream 2 oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 1 oz Fresh Tangelo Juice Dash of Ginger Liqueur or Syrup Dash of Fresh Lime Juice Pour vodka, juices and liqueur into shaker with ice, shake well. Strain into cocktail glass or champagne flute and garnish with fresh tangelo slice or chunk of candied ginger.
Asian Pear Martini From Russ Faulk at Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet 1 oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 1 slice fresh peeled ginger 1 slice of Asian pear Chilled Prosecco Muddle fresh ginger, pear and vanilla vodka together in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker half-full with ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain into cocktail glass and top with Prosecco. Garnish with 3 pieces of candied ginger on a cocktail spear.		French Vanilla Kiss Martini 1 ½ oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 2½ oz Pineapple Juice ½ oz Raspberry Liqueur (Chambord or Mathilde) Pineapple slice or raspberry Shake vodka and juice with ice, strain into glass. Float Chambord into drink (pour slowly down the side, it will settle in the bottom). Garnish with pineapple wedge or raspberry.
Orange Vanilla Cooler 1 oz Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 1 oz Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice 2 oz + Club Soda Pour vanilla vodka and juice over ice, then top up with club soda & stir. Garnish with orange slice if desired.		Ultimate Chocolate Martini (thanks to Suzanne G. in the Club!) 2 parts Tahitian Vanilla Vodka 2 parts Godiva White Chocolate liqueur 1 part Godiva Chocolate liqueur 3 parts Baileys Garnish with chocolate

Favorite Recipes using Sirène Absinthe Verte

Sirène is delightful with a traditional absinthe water drip, or with the simple addition of chilled water (sugar cube optional). We recommend a ratio of 3:1 water to absinthe at most. It's also an intriguing cocktail ingredient, adding depth and complexity. Here are some of our favorite recipes using our newest creation.

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Dixie Cocktail ¾ oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 ½ oz Sirène Absinthe Verte ½ oz Dry Vermouth (Vya) 2 dashes Grenadine 2 tbsp. fresh Orange Juice Shake all ingredients well with ice, strain into a small cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist. This is a very old cocktail (and a potent one), but it's great.		The Monkey Gland From Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails, by Ted Haigh. 1½ oz Distiller's Gin No. 6 1½ oz fresh Orange Juice 1 tsp Grenadine 1 tsp plus 1 dash of Sirène Absinthe Verte Shake all ingredients well with ice, strain into a small cocktail glass.
Orange Absinthe Frappe ½ oz Sirène Absinthe Verte ¾ oz Orange Curacao 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice 2 tsp Orange Juice Stir the ingredients together without ice. Fill a small coupe glass with crushed ice, then pour drink over the ice. Garnish with a thin orange slice.		Toulouse-Latrec Created by our friend Tim Lacey at Custom House 1 oz. Distiller's Gin No. 6 1 oz. Atholl Brose ½ oz. cane syrup ¾ oz. lemon juice ½ oz. Sirène Absinthe Verte 1 egg white Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake. Add ice and shake the *&!$ out of it. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters.