smokinjoe Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 You know you’re into a new year, when you’re knee deep in NFL playoff football. 2024 is well upon us, and watching Texans and Ravens on TV, with a Black Manhattan. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: You know you’re into a new year, when you’re knee deep in NFL playoff football. 2024 is well upon us, and watching Texans and Ravens on TV, with a Black Manhattan. Hmmmm....that looks pretty damn good. So the only difference between a traditional Manhattan, and this one, is the Amaro? I might have to try that. What is the ratio of whiskey to Amaro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 7 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Hmmmm....that looks pretty damn good. So the only difference between a traditional Manhattan, and this one, is the Amaro? I might have to try that. What is the ratio of whiskey to Amaro? It’s one of my favorite cold weather cocktails. 2:1 rye to Amaro. Averna is the only Amaro I have heard of for this cocktail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 24 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: It’s one of my favorite cold weather cocktails. 2:1 rye to Amaro. Averna is the only Amaro I have heard of for this cocktail. Thanks! I substituted Montenegro, so it's more of a "Tan" Manhattan Thanks for the inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Formerly known as the “ Transatlantic Giant”, but renamed in Bardstown, KY, it’s the “Smokinmuthahfuc^in’joe” for me this afternoon. A classic TANSTAAFL2 creation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I remember that one! That was a very memorable (and delicious!) cocktail... But, then Bruce's "portable cocktail bar" is/was always a place for exactly such wonders. If memory serves (a highly dubious bet!) I had at least 3-of these the first year they were offered by TANSTAAFL2 at the Bardstown picnic. The man is astounding (to me for sure!) in his mastery of cocktails! ...In no small measure due to his prodigious bunker of ingredients! I'm envying your own mixology right now, smokinjoe! SLAINTE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 (edited) On 2/4/2024 at 12:57 PM, smokinjoe said: Formerly known as the “ Transatlantic Giant”, but renamed in Bardstown, KY, it’s the “Smokinmuthahfuc^in’joe” for me this afternoon. A classic TANSTAAFL2 creation! That is an interesting assortment that doesn't seem like it work! I'm not nearly as adventurous when it comes to cocktails. Just having a MM101 Old Fashioned (although it was barrel aged by a friend). I just add the fruit and some bitters. This one is a little on the sweet side. I may need to add an extra splash of MM101. I'll do that on the next one. Edited February 25 by Clueby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Paper Plane, while waiting for the lemon baked cod to finish up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Nuthin' fancy A premium Jack & Ginger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) Inspired by the party in the Rye thread I decided to pop this bottle. I also haven’t had a cocktail at home probably since the holidays. I went heavy on the angostura to make sure this wasn’t overly sweet. Turned out to be magnificent drink. Took it on a walk through the neighborhood to wind the day down. Cara Cara for the win. Edited March 17 by MM818 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 James Joyce Cocktail is my St. Patrick’s Day cocktail of choice. Gary Regan explains in his “The Joy of Mixology”, that he created it as a change up on the Oriental Cocktail. 1.5 oz Irish Whiskey 3/4 oz Sweet Vermouth 3/4 oz Triple Sec 1/2 oz Lemon Juice Shake over ice and serve in cocktail glass. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 That's some damned expensive triple sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, ratcheer said: That's some damned expensive triple sec. Heehee! I know! I typically don’t carry regular triple sec around, and sub GM for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MShoulder Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I always use Grand Marnier instead of Triple Sec. Makes for very nice margaritas! I just pick it up when it goes on sale at the ABC -- ends up only costing slightly more than triple sec. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 In honor of National Cocktail Day I'm having a MM101 barrel aged Old Fashioned in my favorite glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Happy Easter! Barrel aged WSR Old Fashioned while the ham (and turkey for the kids that don't like ham) is cooking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 It's 5 o'clock somewhere. Oh wait, it's 5 o'clock here! A barrel-aged old fashioned made by a buddy. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Closing out a long week with a Smoked Old Fashioned. Got big into these during the pandemic when the wifey bought me a kit, which turned out to be worthless but thankfully friends explained how to do it right. If you haven't yet enjoyed and are so inclined - not terribly complicated. Step 1. Assemble stuff (torch, oak chips, jar w/ lid to collect smoke) Step 2. Torch chips, cap w/ jar to collect smoke, and mix cocktail (in my case, 2.5 oz of a Stellum bourbon pick, 1 oz simple syrup, 2 dashes Angostura bitters & 1 dash Orange bitters) Step 3. Slide cap under jar, turn upright and set down, slowly remove cap just enough to dump in cocktail, re-cap and swirl/shake to mix. Step 4. Pour into glass w/ ice, garish as you wish (I like a bit or orange zest squeezed over and then run around the rim for good measure), and most importantly - ENJOY! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 An OF100 Manhattan. I have to go to a play tonight. It’s a 2nd and 3rd grader performance of Annie. Figured I needed to keep it at 100 proof but still needed something to carry me through… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted Tuesday at 06:30 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 06:30 PM Boulevardier -2 Dickel Rye -1 Campari -1 Cocchi Vermouth di torino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcheer Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 09:21 PM I am old and I don't drink very often, anymore. We even went on a resort vacation a week back, and I had only one beer the whole trip. But today, I was thirsty and my stomach was willing, so I had a double shot of Mt Gay Eclipse rum with lime juice and a lot of ice. It was very satisfying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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