Shaken, Not Stirred: The Pink Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight Newport Gimlet

I admit it: I’m a sucker for classics. Classic silhouettes, classic film, classic accessories, classic shoes, classic bags, classic sunglasses and yes, a classic cocktail.

Gimlets date back as early as 1852- perhaps because of it’s (literally) refreshing simplicity. A basic gimlet only requires gin, water, ice and lime juice. Today, craft cocktail culture has produced numerous renditions of the gimlet, and I’ve partnered with Nautical Gin to bring you my twist on this perennial classic. May be you’ve noticed how Nautical Gin has been making it’s way to local Newport hotspots (Salvation Cafe!) and package stores (like Vicker’s Liquors), quickly becoming a City by the Sea staple—and it’s no wonder. Newport is the epicenter of all things nautical and fabulous. So without further ado, may I present the Pink Sky At Night, Sailor’s Delight Newport Gimlet

Pink Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight Newport Gimlet

• 2 oz. Nautical Gin
• 4 oz. grapefruit seltzer or grapefruit sparking water (My recommendations: Polar Seltzer Ruby Red Grapefruit Seltzer or Perrier Pink Grapefruit Sparkling Natural Mineral Water)
• 1 lime, quartered
• 1 tbsp Rosemary simple syrup
• 1-2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 cup of ice

Add Nautical Gin, rosemary simple syrup, sugar and ice to cocktail shaker. Squeeze juice of all four lime wedges into shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a glass. Add grapefruit seltzer or grapefruit sparking water and garnish with rosemary sprig.

Cheers!!!!