A Gin Cocktail to Love - the Juliet & Romeo

[@AndersErickson]

EDIT: I've been hearing from some folks saying they aren't able to get the foam on the top. I'm thinking it's the cucumber. I recently tried it with two different cukes (of the same type) and one came out with foam and the other did not. A solution to this is to add .25-.5 oz of aquafaba and that should help emulsify things. Either way, it's gonna taste good so don't worry too much about it! Thanks Caldera + Lab for sponsoring today’s video! thld.co/calderalab_erickson_0222 (Code ERICKSON to get a special discount of 20% off!) Check out my collection on Curiada to grab my go-to bottles! bit.ly/andersbottlepicks

[@stanleysoroka4379]

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[@muziknonstop]

First concert- Hall & Oats, Till Tuesday was the opener. Cool shirt. Where’d you get it?

[@johnnyboy0912]

happy VD

[@patricklambert7310]

yeah seriously. I want that "To The Bar" Hoodie. When is your shop opening up?

[@tylorbrand7802]

Speaking of pink liqueurs and Valentine's Day, could you do something on Sloe gin? I'm in Ireland where it's kind of a thing, and while I love the flavor I think I'm doing it a disservice with my current mixing practices.

[@Darruus]

This looks great. I think this is the cocktail I’ll make for my wife and I! I feel like swirling through the dots with a cocktail pick or tooth pick to make hearts could up the Valentine’s Day factor.

[@PipeScholar]

Good idea!

[@cjzimbo]

This seems heavily inspired by an older cocktail, the Southside (london dry gin, lime juice, mint, simple syrup, angostura), augmented by the cucumber and rosewater. The Southside and Tom Collins are my go-to drinks for turning people on to gin.

[@DzigaJerkov]

And the eastside subs the mint for cucumber

[@bry405]

I believe the eastside has both mint and cucumber. The southside I believe only has the mint. The difference for the J&R is that it also adds rose water, salt and bitters. I could be wrong though

[@vincenth2782]

Yep southside just mint, then eastside mint and cucumber. So the R&J is just a twist of the eastside

[@kdriehuys]

I also make Gimlets for people who prefer lime to lemon. Haven't had anyone not like it yet.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

​@@vincenth2782Somewhere I had a 'Ramos Fizz' version with cucumber and it was delicious. Where? No idea, none. Age...

[@jnsl1982]

This is a wonderful and fresh cocktail. I can see myself holding one of these more or less constantly during the summer. Since I'm not a huge fan of rosewater I've started replacing it with creme de violet and with great results. You get the same flowery notes but without the rose, it works really well. As always, thank you for the great content!

[@KeenanKelsey]

It’s an east side with ango and rose water. I’ll try it this weekend

[@josephscales2740]

This is a staple at The Patterson House in Nashville (another Toby Maloney speakeasy bar). It's a beautiful color. It's probably the most refreshing cocktail I like. I have asked for this recipe before and made it at home. I like it with Hendrick's.

[@georgereinhardt3027]

made this for my girlfriend last valentine’s day, since then i turned 21 and i have now been bartending since june, revisiting this video as i’m going to make it for her tomorrow ! thank you for this great video anders !!!

[@alexzamora1787]

Love seeing a channel like this from the start to see it getting sponsors and growing to be even better keep it up y’all

[@cynon767]

Really reminds me of the White Linen, a summertime favorite in Sacramento CA. Gin, lemon (or lime, depending on who you ask), cucumber (and maybe mint depending on who you ask), simple syrup, and St Germain for the floral/sweet component. It's really refreshing and aromatic without being overwhelmingly floral.

[@andrewkirby7379]

Did you manage to get the white head on your cocktail. I didn't and the Bitters became a blur.

[@radyxxx3961]

Yum, that sounds great!

