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#night out#bar#cocktail#gin#gin bar#aesthetic#baltic demon#lithuania#vilnius#one of the prettiest bars i've been to and the cocktail was great#i still have the rosemary from it XD
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Gin has come a long way from dusty bottles behind the bar. Once seen as old-fashioned, it’s now at the heart of the modern cocktail scene. From hidden speakeasies to stylish rooftop bars, gin is back—and bigger than ever.
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Botanica Restaurant & Gin Bar
Located in Portsmouth, NH. Botanica is a restaurant/gin bar that serves up, not only delicious gin cocktails but also a lovely dining experience with their French influenced cuisine. They pride themselves of using fresh and local ingredients, with a menu that changes seasonally.
One of my favorite places to dine at in New England has to be Botanica!! It is a splurge for me when I go here. It is on the mid to higher price rage, rightfully so. This is a perfect place to go on a date or celebrate any occasion. I have taken my partner here for the past 4 years to celebrate his birthday; each time we have been blown away with the attention to detail in the dishes, amazing vibe of the crew, and well-crafted cocktails!
Let's talk about what Botanica has to bring to the table. So, pull up a chair & Stay Awhile.

Botanica has a charm to it. The staff is kind, informative on ingredients used in the dishes & cocktails, and very welcoming. It is an intimate space, so you are likely to see all of the staff when you are here.
There are a few tabletops, a bar, and outside tables for the warmer seasons. I absolutely love a good meal out in the fresh air; but I will say, I prefer the inside seating here for the ambiance. It feels more connected with the experience when seated inside.
The vibe is everything.

Botanicas menu for May 2025 is nothing to sleep on. Lots of lite, fresh flavors. Beautiful colors. Absolutely delicious. On our latest visit, we ended up ordering some cocktails, three appetizers, two entrees, one dessert, & one cheese.
Let's grab a COCKTAIL

: The Emperess G&T :
When at a Gin Bar, of course starting with two gin cocktails (not pictured) is the way to go. The last word: made w/ gin, green-chartreuse, maraschino liqueur & fresh lime juice, garnished w/ a dark cherry that has been soaked in syrup. The Last word is a refreshing Gin cocktail; first introduced to me here at Botanica! Its lite, yet flavorful. The lime really pops, giving it a nice tang finish.
A Gimlet: A savory Gin cocktail made w/ Gin and Lime cordial. Garnished with what looked like a sprig of parsley.
we shared a glass of red wine: Cotes Du Rhone wine. This wine is an easy stand-alone drink, or to have w/ food. We drank this with our appetizers. The wine went well with Lamb; complimenting the dish.
And ended it with the Emperess Gin & Tonic. This cocktail is known to turn some heads! It arrives on a golden platter w/ the Emperess Gin over ice, a bottle of tonic water, and the fixings. It's kind of a DIY cocktail if you will. You put it all together and there a fun science moment of squeezing lemon juice into the glass & the color going from a purple to a pink! This is a classic G&T with a beautiful twist.
Let's talk APPITIZERS

: Lil's Baguettes w/ Whipped Butter and Maldon Sea Salt : (Lil's Cafe is a local owned cafe in Kittery ME, just over the bridge from Portsmouth NH.)
There is nothing like warm, fresh bread! The baguette had a nice crust to it, yet a soft fluffy cloud on the inside. The butter was salted. w/ Maldon Sea salt and was very cream. Lastly, some radish to top your bread if you wish. I love the radish touch to bread & butter. It adds a pop of freshness and color into the bite.

: Brandade with Roasted Asparagus and Pickled Shallots : (Brandae is a salt cod spread; typically made w/ olive oil, garlic, and sometimes potato.)
This salty fish spread dish left us craving for more! The Brandade was smooth & salty. The Asparagus gave it a nice fresh green taste. And the Pickled Shallots tied it all together w/ a vinegared bite.
We took some creative liberty & spread some of this dish onto the Baguette. I would eat this dish as is, on a sandwich, in so many other forms! The flavors are layered yet compliment on another creating a perfect bite!

: Grilled Lamb Sirloin with Herb Socca, Fennel, and Horseradish : (Socca is a flatbread made of chickpea flour, water, olive oil, & salt. W/ roots in southern France as traditional street food)
This dish stumped me a bit. The flavors were delicious, but what my eyes were seeing was different from what I was tasting. The Fennel didn't have that fresh strong liquorish taste it usually brings to dishes. It was maybe marinated or pickled. Then there was the Socca. I was not aware what this was, so we spent a bit discussing what it was, where it could have come from, then eventually ended up looking up what Socca is. (See description) The Socca was thin w/ a nice crust on one side, lots of air pockets, and packed with a "wheaty" savory flavor. It was laid at the bottom of the dish, so it soaked up all the flavors of the dish. The Lamb was juicy, tender, and just everything I want out of a lamb dish. I will say, the meat of this dish was of lackluster compared to the other ingredients here, but stand alone, I would eat a whole plate of that lamb.
Time for the MAIN COURSES!

