On 19 Frimaire, we celebrate the Savin Juniper. This is the second juniper the Jacobins celebrate during this month of the French Republican Calendar and I’m a little flummoxed as to why. Savin Junipers appear to be ornamental juniper trees and are seemingly poisonous.

We have skipped over a few days to get to Savin Juniper of Frimaire. They are: cedar tree, fir tree, roe deer, gorse (a flowering evergreen), cypress tree and ivy.

My recipe today utilizes regular juniper in the form of sweet, sweet gin. I present to you, dear reader, mes amis, the perfect cocktail: The Gin Bennett. The history of the Gin Bennett is a little thin on the internet, but a 1922 book Cocktails – How to Mix Them states:

This cocktail, which is very popular in Chili, is called after the well-known and popular landowner and millionaire of that country.

I could not find any famous Bennetts of Chile, despite the most cursory of internet searches. Now is the perfect time to enjoy Bennetts because limes are in season. Infinite h/t to Liz for introducing the cocktail to us.

Gin Bennett 

2 ounces gin

1 ounce lime juice

1 ounce simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Combine all the ingredients with ice in a shaker and shake vigorously. Enjoy!