Clueby Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Have you tried the Luxardo cherries? They're pricey, (~ $20.00), but they are insanely good and the only ones that we'll use. We tried the Bada Bing's and neither of us cared for them. I have tried Luxardo and agree they are good but didn't think they were "that" much better than the Bada Bing ones and not worth the premium...for me anyway. There are a couple versions of Bada Bing...I like the "bourbon" ones. They are about $7 a jar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 I missed SB Sampler this weekend. Bummed for many reasons, but very much so for missing Bruce’s cocktail bar. I understand his Foster & Third was served, so whipped up one this afternoon to sip and enjoy while sitting out in the beautiful Sunshine reminiscing on so many great times had at past Spring Samplers and Fall KBFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0895 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 It’s been a bit since I’ve made a sazerac, and the mood hit right today. I used 100p Rocket Top Rye from Redwood Empire, which has a %mash of 87 rye 7 barley & 6 wheat. It’s good, but a bit sweet tasting. Trying to decide if I want to open a new different bottle of rye or not though… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 Black Demure. Lousy name. Good cocktail. 2 oz bourbon 1/4 oz creme de mure 1/4 oz Cointreau 1/4 oz sugar syrup 3/4 oz lemon juice I used Makers since it was the lowest proof whiskey I had and the original recipe called for WT 81(?). Really nice sour variation. The Giffard's creme de mure punches through with a lot of flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchline Posted May 4, 2023 Author Share Posted May 4, 2023 Paper Plane. No Nonino so subbed San Simone. San Simone is the traditional local amaro of Turin and the Piemonte. Works well here. There's a reason the Paper Plane is a modern classic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Pre derby mint julep. Pretty sure there will be more to come! Prost!! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Me too, Phil. My mint has come in great this year. Very aromatic. Sipping on this drink my nose gets buried in the garnish, and it is spectacular. Rebel Cask Strength is my whiskey of choice, and it’s pop really shines. I’m sipping, but Chuck Cowdery says MJs are meant to be slammed. I won’t argue with a legend, but sipping this is nice. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 I'm sipping also. Decided to follow Keeneland's lead and made with regular MM. Very easy drinking for sure. Prost!! Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Me too, Phil. My mint has come in great this year. Very aromatic. Sipping on this drink my nose gets buried in the garnish, and it is spectacular. Rebel Cask Strength is my whiskey of choice, and it’s pop really shines. I’m sipping, but Chuck Cowdery says MJs are meant to be slammed. I won’t argue with a legend, but sipping this is nice. I love the cup! I tend to slam Mint Juleps Edited May 6, 2023 by Skinsfan1311 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) Wasn't feeling a Mint Julep, so Mrs. Skinsfan and I opted for Old Fashioneds on the back porch instead. Sagamore Double Oaked* rye is the base. Not really pretty to look at in an insulated cup *jury is still out this rye, but it works in this cocktail. Edited May 6, 2023 by Skinsfan1311 Added pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Following y’alls lead with a mint julep. Made with a BC Elijah Craig pick. 2 1/2oz bourbon. 1/4oz simple syrup, 1 dash Angostura. Big cube goes in first to slow down ice melt. Crushed ice on top. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 3:31 PM, Clueby said: I have tried Luxardo and agree they are good but didn't think they were "that" much better than the Bada Bing ones and not worth the premium...for me anyway. There are a couple versions of Bada Bing...I like the "bourbon" ones. They are about $7 a jar. I'm fine with Bada Bing cherries but, (as much as it pains my inner "cheap bastard"), Luxardo is the only brand of cherry that Mrs. Skinsfan likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 14 hours ago, flahute said: Following y’alls lead with a mint julep. Made with a BC Elijah Craig pick. 2 1/2oz bourbon. 1/4oz simple syrup, 1 dash Angostura. Big cube goes in first to slow down ice melt. Crushed ice on top. Big cube and crushed. Genius! