December 4, 201015 yr comment_408284 Is it possible that we might actually have too much booze for the amount of people? Someone put mypasswordis on a plane real quick... Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408309 Is it possible that we might actually have too much booze for the amount of people? Someone put mypasswordis on a plane real quick... Then you'll have too little booze to go around. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408342 Somebody needs to grab some of the Meyer lemons From the lobby and make a few of these tomorrow. Last cocktail for tonight was an experiment inspired by Mike (Absorbine_Sr): The Headcase Sidecar 1oz Meyer Lemon Juice 1oz Cointreau 1oz Maison Surenne Petite Champagne Cognac 1oz Sazerac 18 Rye Stir diligently and double strain into a stable cocktail glass (This a Head-Case cocktail after all) I had to make due since I did not have any Meyer lemons and so mixed up 3 parts lemon juice to 1 part orange juice as a substitute. Damn tasty if I do say so myself. More complex than a traditional sidecar and it has that subtle Sazerac kick to it. Then roll up your sleeves and make a bunch of these! Nice! So after my last Vieux Carre, I realized that the Sazerac 18 and the Maison Surrenne play very well together so I did a little more tweaking to the Sazerac recipe. I replaced the Jerry Thomas bitters with Fee Brothers and used a 1:1 mix of Sazerac 18 and cognac. As of today then: 1 1/2 oz Sazerac 18 Rye 1 1/2 oz Maison Surrenne Petite Champagne Cognac 1 1/2 rough cut sugar cubes Peychaud bitters Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters Herbsaint or Absinthe Lemon Twist Soak the sugar cubes with Peychaud bitters, add 1oz water and muddle until completely dissolved. Add rye and a dash plus of the aromatic bitters, add ice and stir. Add about 1/4oz herb saint to rocks glass and coat the inside surface. Pour out any excess. Strain the rye mixture into the glass and top with a robust lemon twist. Excellent. This makes a very smooth Sazerac. If you only want smooth, use all Sazerac 18. If you want it something with a bit more bite use something like the Black Maple Hill or Rittenhouse 100. Not ready to declare this the Head-Case Sazerac yet. Still have to determine if I prefer it with the Herbsaint or the Absinthe. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408364 Well, I'll bring Sazerac 18, absinthe, Peychaud bitters, Maison Surrenne Cognac ... and even Jim's ex-girlfriend! She was asking about you, Jim. She's disappointed you won't be there! Can't find any Cointreau in the house. Should I pick up some on the way out tomorrow? Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408370 Sidecars are pretty flexible drinks so any orange liqueur should work. I'm sure Gabriella is very happy in her new digs. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408432 Man... i realyl wish i was there w2ith you guys rigt now Me too Fitz. Me too. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408451 ^^^ Very impressive timestamp on that post, Mike. May the weekend continue in the impressive manner it started. Here's to no burning garages or cut off appendages. At least there won't be firearms. There won't be firearms, will there? Report
December 4, 201015 yr Author comment_408461 Good morning everyone! I had no idea it was snowing here in Oak Park until you posted that pic John. Lol. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408463 Tapatalk is not cooperating or I'd post a picture. We started off well with KG's Corvette stuck in my driveway. Party on! Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408466 En route - just entered Indiana. Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408467 got here no problem and then got stuck in mike's driveway. http://gilmore.chem.northwestern.edu/chiliquifi1.jpg Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408490 ^^^ Very impressive timestamp on that post, Mike. May the weekend continue in the impressive manner it started. Here's to no burning garages or cut off appendages. At least there won't be firearms. There won't be firearms, will there? No firearms but the boys are playing with knives now... Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408494 I suggest wearing chain mail! Did you just get Jacob to pick up the fiberglass speedster to get it unstuck? . Havefun and keep us posted! Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408516 jacob has some really nice knives... appropirately sharp too. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408526 Jacob, KG, Aimless, Aura (with entourage) me and Debbie in attendance. Waiting for jvlgato. Bluecoat G&T, Yamazaki 18 year single malt, Delamain cognac and many beers sampled. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408544 I guess I could have been of some use with getting the 'vette unstuck... Have fun guys and enjoy the snow. Here we just have tar and salt on the roads. Report
December 4, 201015 yr comment_408545 Good start, but when does the real drinking begin?! After the Bluecoat marinated pork chops are consumed. Report
December 5, 201015 yr comment_408578 Just getting started, but I'm there in spirits. 1:1:1:1 Sazerac 18:Maison Surrenne:Cointreau:Meyer Lemon Juice Edited December 5, 201015 yr by morphsci Report
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