Cocktails (The thread for people who drink in moderation to excess.)

[HoffmanMyster]

Now this is a thread I can stand behind haha.

I usually drink neat scotch, but a few months back I had a really delicious whiskey drink in DC before a Joe Walsh concert I'm trying to make for an XMAS party this year. It had pecan whiskey, walnut bitters, muddled orange, and a cherry. Finding pecan whiskey has been harder than one would think though. Same with the bitters, though I expected that would be the case, as most flavored seem to be homemade/small batch. I did find http://www.crudebitters.com (actually in my town?!) that had a pecan-magnolia-habanero bitter I may substitute though 

I'll admit, I kinda got sidetracked after the Joe Walsh comment.    I'm only a little jelly.

Out of all the old timers I go see with the pops (CSN, Neil Young, Clapton, Mark Knopfler, whatever) he seems to have the most fun on stage. 10/10 would watch again.

Ugh, and Knopfler too??  :|  Only one of that group I've seen is Clapton and it was totally uninspiring.    Roger Daltrey opened for him and was hands down more entertaining.

But enough off-topic for this thread, sorry guys.  :3

[riotonthebay]

But enough off-topic for this thread, sorry guys.  :3

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[Joey Quinn]

Grand Marnier in coffee is as close to cocktails as I get.

Other than that I chase higher proof stuff with coke, juice, or redbull but usually I'm just drinking beer.

[iamtootallforthis]

Now this is a thread I can stand behind haha.

I usually drink neat scotch, but a few months back I had a really delicious whiskey drink in DC before a Joe Walsh concert I'm trying to make for an XMAS party this year. It had pecan whiskey, walnut bitters, muddled orange, and a cherry. Finding pecan whiskey has been harder than one would think though. Same with the bitters, though I expected that would be the case, as most flavored seem to be homemade/small batch. I did find http://www.crudebitters.com (actually in my town?!) that had a pecan-magnolia-habanero bitter I may substitute though 

Coffee flavored bitters! I think I may need to get some to try.

[user 18]

I usually just drink rum and (caffeine-free) coke over ice. Dunno if that really counts.

[HoffmanMyster]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

[iamtootallforthis]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

Later today will be vodka sodas and white Russians.

[tp4tissue]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

Later today will be vodka sodas and white Russians.

I find that sweet drinks just increases the odd of throwing up

[iamtootallforthis]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

Later today will be vodka sodas and white Russians.

I find that sweet drinks just increases the odd of throwing up

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White Russians aren't supposed to be super sweet. Just a splash of Kahlua.

[HoffmanMyster]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

Later today will be vodka sodas and white Russians.

Nice. I think I'll be sipping some Moscato today, so I may have to bail on this thread after all. 

[iamtootallforthis]

Okay I have now consumed 2/3 of this bottle of Disaronno.  It's 0330 local time, so I'm going to go to bed, but I need to know where my cocktail buddies are!  What's everyone's xmas cocktail of choice?  How drunk are you?  Why aren't you still awake?  These questions need answers!

Later today will be vodka sodas and white Russians.

Nice. I think I'll be sipping some Moscato today, so I may have to bail on this thread after all. 

Just make Sangria and you can stay with us or make glögg and get really drunk.

[heedpantsnow]

I put frozen Bailey's on my salted caramel ice cream last night.  Oh. My.

[livingspeedbump]

Which one of you sissies wants to come take shots of my habanero vodka that has a handful of habanero's and a ghost pepper that have been soaking in it for a few weeks?

[HoffmanMyster]

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Which one of you sissies wants to come take shots of my habanero vodka that has a handful of habanero's and a ghost pepper that have been soaking in it for a few weeks?

* HoffmanMyster un-raises his hand

:-X

[LXXXIX]

Here's the recipe for my favorite drink:

Step 1. Pour single malt scotch into a clean glass. No ice. Men drink their scotch neat.
Step 2. Drink your scotch and shut up.

This is me. Straight up. Wow I hate ice in drinks.



Speaking of which I need to buy a new bottle.

[swimmingbird]

is pouring lots of vodka into a glass and covering it up with orange juice a cocktail?

[demik]

is pouring lots of vodka into a glass and covering it up with orange juice a cocktail?

as long as you get drunk in the end that's all that matters

[hashbaz]

is pouring lots of vodka into a glass and covering it up with orange juice a cocktail?

This is what I do. Vodka + X, for all values of X.

[KingRama]

Time for a little thread combination between this one and the breakfast thread and....

