What cocktail are you drinking?
007DAN
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I've only just recently got into cocktails after listening to the Being James Bond podcasts. Not being a big drinker, especially of spirits, it took me some time and getting used to, especially trying to neck the Vesper, but 18 months on I'm up for trying anything and doing it without convulsing or gagging after taking a sip. I like nothing beter than going into a hotel or bar and checking out their cocktail list and watching the barrister concoct my chosen poison. Last night, I discovered the Baron Samedi.
59 ml White Rum
44 ml Southern Comfort
2 dash(es) Peychaud Bitters
59 ml Sugar Syrup
Soda Water
½ Lemon
Shake all ingredients except soda water with ice. Strain and pour into a large old-fashioned glass half filled with crushed ice Fill with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Try it, you'll love it.
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59 ml White Rum
44 ml Southern Comfort
2 dash(es) Peychaud Bitters
59 ml Sugar Syrup
Soda Water
½ Lemon
Shake all ingredients except soda water with ice. Strain and pour into a large old-fashioned glass half filled with crushed ice Fill with soda water. Garnish with a lemon slice.
Try it, you'll love it.
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Of course you are
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PS: Dan, if you are looking for a gentler cocktail to work you into the world of spirits, the Mojito is a good one to try.
There's probably a name for this, but I'm about to have a shot of vodka, a shot of white rum, a lot of crushed ice with slices of fresh limes and some lemon sugar syrup (left over from making a fruit salad, not on hand for cocktails!). It's not complicated, but pretty damn good.
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Funny you should say that. The very first cocktail I made was the Mojito. Infact, I was sold after listening to your podcast on cocktails and then I followed your every move on the podcast movie you did on cocktails and you are right, it is my favourite, but is a summer drink. To drink it in the winter would be like peeing in the pool, it's just wrong.
P.S. Glad to see you are dong the podcasts again, they are the highlight of my week. Keep up the good work.
Black Russian and White Russian. Do cocktails merit capitals?
Never got the Gin and Tonic thing. Wifey, on the odd occasion she does drink goes for a Gin and Tonic, but it has to be "Gordon's" gin. Apparantly it's more peppery. One of my fellow sea captains agreed, so there must be something in it.
But I'm a white Russian slob. Unfortunately I'm none too sophisticated when I drink it, just chuck it down my throat as fast as the barman can knock them out.............sad?.........yep!
To start a nights drinking I often go for a boring old salty dog. It makes you thirsty.
Take a whole lime, cut in to quarters. Throw them all into a highball glass and mash out all the juice. Fill the glass with crushed ice and then add a double measure of Malibu white rum. Top up with soda water, stir and enjoy.
As refreshing and as drinkable as the Mojito.
Last cocktail I made was called a Tequilatini:
2.5 shots reposado tequila
1 shot dry vermouth
0.5 shot simple syrup
3 dashes angostura bitters
Shake with ice, serve neat with a lime peel.
You need to like tequila and strong drinks for this one to work, but if you do, it's fabulous.
My friend enjoy's White Russians since he tried one once at a family wedding.
So for now, I hold an empty glass. Unless I go to London and study abroad. Then I am legal.
That sounds a bit gross to me...
I have had both separately but I am not sure I would try that combined...
That's what everyone says but trust me, try it. It is a very drinkable drink, too drinkable infact.
Cider and beer isn't it....it's been a fair few years.....
I like the old cocktail culture, having a party with good music, some hors d'oeuvres and mixing cocktails. For those who don't go for cocktails I'll have champagne. Oh and that really is classic cocktails, nothing with spark-sticks, tiny parasols or strange looking glasses. And I absolutely hate any of these pseudo- Martinis: apple-, chocolade-, honey-, pear- or melontini are few of the examples that come to mind.
Sir Hillary Bray: That tequilatini sounds un-orthodox, but intriguing; it does contain vermouth, and so may be classed as a martini. Are you sure it requires that simple syrup, it is usually used to counter the more sour notes of citrus. Also maybe it just should be named simply Tequila Martini, just as Vodka Martini is a Martini with vodka instead of gin. Also, if you like Tequila, you really should try a Tequila Manhattan! http://www.esquire.com/blogs/food-for-men/tequila-manhattan-15037732
-Mr Arlington Beech
a Vodka Martini either. -{
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I hope you let them cool beforehand, just to avoid nasty burns...
-Mr Arlington Beech
No, Im hardcore, I can eat a pizza while the cheese is still molten, let them cool
Birdseye or Lidls?
Ewww no, my Dad is retired USAF so I get yank burgers
Mint Julep
The night before, brew mint-infused simple syrup (equal parts water and Turbinado, Muscovado or Demerara sugar) and refrigerate.
Place three to four mint leaves in the bottom of a pewter Jefferson cup.
Add a splash of Bulleit and muddle gently.
Wrap ice cubes in plain cotton dish towel, crush with meat tenderizer or mallet.
Fill cup with crushed ice.
Add one generous jigger simple syrup.
Top off with Bulleit.
Fold a cotton or linen napkin into bandana shape, wrap around cup and tie.
Garnish with mint sprig.
Insert a straw that extends ~ 1 inch above the rim.
When I don't:
Glass, ice, Drambuie.
Which is a Tia Maria, topped with some Baileys. -{