Comments on: The 2009 Drink of Summer (???!)

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:19:34 +0000

Sake sounds like it would be an excellent addition!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 17 May 2010 06:13:40 +0000

So weird – just came to Lottie+Doof to post about the warm strawberry streusel cake (mmm), was looking around after and found this recipe. Was out just *last night* and had a cocktail with Hendrick’s, muddled cucumber, and sake – served straight up in a martini glass. Was sooo good and my next job after posting about the above cake (mmm) was to find a recipe for Hendrick’s and cucumber. Will try this – but also recommend substituting a splash of sake for the lime and simple syrup – it was delish.

By: Tom in Austin

Tom in Austin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:47:34 +0000

Just made one. I like it a lot but I liked it a little better when I added some tonic water. Also at PF Changs they have a similar drink with cucumbers, mint leaves mottled with Lemon grass syrup and I believe either tonic or fresca. I like your better than Changs because it is not as sweet.

Thanks

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:55:45 +0000

Ginger ale might be a good addition, give it a try! Let me know what you think.

By: LoveFeast Table

LoveFeast Table — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:42:11 +0000

We love an official summer drink….we have themed our summers overs the years around it, “Sangria & Sunshine”, “Mojitos, Motherhood, & Madness”, “Limoncello & Life (the year we went to Italy), and on….We’ll have to try it, the summer’s not over yet!! Chris Ann & Kristin

By: laura

laura — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:51:30 +0000

Luckily I’ve already got a bottle of Hendricks at home! What about a splash on ginger ale?

By: Lisa (dinner party)

Lisa (dinner party) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:43:04 +0000

This is one of my favorite drinks of the summer too. Your photos of it are so gorgeous!

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:57:47 +0000

We have been doing Gin and Tonics so far but this sounds like a fabulous addition to that line up. My son will be amazed by Hendricks I’m sure. Now I just need to find some.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:04:42 +0000

Glad you liked it, Angela!

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:18:36 +0000

Tried this tonight and it was a big hit! Everyone here gives you the thumbs up for drink of summer on this one. Some added a splash of bubbly water to lighten it and enjoyed that as well. Good recipe!

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:13:32 +0000

I love Gordon’s Cup. My summer drink is Aperol (Rubarb liquer) w/ Soda & a slice of orange or lime. I use it in place of Campari. Really good with a little champagne, too!

By: John

John — Sun, 24 May 2009 19:57:44 +0000

First you turned me onto strawberry cake, now Gordon’s Cup. Nothing like an 85 degree day to turn one’s mind to thoughts of Gin.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:20:00 +0000

Maeve: That sounds really good! Will try. Thanks for the suggestion.

By: maeve

maeve — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:18:25 +0000

This is definitely worth a try . . . at first I thought it might be the Hendricks and Honeydew (in F&W’s 2008 Cocktails) I’ve been sipping on lately – equal parts chilled gin and tonic, a few honeydew chunks muddled with thyme, and a few more honeydew balls for garnish.

And, beautiful pictures!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:36:54 +0000

Yeah, I was thinking that some people might not like the seeds, thanks for bringing it up. You could certainly seed the cucumber first. Enjoy!

By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:31:10 +0000

This sounds fabulous!!! I am definitely going to try it, though, perhaps I will seed the cucumber too (just my personal cucumber issues). Can’t wait!

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:58:09 +0000

Aw, thanks Buzz, that is so nice to hear!

By: Buzz Kaplan

Buzz Kaplan — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:59:42 +0000

Your site is absolutely magical. The photos, the info, and the ambience are just something so unusual. My only criticism is that every time I visit, I CRAVE whatever you’ve conjured up.
I just love this site-it blows me away.

Thanks,

Buzz

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:24:08 +0000

Will try the grapefruit. I love gimlets. What is so creepy about simple syrup?! (I know, I know…)

By: sivan

sivan — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:22:06 +0000

hendrick’s is delish! and i have to agree with phoo-d, cucumber all the way. i like mine with a dash of bitters, as well. my summer cocktail of 2009 has to be the grapefruit gimlet (also featured in bon appetit.) i sweeten mine with agave nectar instead of simple syrup. simple syrup kind of creeps me out… cheers!