I had a couple of these over thanksgiving, along with some manhattans. Picked up a bottle of carpano antica vermouth, which I highly recommend.Tried a boulevardier last night. Supposedly it is a negroni with rye instead of gin. It was very good.
Do it the first time in a blender, then put it in a container you can shake; so you can properly mix it before serving.otello said:I am going to try this one.Mr. Ected said:Here is one, more for the season:
Have made this every year just about forever and it is delicious. Can be multiplied easily.Homemade Bailey's
3 eggs
2T Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Pint Table Cream (Light Cream)
1 Pint Half & Half
1 Cup Whiskey (to taste ;->
Blend and chill
Cross-posting the post from kutta about ice balls.We've talked a little about ice balls earlier. My buddy got me a couple ice ball molds for Christmas, and they are very cool.
But this takes it to a whole different level. I HAVE to get one of these.
You can skip to the 2:30 mark if you just want to see coolness in action, but the whole video is pretty cool.
We could do a whole thread on bitters, right? My favorite is from Urban Moonshine.bitters to taste (Angostura is fine. I use Fee Brothers Barrel Aged Bitters or even Cherry bitters if the mood hits)
Dashfire Bitters.We could do a whole thread on bitters, right? My favorite is from Urban Moonshine.bitters to taste (Angostura is fine. I use Fee Brothers Barrel Aged Bitters or even Cherry bitters if the mood hits)
I think the cocktail thread can safely handle all bitters discussion without risking blowing up to GMTAN levels.We could do a whole thread on bitters, right? My favorite is from Urban Moonshine.bitters to taste (Angostura is fine. I use Fee Brothers Barrel Aged Bitters or even Cherry bitters if the mood hits)
I haven't used it in a drink. I do small shots of it. I've tried only the original bitters, not the maple or citrus, but I've also tried each of their tonics, and their Joy Tonic is really fantastic. I'm not sure to what extent it's placebic (and if that's not a word, it should be), but it's acutely uplifting. After doing a shot of that, I tend to raise my arms like I'm signalling a touchdown, and I don't even realize I'm doing it until they're on their way up. It makes me feel like Emily Mortimer just hugged me, or at least what I imagine that would feel like.I think the cocktail thread can safely handle all bitters discussion without risking blowing up to GMTAN levels.We could do a whole thread on bitters, right? My favorite is from Urban Moonshine.bitters to taste (Angostura is fine. I use Fee Brothers Barrel Aged Bitters or even Cherry bitters if the mood hits)
I had you pegged as the Do It Yourself bitters type of guy. Do you use the Urban Moonshine for any particular drink or just for medicinal purposes like a 19th century throwback?
Well, that sounds delightful. They should really put that in their advertising.It makes me feel like Emily Mortimer just hugged me, or at least what I imagine that would feel like.
Black Friday?I need some recommends for a party tomorrow night. We'll be hosting a large crowd for pre-trick-or-treating drinks and food, then going out with the kids for TT, then having the post party that will go into the wee hours. I've been tasked with coming up with something I can do that will be a bit different, but not too complex. I'd like something I can put in a large plastic cup to send out into the streets with folks when they venture out with the kids. Something good for a cold Wisconsin fall evening. I'm thinking whisky or brandy. TIA
Went with this because it was so easy and it was a hit:http://www.realsimple.com/m/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/bourbon-mint-iced-teaI thought for sure I posted one in here that looked great, but now I can't find it. Does anyone have a good bourbon/mint/sweet tea cocktail recipe?
Something with thisI've got the next 9 days off (look at me!) and wanting to try some season drinks - anybody got any Fall/Thanksgiving drinks they would recommend? Preferable something not too exotic as I don't want to spend hundreds at the liquor store.
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Also interested in a real answer to this. I'm not off, but I'll just be drinking a lot.I've got the next 9 days off (look at me!) and wanting to try some season drinks - anybody got any Fall/Thanksgiving drinks they would recommend? Preferable something not too exotic as I don't want to spend hundreds at the liquor store.
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I sub the vodka out for Bulleit Bourbon. Called a Kentucky Mule.I'm getting hammered on Moscow Mules right now. Came back from Zuma beach for the 4th and broke out the copper mugs. Vodka, fresh lime juice, Bunderberg Ginger beer and mint. Phenomenal summer drink. The copper mugs are a must.
Here's what I got planned right now:I've got the next 9 days off (look at me!) and wanting to try some season drinks - anybody got any Fall/Thanksgiving drinks they would recommend? Preferable something not too exotic as I don't want to spend hundreds at the liquor store.
: Cranberry & Rye
© Carey Jones
Looking for something a little boozier? Try stirring cranberry into this Manhattan variation, the traditional backbone of rye and sweet vermouth enlivened with that sour hit. Nothing says “festive” like the classics.
Instructions: In a mixing glass with ice, combine 2 ounces of rye (we’re using Redemption Rye here), 1/2 an ounce 100% cranberry juice, and 1/2 an ounce sweet vermouth. Add a 1/4 ounce of simple syrup, a dash of orange bitters, and a dash of Angostura. Stir until well-chilled, then strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a thin lemon peel and a cranberry.
Everybody likes gin. Some of them are just in denialAny type of cucumber gimlet is fine by me. Just found out I like gin.
Who doesn't like smelling like a liquored up Christmas tree the next morning?Everybody likes gin. Some of them are just in denial
Hey honey, want to #### a Douglas Fir?Who doesn't like smelling like a liquored up Christmas tree the next morning?
Sounded good up until hereI have a Black Russian variation I call a Siberian Tiger.
2 oz vodka
1/2 oz Kahlua
1/2 oz orange liqueur (Gran Gala is nearly as good as Cointreau and half the price)
Combine in rocks glass, add ice, fill with Coke Zero. Better than it sounds, I swear.
You have Green Chartreuse and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur so I’m hoping you were making The Last WordThere's so much damn stuff I have to buy to make cocktails
Think right now Ive bought the following just to make a few drinks
Cynar
Campari
Green chartreuse
Luxarado maraschino liquer
Cream de peche
Creme Yvette
Like 4 different vermouths (blanc, sweet, Rouge and punt e mes)
Always come across some obscure Amaro or liquor I need
You have Green Chartreuse and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur so I’m hoping you were making The Last Word