Rangpur Reigns at a Summer Party

     I like to think that summertime drinks are unique because of the plethora of fresh fruits available in the markets and the real need to actually slake a hefty thirst on a warm day. Dr. J is a friend who obviously agrees. At a recent gathering, he served a cocktail that was new to me: Rangpur gin and a splash of ginger ale on ice with a fruit garnish.  Unlike a common dry gin, this spirit is distilled with Rangpur limes, juniper, bay leaf, ginger and other botanicals. (Rangpur lime is not like an ordinary lime, it is a unique fruit has the zestiness of a lime but the look and juiciness of a mandarin orange.) The result is refreshing and tasty, especially with Dr. J's trademark addition of an array of colorful fruits. I get thirsty just looking at the picture...