Skinsfan1311 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I broke out the fancy glassware for an Old Fashioned.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I think it’s National Margarita Day. I’ve been making these lately because they’re just so much fun. Equal parts mezcal, tequila, cointreau, and lime juice. Used an ounce here but may have held an extra tick on the mezcal because I’m all about the smoke. A dollop of agave syrup in the shaker to round out the edges. Craving a crunchy taco so that’s next on the docket. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 A Hapunagroni followed by an Aperol Spritz on the Big Island. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 19 minutes ago, flahute said: A Hapunagroni followed by an Aperol Spritz on the Big Island. Looks incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 I'm having the last of a small 'jam-jar' of a particular cocktail that my baby boy, Gary left me from the holidays. It's mainly fig-infused-Bourbon (With actual little figs in it for garnish: Nice!) and walnut bitters. There may be other ingredients intended or included; but, you get the idea with the Bourbon, figs and walnut bitters. I have no idea what it's called. I'll call it The Figgy-Wiggy, just for laffs. I think Gary probably told me what Bourbon he used; but, I didn't commit that to memory. He usually experiments with HH 6-yr. BiB. Anyway, it's different and tasty. I like it! Thanx Gary!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Pre meal mezcal Negroni. Possibly my favorite cocktail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 55 minutes ago, MM818 said: Pre meal mezcal Negroni. Possibly my favorite cocktail. Agree, for a pre-meal cocktail especially. Hard to beat a good Negroni. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Spring sprung yesterday. Bright sunshine, mid 70s and a cool breeze had me itching for a "long grill". Seared a pork tenderloin over charcoal and a mix of hickory and apple wood then cradled in foil with seasoned onions and bell peppers and moved to cool side of grill. Plenty of time for Old Fashioneds on the deck with the wife. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I must express my disappointment at the quality of so many "St. Patrick's Day" green drinks. I provide cocktails to my little social group every couple of months so I said I would provide a St. Patrick's day cocktail. One of our group doesn't drink whiskey (!!) so I figured I would just bring something green. I have probably tried 60 different cocktails or variations in the last 7-10 days. Below is part of one night's testing. None are really great. A couple are OK. Many (culled from the internet, YouTube, etc.) are really bad. A bunch of Redditors said the Japanese Slipper (equal parts Midori, vodka, and lemon juice) was one of the greatest cocktails ever. I thought it was barely meh. And adding insult to injury, I have done so much testing that I have not had any bourbon in over a week. Oh, well, we are getting together tomorrow night so I am about out of time. Rant mode off. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 12 minutes ago, IamMatt said: I must express my disappointment at the quality of so many "St. Patrick's Day" green drinks. I provide cocktails to my little social group every couple of months so I said I would provide a St. Patrick's day cocktail. One of our group doesn't drink whiskey (!!) so I figured I would just bring something green. I have probably tried 60 different cocktails or variations in the last 7-10 days. Below is part of one night's testing. None are really great. A couple are OK. Many (culled from the internet, YouTube, etc.) are really bad. A bunch of Redditors said the Japanese Slipper (equal parts Midori, vodka, and lemon juice) was one of the greatest cocktails ever. I thought it was barely meh. And adding insult to injury, I have done so much testing that I have not had any bourbon in over a week. Oh, well, we are getting together tomorrow night so I am about out of time. Rant mode off. We need a Green Chartreuse expert here to provide recommendations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 4 hours ago, IamMatt said: I must express my disappointment at the quality of so many "St. Patrick's Day" green drinks. I provide cocktails to my little social group every couple of months so I said I would provide a St. Patrick's day cocktail. One of our group doesn't drink whiskey (!!) so I figured I would just bring something green. I have probably tried 60 different cocktails or variations in the last 7-10 days. Below is part of one night's testing. None are really great. A couple are OK. Many (culled from the internet, YouTube, etc.) are really bad. A bunch of Redditors said the Japanese Slipper (equal parts Midori, vodka, and lemon juice) was one of the greatest cocktails ever. I thought it was barely meh. And adding insult to injury, I have done so much testing that I have not had any bourbon in over a week. Oh, well, we are getting together tomorrow night so I am about out of time. Rant mode off. Mint Julep has some green.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 8 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said: Mint Julep has some green.... Good suggestion, but one of our group doesn't like mint. I may need new friends! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 27 minutes ago, IamMatt said: Good suggestion, but one of our group doesn't like mint. I may need new friends! Tough crowd Just make 'em something good, stick it in a green glass and call it a day! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I think that's going to be my solution. I've created a couple of cocktails for the group that were popular but this time it has not been fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM818 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 The Last Word. It’s green and a crowd pleaser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Food coloring in a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 13 hours ago, MM818 said: The Last Word. It’s green and a crowd pleaser. Good recommendation. Find a green garnish to really bring out the color (or cocktail glasses that have a green color stem highlight)... and that would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 I eventually settled on a sort of a twist on a Lemon Drop, which I know everyone in the group liked. I took the traditional recipe of vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup and added blue curacao and Midori for color, and orange juice for both color and to balance the Midori. I call it the Shamrock Drop. It was a hit. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 1 hour ago, IamMatt said: I eventually settled on a sort of a twist on a Lemon Drop, which I know everyone in the group liked. I took the traditional recipe of vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup and added blue curacao and Midori for color, and orange juice for both color and to balance the Midori. I call it the Shamrock Drop. It was a hit. That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richnimrod Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 2 hours ago, IamMatt said: I eventually settled on a sort of a twist on a Lemon Drop, which I know everyone in the group liked. I took the traditional recipe of vodka, lemon juice, triple sec, and simple syrup and added blue curacao and Midori for color, and orange juice for both color and to balance the Midori. I call it the Shamrock Drop. It was a hit. Good decision! I'm sure it was adequately flavorful, and the color is perfection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamMatt Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Thanks. For those wondering what this "vodka" stuff is, I am pretty sure it is the result of a whiskey making mistake where white dog was distilled at 190 proof instead of 160 proof so instead of throwing it in the trash they bottled it and gave it a silly Russian name. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 3/13/2025 at 8:08 PM, Kepler said: We need a Green Chartreuse expert here to provide recommendations. Oh, I was going to make Tipperary cocktails for St. Paddy's but I quickly discovered that Green Chartreuse is scarce. Went with Hanky Panky instead so that I could use our open bottle of Fernet-Branca. No green, no Irish whisky but delightful! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Boulevardiers on the deck to cap off 27th wedding anniversary yesterday (and to take advantage of nice weather before weekend storms roll in). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandrex Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Happy Anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean_martin Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, markandrex said: Happy Anniversary! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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