I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don’t have one dedicated to Cocktails. So I figured I would start one. Please post about the cocktails you enjoy, the ones you are making at home, the ones you try out at bars and restaurants, the ones you are curious about, etc. Try and be specific about what you liked and didn’t like, the ingredients you used, the glassware, etc. TIA
Last night I made an Americano. It was a pretty traditional version. Made with Carpano Antico, Campari, Fever Tree Club Soda, ice and a twist of orange. Very tasty.
I’ve never had an Americano but it sounds delicious. I like Campari a great deal, either with soda or in a Negroni. Usually make the former at home – not much of a cocktail guy, especially at home.
I’m actually thinking of getting back into cocktails. I’ve sort of abandoned them for beer/wine with things like neat Scotch too…but I like a good Manhattan, Negroni, etc.
If you have the ingredients anyone can make a drink, right?! Your best bet at a regular bar would be to order a Dark and Stormy- this drink’s regular cousin.
For the sipping or the D & S? Have to admit, in spite of being a Caribbean boy, my rum exposure/experience is limited. But damn John, that Zacapa is some really nice stuff.
I like the Zacapa Rums too, just prefer the El Dorado to sip. Have you tried any of the Appleton Estate Rums? To me those are even sweeter than the Zacapas.
1 Part Cognac
1 Part good aged Dark Rum
3/4 Part Cointreau
1/2 part benedictine
3/4 part fresh lemon juice.
This is an interesting drink. You can easily play with the sweetness tartness by adjusting the lemon and Cointreau and particularly the benedictine. It is really just a modified side car. The rum gives it an interesting flavor. It is important to use good booze here. It is imperative to use fresh squeezed lemon
Black Manhattan- Redemption Rye, Averno, Regan’s Orange Bitter’s, Angostura Bitter’s, with a couple of Luxardo cherries for garnish. This is actually really good.