Time for a cocktail! (3 Viewers)

[MatB]

I do mix with my Four Roses Barrel Strength. It makes incredible cocktails, though expensive.

Barrel = Cask? im not up to scratch with my boozy terminology

 

[MatB]

4 Roses makes a Single Barrel that isn’t labeled “Barrel Strength” and can usually be had here in Indiana for < $45/btl.

yup just saw these 2.

 

[Saoliver]

Barrel = Cask? im not up to scratch with my boozy terminology

Cask strength/barrel proof/barrel strength are all pretty much the same thing. It means higher proof.

 

[RichMahogany]

Cask strength/barrel proof/barrel strength are all pretty much the same thing. It means higher proof.

This.

All it really means is that no water is added to bring the ABV down

 

[v1pe]

Best bourbon for cocktails?

I have some decent stuff but think it might be too nice for cocktails.

That said... I don't want a $20 bottle of paint thinner. So don't mind spending $40-$50 on something.
Also, I don't make them that often so paying a little extra $$ is justified.

Old Grandad BiB is my pick! $23 bucks here. Rittenhouse Rye BiB would be my pick for a solid $25 rye. Either Old Forester 100 proof (bourbon/rye) would be good picks as well.

 

[v1pe]

I guess a disclaimer that if it's an Old Fashioned or a more spirit forward cocktail like a Manhattan/Boulevardier I might pick something slightly finer like the 4 roses, buffalo trace, elijah craig...or even go with the top shelf stuff. I have no problem making spirit forward cocktails (especially OFs) with the finer stuff, as the flavors will still come through somewhat.

That said, I've made plenty an OF with Old Grandad that has been delish!

 

[Klobberer]

Best bourbon for cocktails?

I have some decent stuff but think it might be too nice for cocktails.

That said... I don't want a $20 bottle of paint thinner. So don't mind spending $40-$50 on something.
Also, I don't make them that often so paying a little extra $$ is justified.

Elija Craig...sub $30...mic drop.

 

[Saoliver]

2oz Four Roses Barrel Strength
3oz Disaronno
1oz Lemon juice
1tbsp simple syrup

Add Deadpool pinball.

 

[MatB]

2oz Four Roses Barrel Strength
3oz Disaronno
1oz Lemon juice
1tbsp simple syrup

Add Deadpool pinball.

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LOL. I Was going got post a formal complaint about people not posting the recipe for their cocktails.

ty ty ty

 

[Saoliver]

LOL. I Was going got post a formal complaint about people not posting the recipe for their cocktails.

ty ty ty

If I’m using a non-barrel strength, I’ll do 3oz Bourbon and 2oz Disaronno.

Either way, make sure you start with a big enough glass, or cut it in half.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Best bourbon for cocktails?

I have some decent stuff but think it might be too nice for cocktails.

That said... I don't want a $20 bottle of paint thinner. So don't mind spending $40-$50 on something.
Also, I don't make them that often so paying a little extra $$ is justified.

Not exactly what you asked, but I like Rittenhouse for a solid, inexpensive cocktail rye.

I usually use Wild Turkey 101 or Elijah Craig when I need bourbon.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

My first attempt at clear ice today. I forgot about it and it froze solid, so I had to get rid of the bottom with some hot water.

Still, 2/3 of what I made was usable if not perfect - pictured here in a Montenegro Manhattan.

 

[MatB]

Kentucky SideCar

2oz fresh tangerine juce ( used clementines)
1/2oz fresh lemon
1-1/2oz bourbon
1/2oz simple syrup
Dash of orange bitters

edit: delicious. But needed one more ounce of bourbon.

 

[Saoliver]

Kentucky SideCar

2oz fresh tangerine juce
1/2oz fresh lemon
1-1/2oz bourbon
1/2oz simple syrup
Dash of orange bitters

edit: delicious. But needed one more ounce of bourbon.

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I have all of that! I'll try this tonight.

 

[MatB]

I have all of that! I'll try this tonight.

next on my 'to do' list is this one.....

Ketucky Corpse Reviver... Im already drooling for this one

 

[warma]

Kentucky SideCar

2oz fresh tangerine juce
1/2oz fresh lemon
1-1/2oz bourbon
1/2oz simple syrup
Dash of orange bitters

edit: delicious. But needed one more ounce of bourbon.

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Top of my queue. I’d make it tonight, but am enjoying a Paloma suggested in the Tequila thread.

 

[MatB]

The SideCar recipe was a tad sweet. I'd ease up on the simple syrup.

 

[MatB]

Ok. So I don’t think I had all the ‘correct’ ingredients. But wow. This is amazing

Kentucky Corpse Reviver

 

[MatB]

Drank a 1/4 of it and put back in the shaker with fresh ice and added another ounce of bourbon.

EXTRA delicious.

hmmm im seeing a pattern.

 

[Chippy McChiperson]

Drank a 1/4 of it and put back in the shaker with fresh ice and added another ounce of bourbon.

EXTRA delicious.

hmmm im seeing a pattern.

Ok fine let's play heads up

 

[Schmendr1ck]

next on my 'to do' list is this one.....

Ketucky Corpse Reviver... Im already drooling for this one

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Drank a 1/4 of it and put back in the shaker with fresh ice and added another ounce of bourbon.

EXTRA delicious.

hmmm im seeing a pattern.

You twisted my arm. I'm having one now with 2x EC and Cointreau since I don't have any Curaçao. It's damned tasty - citrus, not too sweet, and a nice mellow bourbon base.

 

[MatB]

I found that making sure you shake well and don't abort the shake early makes a difference

 

[MatB]

I found that making sure you shake well and don't abort the shake early makes a difference

talking about cocktails and not public urinals.

 

[Indyscammer]

Drank a 1/4 of it and put back in the shaker with fresh ice and added another ounce of bourbon.

EXTRA delicious.

hmmm im seeing a pattern.

Was going to say that a lack of bourbon is an easy fix.

 

[Saoliver]

Drank a 1/4 of it and put back in the shaker with fresh ice and added another ounce of bourbon.

EXTRA delicious.

hmmm im seeing a pattern.

Now you see why I go with barrel strength bourbons.

 

[jazzV3]

The SideCar recipe was a tad sweet. I'd ease up on the simple syrup.

Kentucky SideCar
Ketucky Corpse Reviver

BOTH on tomorrow's menu... !

Tonight - the standard Margarita.

 

[v1pe]

Top of my queue. I’d make it tonight, but am enjoying a Paloma suggested in the Tequila thread.

Fantastic drink for a Friday evening!

 

[v1pe]

Negroni for me tonight. The last vestiges of a double pour.

 

[v1pe]

Boulevardier w/ Knob SB Reserve

 

[v1pe]

I'll have to try one of those Kentucky CRs. CR no2 is one of my favorites of all time.