[@aaronwilson2698]

@@andrewkirby7379 add a ¼oz pineapple I found it didn't change the flavour too much but gave it that head I was looking for 🙌🏼

[@razeksrour4696]

Saw this and had to make it. I had the ingredients at home except for rose water... But I had orange blossom which I used in please of the rose. I think it worked great. The salt, sweet sour and floral notes played so well against eahc other. Loved it! Thanks Anders!

[@anthony71571]

did you get the foam? I didn't

[@dimitarapostolov9788]

I am making this tonight, I happen to have all the ingredients (including Beefeater)! What a perfect alignment! Cheers guys, have a good Valentines! P.S. Salt in cocktails is ❤

[@scottsmith2965]

Any recommendations on where to get rose water?

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Dimitar!!

[@AndersErickson]

Some grocery stores near me will have it in the international isle, but it should be available online as well!

[@paulmartin5408]

I found some in a pharmacy (here in germany it seems like a pretty common thing for them to carry) Or try some middle eastern store/ isle. Its a pretty common ingredient there

[@deangrosbard8823]

@@scottsmith2965 if you have a Middle Eastern market nearby they usually have it. I saw BevMo has it too

[@KevinStoutCleveland]

Worth trying. Eastside + rose water.

[@matthewroe4838]

Happy Valentines guys. Another lovely video

[@johnmangels7944]

You, sir, are psychic. Just this morning, I was thinking that I hadn't made a gin-based cocktail in a while and needed something new to try. And you delivered!

[@cfoyt]

Very cool so pretty much an Eastside with the addition of the rosewater and bitters. Def will try. Recently made a mint collins and added some bitters on top and it really did add another dimension to the drink. Didn't think bitters and gin were a think until that.

[@alextrevino3284]

Thanks for sharing another great recipe. A little trick to keep them archived. I take a screen shot of the video, then I write on top of the image the quantities of each spirit/ingredient and some basic instructions how to make the build. Cheers!

[@KurtSelf]

Delicious drink mixing begins at 3:39 in the video.

[@kevinfager.]

Really love the rose water on the mint leaf. It’s like dew! Def gimlet, south side, east side adjacent. Classics are a great starting point for making new drinks. Sub this, add that. Usually ends up at least interesting and good even if you choose something that sounds odd.

[@phrides]

Yeah, perhaps more overlaid upon than adjacent to the Eastside, since it's just adding rosewater and salt (the latter of which I already include in my Eastside). Add the presentation, the occasion of a new bar and holiday, and it certainly deserves some local fame. I'll have to make some rosewater when the flowers bloom this spring and the mint is bursting forth to test Anders notion that it deserves it's own place as a unique cocktail beyond the immediate environ of the Violet Hour.

[@polishprince7219]

can't wait to try this! The only thing I would mention is that it could be difficult the get that layer of foam without egg white or aquafaba. You just have to make sure you use a lot of ice because that can help you get a very thin layer or white foam but not always. I'll try whatever helps me do the pretty design lol

[@seantilldawn]

I couldn’t get mine to foam enough to properly suspend and showcase the bitters drops.

[@CerpinTxt87]

@@seantilldawn Yeah, what little foam I had was strained out. I'm guessing I didn't shake it vigorously enough or maybe didn't use enough ice.

[@somecatdad]

I am unable to get the same foam. So is more ice and/or more shaking the trick, then?

[@seantilldawn]

@@somecatdad use a little (0.5 tbs) of aquafaba. It’ll foam up for u.

[@aginsfbayarea7350]

Happy Valentine's Day to you two too!

[@HighKingTurgon]

I LOVE this cocktail. My wife and I hold Shakespeare dear; gin, mint, and cucumber are just about my three favorite flavors. I've also made her the grey fox when she's been pregnant-thanks for spreading the word about these wonderful cocktails and devising other ones!

[@marvymaxee]

Definitely heading out to find some rose water and mint. I love anything gin, so thanks for giving us this new (for me) recipe. Do you dump the cucumber muddle into the building cup before you add the ice to the smaller cup and shake/

[@AndersErickson]

You can, but it's going to want to stick on the bottom of the tin - so I add the ice on top of the muddled cucumber and shake it hard to break everything up. Cheers!

