BigRich Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 It’s Cinco de Mayo and my anniversary. So my wife and I continue our tradition of crushing the first bag of limes of the season. Cheers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, BigRich said: It’s Cinco de Mayo and my anniversary. So my wife and I continue our tradition of crushing the first bag of limes of the season. Cheers! Nice! However, I have this picture of you barefoot stomping in a vat of limes...and it ain’t pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Nice! However, I have this picture of you barefoot stomping in a vat of limes...and it ain’t pretty. [emoji3] If I did it that way it would be one stomp and a whole lotta bustin’ ass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I now know what I'll do with the rest of this OBSF. I'm not a fan of it neat, but some muddled mint and simple syrup make it sing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I mixed it up a bit this year, as my derby mint julep's were a 50/50 mix of simple syrup and baby Saz. I muddled the mint in the glass then discarded it. Poured the mix over crushed ice and ran with it. No one seemed to mind... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 The great TANSTAAFL2’s Foster & Third as enjoyed during SB Sampler, and replicated here. No Maraschino liqueur, so subbed Heering. From the Master: Foster and Third was the name I gave to a Toronto cocktail riff called Avenue & Davenport 1 ½ oz. rye whiskey ½ oz. bourbon ½ oz. Cynar ¼ oz. maraschino liqueur ¼ oz. Fernet-Branca Combine ingredients with ice, stir. Strain into a cocktail coupe. Delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 2:23 PM, smokinjoe said: The great TANSTAAFL2’s Foster & Third as enjoyed during SB Sampler, and replicated here. No Maraschino liqueur, so subbed Heering. From the Master: Foster and Third was the name I gave to a Toronto cocktail riff called Avenue & Davenport 1 ½ oz. rye whiskey ½ oz. bourbon ½ oz. Cynar ¼ oz. maraschino liqueur ¼ oz. Fernet-Branca Combine ingredients with ice, stir. Strain into a cocktail coupe. Delicious! Fernet tends to take over any drink I've tried it in. How is it in this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 3 hours ago, flahute said: Fernet tends to take over any drink I've tried it in. How is it in this one? I know that feeling. I always have to be careful with Campari in my Negronis and Boulevardiers. The Fernet plays nice in this cocktail, probably because there’s enough Rye and bourbon in there to keep it in check. Nice herbal notes, nonetheless. BTW, I did pick up a bottle of the Luxardo maraschino liqueur in order to be more pure. Definitely, less syrupy sweet, and as would be expected from its creator, is better for this cocktail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Grilling salmon and burgers, grilled peppers and corn on the cob, caprese salad for mother's day. She's relaxing because it's her day, so I have some help with Bookers, batch 2015-6, Maraska maraschino liqueur, angostura bitters. It might just be mother's day again all day tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Took a break on bourbon today for something different. Sobiesky vodka (love that it is rye based), Cedilla Acai liqueur, chocolate bitters and of course 2 garlic stuffed olives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTerp Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 This weekend I tried my first Bourbon Cold Brewed Coffee. Drop a big cube in the glass add a little bit of maple syrup 6 oz Trader Joe’s Cold Brewed Coffee 2 oz whiskey top with a bit of heavy cream stir top with a dash of cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Angel's envy, rittenhouse, amaro, benedictine, vermouth, italicus rosolio, tobacco. Very interesting and potent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 My favorite cocktail glass, a fat cube, Rye, bitters, and a few cherries. A lovely Saturday night. Cheers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Starting the long weekend with the notorious cocktail: The SmokinmuthahfuckinJoe... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Starting the long weekend with the notorious cocktail: The SmokinmuthahfuckinJoe... JOE!! I don't see no bacon strip. Are you slipping???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 16 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said: JOE!! I don't see no bacon strip. Are you slipping???? I know, right! I’ll make good with y’all this weekend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 An excellent mix. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) "Beam on the Beach" before a smoked whole chicken, faro salad, and corn fritters. Clyde's Restaurant Group in WashDC offers a cocktail in Summer called "Beam on the Beach". While they make theirs with Beam 8 Star (a 75% neutral spirits and 25% whiskey, hence officially a "blended whiskey"), I make mine with JB BIB or OGD BIB. EDIT - In a 7 to 10 ounce Collins glass, put One part bourbon One-half part Cointreau/Patron Orange/similar six ice cubes fill half the remaining space with lemonade and the other half with Sprite Pace yourself or you won't make dessert. Edited May 26, 2019 by Harry in WashDC EDIT tells you what size glass to put this in. BIGGER is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) Celebrating after finally getting my father-in-law's apartment cleaned out. My favorite rocks glass, a fat cube, bourbon, bitters, and cherries. Cheers! Edited May 29, 2019 by Phil T 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Celebrating after finally getting my father-in-law's apartment cleaned out. My favorite rocks glass, a fat cube, bourbon, bitters, and cherries. Cheers! Phil, I’m going to have to try using the cherries instead of simple syrup in my old fashioned one of these days. That just looks like a better way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 1 minute ago, lcpfratn said: Phil, I’m going to have to try using the cherries instead of simple syrup in my old fashioned one of these days. That just looks like a better way to go. You won't be disappointed Jeff. I have done this for awhile and I love it. But, I'm a sucker for cherries. The Luxardo cherries are sweet and yummy, so I find no need for simple syrup. I found an online store that sells the Luxardos for $13, which makes it a no brainer for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 A beautiful Sunday morning in Ohio. Breakfast with over easy eggs, hash browns, bacon, and this: -dust the rim with celery salt -a couple oz Mellow Corn -some Zing Zang mix -a few dashes of Beau Monde seasoning -a few dashes of Holy Shitfire Chipotle Bitters -a few dashes of Celery bitters -a couple strips of smoked bacon Cheers!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 38 minutes ago, Phil T said: A beautiful Sunday morning in Ohio. Breakfast with over easy eggs, hash browns, bacon, and this: -dust the rim with celery salt -a couple oz Mellow Corn -some Zing Zang mix -a few dashes of Beau Monde seasoning -a few dashes of Holy Shitfire Chipotle Bitters -a few dashes of Celery bitters -a couple strips of smoked bacon Cheers!! Just another dang great reason why you’re BOTY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Did a several pound, 2+ inch thick rib eye on the grill last night (see the what did you grill thread for a pic if you are so inclined). With the meat, we had asparagus and, I think, some salad. I was sipping on the last ounce or so of my latest JD BP so didn't pay attention to the sides. It was to celebrate 45 years of wedded bliss (38 of which, my wife says, are the best years of her life hahahaha). Anyway, the cocktail she picked out was: Diamondback Lounge Cocktail 1.5 oz. rye whiskey (Ritt is usual but I used Pikesville 110) 0.75 oz. "apple jack" (I used Laird's Bonded 100 proof; use a "real" straight apple jack even an 80 proof apple brandy instead of neutral spirits plus apple stuff) 0.75 oz. Yellow Chartreuse Old Fashioned glass over ice after shaking all the stuff with some ice just a little "Diamondback Lounge" refers to the Lord Baltimore Hotel lounge and honors the diamondback terrapin which is native to Maryland; it has nothing to do with a snake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 8:15 PM, Phil T said: You won't be disappointed Jeff. I have done this for awhile and I love it. But, I'm a sucker for cherries. The Luxardo cherries are sweet and yummy, so I find no need for simple syrup. I found an online store that sells the Luxardos for $13, which makes it a no brainer for me. Where are you getting Luxardo cherries for $13.00?? If it's against the rules to post here, please shoot a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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