MM818 Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 I thought the youthful vigor of this bottle would make excellent old fashioneds. They were okay. Had a couple of these last night and went to a local park where a guy had a telescope set up. Got a view of Saturn. Pretty cool. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 An American Trilogy this evening. Been making these with Ritt and the Laird's BIB. The 100 proof brandy is much better than the lower proof applejack. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Mezcal cocktail at Bavel in the Arts District, DTLA . Might as well share a pic of the lamb neck too. Fantastic evening. Skipped the branca… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) Four great tastes that taste great together! Manhattan. Rocks. Lemon twist. Edited August 29, 2022 by scratchline 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughewil Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 looking to kill this Dant bottle the old fashion way 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, hughewil said: looking to kill this Dant bottle the old fashion way I see what you did there @hughewil. Biba! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 First one of the weekend. Prost!! Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 I love long 3 day weekends. Today it is Sunday, but essentially it’s Saturday. And, yesterday was a snow day… . Y’all know that logic works, right? Pregame Braves radio, waiting for the game to start with one of Harry’s “Dutch Sling” from up thread. Not particularly warm for early September, but very humid. This is a perfect cocktail to cut through the thick air. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 4, 2022 Author Share Posted September 4, 2022 Rain Delay, and I’m a bit hungry. Mellow Corn in my lunch. . Along with bacon, feta, green and Kalamata olives, Grillo’s dill pickle spear, and a couple leaves of fresh basil leaves. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 23 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Rain Delay, and I’m a bit hungry. Mellow Corn in my lunch. . Along with bacon, feta, green and Kalamata olives, Grillo’s dill pickle spear, and a couple leaves of fresh basil leaves. Dayum that looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 Kinda coolish today, as the high only got to 79. A little breeze and cloudy skies put me in the mood for a Black Manhattan tonight while the meatloaf goes into the oven. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Wonderful way to wind down the weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Easing I nto the weekend with a Vieux Carre. For me, the king of cocktails. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 23, 2022 Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 I am foregoing my normal 1 beer starter, and going straight for a cocktail. Boulevardier as the Sun begins to settle in behind the pines, here down South. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Bacon Old Fashioned watching football 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 This picture should have been taken of the Manhattan before this one, but just glad I got it before this one was extinguished. . Enjoying running the grills. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjbarth Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Last weeks bacon old fashioned was good so repeating. Also first time using the clear ice hack. It works. Watching Yankees/O’s on one tv, Purdue/Minnesota on the other. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 No pic but mixed up an American Trilogy. I find I have to strictly adhere to my recipe or I find the flavor off. This one turned out pretty good. The recipe: 1 oz rye (I like Sazerac here) 1 oz Laird's BIB Apple Brandy 1/4 oz maple syrup 3-4 dashes orange bitters Orange twist garnish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 While in Hawaii this past week I was on a mission to try the Mai Tai at every place we had dinner since they all do their own take on it. There were two that stood out and a close third. The rest were quite ordinary. One of the winners is made with: kuleana nanea aged rum, dry curacao, house macadamia nut orgeat, lime, and coruba dark. It is pictured below. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Wowzer! It all looks fantastic!! Prost!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Received an email from Heaven Hill about EC Old Fashioned Week (didn't know there was such a thing). I've never been happy with the Old Fashioned that I have made. I used their recipe and this one turned out pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 Really? To me, the Old Fashioned is the easiest cocktail. Sugar and a dab of water to dissolve, bitters, ice, and whiskey. Maybe I'm just not picky enough, but I love them. An added bonus is that you can use the same recipe with various liquors and get great drinks. Rum, Canadian, brandy, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted October 14, 2022 Share Posted October 14, 2022 3 hours ago, ratcheer said: Really? To me, the Old Fashioned is the easiest cocktail. Sugar and a dab of water to dissolve, bitters, ice, and whiskey. I don't disagree, it is a really simple cocktail. Maybe I am picky, but it may be that I haven't always been precise with my measurements. With so few ingredients, messing up one thing could make a difference in taste (at least for me). I sort of found the same thing with the Sazerac and once I figured out the right amount of simple syrup to use, things have been just fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Like most everything in life there are degrees. The simplicity of it makes the OF my favorite cocktail. But, unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of crappy OFs. I’ll also interview the bartender on technique and ingredients. Wednesday night I was at an place w excellent OFs. So much so I had to Uber home… Edited October 15, 2022 by MM818 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Fall Manhattan. Killed the bottle on this one. Had to fill out the jigger with WT 101. A lot of stirring and even a dose of chip ice and it still is hair-on-your-chest strong. The turkey peeking through the frost on the glass seems seasonally appropriate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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