scratchline Posted March 7, 2018 Author Share Posted March 7, 2018 (edited) Mixing up a Brown Derby for my mom. Any suggestions for other cocktails using grapefruit and bourbon/rye? I'm looking at you, Bruce! -Mike Edited March 7, 2018 by scratchline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Mood struck for a mint julep (and having just bought fresh mint for the wife's mojito - why not!) Too lazy to crush the ice, but used the fridge bourbon (HH6BIB). Hitting the spot tonight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Mood struck for a mint julep (and having just bought fresh mint for the wife's mojito - why not!) Too lazy to crush the ice, but used the fridge bourbon (HH6BIB). Hitting the spot tonight! Gary, did you get a pedicure?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 1 hour ago, BigRich said: Gary, did you get a pedicure? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He cut 'em so short his damned face went BALD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 8:19 PM, BigRich said: Gary, did you get a pedicure? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk HELL no! I just have naturally lovely feet when out of focus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 On 3/31/2018 at 9:35 PM, Richnimrod said: He cut 'em so short his damned face went BALD!!!!! Hey now - I still got eyebrows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Since there was a fresh lemon handy (no pun intended) I made a couple Sazeracs tonight. The first was made with Ritt BIB. The 2nd one with Baby Saz. Herbsaint, sugar cube, 1 dash Angostura, 4 dashes Peychaud's, 2 oz. rye, lemon twist. The Ritt always tastes heavier and chocolatey to me. The baby saz is brighter and fresher and a bit floral. Both good but very distinct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 14, 2018 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Moving on to my first Paper Plane. Beam Distiller's Cut, Aperol, Cynar, and fresh lemon juice. Don't have a coupe glass as a proper serving vessel (guess I need one), but really enjoying this cocktail, nevertheless. I like lemon, and cut my whiskey teeth on whiskey sours in college, so this is smack dab in my wheelhouse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyce Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 what's good with prune juice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 what's good with prune juice? Anything strong enough to cover up the taste of prune juice! [emoji12]Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 4/16/2018 at 6:17 PM, lcpfratn said: Anything strong enough to cover up the taste of prune juice! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Such as something like this. Batavia Arrack and Cynar both bring as lot f flavor to the table to help "compliment" the prune juice... Dirt in my Drink by Dan Chadwick, Kindred Cocktails 1 oz Batavia Arrack 1 oz Cynar 1 oz Prune juice 1/2 oz Rye 1/2 oz Lime juice Shake, strain, rocks, lowball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Such as something like this. Batavia Arrack and Cynar both bring as lot f flavor to the table to help "compliment" the prune juice... Dirt in my Drink by Dan Chadwick, Kindred Cocktails 1 oz Batavia Arrack 1 oz Cynar 1 oz Prune juice 1/2 oz Rye 1/2 oz Lime juice Shake, strain, rocks, lowballHave you tried this Bruce? I’m not sure I’m rushing out to buy any prune juice anyway, but just curious. [emoji6]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 (edited) I have not. But I am a big fan of both Batavia Arrack and Cynar so I would think it would have to be at least interesting. It is kind of a very weird Paper Plane. If I had some prune juice readily at hand I might give it a go! Prunes aren't really that far out there. I kind of get it in Armagnac and other brandies sometimes. But it would probably be an acquired taste and not for the novice! Edited April 20, 2018 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I have not. But I am a big fan of both Batavia Arrack and Cynar so I would think it would have to be at least interesting. It is kind of a very weird Paper Plane. If I had some prune juice readily at hand I might give it a go! Prunes aren't really that far out there. I kind of get it in Armagnac and other brandies sometimes. But it would probably be an acquired taste and not for the novice! I actually like prunes on occasion when they have been warmed up and rehydrated. I don’t dislike prune juice, but I don’t go out of my way just to drink it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 2 hours ago, lcpfratn said: I actually like prunes on occasion when they have been warmed up and rehydrated. I don’t dislike prune juice, but I don’t go out of my way just to drink it either. Stewed Prunes! I like those. Although I admit, it's been a long time since I've had any. ...Maybe about 5-years. I guess I need to seek out a source; or maybe make some up for myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 As I am again planning to room again with Troyce at the Sampler, I am more than a bit concerned that he is even mentioning prune juice. He has already shut down 3 rooms at the GN for indefinite periods of time with his prodigious morning constitutionals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 3 hours ago, smokinjoe said: As I am again planning to room again with Troyce at the Sampler, I am more than a bit concerned that he is even mentioning prune juice. He has already shut down 3 rooms at the GN for indefinite periods of time with his prodigious morning constitutionals... Can't help but wonder if those repair costs might be part of the reason for rate hikes at the GN....