I have spent the summer corresponding with Rob Masters, Distiller, owner of Rob’s Mountain Gin (a locally sourced and distilled brand) and President of the Colorado Distiller’s Guild. Rob found me originally on Liqurious.com where one of my blog cocktails was featured, linking him to my blog. He became a reader and invited me to come see his distilling process. After several failed attempts our meeting would finally take place this week at Boulder Distillery for a tour and tasting. Was it ever worth the wait.
Farmer's Market Gin and Tonic
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Rob’s Mountain Gin (substitute available gin)
- Tonic water preferably Q Tonic or Fever Tree
- 3 cucumber wheels
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Place the cucumber wheels in the bottom of a rocks/Old Fashioned glass and squeeze lime on top.
- Gently muddle (mash) the cucumber to release the juices.
- Add the sprig of rosemary and fill glass with ice. Pour in Rob’s Mountain Gin and top off with tonic.
Notes
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Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says
All I can say is that I now want to visit Boulder after seeing these pictures. Those drinks look beyond insane! The city of Boulder needs to hire you for promotions. 🙂
Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says
wow fun tour and love the iced coffee drink
Eliotseats says
Another place I'm adding to my list the next time we visit the Boulder area.
myfudo says
Great photography. An amazing blend of gin and tonic. I'm gonna try it.
Toni (Boulder Locavore) says
Karin and Dennis: Thank you!
Barb: So fun to share this with you.
DiAnn: 'Let's go'.
Maggie: So fun to hear your experience. I think you went before they cancelled the Bloody Mary Bar; let's bring it back!
Kim Bee: That would be very sad and I invite you to stage an intervention were I to be spotted swilling a Gin and Tonic at the Farmer's Market at 8 a.m. on a Saturday morning!
Kim Bee says
I thought you were drinking at the market. Lol! Had to come check this out. This is a very cool post. Love all the pics.
Chef Dennis says
you do have too much fun!! at first I thought I had been going to the wrong farmers market if yours sold gin! I have never been to a distillery it sounds like a great day, would love to try the vootbeer float! And the food at the end has me wishing I had mexican for breakfast!
[email protected] says
beautiful post and pictures!!
polwig says
I was originally intrigued by Gin and Tonic recipe (my favorite) and was thrilled to learn about Vodka and its Polish origins, since I am Polish. Now I just need to find Rob's Mtn 303 vodka or gin somewhere in Virginia.
DiannG says
Who would have thought, right in our back yard!!!
Interesting!
Sandra says
Now that's what I call a field trip!
Anonymous says
My boyfriend and I absolutely, positively LOVE LOVE LOVE this bar. We happened upon by accidentally a little over a year ago and we have been going ever since. We usually go every Thursday night and enjoy the live band, the food trucks, the cheap drinks, and meeting all kinds of new people. The employees are really friendly and the infused drinks are amazing…and cheap!! I can't wait for football season this year so we can watch the games on Sunday at 303 while enjoying their Bloody Mary Bar! If you are pickle lover I highly recommend the Pickletini at 303. -Maggie
SweetSavoryPlanet says
I have heard about the distilleries popping up out west. How lucky you are to be able to take a tour and thanks for sharing your experience. I am not a big “hard liquor” drinker, but occasionally I can't resist. Enjoyable post.
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Wow, looks like you had a great time. Make that WE had a great time! Not 'just' a learning experience although now I do know more about distilling than ever before. Great group of people and some great sips too. Thanks for making it happen.