Fitz

Hmm, I'll have to pick up some creme de cassis to try that, then. EDIT: I'll also look out for Cocchi Americano, which I'm pretty sure I've seen.

I'm having a ridiculous amount of fun with cocktails so far. And don't get me wrong, I quite liked the sans-lemon Sazerac quite well too, it's just that it was surprisingly different than the "standard" version. If one is a big fan of absinthe and/or anise, omitting the lemon twist could actually improve the drink.

Stay frosty, Dinny.

Wanted something bitter, but not in the mood for beer, so... a generously sized negroni!

Who would've known, eh?

Maybe we'll get some later. It's not a HC tasting so minute-by-minute updates are less likely to happen, unfortunately. EDIT: I need some recommendations for good Lillet cocktails that work with the usual suspects for liquor, liqueur, and bitters. Any input at all from the senior mixologists is most appreciated.

Gawdayum, that sounds delicious.

Sazerac EDIT: Interesting thing I noticed tonight while experimenting in order to better understand cocktails. One I made earlier tonight without the lemon had a much stronger absinthe flavor, compared to the normal subtle absinthe flavor. It's surprising (to me) how much difference just a little essential oil makes. I definitely wont underestimate the influence of seemingly trivial components to a cocktail in the future.

Only in Japan...

Having a White Lady but would much rather be taking part in that whisk(e)y tasting.

Isn't that all days ending in "y"?

We know the whole cocktail business is just a cover act.

And actually look nice.

Of course it would say "top".

A little bit of Lillet Blanc

Heh, it was a post of yours I found when searching about Cointreau cocktails that made me try it.

Again

Lucien Gaudin cocktail

sazerac. tasty.

Well on mine it wasn't just the noise, but the way it made the interior resonate at certain RPMs that was getting pretty damn annoying. I probably would've left it alone otherwise.

Finally got the (major) exhaust leak fixed on my car. Now it doesn't sound like it should be covered in Type-R stickers and blasting Linkin Park anymore.

Missing chunk!

Moved from beer to liquor and had a Manhattan, with a smidge too much cherry bitters, and now some Knob Creek bourbon.

Awesome, thanks Shelly! That's exactly what I was looking for.

What do you think I'd been doing?