Sponsored post: Powell and Mahoney gifted me a bottle of the Cosmo mixer and their Ginger Mixer for the purposes of this review. All opinions are mine.
It could be that the classic Gin & Tonic was my grandfather’s drink or maybe it’s the English in me, but I am a gin girl. I prefer gin over whiskey, and vodka. While I enjoy a good G&T in the summer months, my go to drink lately has been the Madras. It’s a classic drink that reminds me of Bermuda, and summer days spent in Ocean Point ME.
So I was thrilled when Powell & Mahoney asked me to review their Cosmo and Ginger mixers. It’s a great alternative to cranberry juice and is used in the madras and the ever famous Cosmo, a la Carrie Bradshaw.
Priced at around $6.99, it’s a bit more expensive than cranberry juice. The good thing is unlike cranberry juice that could easily be gone when you want to make a drink, the mixer is more likely to be available. I am not sure anyone in your house would opt for the mixer over cranberry juice, just sayin.
Using 2oz of the mixer, 1 1/2 oz of gin ( you can use vodka if you prefer) and 1 oz of fresh orange juice, I mixed it all in a shaker over ice and then served it up in a stemless wine glass. You can use a highball or Tom Collins glass. You could serve it in a Red Solo cup and it would still be divine. Refreshing, not too sweet, and perfect for sipping on the porch.
I had a little trouble with the Ginger mixer. There are three drinks recommended for the mixer. The Dark & Stormy, Moscow Mule and the Ginger Margarita. I opted to try the Dark & Stormy. It’s a drink made with dark rum, another favorite of mine. It’s very gingery. I like ginger, but this was a little strong for me. That’s saying a lot for me since my favorite snack is crystallized ginger from Whole Foods. Still, I would probably drink it again.
The dark and stormy is made with 2oz of the Ginger mixer by Powell & MaHoney, 1 1/2 oz dark rum and a splash of soda water. It’s spicy to say the least. If you like spice this could be a great drink for you.
