Time for a cocktail! (3 Viewers)

[detroitdad]

old fashioned for Colleen. Elijah Craig, barrel proof for me (136.8 proof).

 

[detroitdad]

Buffalo trace, bitters, and cherries. Forgot we used the orange last night.

 

[MatB]

I think this drink applies ,,,..

I have a solid head cold for 4 days now. Moved into my chest. Stuffy head, runny nose etc etc.


but here’s my go to ‘cocktail’

1 Wild sweet orangeteabag
1/2 fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon of raw unfiltered honey
3 to 6 ounces of B&B Brandy

 

[Poker Zombie]

but here’s my go to ‘cocktail’

1 Wild sweet orangeteabag
1/2 drag squeezes lemon juice
1 teaspoon of raw unfiltered honey
3 to 6 ounces of B&B Brandy

I cut out the non-medicinals for you.

 

[detroitdad]

 

[Poker Zombie]

 

[mattduck]

Mezcal Negroni

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I've been experimenting a bunch with cocktails lately. My standards have been Manhattans and martinis (don't even ask me gin or vodka, I will smack you).

In the past three weeks I've tried the Aperol spritz, Aperol Negroni, whiskey sour, and a few others.

Tonight was a gimlet with key lime juice followed by a couple of Manhattans in my shiny new Sunset at the Bourbon Club rocks tumbler. I've spoiled myself with the really good stuff - Luxardo cherries and Carpano Antica - and it's going to be near impossible to go back to the Martini & Rossi Sweet Vermouth now.

 

[detroitdad]

@Hornet introduced me to Luxardo cherries last night in one of the best old fashioneds that I have ever had. WOW....... Thank you David!

 

[Hornet]

Luxardo cherries and Carpano Antica

Some of the best!

 

[detroitdad]

Some of the best!

Your old fashioned was truly fantastic. Even without the Luxardo cherries it would have been awesome!!! Thank you for hosting.

 

[Hornet]

Your old fashioned was truly fantastic. Even without the Luxardo cherries it would have been awesome!!! Thank you for hosting.

The 1897 was better though, right? You love that stuff.

My pleasure Bill. You are welcome any time.

 

[detroitdad]

The 1897 was better though, right? You love that stuff.

Can't compare the two imo. Both are awesome.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Amaretto/bourbon sour from last night - yum.

 

[v1pe]

Amaretto/bourbon sour from last night - yum.

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Looks fantastic.

Dunno what specs you used, but check this recipe out. It is the best I've tried.

https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Looks fantastic.

Dunno what specs you used, but check this recipe out. It is the best I've tried.

https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/i-make-the-best-amaretto-sour-in-the-world/

This is exactly the spec I followed, except that I used already squeezed key lime juice because I ran out of fresh lemons. It was still damned good.

 

[Venturalvn]

@Hornet introduced me to Luxardo cherries last night in one of the best old fashioneds that I have ever had. WOW....... Thank you David!

We've never not had them in the fridge since we were introduced to them. Expensive, but well worth it!

 

[Irish]

We've never not had them in the fridge since we were introduced to them. Expensive, but well worth it!

FYI they actually say your store Luxardo cherries in a cool cabinet, not the refrigerator. Supposedly keeping them too cool crystallizes the sugar.

 

[Venturalvn]

FYI they actually say your store Luxardo cherries in a cool cabinet, not the refrigerator. Supposedly keeping them too cool crystallizes the sugar.

Thank you!! Moving them from here on out!

 

[v1pe]

Motivated by @Schmendr1ck, these served up an Amaretto Sour last night to the wife and tried a new one called "Smoke and Mirrors" recently posted by The Educated Barfly (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEducatedBarfly).

 

[Schmendr1ck]

a new one called "Smoke and Mirrors" recently posted by The Educated Barfly (https://www.youtube.com/c/TheEducatedBarfly)

Interesting, I just watched the video. I haven't explored any Scotch cocktails yet but may give this one a shot - I just need to get some fresh mint first.

 

[v1pe]

Interesting, I just watched the video. I haven't explored any Scotch cocktails yet but may give this one a shot - I just need to get some fresh mint first.

It was a very unique cocktail. Would not have thought to add absinthe to this mix of ingredients.

 

[mattduck]

Classic Martinez

 

[Poker Zombie]

Meat and Malbec. Sous-vide t-bone, marinated in Calabrian Pepper oil - because people often overlook the awesomeness of a little kick in a full steak.

 

[mattduck]

Mezcal Negroni

 

[v1pe]

Marg dressed with Tajin (which is delicious BTW)

 

[Dodger]

Beggar’s Banquet
-2 oz bourbon
-3/4 oz maple syrup
-1/2 oz lemon juice
-5 oz lager

Interesting mix, but surprisingly tasty.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Picked up a bottle of The Botanist gin today. It's very good but a lot more expensive than my usual.

No photos (oops) but I tried it in a martini and a key lime gimlet. Both were very good.

 

[Saoliver]

Kentucky Flyer with Knob 120 proof. We have mint growing outside, but I forgot it.

And Amaretto Sours with Four Roses Barrel Proof from the other day. Fantastic.

 

[v1pe]

Kentucky Flyer with Knob 120 proof. We have mint growing outside, but I forgot it.

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And Amaretto Sours with Four Roses Barrel Proof from the other day. Fantastic.

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I'll have to try that flyer!