"She put it on the menu with the very specific goal of highlighting a special gin from Normandy-Le Gin de Christian Drouin-which employs an unaged apple brandy and an unusual botanical blend including ginger, almond, rose and citron. When combined with Lillet Blanc, crème de noyaux and orange bitters, the resulting cocktail is gentle, sophisticated with an almost marzipan warmth and complex layers of flavor."
"'Tis the season for nutty crème de noyaux, steaming hot punches and celebratory Martinis. Unsurprisingly, those are all factors in the most popular drinks of this past month. Read on for the cocktails you deemed best in December, and if you're feeling extra-reflective, check out our most popular recipes of the whole year . Get our freshest features and recipes weekly."
Seasonal holiday drinks emphasize nutty crème de noyaux, steaming punches and celebratory Martinis, driving recent cocktail popularity. The Old Etonian is a lesser-known Martini cousin originating in The Savoy Cocktail Book and recently revived at Loma in Providence. The revival highlights Le Gin de Christian Drouin, a Normandy gin made with unaged apple brandy and botanicals including ginger, almond, rose and citron. The Old Etonian combines that gin with Lillet Blanc, crème de noyaux and orange bitters, producing a gentle, sophisticated cocktail with marzipan-like warmth and layered complexity. The combination suits winter and celebratory menus.
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