32 / matters magazine / summer 2018 Summer Libations Here’s to summer refreshment from our local wine and liquor experts! 309 Irvington Avenue South Orange 973-821-5773 morgansliquors.com Classic gin & Tonic Place the ice cubes in a chilled glass (the cubes should come near the top). Add the gin, then the tonic water, then the lime juice, stirring well. Garnish with lime wedge and a spring of rosemary, and serve im- mediately. (Note: To make the ice cubes, simply fill an empty ice cube tray with tonic water, and let the cubes freeze.) 1886 Springfield Ave. Maplewood 973-275-0400 winebarrelmaplewood.com GREENHOOK GINSMITHS AMERICAN DRY GIN: Made in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this gin has a delicate, fresh, fruity nose with hints of juniper, yellow citrus and elderflower. On the palate the juniper leads and is followed quickly by citrus, ginger, sweet cinnamon and chamomile. $31.99 STREHN BLAUFRÄNKISCH ROSÉ: This rosé comes with a peachy, stone-fruited scent. The palate is taut and fresh, with a little spritz that further accentuates its lem- ony freshness. A wonderful summer sipper and a great accompaniment for any meal. $14.99 HOPPUN BEER: HopPun, brewed in NJ, is born of playing with the most straightfor- ward of beers- the hoppy American Pale. Look for the tutti-frutti/berry side of mod- ern hop aromatics in a pleasant drinking straightforward Pale. $11.99 - 14.99, 6-pack Cilantro-Lime & Beer Shrimp Dinner Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook half a chopped onion, a chopped Cubanelle pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves until tender but not brown. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin and cook until fragrant; season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of pale ale and ½ cup chopped cilantro and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add 1 lb. of large, peeled and deveined shrimp and cook until shrimp are pink on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in the juice of one lime. Serve over steamed white rice with lime wedges, cilantro leaves, and avocado slices. AUSTIN COCKTAILS - BERGAMOT OR- ANGE MARGARITA: The combination of triple sec, bergamot orange, lime and agave nectar manages to preserve the deep taste of tequila, but perfectly softens its most pucker- inducing layer. The result is a smooth, bright tequila cocktail. $18.00 DALE'S PALE ALE: If you’re looking for a fistful of flavor, look no further than this hopped-up trail ride. It delivers a hoppy nose and assertive-but-balanced flavors of pale malts and citrusy floral hops from the first sip to the final swig. $9.99, 6-pack. THE FEDERALIST CHARDONNAY 2016: This golden wine offers rich flavors, ripe fruits and bright acidity, with an aroma of lemon curd, pear and cinnamon. The lemon and cardamon spice flavors shine, with a lush texture and long, smooth finish. $18.99