Something from PDT

Stopped by PDT a week ago for some mixed drinks and dogs. We got there early, around 5:45. They don't open until 6:00 on Saturday. We were the only ones waiting. Within 5 minutes, there was a long line of cocktail nerds.

I have to admit. PDT's drinks have yet to impress me. They are impeccably made by the staff. But the flavors don't thrill. I prefer Pegu's variations on classics to the more fussy and challenging ones of PDT and Death & Co.

However, my first drink was very interesting. I forget the name, but have replicated it at home. I've tried varying ratios. All work. But this one is preferred for its bite:

2 oz Gin (I used Tanqueray, which is a bit sweeter than other London Dry gins)

1 oz Sake (Momokawa Organic Junmai Ginjo)

1/2 Velvet Falaernum

The menu at PDT includes clove. I assume from a tincture. I think the Falaernum has a sufficient enough amount of clove, do without the tincture.