Yeah, I told them to hold the gin, vermouth an olives. Tastes better that way.

Oh, an extra dry Knob Creek martini. That's different.

it's a

manhattini.

Macallan 18

Macallan 18

Well that's not funny at all.

Irish bar. Typically shite whiskey selection.

Stupid Irish fucks.

Nothing wrong at all with Macallan 18, of course. Now, if they had this stuff, then they would be on the ball:

When are you going to try any of those beers, Al? I'm dying to know if they've been ruined or not.

Yeah, I know, that's probably off-putting, I wouldn't want to try a potentially skunked beer either. Maybe I should just shut up.

I really doubt they were ruined, but I have not been in Fairfax since I pulled them inside. I may be there during this weekend and will surely drink some or bring them back to SF. I will let you know.

The Millionaire #4 (modified)

1.5 oz Jamaica Rum (S&C Navy)

0.75 oz sloe gin (Plymouth)

0.75 oz apricot brandy (R&W)

1.5 oz fresh lime

Shake and garnish with a lime wedge.

Followed by a Dreadnaught.

The Millionaire #4 (modified)

1.5 oz Jamaica Rum (S&C Navy)

0.75 oz sloe gin (Plymouth)

0.75 oz apricot brandy (R&W)

1.5 oz fresh lime

Shake and garnish with a lime wedge.

Millionaire #1, right? Did you try it equal parts and not like it? More booze often works for me, and the dash of grenadine seems unnecessary, but I am just curious. And thirsty. Very thirsty.

Very jealous of the two Dreadnaughts that have been quaffed today. I need to buy some from that shipping source.

Edited February 26, 201115 yr by Voltron

Indeed Al. The mods are Dr. Cocktail's.

Millionaire #1, right? Did you try it equal parts and not like it? More booze often works for me, and the dash of grenadine seems unnecessary, but I am just curious. And thirsty. Very thirsty.

Very jealous of the two Dreadnaughts that have been quaffed today. I need to buy some from that shipping source.

I haven't had one in a while. It is damn good. I think it was my last of 3.

The Doc is kicking some ass in that one!

Deadnaught ftw, Shelly & Mike. jealous x2 here.

Talisker 18

Sierra Nevada

Deadnaught ftw, Shelly & Mike. jealous x2 here.

Only 1 more bomber of Dreadnaught left. Will be refreshing Archer Liquors' webpage daily.

Adventures in Artichoke-land continue:

Norma Jean Cocktail

2 oz gin

½ oz Cynar

¾ oz lemon juice

½ oz simple syrup

6-7 mint leaves

Shake everything with ice cubes and double strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and serve.

Edited February 26, 201115 yr by Voltron

Please fax some Michter's and some Cynar.

My penance from stepping away from the friendly confines of Dr. Cocktail was three bad drinks. Do not use R&W in this drink. Do not use Gran Gala. That is my advice.

Anvil Time

Dulchin (modified)

2 oz pisco

1 oz apricot brandy (sub peach brandy)

1 oz fresh lime juice

0.5 oz Clement Creole Shrubb

1/2 tsp homemade grenadine

Shake!

Cin Cyn Cocktail

1oz Old Raj gin

1oz Cynar

1oz Cinzano (Perucchi rojo)

2 dashes orange bitters

Lemon peel

Stir and enjoy the Negroniness

I was just about to make a Duchin until I read your post Marc.

*Anvil/Dr. Cocktail time*

Pegu Club (Anvil list)

2 oz Bluecoat gin (the last of my Bluecoat)

1/2 oz Senior Curacao

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1 dash Regan orange bitters

1 dash Angostura bitters

Barnum Cocktail

2 oz Old Raj Gin

1 oz R&W Apricot liqueur

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

2 dashes Angostura bitters

I liked the Barnum better but probably would only use 3/4oz Apricot liqueur next time.