Time for a cocktail! (4 Viewers)

[jazzV3]

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

Move from Negroni to Boulevardier?
Two more favorites and in the correct order....

That luxardo belongs in your Manhattan though.

 

[v1pe]

Move from Negroni to Boulevardier?
Two more favorites and in the correct order....

That luxardo belongs in your Manhattan though.

Yeah I normally wouldn't put a cherry in my Boulevardier...but for some reason I felt the urge, lol.

 

[Irish]

I’m a big margarita fan, if you want the same taste for half the cost and you have a total wine, try El Padrino to replace the Patron.

Not *quite* as good as Patron but close enough, excellent recommendation, thanks @hex!

 

[hex]

Not *quite* as good as Patron but close enough, excellent recommendation, thanks @hex!

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It works for margaritas for sure, and way cheaper

 

[warma]

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

Tried it tonight- it was good. A bit tart- probably because i guesstimated on sugar in lieu of simple syrup and used clementines & OJ (don’t want to use of the kids’s snacks).

I stirred it & dropped in a large cube in a rocks glass before I remembered the coupe glass (which I tossed years ago).

 

[Klobberer]

Boulevardier...1.5 oz. Maker's Mark, .75 oz. Carpano and .75 oz. Campari with an orange twist.

 

[allforcharity]

A whiskey-based Negroni!

 

[RichMahogany]

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

10-15 seconds is optimal for non egg white cocktails. It takes about that long to reach thermal equilibrium, after that the cocktail is only getting watered down, it won’t get any colder.

 

[RichMahogany]

A whiskey-based Negroni!

Yeah that’s all a boulevardier is

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[CatDog]

Amaretto Sour. Just trying to use up the last of the amaretto.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

From this weekend:

The Bee's Knees - a gin sour with honey instead of simple syrup. The complexity and slight funkiness of the local honey I used really came through. I definitely prefer this to a straight gin sour. Most recipes call for honey syrup, but I used honey without a problem. Just mix everything well at room temperature before adding ice to your mixing glass.

Martinez - if a Martini and a Manhattan had a baby, it would be this cocktail. Gin, Carpano Antica, Maraschino, and Angostura. I enjoyed it, but I think I need another go to wrap my head around it. There was a lot going on in this cocktail, and to be honest, I drank it too fast.

 

[Mrs Poker Zombie]

I attended a virtual professional conference last month and in the SWAG they sent me, we got a mixer for 2 different cocktails. Yesterday, we tried the Southern Fizz: club soda, bourbon, pH Delight (a small batch simple syrup from Pink House Alchemy), and a squeeze of orange. I liked it (though Vodka Martinis are still better, lol)

 

[Klobberer]

Doing a Boulevardier whiskey showdown...my forever go to is Maker's Mark. Gonna try Old Overholt 114 and the designed specifically for cocktails Whistle Pig Piggy Back. First up OO114...spicy and a little harsh. MM for the win.

 

[jazzV3]

A Boulevardier with Rye is a nice option vs with Bourbon.
Try it with a lemon rind vs orange when using Rye.

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye both make a nice Boulevardier.

 

[Dodger]

A Boulevardier with Rye is a nice option vs with Bourbon.
Try it with a lemon rind vs orange when using Rye.

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye both make a nice Boulevardier.

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I concur!

 

[Klobberer]

The Piggyback is much better. Out of all the Old Overholts, 114 is my least favorite. Thought I'd like it, but no. BiB and 11 yr are both very good.

 

[Klobberer]

A Boulevardier with Rye is a nice option vs with Bourbon.
Try it with a lemon rind vs orange when using Rye.

Bulleit Bourbon and Rye both make a nice Boulevardier.

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I have a tough time using a lemon garnish with the bitter orange of the Campari, but I'll give it a go.

 

[Saoliver]

Thanks for the tip, @detroitdad.

Makes two cocktails:

Muddled pineapple
4.5 ounces of Koloa coconut rum
3 ounces of Disaronno
2 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces of orange juice
cherry and pineapple garnish

 

[jazzV3]

Thanks for the tip, @detroitdad.

Makes two cocktails:

Muddled pineapple
4.5 ounces of Koloa coconut rum
3 ounces of Disaronno
2 ounces pineapple juice
2 ounces of orange juice
cherry and pineapple garnish

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I'll have two please!

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I attended a virtual professional conference last month and in the SWAG they sent me, we got a mixer for 2 different cocktails.

Sounds good so far...

Yesterday, we tried the Southern Fizz: club soda, bourbon, pH Delight (a small batch simple syrup from Pink House Alchemy), and a squeeze of orange. I liked it

You've still got my attention...

(though Vodka Martinis are still better, lol)

Oooh, botched the landing. BEGONE, VODKA "MARTINI" HEATHEN!!!

 

[Klobberer]

Ian Fleming Vesper...

1.5 oz Tanqueray
.75 oz Ketel One
.50 oz Cocchi Americano
Shaken until ice cold and garnished with a lemon peel. Drank while ice cold.

If you've never had the Cocchi Americano (instead if Lillet) you're missing out. The Cocchi Americano is closer to the origin Kina Lillet specified in the 1953 book Casino Royale.

 

[Klobberer]

Old Pal, similar to a Boulevardier, but with Lillet Bland instead of sweet vermouth.

1.5 oz Piggy Back Rye
.75 oz Campari
.75 oz Lillet Blanc
Twist of lemon

Definitely lighter than a Boulevardier and the bitterness of the Campari is more pronounced. Next one will have Cocchi Americano because I like it more...

 

[jazzV3]

Next one, mix into bottom half of the shaker, then stir, not shake, before straining into glass.

Stir whiskey drinks, shake drinks with citrus/juices. You should taste the difference.

 

[Klobberer]

Next one, mix into bottom half of the shaker, then stir, not shake, before straining into glass.

Stir whiskey drinks, shake drinks with citrus/juices. You should taste the difference.

I've done the stir vs shake comparison many times and like the dilution and mouthfeel of the shaken every time. Only benefit I get from stirred is visual.

Cocchi Americano is way better than the Lillet. Next round I'm swapping out the lemon for an orange peel.

 

[Klobberer]

Orange peel and dropped the Campari to .5oz...pretty good. Classic Boulevardier is still more in my wheelhouse. I think the sweet vermouth balances out the Campari better.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Sorry, no picture, but I had a Brooklyn tonight, and it's becoming one of my favorite cocktails in the Manhattan family. I've seen different recipes but here's what I use:

2oz high proof high rye bourbon or rye whiskey
1oz dry Vermouth
0.5oz Luxardo Maraschino
0.5oz Amaro Montenegro

 

[mattduck]

Old Fashioned Made with ginger simple syrup

 

[Colquhoun]

I love margaritas, but I find most don't make them strong enough.
I find I like 3/4 tequila to 1/4 mix to be best.
Am I a drunk?

 

[v1pe]

I love margaritas, but I find most don't make them strong enough.
I find I like 3/4 tequila to 1/4 mix to be best.
Am I a drunk?

Pre-made mix is usually overly sweet IMO. Try making one fresh with 2oz tequila, 1oz fresh lime juice, .75 - 1oz simple syrup (or 2:1 agave:water syrup).