ratcheer Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I thoroughly enjoyed Derby Day on TV, yesterday. I made two mint juleps while I was watching. For the second one, I tried to approach the fancy recipe the Woodford Reserve guy showed on one of the features. I don't have vanilla beans, so I used a drop of pure vanilla extract. Interesting. I also appreciate his tip of using powdered sugar instead of granulated. It made the mixing easier, but it left my drink kind of cloudy. Oh, well; both of them were delicious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 Round one: Mardi Gras 50 ml bourbon (WTKS) 10 ml apricot liqueur (Brizzard Apry) dash lemon bitters (Bitter Truth) orange peel garnish This is from the back label of the lemon bitters. The bourbon shines out here and the apricot liqueur adds just enough dried fruit sweetness. This is an old bottle of Apry and I'm sure a newer bottle would make the drink a little brighter, but this is a solid alternative to a Manhattan and a good follow-up to a julep. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) Round two: Old Cuban-Italian 1 1/2 oz dark rum (Coruba) 1/2 oz C3 Carciofo artichoke liqueur 1/2 oz simple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice 10 mint leaves Shake with ice. Double strain. Serve up or with a big cube. Top with one ounce of sparkling wine. Garnish with mint. This is as good as home cocktailing gets. Although this is in the mojito family, it's a more complex drink. The artichoke liqueur balances the sweetness of the rum, and the wine float (in this case Prosecco) lifts the whole thing, keeping it refreshing and moreish. A perfect drink as the warmer weather moves in. And looks good in the glass! Edited May 3, 2021 by scratchline 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Meant to post this last night but things got away from me. The EC rye made a pretty good Sazerac. I think I prefer Ritt but if I can't get that the EC works fine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 My first margarita of the year. Soooooo good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 hours ago, BigRich said: My first margarita of the year. Soooooo good. It’s the day to do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bret Bret Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Equal parts Bookers and ginger beer, a splash of Maraska maraschino liqueur and maple syrup and a few drops of orange bitters. Put on ice and gently stirred. Made a couple for 2 of my sons and they asked 'where have you been hiding this one?' Drank half of it before even thinking to take a picture of it. The best part is they got me a case of Fever Tree ginger beer for Christmas and most of it is already gone! Cheers... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 It’s a Negroni evening on the patio with the garden gnomes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Back to basics. Redemption rye and ginger ale with a twist of lime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 7:10 PM, MM818 said: The Junior. Originated in the 1930s. 2 oz rye, .75 lime juice, .5 oz Benedictine. Couple dashes of bitters. Next time I’ll back down the lime juice to .5 oz. Definitely worth the squeeze! Came back around to this cocktail. Equaled out the lime juice and Benedictine. Definitely balances out the cocktail. I think I prefer with more lime juice tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Some days I crave a really good Gin & Tonic. Today was that day. The pink color comes from a local distillery that makes hibiscus flavored gin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Sazerac time with some EC Rye. Used Herbsaint, 5 dashes Peychaud's, 1 dash Angostura, and a splash of Big O Ginger Liqueur with a lemon twist. Makes a pretty good Saz but tastes an awful lot like Rittenhouse for $10 more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 16 hours ago, Clueby said: Sazerac time with some EC Rye. tastes an awful lot like Rittenhouse for $10 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, 0895 said: Yes..I know. I caved to peer pressure and FOMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Clueby said: Yes..I know. I caved to peer pressure and FOMO. oh, I bought one too. It’s good whiskey. I just liked your comment. The marketing guys at HH are probably all high fives after reading your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Mixed up a Waldorf cocktail. Basically a rye Manhattan with an absinthe rinsed glass. The absinthe adds a little complexity without a strong anise flavor. This won't be a regular for me but maybe when I am looking for something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Loblaw Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Another Boulevardieresq barrel aged cocktail. Will go two weeks (shaking occasionally) then bottle and add bitters. Similar to BBQ the initial supplies seem like a lot, but the final product disappears very quickly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 I’m kicking off the weekend with my first daiquiri of the season. This is my go to summer cocktail. Although? Bruce gave me a few more that are in contention too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 5 hours ago, BigRich said: I’m kicking off the weekend with my first daiquiri of the season. This is my go to summer cocktail. Although? Bruce gave me a few more that are in contention too. Did Bruce judge your daiquiri ingredients and recipe thereby forcing you to up your game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Ready to start the grill while enjoying a bottle-killing Manhattan. Summer heat has clamped down early in the NE. Nothing for it but ice and whiskey and meat and fire! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 (edited) Bookerpig Manhattan. Equal parts Bookers and barrel proof Whistlepig 10 (and truth be told a little JB Bonded to top up the 1 1/2 oz), generous 1/2 oz vermouth (Starlino), Boker's bitters, ice, stir, cherry. This is a steakhouse Manhattan. It's been sitting, and I've been sipping for a half hour. Watered down now but still full of flavor. Spatchcocked greek chicken will sub in for steak but after one (or two) of these...no problem. Or is it a Whisker's Manhattan? Edited June 8, 2021 by scratchline 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/4/2021 at 10:29 PM, flahute said: Did Bruce judge your daiquiri ingredients and recipe thereby forcing you to up your game? This is my go to. It shall not be submitted for judgement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/6/2021 at 5:15 PM, scratchline said: Ready to start the grill while enjoying a bottle-killing Manhattan. Summer heat has clamped down early in the NE. Nothing for it but ice and whiskey and meat and fire! I love the red-head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Old Fashioned at the bar before dinner while waiting for Mrssmokinjoe and Littlesmokinjoe to get back from shopping. The cocktail is well crafted and I am enjoying it...uh...them.... But, being in a packed restaurant while every seat at the bar is filled, is even better. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 5 hours ago, smokinjoe said: But, being in a packed restaurant while every seat at the bar is filled, is even better. Hell yes! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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