What cocktail are you drinking?

007DAN007DAN CheshirePosts: 99MI6 Agent
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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  • Head of SectionHead of Section Northern NJPosts: 204MI6 Agent
    Sounds like a distant relative to the Sazerac! Sounds interesting!

    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.
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  • thesecretagentthesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent
    Mojito every time! I just love them in the summer. I'm not a huge drinker, but there's nothing like a Mojito with a BBQ. Either that or a classic Pimms with lemonade, mint, cucumber and lemons and loads of ice. A bit poncy, but pretty refreshing on a hot day.
    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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  • 007DAN007DAN CheshirePosts: 99MI6 Agent
    edited February 2011
    Sounds like a distant relative to the Sazerac! Sounds interesting!

    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.


    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.
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  • DaltonFan1DaltonFan1 The West of IrelandPosts: 503MI6 Agent
    In the style of the Dude, I always enjoy a White Russian.
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  • Tokyo MattTokyo Matt Posts: 99MI6 Agent
    DaltonFan1..................good choice. Nice drink. A little too drinkable.

    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.
  • 007DAN007DAN CheshirePosts: 99MI6 Agent
    Guys, you have to try this. I've been looking to see if it has a name but so far I don't think it does.

    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.
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  • Sir Hillary BraySir Hillary Bray College of ArmsPosts: 2,174MI6 Agent
    Mixology...big hobby of mine.

    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.
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  • Mr BeechMr Beech Florida, USAPosts: 1,749MI6 Agent
    I am 18 now, but I am working on jetting off to Vegas for my 21st and making a Vesper my first drink, whether it is too hefty or not! My best friend has the same birthday so we were gonna have a weekend there.

    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.
  • smudgedudesmudgedude Posts: 162MI6 Agent
    amaretto and dr. pepper
  • 007DAN007DAN CheshirePosts: 99MI6 Agent
    Coke (full fat) and red wine 1:1
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  • Mr BeechMr Beech Florida, USAPosts: 1,749MI6 Agent
    007DAN wrote:
    Coke (full fat) and red wine 1:1

    That sounds a bit gross to me...

    I have had both separately but I am not sure I would try that combined...
  • 007DAN007DAN CheshirePosts: 99MI6 Agent
    Mr Beech wrote:
    007DAN wrote:
    Coke (full fat) and red wine 1:1

    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.
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    A good old fashioned vodka martini... shaken, not stirred!
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Snakebite ;)
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Is that a cocktail? :#

    Cider and beer isn't it....it's been a fair few years..... :s
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  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    Cocktail if your already halfway to Drunkville (I'm currently sober :)) )
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  • 00730073 COPPosts: 977MI6 Agent
    Martinis (vodka and regular) Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, Sidecars, Rusty Nails, Rob Roys, Juleps, Americanos, Negronis, Bloody Marys.... well any of the classic cocktails really.

    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
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  • Mr MartiniMr Martini That nice house in the sky.Posts: 2,698MI6 Agent
    Not a cocktail drinker. I do love beer though.
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    Probably shameful as a Bond fan, but I have never had a vodka martini -{
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) I'm a shameful Bond fan as I neither Smoke or Drink. :D So I've never had
    a Vodka Martini either. -{
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    You don't drink don't smoke, what do you do :D no TP I don't want to know, just having an adam ant moment :))
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) " I take plesaure from great beauty " , which means I look
    In the mirror a lot ! :p
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    I take pleasure in hamburgers :D
  • 00730073 COPPosts: 977MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I take pleasure in hamburgers :D

    I hope you let them cool beforehand, just to avoid nasty burns...
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    0073 wrote:
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I take pleasure in hamburgers :D

    I hope you let them cool beforehand, just to avoid nasty burns...

    No, Im hardcore, I can eat a pizza while the cheese is still molten, let them cool :))
  • AlphaOmegaSinAlphaOmegaSin EnglandPosts: 10,924MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I take pleasure in hamburgers :D

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  • always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
    since DAD im hooked on Mojitos, had some the other day in the mayfair bar (mayfair hotel) cost £15-00 each, but it was made with a 35 year old rum , then had a mojito in NOBU opposite ,but it was made with apple juice instead (only £7-00) and that was very tasty,
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  • danjaq_0ffdanjaq_0ff The SwampsPosts: 7,283MI6 Agent
    danjaq_0ff wrote:
    I take pleasure in hamburgers :D

    Birdseye or Lidls?

    Ewww no, my Dad is retired USAF so I get yank burgers :D
  • cheldcheld Posts: 300MI6 Agent
    edited May 2014
    When I have the time:

    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.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    As a hardened drinker, :p sometimes I will have a " Baby Guinness " ;)

    Which is a Tia Maria, topped with some Baileys. -{
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