Drink of the Week: The Paddleford

We wanted a "gin drink" tonight and thought an Aviation might fit the bill. Looking for a lemon, I glanced at the fruit basket, saw a clementine, and voila! the Paddleford was born.

Named in honor of Clementine Paddleford, a food journalist of the 40s and 50s, the Paddleford is a little sweeter than an Aviation, but one that will go into rotation for those nights when something a little gentler than a martini is called for.

The Paddleford
Add to an iced cocktail shaker:

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce clementine juice
• 1/2 ounce maraschino
  
• squeeze of lemon
  

Shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.