New Year Libations: Tavern Law’s Sixpence Gin & Jam

Signature Washington flavors combine with deliciously potent results.

Tavern Law's Sixpence Gin & Jam. Photo by Ashley Genevieve.

Crave Factor:

Every Seattleite knows how closely the smell of gin resembles the natural outdoor scent of the Pacific Northwest — junipers are evergreen, after all. Arguably, it’s the quintessential Seattle spirit — and thanks to Monica Buntha, it’s now part of the quintessential Seattle drink. The manager of Capitol Hill’s Tavern Law, Buntha created this sweet drink after a visit to Pike Place Market. “After…drawing inspiration from seasonal produce, I put unexpected flavor combinations together to create a familiar cocktail,” she said.

The Not So Secret Recipe:

• 1½  ounces of Hendrick’s Gin
• ½  ounce of lemon juice
• ½  ounce of Lillet Blanc
• ¼  ounce of pink peppercorn simple syrup
• 1 dash Scrappy’s celery bitters
• ¾ ounce of housemade apple jam

Shake the first 5 ingredients and strain mixture over crushed ice. Garnish with a spoonful of house-made apple jam.

Fun Fact:

In addition to Tavern Law’s classy drinks and charming ambiance, rumor has it a hidden speakeasy can be found on the premises. Named as one of the “Top 25 Bars in America,” by “GQ,” Needle & Thread provides the ideal setting to enjoy a Prohibition-era cocktail. If you can find it, that is (pssst…look for the telephone).

 Tavern Law  |  1406 12th Ave., Seattle  |  (206) 322-9734