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Hi and welcome to See My Drink a new way to share cocktails with your friends. I'm here to help you.
"I used Bols Genever in this classic drink. Fantastic!"
"This was suggested by our friends over at Denizen Rum. It hails from Cuba around the Prohibition era and is pretty tasty. I thought it might be too sweet but the fresh lime cuts that quite well. This is a fine Valentines day cocktail."
"Traditionally you can make this with only Rosie's. I like to see some lime pulp so I make it with a bit of fresh lime. If it's too tart add a squirt of simple syrup. "
"This is a perfect example of a pre-prohibition cocktail."
"Crazy delicious. "
"This was masterfully created by fellow bartender Greg at Rockafellas, a bar in the Witch City. Its rich and delicious. The JD Honey gives it just the right zip and sweetness. "
"Nice use of Makers Mark in this citrus cocktail."
"With Chartreuse a little goes a long way. Not my favorite Halloween cocktail but it looks great."
"The Green Fairy Martini is magical!"
"It's not the best cocktail ever but it's perfect to enjoy hurricane Irene and her aftermath. "
After reason the discussion on @JRCXNY 's "old fashioned" gin martini I hit the old recipe books and made this. The Cocktail, before becoming a classification of drinks ( small "c" cocktail) was made with either Holland gin, brandy, whiskey or sometimes vodka. Any bar focusing on the classics should be able to make it but it requires some ingredients that sadly aren't normally found in most home bars theese days.
@JakJericho if you used the caramel baileys and gave it a peanut rim job you could have a snickers martini.
Clean and simple, just like a quality drink should be.
Great cocktail AND great blog. Thanks for the drink. I look forward to following your adventures.
A hot toddy is a very personal drink. Everyone makes them just a little different. From honey to sugar and perhaps cinnamon the variations are endless.
Have you ever tried to make your own Irish Cream? I made some last Christmas, its well worth the adventure.
I'm a fan of the classic Tom Collins. Have you tried Bols Genever in your Tom Collins? Its the closest thing to Tom Gin that I can find in the US.
I had to look up what "custard sugar" is. For those of us in the US its the same as "super fine" sugar. Very tiny granules, that will dissolve easily in a cocktail.
I'm not a fan of pre mixes but the rest of the ingredients look pretty good. This looks like a good twist on a margarita.
I also found the Pisco Sour to be a bit too sour. I've adjusted my recipe (http://seemydrink.com/drinks/view/pisco-sour) and am now using Agave Nectar for my sweetener. I also add and egg white for texture and frothiness. My bottle is far less cool than the one you have.
Cool Site, just discovered it!
Brandy and Benedictine! Why yes, I keep bottle around for the occasional sweet night cap!
Bravo old chap. The Harvey Wallbanger is tops!