Gin is a neutral spirit with tones of juniper and other botanicals that can serve as the base for a variety of cocktails.
There may be an entire house flung open, with a cocktail-stocked bar and a perfectly set dining table, yet there is one place we want to be: in the kitchen.
Bourbon is a popular and classic base for simple or sour cocktails given how well it mixes with other ingredients, without losing its characteristics.