{TOP} : Steak Frites - Grilled Hanger Steak with Frites, Brandy Jus, &Salad Greens :
{BOTTOM} : Pan Roasted Chicken Breast w/ Fingerlings, Cipollini-Onions, Fennel, & Pea Purée :
The Grilled Hanger Steak was buttery soft. It had a nice char crust on it, giving it a beautiful smoked flavor. The Brandy Jus was amazing! It was flavorful and creamy. It was similar to that of a hollandaise sauce. The Frites were nicely salted. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. perfectly fried. I do wish they had used something other than a "fry" for the side of this dish, but hey they were really tasty! Lastly, we have the Salad Greens tossed in a lite vinaigrette. A nice fresh salad green is always nice to have to get your veggies in.
The Pan Roasted Chicken Breast was served in a cute little le Creuset dish. This was very aesthetically pleasing, but it made it a bit difficult to eat out of it. I was given a small plate to put the chicken on if I wanted, & I did end up using the plate. The chicken was small, very juicy, light in color, and was tender. The flavor profile was very simple; buttery, some salt. Under the chicken was: some potato fingerlings cut small/medium, cippolini onions were tender, & sweet. & some fennel, this helped elevate that fresh spring flavor to the dish. At the bottom of the dish was a layer of Pea Purée. The color was a beautiful bight pastel green, packed with flavor! The whole dish complemented one another. With each ingredient layering into the next, creating one beautiful bite!
Room for DESSERT?

{TOP} DESSERT: Cinnamon Crème Caramel with Strawberry and Rhubarb :
{BOTTOM} CHEESE: Grey Barn Eidolon Brie with Seasonal Preserve : (Grey Barn Eidolon Brie is from a local Farm in Chilmark MA)
For our last course we ordered a Cinnamon Crème Caramel & Brie cheese.
The Crème was a lite, eggy dessert that was not overbearingly sweet & incorporated fresh fruit. The Rhubarb was sweet & tangy, soaked in the cinnamon caramel. Finally, the strawberries gave it that extra pop it needed. The color is fairly monochromatic. Individually, each component was fresh, not too sweet, and well crafted. Together, they all played into one another creating a harmonious delicious dessert.
The Eidolon Brie was soft & creamy, with an aftertaste of some funk (a good funk). The Strawberry/Rhubarb preserves brought a sweet yet sour flavor to really elevate and compliment to the cheese. It was quite lovely way to end a meal.
CHECK PLASE.
When all was eaten & our cups ran dry, our bill for all of this was just under $200 USD. For all the delectable food & cocktails we order for two people, the price seems fair. Overall, our dinner was a 9.9/10. There isn't much I would change with our meal. The ambiance was simple, yet stunning. The Staff, as always, was on their A-game. I would come here every day, if I could. We left with our belies full of delicious food & drink; daydreaming of when we will return to Botanica.
I highly recommend visiting Botanica if you're ever on the west coast. Portsmouth is a lovely small city in New Hampshire. There are plenty of bars, shops, cafes, and other forms of entertainment, some with-in walking distance of Botanica. Portsmouth is rich in history with its town being established in 1630!
Thanks for staying awhile!
Hope to see you in the next one.
-Bee
#Botanica#restaurant#gin cocktail#gin bar#new england#usa#food#dinner#french cuisine#french#chef#may 2025#portsmouth#new hampshire#the last word#g&t#meals#food history#foodie#food writing#local food#local flavors#spring#botanica restaurant and gin bar#cocktail#desserts#cheese#wine#french wine#history
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For those who don't do Dry January!
#dry january#january#home bar#cocktail culture#gin bar#drinks#drinks trolley#vintage home decor#decanter#ice bucket#whiskylover#alcohol#glass#mid century#tetro#etsy
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9/2.2024 - G&T on a Friday
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR ART! <33
if you take suggestions, can you make Gin? She's so underrated in my opinion. And maybe soukoku at a bar. Yk. (If you haven't already, of course)
Ty! Keep up the great work! :3
!! love gin, won’t pass on a chance to draw her



