Cocktails

a reply to: Quantum12

I just googled it. That stuff looks and sounds like white spirits. The stuff you clean dirty paint brushes with lol.

originally posted by: Quantum12
a reply to: TerryDon79

LOL, now let's drink!

I think I'll pass on that one lol.

Thanks for trying to kill me though :p

a reply to: TerryDon79

I only bought it once in Texas and never again. My friend did a shot and he was pale after, i mixed it and then almost fell over! Lol

a reply to: Quantum12

I can't say I'm surprised. 75%-95% volume.

Ouch!!

originally posted by: TerryDon79
Anyway.....what's good?

What do you like? I can make just about anything. The home bar is fully stocked.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

I like my brandy. I got introduced to brandy and ginger ale. I was pleasantly surprised by that.

After a long day traversing New York City the perfect cocktail to ease the city angst is a Manhattan.

Similar to a martini it uses a strong base, in this case bourbon, with a similar proportion of modifier (sweet vermouth versus dry) and a dash of bitters which binds it together. While made with brown spirits it is still something you can drink and enjoy in the spring. I use homemade brandied cherries which I will post the recipe for as well.

The Manhattan:

3 Ounces 90 proof or higher Bourbon or Rye
1 Ounce Carpano Antica vermouth
3 Dashes Angostura Bitters
1 Brandied Cherry

Stir first three ingredients with ice until very well chilled. Strain into a coupe or martini glass and garnish with the cherry. Act sophisticated.

originally posted by: Quantum12
I made his Vesper Lynd Martini the other night and it was killer!

Glad you enjoyed it. Were you able to track down the Cocchi Americano?

a reply to: TerryDon79

Brandy as the base? I can do that. You good if I give you a recipe or two that uses cognac or Armagnac?

originally posted by: Quantum12
190 proof

I only use that for making lemoncello or limecello.

After I add an equal amount of water.

originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: TerryDon79

Brandy as the base? I can do that. You good if I give you a recipe or two that uses cognac or Armagnac?

Yeah. Brandy or cognac preferably. Armagnac is a bit more difficult to find around here.

How about the best long island Iced tea on the planet?

BTW, I tried some Hudson Baby bourbon from your area. It's nice.

a reply to: network dude

Oxymoron. I put that up there with Quantum's death in a glass recipe.

originally posted by: TerryDon79
Yeah. Brandy or cognac preferably. Armagnac is a bit more difficult to find around here.

I'm surprised but I can stick to cognac-based cocktails.

I will give you a few later. I'm too busy enjoying my Manhattan and the spring weather on my porch.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

It's always funny to see someone on their 4th and just about mid glass they realize what they have done, but it's too late.

originally posted by: network dude
BTW, I tried some Hudson Baby bourbon from your area. It's nice.

It's good but way too expensive for a 375 of bourbon. I would rather drink a bunch of others from your bourbon thread.

Right now I'm really enjoying Michter's.

a reply to: network dude

That was the last time I puked from drinking. I had 7 of those and wished I didn't. Next time I see you remind me, that's an f'd up story all around, it was the last time I got into a fist fight too.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

It's strange, but I only live in a small town lol.

I just checked my cupboard and only have cognac, brandy, gin, whiskey, vodka and beer lol.

a reply to: AugustusMasonicus

I found it here at a Italian wine store. They have everything!