squire Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I was intrigued with the idea of Bourbon and lime juice which led to this: 1 oz Grand Dad BIB1/2 oz triple sec2 oz Minute Maid cherry limeadeThe sweetness of the triple sec offsets the tartness of the cherry limeade very nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Something I came across online called the Fire Cherry Cocktail. 3 oz. EC 12, 0.5 Maraschino Liqueur, 0.25 Port, 0.25 Campari, 2 dashes Bokers bitters. I strained over a big cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Beach Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Something I came across online called the Fire Cherry Cocktail. 3 oz. EC 12, 0.5 Maraschino Liqueur, 0.25 Port, 0.25 Campari, 2 dashes Bokers bitters. I strained over a big cube.Sounds real good. How would you describe the flavor of Luxardo Maraschino? I understand it doesn't taste like cherries, exactly. Been tempted to buy a bottle, but I can't seem to get a sense for what it tastes like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sounds real good. How would you describe the flavor of Luxardo Maraschino? I understand it doesn't taste like cherries, exactly. Been tempted to buy a bottle, but I can't seem to get a sense for what it tastes like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Luncheon treat:1 oz Mellow Corn.5 oz triple sec2 oz orange juicedash grenadine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Beach Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 It's a little hard to describe, especially since I haven't tasted it much on its own. It is very viscous but not overly sweet. I do get some cherry flavor in it, but it is also has some herbal notes.That's helpful, Dave. Passed on it today because it's $27 in PA. I've seen it in NJ for closer to $22, so I'll hold out a little while longer.I did manage to buy a fresh bottle of Antica. Wish PA carried Dolin for some variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The Improved Whiskey Cocktail: 2 oz. WT Rye 101, 0.25 Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, 0.25 Simple Syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Strained over large cube in absinthe rinsed rocks glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 1 oz El Dorado 3 yr Rum.5 oz Parma pomegranate liqueur2 oz ginger ale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Beach Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 The Improved Whiskey Cocktail: 2 oz. WT Rye 101, 0.25 Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, 0.25 Simple Syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Strained over large cube in absinthe rinsed rocks glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 OK, bought some Luxardo today... and made this so-called "Improved Whiskey Cocktail"... and I must say, real nice. Also, grabbed some Dolin varieties and made an adapted boulevardier (EC12, Dolin sweet, Campari, luxardo). Thanks for the inspiration, Dave!Sort of like a cross between an old fashioned and a Sazerac, isn't it? Glad I could inspire you to pick up the Luxardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Beach Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Sort of like a cross between an old fashioned and a Sazerac, isn't it? Glad I could inspire you to pick up the Luxardo.Yeah, that's a good way of putting it. The absinthe rinse (I used herbsaint) added a nice aromatic quality without strongly influencing the flavor. Next time (read, any moment) I'll try with some orange bitters. Picked up some Bitter Truth brand bitters that I'm eager to put to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtoys Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 trying my mioxology skills with so so results. have had similar cocktails, but with something sweet, like thyme simple syrup and walnut bitters. any suggestions would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Had a great Sazerac at the Raven's Club in Ann Arbor Michigan last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Beach Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Manhattan variation, 2:1 + 2 dashes:EC12Dolin Blanc (not dry)Bitter Truth Orange BittersVery elegant, very drinkable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 The only cocktail I drink is a summer one, very refreshing.Tall glass, rocks, 2-3 oz. anejo tequila, splash of lemon juice, 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters, fill glass with Sierra Mist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humchan2k Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Here's the problem I see with those ingredients - you lack a sweetener. Solerno is not sweet and is pretty light in flavor, Averna is a MONSTER of an Amaro.....and orange bitters will get drowned by Averna completely.Here's what I'd do, if I were you:2oz Whistlepig.75oz Simple.5oz Averna.25oz SolernoAngostura, NOT Orange BittersStir with ice, strain, serve over one big cube in a chilled glassGarnish - 1/4 of an entire lemon's peel....go BIG on garnish to help fight the Averna trying to take over.I bet that'll be rad.Please report back, I'm putting $100 on black on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Fan Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 My winter weather Saturday night usual a CC Manhattan. In a LARGE rock glass: 2 dashes Angostura bitters, 1 Silver Palate Maraschino cherry w/ a small amount of the juice, add plenty of ice cubes & fill with Canadian Club whiskey. Add a floater of Martini & Rossi sweet vermouth, gently swirl. My favorite cocktail, I have tried variations using Rittenhouse BIB 100 proof as well as Dolin Sweet Vermouth, all have their attributes but I keep returning to my old stand by. For the record I find bourbon Manhattans just too sweet, & I never acquired a taste for Rob Roys either. The vermouth I store in the fridge after opening, otherwise I find it will degrade over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black mamba Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Reading this thread has spurred me on to try something, and it turned out great.1 part Grand Marnier, 2 parts Laphroaig Triple Wood, 3 parts Marie Duffau Napolean Armagnac, 2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters.Shake with two ice cubes to chill and serve. The rich, smokey, citrus sweetness has to be tasted to be appreciated. Sounds wild, tastes great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Actually it sounds good to me mamba, I'm in favor of scotch based cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Calling it a week, so sittin' out back enjoying sunny skies and 75 degree temps with a gin& tonic. Leopold's gin, Q Tonic Water, and a healthy sized and squeezed silly chunk 'o lime. All over a heap 'o ice, in a big 'o tumbler. The concoction is delicious with loads 'o cool dryness. Yummy 'o! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarV Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Calling it a week, so sittin' out back enjoying sunny skies and 75 degree temps with a gin& tonic. Leopold's gin, Q Tonic Water, and a healthy sized and squeezed silly chunk 'o lime. All over a heap 'o ice, in a big 'o tumbler. The concoction is delicious with loads 'o cool dryness. Yummy 'o! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey12 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Just finished 5:1 manhattan with OGD BiB. While I usually prefer my manhattans with rye, OGD is probably my favorite for bourbon based ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Grand Dad is my favorite Manhattan Bourbon as well jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey12 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Grand Dad is my favorite Manhattan Bourbon as well jersey.Squire, didn't know you we're a fan of OGD, haha! But seriously, a wonderful cocktail that I may have to do again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Last night I was test driving one of the planned cocktails for my St. Patty's gathering this evening. Wilde Heart1.5 Black Bush0.75 Amaro CioCiaro0.25 Cherry HeeringStir with ice, strain and serve up. A pretty heavy hitter as a cocktail with the pleasant sweet fullness from the BB and a slight bitter edge to help balance it from the amaro. The Cherry Heering kind of gets lost in the middle but is no doubt an important addition to help maintain the proper balance. Definitely one to keep in mind going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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