How to Best Escape the ‘Dog Days of Summer’
The Dog Days of Summer are that time of year when the northern hemisphere experiences its warmest days.
It also happens to be an ideal time to indulge in some refreshing beverages.
And who better to advise you on such swills than Hendrick’s, the purveyors of a peculiar, cucumber-infused gin.
Heed their following recommendations and avoid the Dog Days of Summer with a smile:
Gimlet
Ingredients:
2 oz. Hendrick’s Gin
2 oz. sweetened lime juice
1 tbsp white sugar
1/2 cup ice
Directions:
1. Place sugar in a shallow dish; dip rim of chilled glass into sugar so rim is coated.
2. Scoop ice into a shaker. Pour Hendrick’s Gin and lime juice over the ice, and shake well. Pour drink into prepared glass.
Tom Collins
Ingredients:
2 oz. Hendrick’s Gin
2 oz. lemon juice
1 oz. simple syrup
1 dash bitters
1 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup cold club soda
1 slice lemon, for garnish
1 maraschino cherry
Directions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the Hendrick’s Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and a dash of bitters.
2. Cover and shake until the outside of the container is frosty, about 15 seconds.
3. Strain into a highball glass full of ice.
4. Top off with club soda and garnish with a lemon slice and maraschino cherry.