Fitz Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Still got your receipt? Not really worth driving over there for $4; I'd probably be spending just as much in gas.
shellylh Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) My first negroni. First reaction: dang, that's bitter. Second reaction: dang, that's good. I think that was my first reaction too. I also had a Negroni tonight - at the movie theater watching Tree of Life. I love movie theaters with full bars. Afterwards I mixed up some drinks for myself and hubby. For hubby: Mai Tai 2 oz Clement Rhum Agricole 1/2 oz Clement Creole Shrubb 1/4 oz Monin Almond Syrup 1/4 oz simple syrup 3/4 lime This was quite tasty but not as tasty as the following! For me: Bonal and Rye Thanks for the suggestion Jim (maybe via Al?)! I really need to try this with Sazerac 18. Very nice! 2 oz Sazerac Rye 1 oz Bonal 1/2 oz Cointreau 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters 1 dash of Angostura bitters Edited July 24, 2011 by shellylh
blessingx Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 I: Rye Baby. Rye (unknown), Bonal, Lemon, Maraschino. Al: Barrel Aged Negroni. Beefeater Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth (unknown).
Fitz Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Aberlour 12 EDIT: I remember this being discussed before but I had no luck finding it via search. Does anybody have any suggestions for a kind of "standard" set of liquors and liqueurs to have stocked to make most common cocktails? Edited July 24, 2011 by Fitz
jvlgato Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Not really worth driving over there for $4; I'd probably be spending just as much in gas. Use it on your less discriminating friends.
mikeymad Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 For hubby: Mai Tai Have not seen that order come up in a while -- nicely done Aberlour 12 EDIT: I remember this being discussed before but I had no luck finding it via search. Does anybody have any suggestions for a kind of "standard" set of liquors and liqueurs to have stocked to make most common cocktails? I'm no help - mine is all whisky
Fitz Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Use it on your less discriminating friends. Good idea
mikeymad Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 i won't even have a hangover in the morning, which is kinda lame. hehe... tru that
Dusty Chalk Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Heavy Seas Plank -- was all kinds of awesome, superb.
tyrion Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 From last night at Brusin Ales: On the way to Bruisin Ales:
shellylh Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Fentiman's Curiosity Cola I was surprised to find that it had a very small amount of alcohol in it (less that 0.5%). I suppose this is due to the fermented herbs. I think it is pretty awesome. Reminds me of cola with a bitters.
morphsci Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Posted July 24, 2011 It makes an awesome Cuba Libre. Just sayin'.
shellylh Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 That is what I was thinking (well possibly just a rum and cola without the lime). The real question is which rum?
morphsci Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) Ron Zacapa worked well for me. Have a lime in reserve, it worked well. We are having our second Wiess beer in honor of Karen's grandmother who died last night in Munich at the age of 93. Cheers Frau Edith Werner, to you and an amazing life. Edited July 24, 2011 by morphsci
Torpedo Posted July 24, 2011 Report Posted July 24, 2011 Going for the second glass of this I have a weakness for limoncello. This one is among the best I know. Sweet enough, bitter enough, alcoholic enough
shellylh Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) Rum & Cola + Cuba Libra Tried both drinks with the Fentimans Curiosity Cola (2:1 ratio cola to rum) and Ron Zacapa rum. They were both awesome but I think I prefer the sweeter Rum & Cola. Maybe next time I will use an 1/8 of a lime instead of a 1/4 of a lime. Cheers to Karen's grandmother. Edited July 25, 2011 by shellylh
morphsci Posted July 25, 2011 Author Report Posted July 25, 2011 My preference with cocktails is almost always towards the less sweet. Looks tasty.
luvdunhill Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Mix a little Fernet with some of that Cola
Augsburger Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 (edited) 2008 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot. Very nice, tastes like silk from caterpillars fed an exclusive diet of Pinot Noir grapes. Edited July 25, 2011 by Augsburger
luvdunhill Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Trying to decide in fact... Got a few new things to play with...
shellylh Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 Mix a little Fernet with some of that Cola I do have plenty of Fernet left.
luvdunhill Posted July 25, 2011 Report Posted July 25, 2011 mix some ferret with the cola. That's one item that at least I can buy here in Austin, and in fact I have a Pet Smart right up the road! I decided on an inverted Manhattan, to show off the vermouth.
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