Bloody Mary's.  Damn those are tasty.  A treat every so often at a decent breakfast place that makes them.

Yesss, Bloody Mary's are great. 

YESSSS!! Gin or Vodka Bloody Mary's?
People look at me funny when I order them, but they're so good. Specially with a nice amount of Tabasco.

I've seen some crazy BM' garnishes in my time - I just prefer simple ones.

Here's one of the nicer ones I've had <3 __ <3
https://www.instagram.com/p/4ot-qRtG88/

[riotonthebay]

Tonight: Cures Light Wounds

2oz Rye
1/4oz Fernet Branca
1/4oz Maple Syrup
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash bitter truth old time aromatic bitters

Shake, top with ginger beer

[Dernubenfrieken]

Made this last weekend for me and my girlfriend. Absolutely sublime.

Siberian Mule

2 Shots vodka
1/2 Bottle Ginger Beer
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Scoop of Lime Sorbet
Mint Leaves for garnish.

Refreshing and delicious

[KingRama]

Made this last weekend for me and my girlfriend. Absolutely sublime.

Siberian Mule

2 Shots vodka
1/2 Bottle Ginger Beer
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Scoop of Lime Sorbet
Mint Leaves for garnish.

Refreshing and delicious

That actually sounds really nice

[Hispes]

Suffering Bastard
1 ounce bourbon
1 ounce gin
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 dash Angostura bitters
4 ounces chilled ginger ale

Pour ingredients into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass and top with ginger ale, adding more ice if needed. Garnish with a sprig of mint or an orange slice.

Left Hand
1-1/2 ounce Bourbon
3/4 ounce Carpano Antica Formula {Red Vermouth}
3/4 ounce Campari
2 dashes Chocolate Bitters
Brandied Cherry Garnish

Combine liquids in mixing glass with ice. Stir to chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with cherry.

Old Fashioned
1 teaspoon Demerara simple syrup (this covers our sweetener and water)
2 dashes bitters (dealers choice, though I am a fan of Peychaud's and Woodford Cherry Bark)
2 ounces spirit (bourbon or rye for me)

Put simple syrup in glass (or your sweetener + a little water to help dissolve it). Add your bitters. Stir in your spirit.  That's it.  If you like it cool, you may add a giant ice cube. Small ones will just water it down.  You may also squeeze a bit of lemon or orange zest over the drink (known as expressing), but DO NOT drop the zest into the drink. From time to time I also enjoy eating a Luxardo cherry or two with this cocktail, though admittedly, that is a guilty pleasure.

[riotonthebay]

I like your old fashioned. My favorite at the moment:

2oz Four Roses Bourbon

1 dash bitter truth orange bitters (waaaaaaay better than angostura orange)

1 dash woodford reserve spiced cherry bitters

1/4oz 2:1 Demerara simple

Quick stir with ice to chill, pour over a big cube.

Express orange peel (I like dropping it in the glass, but requires that you do a good job of avoiding pith)

[Hispes]

I like your old fashioned. My favorite at the moment:

2oz Four Roses Bourbon

1 dash bitter truth orange bitters (waaaaaaay better than angostura orange)

1 dash woodford reserve spiced cherry bitters

1/4oz 2:1 Demerara simple

Quick stir with ice to chill, pour over a big cube.

Express orange peel (I like dropping it in the glass, but requires that you do a good job of avoiding pith)

A very sharp knife and/or vegetable peeler helps.  Thank you for not muddling fruit in your drink.   

[Dernubenfrieken]

Made this last weekend for me and my girlfriend. Absolutely sublime.

Siberian Mule

2 Shots vodka
1/2 Bottle Ginger Beer
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Scoop of Lime Sorbet
Mint Leaves for garnish.

Refreshing and delicious

That actually sounds really nice

I expected it to be good, but not as amazing as it turned out. The sorbet works so well to give it a nice consistency.

I like your old fashioned. My favorite at the moment:

2oz Four Roses Bourbon

1 dash bitter truth orange bitters (waaaaaaay better than angostura orange)

1 dash woodford reserve spiced cherry bitters

1/4oz 2:1 Demerara simple

Quick stir with ice to chill, pour over a big cube.

Express orange peel (I like dropping it in the glass, but requires that you do a good job of avoiding pith)

I've been rocking the "Old Thymer"lately, a slight twist on the old fashioned. Thyme, lemon, orange peel, angostura bitters, vermouth, bourbon. So delicious. I'll definitely try out those bitters though.