^^ BEAST!gin just because
And abt skk in a bar… look out for the next painting ;)
#pleuart#casasks#bsd#bungo stray dogs#gin akutagawa#i never explicitly opened reqs but i’m roadtripping a lot these days soooo#so yaahh send in some suggestions!#promise i’ll get to them Inevitably#i’ve been thinking of doing an skk bar piece for a while so this lined up nicely aha#pleuquests
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An Alcohol TV Cabinet Bar
#bar cart#bar cabinet#alcohol cabinet#tv cabinet#tv#television#bar#bartender#alcohol#winelover#wine aesthetic#wine and spirits#wine and dine#wine#beverage#whiskey#tequila#brandy#gin#vodka#cognac#jack daniels#toya's tales#style#toyastales#toyas tales#home decor#interior design#fall vibes#fall aesthetic
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Screenshot edit of the Shinigami Arc flashback where a young Gintoki was imprisoned. I wanted to bring out the old school long hair Shiroyasha hairstyle, and make him look as sad as this point of his life made me feel T_T
#gintama#sakata gintoki#spoilers. at this point he was forced to kill the man who raised him. split apart from the people he grew up with as brothers and comrades#and now he took the place of someone about to be executed because he doesn’t quite have much going for him anymore#but this could've been a screenshot from 10 years later when he got in a bar fight over a woman or smth#which has its own appeal since the dead fish eyes show both gin's eternal aloofness and also the deep sadness he must always feel#and the fact that he's always had that look is incredibly sad and also his strength#but i wanted to see him look tired and beaten down as he's about to come face to face with death that to some extent he feels he deserves#i like his character. the tragedy of young shiroyasha gintoki makes me feral#tw blood
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#tumblr polls#liquor#hard liquor#tequila#vodka#brandy#gin#whiskey#rum#alcohol#alcoholic drinks#drinking#drinks#food and drink#tw drinking#polling#poll#random polls#my polls#poll time#polls#fun polls#food poll#miscellaneous#miscellaneous polls#bartender#bartending#mixology#mixologist#bar
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People post photos of their whiskey bars
#Whiskey#bourbon#scotch#irish whiskey#japanese whisky#gin#cocktails#mixology#drinks#old fashioned#alcohol#rum#dram#tequila#vodka#singlemalt#liquor#scotch whisky#johnny walker#macallan#ballentine#whiskey bar#alabama song
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getting black out drunk with max verstappen would actually fix me i think
#don‘t get ideas i literally just mean getting drunk as anything & then passing out on a bar table#i can literally finish a bottle of gin alone in one night#and that‘s a) a concering thing to know about my self#but more importantly b) the exact thing that would make this work#just think i‘d be funny tbh#would probably end in jail though#but worth it#max verstappen#mv1#mv33#f1#formula one#formula 1
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#mallorca#nighttime photography#summer evenings#arta mallorca#home#bar restaurant total arta#evening sky#gin tonic
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Oh mother, tell your children Not to do what I have done Spend your lives in sin and misery In the house of The Rising Sun
#okay but can we agree? House of the rising sun? beautiful amazing incredible timeless masterpiece? yeah?#all i want is to put on a cute 70s dress with the bell sleeves and some gogo boots and get my hair all pretty with the flip curls#and go to one of those really cool and dark and lowkey shady bars you see on the movies. with a pool table and a jukebox#hard-looking bartender with an impressive mustache named Mitch or Hank#and go up to the bar and he'd be like “whatya having doll?” “oh. anything sweet please”#and he hands me some soda-gin or whatever with a lemon slice. and the guy next to me notices my drink and is like#“hey Mitch. give the lady something nicer eh? maker a double from the back shelf. extra ice”#“i'm fine with this actually. i don't drink whiskey” “tonight you do sweetheart”#and he's wearing some really nice jeans and boots and a dark shirt and a leather jacket. dark hair but has some freckles. charming smile.#“what is a pretty thing like you doing in a place like this? i think them church youths go bowling next door”#“i am not lost. can't a girl enjoy some music” “does the boyfriend know?” “i answer to no one”#and he takes a long drag of his cigarette and chuckles. Mitch brings my new drink as gives him a look before drafting some beer#“so. the pretty lady likes a little danger eh?” “the lady has a name” .#i take a sip of the whiskey and try real hard not to cough. he thinks it's funny. i think he's a little cute#“does she now? and does the lady dance by any chance” and he's standing up quite tall and offers me a hand “she does”#and we go to the dance floor near the jukebox where quite a lot of people are dancing and eventually this song starts playing#and he kisses me surprisingly gentle and tastes like menthol cigarettes and hard liquors and I'm definitely a bit dizzy from the drink#he probably has a cute name like Daniel (Danny is what everyone calls him)#and maybe he has a bike or a really nice convertible. obviously red. je offers to take me home but we're just driving for a bit instead#“didn't you daddy taught not to get into stranger's cars?” “my daddy also taught me not to kiss pretty boys and yet”#“so you think i'm pretty?” “pretty enough”#and we laugh to the wind and the radio is on and this song starts playing again and it's a perfect moment#anyways. great song great band 👍#darya's mixtape#Spotify
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2025 voted worst year for italian american job seekers in chicago. a hundred years ago i could've been set loose with a crowbar and a zoot suit and been able to live comfortably but today i have to apply to work at fucking target
#speak friend and enter#is bootlegging still an option? im fairly confident in my ability to make and distribute bathtub gin#the sad thing is ive applied to work at literal speakeasies and none of them have gotten back to me yet.#40 jobs on culinaryagents and not a peep. so im resorting to the unthinkable (target barista)#but in all my years of working ive applied to like no kidding ten sbux jobs and not one of them has ever gotten back to me. why is that.#i don't even like starbucks it's just a matter of principle at this point. like am i not good enough for your subpar coffee?#or do you fear my unfettered skill on the hot bar? either way please hire me im getting kinda antsy
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I wasn't expecting to get there before close but made it this arvo with mum for a sneaky mocktail (me) and forty spotted deconstructed gin (mum) as a break among the pneumonia cough and I'm really glad I had the chance to say goodbye.
Tipsy Bull is closing in two weeks on 29 Oct and it feels like like I'm being forced to let go of another connection to Nik.
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Birthday pub crawl
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