DaveOfAtl Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Looks like it is time for a new thread. I'm enjoying The McQueen, which I am making with the Mezcal that Max Power recommended earlier today in the Tequila thread.1 oz. Speyside Scotch (used Balvenie Carribean Cask)1 oz. Mezcal (Del Maguey Vida).5 oz agave syrup (equal parts dark agave and water)1 dash orange bitters1 dash Bittermans Xocolatl Mole bittersStir over ice and strain into glass rinsed with Ardbeg 10. Pretty excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Manhattan Thursday is here...well it wasnt a thing before but is now because I like celebrating things that end in drinking bourbon2 oz WTR1010.5 oz WTRB1/4 oz dolin rouge1/4 oz dolin blance1/4 oz dolin bitter6 dashes agnostura bitters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Martini Friday is here! Because yeh...it is2.5 oz tanqueray 100.5 oz dolin dryDouble jalapeno garnish on a toothpick, swirled in the drink then left in the bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sazerac Saturday!Vieux pontalier rinse1/3 oz demerara syrup2oz WTRB1/2 oz delord xoA few Peychauds drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 It's halftime of the basketball game, decided a Manhattan is in order:Handy/Noilly/Angostura orange bittersI sometimes think the Handy is a little luxurious for a cocktail, but man is it good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm all for top shelf booze in my cocktails but that is a helluva strong Manhattan. What was your ratio? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Bought a bottle of Averna and am really enjoying it. Having a cocktail called The Lux now:2ptRye1ptAmaro, Averna1⁄2ptMaraschino Liqueur1twstOrange peel (as garnish)Stir and strain over large cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I'm all for top shelf booze in my cocktails but that is a helluva strong Manhattan. What was your ratio?Tonight it was 4:1 rye/vermouth. I usually run anywhere 3:1 to 5:1I had a Manhattan with Sazerac rye just now, 4:1...not near as tasty as the Handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdtheice Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Bought a bottle of Averna and am really enjoying it. Having a cocktail called The Lux now:2ptRye1ptAmaro, Averna1⁄2ptMaraschino Liqueur1twstOrange peel (as garnish)Stir and strain over large cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 It's a good one. The Averna is also very good on its own over ice with a lemon twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have been trying different ryes, dry/sweet vermouth, bitters, in my Manhattan's trying to find that "sweet spot".Tonight it's:Baby SazNoilly dry 4:1 rye/vermouthseveral shakes Fee Bros cherry bittersI really dig it, but I think it can be better.. no wow factor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdtheice Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I've been loving the black Manhattans of late but I thought I would switch it up tonight. So I'm sipping on a daiquiri made with 1 part fresh lime juice (the lime is from my own tree), a teaspoon of sugar (stirred for quite a while until well dissolved well into the lime juice) and 3 parts Rhum JM Blanc (agricole). It's taken me some time to come to grips with this rhum agricole because it's so raw and vegetal and unlike anything I've ever tried before but man it has plenty of character a makes for a memorable daiquiri. If one could sip on a Caribbean rainforest, I'd imagine it would be something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Heading to a work event this evening and one of the guys invited us over to his home ahead of time and said that his wife makes a fine Old Fashioned. Looking forward to it.Best regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savagehenry Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Enjoying several Manhattans. First with Bulleit Rye, now with Binny's 4RSB OESK 118 proof. Wow, good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggJ Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Finally broke down and purchased a bottle of Carpano Antica Vermouth. So went straight into a super premium manhattan. First one was:2oz Thomas Handy1oz Antica3 drops Orange Bitters3 drops Decanter BittersGarnished with 2 luxardo Cherries.Thought the Handy would hold its own but, the Antica is not your typical vermouth (much fuller profile). This was really good. It is very apparent the added depth the Antica provides. I made a 2nd batch and followed the same recipe but, used 3oz THH instead of 2 and this one was right in my wheel house one of the best Manhattans I have had.Anyone else have some recommendations for the Antica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Anyone else have some recommendations for the Antica?Well, maybe one or two...Anywhere sweet vermouth goes Carpano can and should go!Here is one that is a bit exotic but I like. May require picking up yet another bottle I featured recently at the Sampler. And the name seems appropriate!It is a "reverse" Cynar Manhattan of sorts.Colonel Carpano1 1⁄2 oz Cynar1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon (Buffalo Trace was suggested in the original recipe)3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth - Carpano Antica of course! 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters 1 twist Orange peelCombine ingredients in a mixing glass then add large ice cubes. Stir then strain over large ice. Garnish with an orange peel expressed and inserted into the drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggJ Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Well, maybe one or two...Anywhere sweet vermouth goes Carpano can and should go!Here is one that is a bit exotic but I like. May require picking up yet another bottle I featured recently at the Sampler. And the name seems appropriate!It is a "reverse" Cynar Manhattan of sorts.Colonel Carpano1 1⁄2 oz Cynar1 1⁄2 oz Bourbon (Buffalo Trace was suggested in the original recipe)3⁄4 oz Sweet vermouth - Carpano Antica of course! 