[Niomosy]

Made this last weekend for me and my girlfriend. Absolutely sublime.

Siberian Mule

2 Shots vodka
1/2 Bottle Ginger Beer
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Scoop of Lime Sorbet
Mint Leaves for garnish.

Refreshing and delicious

That actually sounds really nice

I expected it to be good, but not as amazing as it turned out. The sorbet works so well to give it a nice consistency.

I like your old fashioned. My favorite at the moment:

2oz Four Roses Bourbon

1 dash bitter truth orange bitters (waaaaaaay better than angostura orange)

1 dash woodford reserve spiced cherry bitters

1/4oz 2:1 Demerara simple

Quick stir with ice to chill, pour over a big cube.

Express orange peel (I like dropping it in the glass, but requires that you do a good job of avoiding pith)

I've been rocking the "Old Thymer"lately, a slight twist on the old fashioned. Thyme, lemon, orange peel, angostura bitters, vermouth, bourbon. So delicious. I'll definitely try out those bitters though.

Damn.  An Old Fashion has been on my list of drinks to try of late.  Getting to a place that can make a good one, though, has been tricky.  Might just end up picking up the ingredients to make one myself.

[xtrafrood]

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Which one of you sissies wants to come take shots of my habanero vodka that has a handful of habanero's and a ghost pepper that have been soaking in it for a few weeks?

Dr. Yager  :p

[Hispes]

Made this last weekend for me and my girlfriend. Absolutely sublime.

Siberian Mule

2 Shots vodka
1/2 Bottle Ginger Beer
Splash of Angostura Bitters
Scoop of Lime Sorbet
Mint Leaves for garnish.

Refreshing and delicious

That actually sounds really nice

I expected it to be good, but not as amazing as it turned out. The sorbet works so well to give it a nice consistency.

I like your old fashioned. My favorite at the moment:

2oz Four Roses Bourbon

1 dash bitter truth orange bitters (waaaaaaay better than angostura orange)

1 dash woodford reserve spiced cherry bitters

1/4oz 2:1 Demerara simple

Quick stir with ice to chill, pour over a big cube.

Express orange peel (I like dropping it in the glass, but requires that you do a good job of avoiding pith)

I've been rocking the "Old Thymer"lately, a slight twist on the old fashioned. Thyme, lemon, orange peel, angostura bitters, vermouth, bourbon. So delicious. I'll definitely try out those bitters though.

Damn.  An Old Fashion has been on my list of drinks to try of late.  Getting to a place that can make a good one, though, has been tricky.  Might just end up picking up the ingredients to make one myself.

I highly recommend this.  You only need 4 ingredients; spirit, sugar, water, bitters.

[Halverson]

Tonight: Cures Light Wounds

2oz Rye
1/4oz Fernet Branca
1/4oz Maple Syrup
1 dash orange bitters
1 dash bitter truth old time aromatic bitters

Shake, top with ginger beer

Tomorrow, take bottle of fernet, drink it from the bottle, brave the cold.

[noisyturtle]

I've been really into bourbon Mint Old Fashioned's lately. What an overlooked drink, they are exquisitely simple and refreshing.

noisyturtle's Double Mint Old Fashioned:
about 4oz. Bourbon - or about 5 jigger's
1-2 packet(s) of raw cane sugar to preference - granulated will completely ruin the drink
5-6 dashes of aromatic bitters (for a double)
a couple pinches of mint leaves -7 or 8 should do
1 orange twist

muddle the cane sugar + bitters + mint + bourbon until the sugar's mostly dissipated and the bourbon's nice and cloudy
serve in a tumbler over ice and add an orange peel/twist
Bask in the sophistication of something so seemingly simple yet complex.

[Hispes]

I've been really into bourbon Mint Old Fashioned's lately. What an overlooked drink, they are exquisitely simple and refreshing.

noisyturtle's Double Mint Old Fashioned:
about 4oz. Bourbon - or about 5 jigger's
1-2 packet(s) of raw cane sugar to preference - granulated will completely ruin the drink
5-6 dashes of aromatic bitters (for a double)
a couple pinches of mint leaves -7 or 8 should do
1 orange twist

muddle the cane sugar + bitters + mint + bourbon until the sugar's mostly dissipated and the bourbon's nice and cloudy
serve in a tumbler over ice and add an orange peel/twist
Bask in the sophistication of something so seemingly simple yet complex.

Never muddle, always bruise mint.  It will be less, if at all, bitter.