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 On 4/20/2018 at 2:24 PM, lcpfratn said: Have you tried this Bruce? I’m not sure I’m rushing out to buy any prune juice anyway, but just curious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Um, I am sorry to say my wife has LOTS of family recipes from Eastern Poland and the Baltics that have been passed down for reasons unfathomable to me. HOWEVER, slivovitz (a plum brandy) has been a presence, if not a big player, in our house for 40+ years. From experience and experimentation, I can concur with Bruce's suggestions. Cynar works well as does a healthy shot of Montenegro at "offsetting/complimenting" plum/prune juice. Brandy cocktails seem to fit well with it, particularly the slightly rougher ones - cheap armagnacs for example. Bottom line - you have all those rarely used liqueurs sitting around; start experimenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedsko Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Been trying different ryes for the old fashioned. Surprisingly, or not, old overholt BIB comes out on top every time. Unfortunately, here in PA, can’t get rittenhouse. What is everyone’s favorite rye for this old fashioned drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenient Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, tedsko said: Been trying different ryes for the old fashioned. Surprisingly, or not, old overholt BIB comes out on top every time. Unfortunately, here in PA, can’t get rittenhouse. What is everyone’s favorite rye for this old fashioned drink? I've only tried making one rye Whiskey Cocktail, and that was with Bulleit rye, since I was also using it to try making sazeracs (which I've enjoyed at restaurants before). I wasn't sure about it at first but it grew on be a bit. More research will probably be necessary... ------- I had a cocktail at a restaurant the other day that was quite nice...it was the second time I've had it. "Hops n' Apricots" - Wild Turkey bourbon - Cinzano 1757 - Apricot Liqueur - Orgeat - Lemon juice - topped with Fort Point Animal IPA ---appears to be shaken, and garnished with citrus peel (maybe blood orange? can't remember). In both instances it seemed like they successfully balanced the sweetness/fruitiness with the WT and IPA so it was perfect for a sunny day outside, but not too sweet. I'm not sure if they used WT101 specifically since it doesn't say, but I imagine so. It does seem to get you nice and tight where a lower proof might not. Edited April 22, 2018 by Lenient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 On 4/22/2018 at 4:07 AM, Lenient said: I've only tried making one rye Whiskey Cocktail, and that was with Bulleit rye, since I was also using it to try making sazeracs (which I've enjoyed at restaurants before). I wasn't sure about it at first but it grew on be a bit. More research will probably be necessary... ------- I had a cocktail at a restaurant the other day that was quite nice...it was the second time I've had it. "Hops n' Apricots" - Wild Turkey bourbon - Cinzano 1757 - Apricot Liqueur - Orgeat - Lemon juice - topped with Fort Point Animal IPA ---appears to be shaken, and garnished with citrus peel (maybe blood orange? can't remember). In both instances it seemed like they successfully balanced the sweetness/fruitiness with the WT and IPA so it was perfect for a sunny day outside, but not too sweet. I'm not sure if they used WT101 specifically since it doesn't say, but I imagine so. It does seem to get you nice and tight where a lower proof might not. Sounds like it likely would have been shaken but only prior to adding the beer. Could get a little messy otherwise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) Somebody said something big’s happening tomorrow that involves running and roses, and you should put mint in your bourbon to commemorate it...OK, my mint and roses are really coming in, so here I am. Oh, that’s right! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! GOT IT!! Edited May 4, 2018 by smokinjoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenient Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 On 5/4/2018 at 1:48 PM, smokinjoe said: Somebody said something big’s happening tomorrow that involves running and roses, and you should put mint in your bourbon to commemorate it...OK, my mint and roses are really coming in, so here I am. Oh, that’s right! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo! GOT IT!! Ha! That must be it! Cool cup, I have one from 2017 that I got while visiting Churchill Downs in the summer. Of course I had a couple of Juleps yesterday myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Mint Julep for yesterday's race, of course. Today, a warm day for Seattle, called for Gin and Tonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpipster Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hey folks. I have been craving a Tom Collins lately. Who makes the best ready made mix? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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