SPIRIT SPOTLIGHT FROM THE VINE

Gimlet

Walking into Town and Ranch Supplies gives the feeling of old school luxury. The hand selected vintage furniture, the emerald green walls, and the antique bar set the vibe for the happy hour that we all long for. There are six different cocktails which feature Los Poblanos’ very own gin, three classics and three originals. The Gimlet is a classic which is made with LP Lavender Gin, fresh pressed lime juice, and homemade lavender syrup. Before opening the lounge, the wine and spirits team got together to see which gin (Lavender and New Western) would mix best with a classic cocktail. Out of the two, the Lavender was the best mixed into the Gimlet. “The Gimlet was the best classic out of the tasting,” said Dylan Storment, LP’s director of wine and spirits. The Gimlet is shaken and poured over ice in a beautiful, sophisticated glass, you even get the leftovers (nothing goes to waste). This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and earthy - the perfect drink for a Spring evening. “It’s like a lemon drop martini, but elevated with gin,” said bartender Gigi Rabon when describing the cocktail. —DLM

Gimlet, $16

Town and Ranch Supplies

1318 4th St NW

(505) 808-1715 lospoblanos.com/shop/town-and-ranch