Recently a Slovak spirit called borovička came into my possession, thanks to a globe-trotting uncle. According to Wikipedia, borovička is also known as “juniper brandy.” It “tastes like gin” and “is basically gin.”
So! I threw it into a shaker with some Paula’s Orange, passion fruit juice, ice and a twist. The result is worth sharing.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Gin
- 1.5 oz of borovička (or dry gin)
- 1 oz of orange liquer
- 1.5 oz of passion fruit juice (or any fruit juice, really)
- 1 twist of citrus
Shake and serve in a chilled glass.
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