2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters 1 twist Orange peelCombine ingredients in a mixing glass then add large ice cubes. Stir then strain over large ice. Garnish with an orange peel expressed and inserted into the drink.Thanks for the info. Cynar Never heard of it. Its not available at the St run stores. Next time I am out of St I'll keep a lookout. Looks interesting, sounds a little like Chartruese would that be a viable sub. Thats sitting on the shelf looking for a reason to justify its real estate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks for the info. Cynar Never heard of it. Its not available at the St run stores. Next time I am out of St I'll keep a lookout. Looks interesting, sounds a little like Chartruese would that be a viable sub. Thats sitting on the shelf looking for a reason to justify its real estate.I don't believe they would be particularly interchangeable. Cynar and other bitter amaros tend to be different from the very herbal and high proof green chartreuse (even yellow chartreuse is a bit different from its better known sibling green chartreuse). But there are certainly drinks that use both Carpano and green chartreuse!Fontainebleau1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 1001⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula1⁄2 oz Green Chartreuse1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur (I would probably suggest Cointreau, Combier or Ferrand dry curacao which generally have less sugar than regular curacao)2 dashes Peychaud's BittersStir with ice, strain over a large ice cube, garnish with a lemon twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyLikesRye Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Well, maybe one or two...Anywhere sweet vermouth goes Carpano can and should go!I like Carpano a lot. But I've tried a whole lot of sweet vermouths for my cocktails, and I've found that I like Cocchi Vermouth di Torino best.http://www.cocchi.it/eng/vermouth_torino.htmCarpano is about $40 for a 1 liter bottle and the Cocchi is $20 for 750 ml.Here's my favorite Manhattan recipe:A Very Cocchi ManhattanINGREDIENTS• 2 oz Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey• 1 oz Cocchi Vermouth di Torino• 1 Dash of Angostura Bitters• 5 drops of Regan’s Orange BittersDIRECTIONSShake with ice and strain into chilled cocktail glass.Garnish with a flamed orange peel.Put the vermouth back in the refrigerator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyLikesRye Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Heading to a work event this evening and one of the guys invited us over to his home ahead of time and said that his wife makes a fine Old Fashioned. Looking forward to it.Best regards, TonyI was just in Kentucky and asked for an Old Fashioned, and I was *shocked* to receive one that had Club Soda in it! What the hell?I hope yours was better; this one is:Rye Old FashionedSimple, small, classic. Comfort in a glass.INGREDIENTS• 2 oz Rittenhouse Rye 100• ½ Tbsp simple syrup• 2-3 dashes Fee Brothers orange bitters• 1 dash Angostura bitters• Slice of orange peel.DIRECTIONSCombine all except the rye into an Old Fashioned glass.Coat the entire inside of the glass with this mixture.In a separate mixing glass, combine the rye and ice and stir until chilled.Strain into the Old Fashioned glass into which has been placed one large "rock" ice cube.Flame the orange peel over the drink.http://www.chow.com/food-news/54324/how-to-flame-a-citrus-peel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I like Carpano a lot. But I've tried a whole lot of sweet vermouths for my cocktails, and I've found that I like Cocchi Vermouth di Torino best.http://www.cocchi.it/eng/vermouth_torino.htmYes, I agree that Cocchi is excellent as well and priced very favorably. A bit more citrus and a bit less vanilla to me. I tend to find Carpano closer to $35 for the liter but that is still a bit more than Cocchi. Both are a great choice and are worthy of your favorite cocktail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Yes, I agree that Cocchi is excellent as well and priced very favorably. A bit more citrus and a bit less vanilla to me. I tend to find Carpano closer to $35 for the liter but that is still a bit more than Cocchi. Both are a great choice and are worthy of your favorite cocktail!And both are delightful in a glass by themselves or with a splash of soda and a twist I might add! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreggJ Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I don't believe they would be particularly interchangeable. Cynar and other bitter amaros tend to be different from the very herbal and high proof green chartreuse (even yellow chartreuse is a bit different from its better known sibling green chartreuse). But there are certainly drinks that use both Carpano and green chartreuse!Fontainebleau1 1⁄2 oz Rye, Rittenhouse 1001⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth, Carpano Antica Formula1⁄2 oz Green Chartreuse1⁄2 oz Orange liqueur (I would probably suggest Cointreau, Combier or Ferrand dry curacao which generally have less sugar than regular curacao)2 dashes Peychaud's BittersStir with ice, strain over a large ice cube, garnish with a lemon twist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Having an Old Fashioned in a nice restaurant on Woodward in Birmingham, Michigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOfAtl Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Leaving for the Derby tomorrow and am gearing up for the trip with Juleps this evening. The first was a classic bourbon mint julep made with OGD 114, mint, and 2:1 simple syrup. The second was Georgia Julep adapted from Jerry Thomas' 1862 recipe made with Cognac, Combier peach liqueur, and mint. All ice was properly pulverized in a Lewis bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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