From deep inside hipster bars to upscale speakeasy revivals, the popularity of gin is blossoming. Not only are boutique brands cropping up everywhere, but gin has become a go-to option for creative mixologists burnt out on trying to jazz up Grey Goose. In fact,
Bar Artisanal's recent cocktail and cheese pairing contest featured
five gin cocktails, one of which was the winning entry.
Because we believe that once it starts sharing the spotlight with a chunk of Shropshire Blue, gin is very, very in. So, we scoped the city for the best gin cocktails, none of which taste like a Christmas tree (honest).