[@elpresidente8730]

Show stopper, made this for a friend in my film club, she liked it so much she now brings a bottle of gin instead of wine when ever I'm hosting and when she's hosting I take the rest of the makings. I used Hendricks gin which lists cucumber as one of its botanicals not sure it makes any difference but seems a natural choice.

[@boozeontherocks]

Anders this looks really good. Thank you.

[@AndersErickson]

Absolutely, David! Cheers!

[@mr-vet]

I drink gin from time to time and always have a bottle or two on hand. I just made a gin cocktail yesterday using Hendrick’s, Grand Marnier, pineapple juice (Dole), passion fruit juice (Goya), and grenadine with crushed ice. It was delicious!

[@jonmathias6159]

Sounds similar to the English Garden cocktail that has been around for a few years and uses gin, cucumber and mint. The Angostura and rosewater are new in this one, though. I'll give it a try - looks a great summer drink.

[@GeoffreyPerpich]

Took a Violet Hour cocktail class here in Chicago where they taught us how to make this. It’s amazing. The floral notes from the rose water, wow. Takes a bit of time but absolutely worth it.

[@dannydm2133]

Can't beat Anders! Cheers.

[@Lucas_S91]

My favourite pizza topping is ham and mushrooms (and sometimes I'll add bell pepper). My first concert was Chickenfoot and my best concert was probably Foo Fighters with Trombone Shorty as a support act.

[@netquake]

Oh Anders... what a great cocktail! I just replicated your recipe today and let me tell you that this is now a favourite of mine. I had a hard time in the past finding good gin cocktails, despite loving to drink gin. Rum was always my base spirit for cocktails. But this Juliet and Romeo is delicious! One to make over and over and share with many! Cheers!

[@andrewfinocchiaro6911]

I worked at this bar over the summer. Love The Violet Hour

[@joeytavarez2093]

Made this tonight! Wifey loves it. Thanks for such a great channel.

[@christoslefkimiotis9889]

A cocktail full of British taste influences (cucumber & mint) with Beefeaters gin (one of the best and very underappreciated gin) that shouts summer and could have easily been invented a hundred years ago. Nice video

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Such a great instructor. Thanks Anders.

[@monicamarchenag3227]

The aquafaba works perfectly, and no weird aftertaste. Thanks!

[@andrewkirby7379]

Fabulous as always will try this weekend. Thanks Anders.

[@dragonfly8896]

The hubs and I love your videos! Your personality shines and we always learn something valuable! Thanks!

[@oldcrows21]

I’m not a big lover of gin myself but love gin cocktails because of how fresh they are with mint and citrus so I’m excited to give this one a try! Great video, as always, thanks guys

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Scott! Hope you enjoy this one!

[@jimmwagner]

Trying this tonight! Thanks

[@NathanHarrison7]

Another great video. And love the background stories you always share. Going home to make this tonight (love that it uses common bar ingredients).

[@macdonmt]

It’s to my great detriment that I’ve never really enjoyed cucumber in cocktails… especially considering it was so commonly used in Petraske’s drinks that I’m sure heavily influenced the early VH menu. I did learn something really interesting here though. I didn’t realize VH opened just in 2007… I thought it was far more established by the time I was frequenting in ‘08 because I moved to a place down the street. Sadly haven’t been back in years (as in, maybe once since big star opened) but always have fond memories and appreciate the impact it’s had on our local cocktail culture. In fact, just finished a paper plane prior to watching this video. Cheers, keep up the excellent work.

[@theawkwardexpert]

I just started trying gin again thanks to your videos and I love this recipe. I made it for my friends today and they loved it too. Thanks for sharing this terrific gin cocktail!!

[@alexzhang6530]

I just tried this and an instant favorite in the house. The cucumber flavor is absolutely superb!! Hoping for more speakeasy cocktails

[@sethaswinson]

Great drink! Made it for my wife (who ironically doesn’t care for cucumber but does love gin) and she loved it! Thanks!

