grawk house malbec

Buh? You're making your own wine now too?

no its rebra ded. im just too lazy to remember the real name

[edit] I don't know what the fuck I meant by rebra ded, stupid ipad

It was one of my normal malbecs that I have a case of, not a home made wine[/edit]

Does it taste like Sweden?

Brandy Cassis

After three attempts, I think I finally got this one right.

2 oz Armangac

0.5 oz Creme de Cassis

0.5 oz fresh lemon juice

Shake!

Couldn't seem to find the Harvard Veritas

Harvard Veritas

  1 oz London dry gin

  1 oz Cointreau

  1 oz lime juice or lemon juice, strained

Shake with lumps of cracked ice.

Strain into a Champagne flute.

Top with 1 oz crème de cassis.

Wow, I don't think I could handle 1 oz of cassis....

Nice drinks!

Cortez the Killer

Adapted from a recipe by Brent Butler of Blackbird in San Francisco.

2 ounces blanco tequila

3/4 ounce Bonal aperitif wine

1/4 ounce creme de cacao

1 small orange twist, as garnish

Instructions: Place all ingredients except the garnish in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir for 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe. Add the garnish.

Nice Al! What does Bonal taste like? Any subs?

Wow, I don't think I could handle 1 oz of cassis....

Sure you can. I'll go first.

How is Cortez the killer Al? Seems like a weird combination.

Ok, it's not bad.. As it warms up and you get towards the bottom in gets really sweet though.

Nice Al! What does Bonal taste like? Any subs?

Sure you can. I'll go first.

How is Cortez the killer Al? Seems like a weird combination.

Funny you should mention a substitute, Marc, because the Cocktailian article where I found the recipe specifically says "There's no real substitute for Bonal, I'm afraid, but it can be found at good wine stores." The taste is hard to describe but the quinine blends with herbs and makes a really interesting flavor. Here is a comment from some that is helpful:

"For those unfamiliar with Bonal, it's a true Quinquina - quinine is the principal botanical and bittering agent. The base is Mistelle, a fortified unfermented grape must - think Pineau des Charentes or just brandy fortified grape juice. In the home region this is served with a squeze of lemon and on the rocks, maybe some soda. Given the mistelle base it's also nice for stretching out the wood on brown spirits. A simple demonstration is a 1:1 with rye and a dash or two of orange bitters." I really enjoy the Bonal & Rye (2 ounces rye whiskey, 1 ounce Bonal Gentiane-Quina, 1/2 ounce Cointreau, 2 dashes orange bitters, 1 dash Angostura bitters, Orange twist, for garnish) and I'm glad to find more options for drinking it.

Jim, I quite liked the Cortez and should have been rocking the Neil Young, but I actually did that yesterday. The flavor is smokey, chocolately and herbal all at the same time, and the tequila bite shines through. Try it, you may like it.

Next up, In Harvard We Trust! (good cassis is a must for this one!)

Edited May 10, 201115 yr by Voltron

Ok, I lied. After seeing that Marc already tried the HV I reverted to my original plan and made a top shelf Saratoga. i had been meaning to find a reason to open the Cocchi vermouth and wow is this good! I will sample the vermouth solo later but this is an excellent manhattan variation.

The Saratoga

1 fl. oz. Rye Whiskey (Van Winkle Family Reserve)

1 fl. oz. VSOP Cognac (G-R XO brandy)

1 fl. oz. Sweet Vermouth (Cocchi Di Torino)

2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters (1 Angostura and 1 cherry)

Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Oops, didn't realize the pic was awful. Sorry.

Edited May 10, 201115 yr by Voltron

Had to re up on Plymouth and Tequila, and threw in one more for the hat trick:

Edited May 10, 201115 yr by luvdunhill

Handy Rye with a little splash of water to cut it around 100 proof. Yummy....a little smoother than Van Winkle Rye but not quite as spicy

weyerbacher heresy

This, but inside

Terrapin Monk's Revenge

Margaritas!

Terrapin Rye Squared

Anyone up for one of these?

Fanciulli Cocktail

1½ oz bourbon

¾ oz sweet vermouth

¼ oz Fernet-Branca

Stir with ice and strain into a stemmed cocktail glass. Or, serve it on the rocks in an Old-Fashioned glass. Though you can use any sweet vermouth, a big, bold vermouth such as Punt e Mes or Vya is the best bet up against Fernet-Branca.

OK, in keeping with the 2007 theme---

2007 Signorello Padrone, picture commensurate with the taste...............

Cigar City Big Sound...lil' bit sweet, but good...now sleep...

OK, in keeping with the 2007 theme---

2007 Signorello Padrone, picture commensurate with the taste...............

Bottle sealed but full pour in glass... hmmmm

looks lovely though..

I don't know why I am encouraging this but dinny and any other NY CockTails may want to check this out: Time Travel Happy Hour: Mad Men Cocktails

I don't know why I am encouraging this but dinny and any other NY CockTails may want to check this out: Time Travel Happy Hour: Mad Men Cocktails

I smell a closet cocktalian!

Having an almost double serving of Chocolate Peanut Butter protein shake.

OK, in keeping with the 2007 theme---

2007 Signorello Padrone, picture commensurate with the taste...............

Posed?

Bottle sealed but full pour in glass... hmmmm