What cocktail are you enjoying Spring/Summer 2012?

[Kalessin]

I haven't been refrigerating my vermouth, but I do try to keep it in a cool, dark place. Right now it's in the cabinet bar in the living room, and as summer heats up, it'll go downstairs to a wine box in the basement where it can stay cool.

If it changes away from the original flavor, I'll replace the bottle.

[cbus]

Vieux Carre tonight. Will probably have a Whiskey Sour as well. Don't like using a lemon for just a garnish...

[ratcheer]

I made an off-the-cuff cocktail last night that turned out pretty well. I invented it myself, although I know I am probably not the first person to have ever done so.

I had the Negroni cocktail in mind, but I do not have the ingredients to make that. So, I took a shot of Tanqueray gin, several dashes of Angostura bitters, and a healthy splash of sweet vermouth. Then I filled the glass with ice cubes and topped it off with club soda.

It was somewhat sweeter than I expected, but overall quite good.

Tim

[Trey Manthey]

I made an off-the-cuff cocktail last night that turned out pretty well. I invented it myself, although I know I am probably not the first person to have ever done so.

I had the Negroni cocktail in mind, but I do not have the ingredients to make that. So, I took a shot of Tanqueray gin, several dashes of Angostura bitters, and a healthy splash of sweet vermouth. Then I filled the glass with ice cubes and topped it off with club soda.

It was somewhat sweeter than I expected, but overall quite good.

Tim

That sounds like a smart substitute. I would recommend anyone to keep a bottle Campari around. It's not for everyone, but I think most people that like a straight bourbon would enjoy the bitterness of a Negroni or Boulevardier.

[savagehenry]

Enjoyed my first Kentucky Mule, in the proper copper mule mug. Delicious! Used about 1 3/4 shots of WTRB. I see why it's called a mule, it kicked my ass!

[ratcheer]

That sounds like a smart substitute. I would recommend anyone to keep a bottle Campari around. It's not for everyone, but I think most people that like a straight bourbon would enjoy the bitterness of a Negroni or Boulevardier.

Thank you, Trey. Of course, Campari is one of the many things I cannot get in my ABC state of Alabama.

Tim

[mrt]

Hello all,

1. Mint julep. Prepared with simple syrup. Refreshing!
2. Bourbon&Ginger Ale on ice cubes. Relaxing

Regards,

[White Dog]

About a week ago we had a really hot day. I came outside to join the wife and kids who were gardening, and I was carrying a glass of brown liquid with two ice cubes. (Please note that I drink 99% of my whiskey neat, but it was a very hot day.)

Wife: Whatcha got there?

Me: I invented a new drink. The Kentucky Spritzer.

Wife: Fun. What is it?

Me: Bourbon on the rocks!

Wife: So no actual spritz? You idiot.

[ratcheer]

Wife: Whatcha got there?

Me: I invented a new drink. The Kentucky Spritzer.

Wife: Fun. What is it?

Me: Bourbon on the rocks!

Wife: So no actual spritz? You idiot.

I had a bourbon with club soda a couple of nights ago. It was pretty nice.

Related question: I always thought club soda was just a more modern version of seltzer water. But now, I am seeing both in the stores. What, if anything, is the difference?

Tim

[Tucker]

Related question: I always thought club soda was just a more modern version of seltzer water. But now, I am seeing both in the stores. What, if anything, is the difference?

Tim

Seltzer is sparkling water. Club soda is carbonated water and includes sodium bicarbonate.