[@skratty007]

!!! This is a slight variation on my favorite cocktail: Eastern Standard, slight riff on the Eastside Rickey (no soda). Picked it up when working at Soho House, though they use bombay for the herbaceous quality. I am absolutely trying this with the rosewater and bitters, very smart with the salt too!

[@takeawalkwithme803]

This drink sounds great Anders. I love hearing about gin sour variations. And I like that you're repping Beefeater. A pure and distinctive London dry. There have been many pretenders to the throne here in the UK since the gin fad took off, but when you want gin, you want gin.

[@michaelherrera1909]

omg! I love the violet hour! what a great find

[@leonidaschau]

how come no one's talking about that hilarious intro! Love the quirky little bits you throw in your videos, Anders/Az! Keep the great content coming!

[@jessevanvoorhis384]

Oz is a National Treasure. Forthright and open hearted.

[@eetadakimasu]

I think I'd try this! Looks great!

[@danification6587]

Happy Valentines Day you two!!!!!!

[@timmykins08]

Looks so tasty! This reminds me of a cocktail I had in Paris, France called a "Rimbaud" - I've since tried to recreate it but to little satisfaction. It's an absinthe cocktail with cucumber, lemonade (I think) and lime juice. Maybe you could look into this elusive recipe as well?

[@adde9506]

Lemonade in Paris isn't going to be what we think of as lemonade. You're probably getting way too much lemon and sugar.

[@jameswilson4328]

This looks nice, it's similar to an Eastside which is among my favorite gin cocktails.

[@andreacastoldi5774]

I did it for my girlfired and she found it amazing! Thanks for the receipt mate !

[@daevs_]

A very refreshing cocktail ! Cheers Anders - another one for my personal cocktail arsenal!

[@bondy034]

I made this last night and it was such a hit! A friend whose fave drink is a Southside thought this was better. Thanks for the recipe!

[@robifiser]

6:08 - That shot is 🔥! 😍 Great job as always, guys!

[@Think.Make.Generate]

oooh yeah, gonna have to give that one a try...cucumber and lime are my favorite drink enhancers

[@briannabeleford1010]

Yay, my fav creator post my 21st birthday. Happy almost Valentine’s Day!!

[@AndersErickson]

Happy birthday, Brianna!! May you enjoy more sophisticated cocktails than I did on my 21st. Cheers to you! 🥃

[@elboxeo403]

Very nice garnish, Anders. Cheers

[@翼龍]

It taste amazing ! Thanks for sharing!

[@thequietrebel7695]

This reminds me of an Eastside but with rosewater added!

[@timgargis7565]

A definite make this weekend! Great video. Cheers!

[@alexgrace7340]

Tried it tonight - tasted amazing. Pretty much a Southside variation? Thought you should have mentioned that.

[@freddieyu]

Made this today.. It is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for this! My wife and son loved it too!

[@lavernelee908]

Yum! Cheers!

[@georgejasper8794]

Violet Hour - my eldest daughter took me, one of the best cocktail experience I've ever had.

[@BraindeadCRY]

A cocktail made almost exclusively from ingredients that you're likely to already have at home, that alone makes it a great recipe. And it sound delicious too, gonna try it this weekend. The only thing I'd need to go and buy is rosewater, and that basically doesnt have an expiration date so once you've bought some its on hand forever.

[@ecristofoli]

Over the lips thru the gums look out belly here it comes. A well-balanced cocktail, very nice. Thanks, Anders for this recipe.

[@MoKiShea]

Love the presentation of the rose water drop on the mint leaf! Can't wait to try this one

[@valentingalvan121]

Wicker Park. Love going out and trying out classic cocktails. Gin lovers in Chicago or visitors to Chicago should try out Scofflaw in Logan Square. Gin bar. Highly recommend.

[@mattmathai]

Looks good. Thanks

[@ВалерийШаповал-ц1и]

Very nice video! Thanks!

