The Wild West of Gin - With Rich Welsh

This week we take a look at California Gin, and the ever growing New West Gin style! We are joined by Rich Welsh, visiting all the way from the U.K. to discuss the growing boundaries of what gin can be, and how California came to be at the head of that revolution!

Cocktails discussed:

Nova Albion

1 oz. Junipero Gin

3/4 oz. Starkeeper Gin

1/2 oz. lemon juice

1/4 oz. Sipsmith Sloe Gin

1/4 oz. egg white

Combine all ingredients in a shaker without ice and shake for 30 seconds to emulsify. Add ice and shake for another 15-30 seconds, until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve.

Suisun Reserve (A.K.A. The Ghost Ship)

1 1/2 Las Californias Nativo Gin

1 oz. Goleta Red Goodland Barrel Rested Gin

1 oz. Seven Caves Tiki Gin

3/4 oz. fresh lime juice

1/4 oz. fresh grapefruit juice

1/2 oz. Velvet Falernum

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake until well chilled. Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice, and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.