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yup, the Int'l. anyways, carry on, just passing through here

WAT? Edit: ah Justin commented. Anyways, that's just wrong. That's why many violinists use the so called Blue version, as it contains the manuscripts for the S&P which are a handy reference. As Justin mentioned, there are a multitude of liberties taken here, including bowing, tempo, dynamics and appogetera.

Jim, nice! That amaro is one I want to pick up, but haven't found a good source for :/ Nice drinks all around! Shelly, I think the S&C will grow on you. I have a feeling you'll have the same reaction times two to the W&N

Rum Old Fashioned 20th Century Cocktail Fairbanks Cocktail No. 2

Maiden’s Prayer Cocktail No. 1 (Savoy) 1/8 Orange Juice. (1/4 oz fresh Orange Juice) 1/8 Lemon Juice. (1/4 oz fresh Lemon Juice) 3/8 Cointreau. (3/4 oz Cointreau) 3/8 Dry Gin. (3/4 oz Plymouth Gin) Shake and double strain. I prefer this one to the above. It's rather nicely balanced, IMHO.

Paradise Cocktail (Savoy) 1 Dash Lemon Juice (1/8 oz) 1/4 Orange Juice. (1/2 oz fresh Orange Juice) 1/2 Gin. (1 oz Plymouth) 1/4 Apricot Brandy. (1/2 oz Rothman and Winter Orchard Apricot)

Chrysanthemum Cocktail (modified) 3 dashes Absinthe (1 tsp) 1/3 Benedictine (1 oz) 2/3 French Vermouth (2 oz. Cocchi Americano) Cut a long orange peel directly over a cocktail glass to ensure oil is retained. Stir ingredients with ice. Strain and garnish with said orange peel. Yes, artistic license, but no surprise it's very yummy, IMHO!

Blood and Sand 0.75 oz scotch 0.75 oz Itailan vermouth 0.75 oz Heering 0.75 oz orange juice, fresh Shake over ice and double strain. This is my second time around to this one, and Dolin Rouge works better than Carpano Antica. It's much more balanced now.

Reks, I'm going to go out on a limb here. The Clement Creole Shrubb is much better than Gran Gala. I'm just saying....

The 375 ml of Tanq runs about $13. Blue Coat is double that. I think that would be a good first two choices.

Pegu Club 1.5 oz Plymouth 1 dash orange bitters 1 dash angostura bitters 0.75 oz Creole Shrubb 1 tsp lime juice Still a fav. Really liking the Plymouth.

I'd vote for Tanqueray. You can get it in a 375 mL so it ends up not being a huge investment. I still think it is "the dry gin". YMMV, as I'm still a young apprentice in this art.

Agreed. Have you tried the Creole or this one, which is between the Creole and the above: NIRVANA COCKTAIL 2 oz Rittenhouse 100 proof bonded rye 1 oz Amer Picon ¼ oz maraschino liqueur ¼ oz Benedictine stir and strain garnish with orange twist if desired

Pink Gin 3 oz Plymouth 3/8 tsp angostura Shake (stir) and serve So, I didn't care for this one the first time around. Dr. Cocktail goes on and on about the importance of Plymouth. Well, he's right. This is a completely different drink. Nice!

Thanks Al! The ginger and botanicals from the Fentimans perhaps serves similar purpose here, because this really works! This and the S&C old fashioned should be on a certain person's try list Oh and you all need to try the Savoy Manhatten No. 1

Cuba Libre 2 oz rum 1/2 lime, juiced and retained Cola Combine over ice and served.

I approve. Don't let the proof scare you off, use them normally in recipes. However, they do pack a bit of a punch. The W&N has such a distinctive taste, it's quite amazing given that proofage. Report back, especially on the "Rum Old Fashioned"

A few items. Not sure the proper sherry or port for cocktails, so I guessed. Also not sure how long these last and whether or not they should be refrigerated? Looking for some sherry / port schooling!

Gin Rickey 1.5 oz gin 1.5 oz soda Half a lime, hand squeezed 3 pieces of ice Combine!

Americano Equal parts.

Blackthorn Cocktail (Savoy) 1.5 oz irish whiskey 1.5 oz French vermouth 3 dashes angostura bitters (scant 1/2 tsp) 3 dashes absinthe (scant 1/2 tsp) Stir and strain.

Thanks Al! Very helpful!

Interesting. My implementation is a single stage, just analog in and digital out, 2 channels supported. I can see why these loops would be bothersome, so just avoid them I say

true that

I'm considering ordering a few things from Cocktail Kindgom. I don't have a Hawthorne strainer and might want one to go with the mixing glass I'll order there (the seamless Yarai is out of stock, and has been for a while so I'll just get the basic Yarai): I'll also (finally!) get something with 0.75oz measurement, as they have a custom jigger 0.75/0.5 jigger with a 0.25oz marking. So, any recommendations on bar spoons? I need one that will reach to the bottom of my shaker, other than that I"m open to suggestions. I'll also cave and get some Boker's as well as some Reagan Orange.