Time for a cocktail! (2 Viewers)

[Klobberer]

Boulevardier...1.5 Ecbp, .75 sweet vermouth, .75 Campari, orange twist.

 

[Saoliver]

A couple of Kentucky mules with 4R single barrel. So good and spicy.

 

[liftapint]

Got a promotion today. Thought that called for a little of this…

 

[Saoliver]

Got a promotion today. Thought that called for a little of this…

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Congrats, Mel!

 

[Mooneypenny]

Yes, please and thank you! I mean, congratulations!

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

Boulevardier...1.5 Ecbp, .75 sweet vermouth, .75 Campari, orange twist.View attachment 1002716

I just stumbled into this thread. Got some catching up to do, but what a coincidence this post is. I was chatting with my eldest son on Saturday, about 3 hours before you posted this and had told him I just had my first Sazerac. He says he's not a big fan of Absinthe, and that his favorite cocktail is... Boulevardier!

Appreciate the recipe. I do need to try one of these.

 

[BruceWayne]

Potato vodka w/ garlic & jalapeño stuffed olives

 

[detroitdad]

Cranberry Vodka drinks

 

[Saoliver]

Cranberry Vodka drinks

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[detroitdad]

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Lol, the only way to make these drinks is with homemade cranberry sauce. One is enough for me. Martini is next on the list

 

[detroitdad]

 

[Mrs Poker Zombie]

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Whatcha stuffing the olives with these days?

 

[detroitdad]

Whatcha stuffing the olives with these days?

Jalapenos

 

[EmptyPocs]

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[Saoliver]

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Old Grand Dad 114 Old Fashioned and the World Series.

Cheers!

 

[detroitdad]

Old Grand Dad 114 Old Fashioned and the World Series.

Cheers!

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Top three bourbon glass

 

[Saoliver]

My wife just requested an Amaretto Sour. That’s a good sign for me. Hahahahaha

Made them with Old Forester 1920. Go big or go home.

 

[detroitdad]

My wife just requested an Amaretto Sour. That’s a good sign for me. Hahahahaha

Made them with Old Forester 1920. Go big or go home.

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That may be my favorite old Forster pour that's within my budget! Well done sir

 

[khp]

You seem to be cocktail experts and since I can trust your taste in chips (and in chips I’m sure your tastes are more sophisticated than mine), I think I can trust your taste in cocktails. Starting simple, if I want to equip a home bar so I can make an old fashioned, negroni, and manhattan, which base alcohols, vermouths, bitters, and camparis do you recommend?

Also, do you agree with the recipes from here?

https://www.liquor.com/classic-cocktails-5217936

Any and all guidance/tips appreciated

 

[detroitdad]

You seem to be cocktail experts and since I can trust your taste in chips (and in chips I’m sure your tastes are more sophisticated than mine), I think I can trust your taste in cocktails. Starting simple, if I want to equip a home bar so I can make an old fashioned, negroni, and manhattan, which base alcohols, vermouths, bitters, and camparis do you recommend?

Also, do you agree with the recipes from here?

https://www.liquor.com/classic-cocktails-5217936

Any and all guidance/tips appreciated

The fun in the journey is finding what works for you. Here is my recipe for Old Fashioneds that I pretty much stole from @Hornet

-3 oz of your favorite bourbon or re
-home made Simple syrup (use a raw, unfiltered cane sugar)
-4 dashes of bitters (orange and cherry or angostura)
-Garnish with orange peel and cherry (luxardo)

All over a big ice ball or big ice cube.

I prefer a 100 to a 115 proof for my old fashioneds. You will have to figure out what you like.

I will defer the martini recipe to the Martini award winning @Poker Zombie

 

[TomC727]

You seem to be cocktail experts and since I can trust your taste in chips (and in chips I’m sure your tastes are more sophisticated than mine), I think I can trust your taste in cocktails. Starting simple, if I want to equip a home bar so I can make an old fashioned, negroni, and manhattan, which base alcohols, vermouths, bitters, and camparis do you recommend?

Also, do you agree with the recipes from here?

https://www.liquor.com/classic-cocktails-5217936

Any and all guidance/tips appreciated

I think the fun is trying out different flavors of bitters. It really changes the cocktail.

I also love to change around the sweetening. Instead of simple syrup. Try a dark maple syrup, or a coffee liqueur (highly recommend Mr Black). You’ll find what you like the most.

In terms of Bourbon or Rye, just play around with it. It doesn’t have to be crazy expensive bottles.

 

[detroitdad]

I think the fun is trying out different flavors of bitters. It really changes the cocktail.

Absolutely. I have recently started adding "Black Walnut" bitters to a few of my old fashioneds. This adds a nice oaky flavor to the drink.

I also love to change around the sweetening. Instead of simple syrup. Try a dark maple syrup, or a coffee liqueur (highly recommend Mr Black). You’ll find what you like the most.

In terms of Bourbon or Rye, just play around with it. It doesn’t have to be crazy expensive bottles.

YEP!!

 

[SteveEH]

You seem to be cocktail experts and since I can trust your taste in chips (and in chips I’m sure your tastes are more sophisticated than mine), I think I can trust your taste in cocktails. Starting simple, if I want to equip a home bar so I can make an old fashioned, negroni, and manhattan, which base alcohols, vermouths, bitters, and camparis do you recommend?

Also, do you agree with the recipes from here?

https://www.liquor.com/classic-cocktails-5217936

Any and all guidance/tips appreciated

Carpano antica formula is really good sweet vermouth that will take your Manhattan and Negroni to the next level.

I prefer my Negroni to be a little less bitter, so I cut the Campari with Aperol (50/50).

A Bulleit Rye Manhattan is much smoother than a Woodford Reserve Bourbon Manhattan.

Luxardo maraschino cherries are my favorite.

Last night's rye Manhattan:

 

[TomC727]

Absolutely. I have recently started adding "Black Walnut" bitters to a few of my old fashioneds. This adds a nice oaky flavor to the drink.



YEP!!

Love the black walnut!!!!!

 

[TomC727]

Carpano antica formula is really good sweet vermouth that will take your Manhattan and Negroni to the next level.

I prefer my Negroni to be a little less bitter, so I cut the Campari with Aperol (50/50).

A Bulleit Rye Manhattan is much smoother than a Woodford Reserve Bourbon Manhattan.

Luxardo maraschino cherries are my favorite.

Last night's rye Manhattan:

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Antica Formula takes a normal Manhattan and makes it mind blowing.

Phenomenal.

 

[SteveEH]

Antica Formula takes a normal Manhattan and makes it mind blowing.

Phenomenal.

Same with Negroni! I had a former chef, that has had her fair share of time at late night bars after work, tell me I made the best Negroni she's had.

 

[Klobberer]

Another great option in lieu of Carpano Antica is Punt E Mes. Its lighter and fruitier, but more bitter so tone down the amount of bitters.

 

[detroitdad]

You seem to be cocktail experts and since I can trust your taste in chips (and in chips I’m sure your tastes are more sophisticated than mine), I think I can trust your taste in cocktails. Starting simple, if I want to equip a home bar so I can make an old fashioned, negroni, and manhattan, which base alcohols, vermouths, bitters, and camparis do you recommend?

Also, do you agree with the recipes from here?

https://www.liquor.com/classic-cocktails-5217936

Any and all guidance/tips appreciated

 

[Saoliver]

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I like the Fee Brothers Orange Bitters and Old Fashioned Bitters as well. Both are very good.

 

[detroitdad]

I think I'm going to look for a chocolate bitters