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil T Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 16 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Me too, Phil. My mint has come in great this year. Very aromatic. Sipping on this drink my nose gets buried in the garnish, and it is spectacular. Rebel Cask Strength is my whiskey of choice, and it’s pop really shines. I’m sipping, but Chuck Cowdery says MJs are meant to be slammed. I won’t argue with a legend, but sipping this is nice. As we all know, a great cocktail is only as good as the assembled parts. On this derby day, the mint that I bought has let me down. While the Julep was a good cocktail, it wasn't a great cocktail because of substandard mint. Going forward, following your lead Joe, Amy and I are growing our own mint. Lesson learned. Prost!! Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Phil T said: As we all know, a great cocktail is only as good as the assembled parts. On this derby day, the mint that I bought has let me down. While the Julep was a good cocktail, it wasn't a great cocktail because of substandard mint. Going forward, following your lead Joe, Amy and I are growing our own mint. Lesson learned. Prost!! Phil This is the first year we had our own mint - much better. Ours is in the garden but in a buried pot. I'm told it will spread quite a bit if not contained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomLamb Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, flahute said: This is the first year we had our own mint - much better. Ours is in the garden but in a buried pot. I'm told it will spread quite a bit if not contained. I can attest to that. Sort of a problem but good excuse to make mojitos constantly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evasive Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Mint juleps are a regular summer drink for me. Not just a Derby day drink. I got skunked at the store looking for mint on Friday. I should probably go back to growing my own. Despite making Montana my home nearly 20 years ago, as a Virginia kid, I feel constitutionally required to point out that the julep was invented in Virginia and everyone who thinks it’s only a Kentucky Derby thing can kick rocks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 4/30/2023 at 4:58 PM, smokinjoe said: I missed SB Sampler this weekend. Bummed for many reasons, but very much so for missing Bruce’s cocktail bar. I understand his Foster & Third was served, so whipped up one this afternoon to sip and enjoy while sitting out in the beautiful Sunshine reminiscing on so many great times had at past Spring Samplers and Fall KBFs. Looks good! But it is always better in Bardstown... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 4:23 PM, smokinjoe said: Me too, Phil. My mint has come in great this year. Very aromatic. Sipping on this drink my nose gets buried in the garnish, and it is spectacular. Rebel Cask Strength is my whiskey of choice, and it’s pop really shines. I’m sipping, but Chuck Cowdery says MJs are meant to be slammed. I won’t argue with a legend, but sipping this is nice. Mint Julep is basically a shot of bourbon with a bit of sugar (always optional for me) on ice with mint. Always best slammed otherwise you are just rapidly diluting your bourbon with ice water! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 hour ago, tanstaafl2 said: Looks good! But it is always better in Bardstown... Yep. And, always better when you’re making them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Hollywood Nights. Mezcal and brandy based cocktails to kickoff the evening. You can see the Health Department grade on the left side of the pic. Just want y’all to know this is a classy joint! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Swung by the Roosevelt Hotel last night before dinner reservations. Wanted a drink at The Spare Room but it wasn’t quite open so had to settle poolside at The Tropicana. I had an OF, Screwball, banana liqueur cocktail named TCOB (sadly it was not the King) and wife went w frozen drink of the day, PC. After a few sips we walked away from both of them. Evening was salvaged at Republique which always delivers an exceptional experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 2:30 PM, tanstaafl2 said: Mint Julep is basically a shot of bourbon with a bit of sugar (always optional for me) on ice with mint. Always best slammed otherwise you are just rapidly diluting your bourbon with ice water! They are much more sippable when made with higher ratio of bourbon, demerara syrup, a dash of Angostura, and a big cube to slow down the melting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) I bought the Missus a new glass, and broke it in with an old school favorite. Whiskey Sour. Edited May 14, 2023 by Skinsfan1311 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCwhammie Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 It's a nice day for a Manhattan. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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