[@erickrosales9644]

I just made it for the wife and she loved it.. so did I. Very refreshing

[@mosin9105]

Looks great!

[@gungfuriceboy]

a 'Love Story' of a Cocktail!!...Looks VERY Refreshing!.....Cheers Your Canadian Bartender!

[@ChristophSoyer]

she doesn‘t like it 😂😂😂

[@Steinborn24]

I've made this several times this week as its getting hot in New England, it's fantastic. I will say, and I'm not sure this is blasphemous or not, I prefer swapping the mint with Basil.

[@vandahenriques9012]

We were gifted a lovely cucumber and thyme infused gin and so opted out of the cuke muddle... This is a Wonderful drink!!!

[@Davaidomoi]

tomorrow i wll start my day with this recipe tasting. Thx a lot man!

[@erichoffhines]

Can’t wait to try it out Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Eric! Worth trying with mezcal too 😉 Cheers!

[@blondebot]

Oh, I'm obsessed! 😍 Very excited to try! Thank you for this!!🤗

[@kravm16]

Made this for Valentine’s Day, the boy loved it! New favorite of ours for sure. Thank you

[@suejohnson2380]

This is one of my favorites!

[@AndersErickson]

Yay! Cheers, Sue!!

[@dj-qm2or]

Cheers to Ricky Diarmit! One of a kind! Also, love your stuff man! Thanks for all the terrific solid footage and knowledge.

[@russellmcdaniel6799]

Sounds good I'll def have to try this one

[@michaelwe5884]

Drinks with cucumber are underrated You can also make this and sub out the gin for citrus vodka and use lemon instead of lime for an also refreshing drink

[@clipper6429]

Gonna try this this weekend, sounds great!

[@ReefahCheef]

Love me some gin! Thanks for continuous content!

[@jimyoder9532]

One of my favorite concerts was Shonen Knife with CJ Ramone opening for them. 2015 maybe

[@adde9506]

Will definitely order this, if they know what it is. Very interested in other gin cocktails that don't taste like drinking a bottle of perfume. Or even a recommendation for a "beginner" gin.

[@bgmac1219]

1. Black olives, 2. 311 & De La Soul, 3. TV On the Radio in Prospect Park...damn good show

[@robynwalters6083]

I tried it right after I saw the ingredients list. After all Anders helped me stock my basic home bar; so I had all the ingredients! My question is.... I didn't have enough of a head to float the ango drops. Do I just need to shake longer? The drops kinda hit the surface of the liquid and did that weird alcohol spread.

[@seantilldawn]

Yes… same problems.

[@batfinksdad]

Same here . I’ve seen a lot of comments saying no foam. I’m in the uk , maybe it could be poor cucumber / limes 🤔

[@seantilldawn]

@@batfinksdad I had luck getting a sufficiently thick foam by adding 1/2 Tbs (~8ml) of aquafaba.

[@DustinCrawfordStinRaw]

What a great cocktail for the Ides of March too, the color plays into St Patrick's Day celebration too! Definitely going to serve this next month!

[@DustinCrawfordStinRaw]

Would subbing Hendrick's make it too cucumber-y?

[@AndersErickson]

You make a great point - this works on so many levels 🤯 And I think Hendrick's would work pretty well in this one. Cheers, Dustin!

[@letortua1044]

Cheers to Anders!

[@theawkwardexpert]

I love it and would love to see some more recipes that use rose water!

[@Crazy123Nathan]

Never heard of this one before, but let's try it. Happy Valentine's to you both!

[@joshuacaulfield]

I really appreciate Az’s camera work. The closing in with the train is just one nice example of making dead air interesting. 👍👏

[@CaptainKevWright]

To the Bard!

[@geoffrod96]

Hi Anders, I just made this last night and everyone enjoyed it. I didn’t notice in your video when to add the salt so I added it just after the lime juice. When should U add the salt? Great drink, videos, and channel. Thanks!