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Japanese Gin Cocktail Recipes by Chris Lane
June 21, 2021
Gins from Japan are all the rage at the moment, within the country and abroad. We've...
Hachee's Knees
January 29, 2020
In celebration of Yoko's most recent honey harvest, I've come up with a simple recipe for...
Martini vs. Martinez with Ki No Bi Gins
March 19, 2019
Recently, Japanese gin distillery Ki No Bi released Ki No Tou Old Tom Gin, and Ki...
Umami Mart Local Picks: A Nikka Gin Martini @ The Ramen Shop
March 7, 2018
Ramen Shop in Rockridge, Oakland is our go-to for cocktails, noodles, and an overall good...
Happy Hour: Don't Call This a Saketini
August 17, 2015
Don't Call This a Saketini is a take on the traditional Martini, using a dry sake instead of vermouth.
Happy Hour: The Saigon Correspondent
August 30, 2013
Fact: A gin and tonic is the quintessential summer cocktail. My grandmother Margaret knew this...
Kayo's Kitchen @Hopkins Buffet: Ume Gin Cocktail
June 14, 2013
Welcome to a special edition of Kayo's Kitchen: Live from Hopkins Buffet! For those who...
Happy Hour: Fraise Sauvage for Valentine's Day
February 8, 2013
“Champagne for our real friends and real pains for our sham friends.” - A toast...
The PDT Project: Blackbeard
November 30, 2012
The Blackbeard debuted on the PDT cocktail menu in the Summer of 2008. It's another...
The PDT Project: Bijou
November 9, 2012
There was a bit of bad weather last week that stole my focus away from...
The PDT Project: Berlioni
October 12, 2012
When creating cocktails, bartenders draw inspiration from a wide array of sources. The most common...
The PDT Project: Bee's Knees
September 21, 2012
About a century ago, to call something "the bee's knees" meant you considered it to...