Best Summertime Drink
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he does like JD, but bourbon is his top preference
He was actually familiar with the Sinatra version, but had never drank it
@Midnighter - picked up the JD Sinatra Select yesterday at Total Wine and Spirits in Claymont. $170 - no tax. So it's expensive no question.
You get a full liter at 90 proof and a commemorative box and bottle, as well as a little book with Sinatra pictures and stories.
Very much looking forward to a taste test after work tomorrow.
I would never use liquor like this to make Manhattans. With all the botanicals in the vermouth, let alone the bitters and the cherries, you will never be able to enjoy the complex flavors in the whiskey. I don't use Jack in Manhattans anyway, I go with mid tier bourbon like Maker's, Beam or Grand-Dad. You want to use a nice liquor, but no need IMO for super-premium where you can't appreciate it.
Actually I like to make them with Rye, if I have some on hand. Gives it more of a peppery finish.
Anyway I'll post my impressions after we pull the cork.
You get a full liter at 90 proof and a commemorative box and bottle, as well as a little book with Sinatra pictures and stories.
Very much looking forward to a taste test after work tomorrow.
I would never use liquor like this to make Manhattans. With all the botanicals in the vermouth, let alone the bitters and the cherries, you will never be able to enjoy the complex flavors in the whiskey. I don't use Jack in Manhattans anyway, I go with mid tier bourbon like Maker's, Beam or Grand-Dad. You want to use a nice liquor, but no need IMO for super-premium where you can't appreciate it.
Actually I like to make them with Rye, if I have some on hand. Gives it more of a peppery finish.
Anyway I'll post my impressions after we pull the cork.
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Great - looking forward to your thoughts! I too would never use a super premium spirit in a Manhattan (prefer bourbon to rye) but it was sort of the signature drink in the Keys bar on the Disney ship and it was only $15. It has more than you typical Manhattan, namely Antica Formula Carpano Vermouth and Cointreau (they also salt the rim with....something; it was really, really good whatever it was). You can see a pic of it below:
Up. I prefer OTR. Never heard of salting the rim, but for $15, I'd take a flyer.Great - looking forward to your thoughts! I too would never use a super premium spirit in a Manhattan (prefer bourbon to rye) but it was sort of the signature drink in the Keys bar on the Disney ship and it was only $15. It has more than you typical Manhattan, namely Antica Formula Carpano Vermouth and Cointreau (they also salt the rim with....something; it was really, really good whatever it was). You can see a pic of it below:
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I do my Manhattan's and Old Fashioned's up (this after swirling with ice in a tumbler). Yeah, the prices and quality of stuff they had on the cruise was top notch. I had two
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I tried porch rocker. I liked their summer ale better. It wasn't bad though.
I like both.
I had a Peroni the other day, for the first time, and really liked it.
It might be overly carbed for some but I thought it was pretty tasty.
INMO kind of a more carbonated version of Stella Artois.
It could be that it wasn't exactly summer when I tried Porch Rocker. It's funny how, at least for me, the taste and enjoyment level of a beverage is affected by the weather you're drinking it in.
I like both Stella and Peroni. Both top quality beers.
One of our summer favorites. Mojitos. We use a combo of key lime water, mango rum, mint leaves, and key limes. Very light and refreshing.
Thats very true.
The other thing with Sam Adams is I think a lot of their seasonal beers really vary.
Some years they are very good other years not so much. Their fall Pumpkin/Spice beers is one of them.
@Midnighter We did the official taste test in State College over July 4. The verdict was unanimous - a jury of myself, my brother and my Dad gave it a whirl and all of us thought it was OUTSTANDING!
The smoothness was awesome. Starts out boldly with strong oak then fades to vanilla and caramel. Terrific mouthfeel and the taste lingers on the palate with no off-notes or harshness.
Didn't have any spring-water ice so we tested up, I used an Old Fashioned glass to open it up a tad.
IMO this is outstanding and well worth the splurge. If you look at the Internet reviews or on You Tube, there are people who don;t care for it, but people who like it, really like it. My own opinion is, that's why there are so many varieties and price points. The only review that counts is your own. Let your palate be your guide.
@Midnighter We did the official taste test in State College over July 4. The verdict was unanimous - a jury of myself, my brother and my Dad gave it a whirl and all of us thought it was OUTSTANDING!
The smoothness was awesome. Starts out boldly with strong oak then fades to vanilla and caramel. Terrific mouthfeel and the taste lingers on the palate with no off-notes or harshness.
Didn't have any spring-water ice so we tested up, I used an Old Fashioned glass to open it up a tad.
IMO this is outstanding and well worth the splurge. If you look at the Internet reviews or on You Tube, there are people who don;t care for it, but people who like it, really like it. My own opinion is, that's why there are so many varieties and price points. The only review that counts is your own. Let your palate be your guide.
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Great, thanks for the update! I didn't get to try it neat but will look for a bottle to have on hand for a quiet evening. Happy this worked out and that you (and your family) felt it was worth it!
I had my first Tom Collins this summer. With lime juice and Tanqueray 10. It wasn't my last.
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Just finished mowing the lawn (and sweating my ass off). Rolling Rock is the perfect lawn mowing beer. Had three. Now going to take a nap.
Ah, the classic Cape Codder. Always popular PLUS you get your all-important quota of Vitamin C.
Just bought a bottle of Monkey 47 and I agree - great stuff! Another key is to use tonic syrup and mix with club soda - comes out much better than the tonic water from the store.
My go-to is a bourbon (just a Jim beam or basic four roses), with a splash of lemon juice then filled the rest of the way with ginger ale.
For my wife on the weekends, I’ll take a container of raspberries, add 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar, and blend. Then strain out most seeds into a larger container, add 1/2 cup triple sec, 1 cup raspberry liquor, 1 cup tequila and swirl it to mix. Blend up some ice and fill a margarita glass 3/4 with that, then pour the mixture on it and stir to mix the ice in. That recipe makes about 6-7 drinks.
For my wife on the weekends, I’ll take a container of raspberries, add 1/2 cup lime juice, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar, and blend. Then strain out most seeds into a larger container, add 1/2 cup triple sec, 1 cup raspberry liquor, 1 cup tequila and swirl it to mix. Blend up some ice and fill a margarita glass 3/4 with that, then pour the mixture on it and stir to mix the ice in. That recipe makes about 6-7 drinks.
Best guess at what the "salt" actually was?Great - looking forward to your thoughts! I too would never use a super premium spirit in a Manhattan (prefer bourbon to rye) but it was sort of the signature drink in the Keys bar on the Disney ship and it was only $15. It has more than you typical Manhattan, namely Antica Formula Carpano Vermouth and Cointreau (they also salt the rim with....something; it was really, really good whatever it was). You can see a pic of it below:
Gentlemen. I introduce you to the:
Luscious Pornstar
3 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Rum Chata
1/2 oz Strawberry Liquer
1.5 oz rum (clear)
1 oz 1/2 and 1/2
Splash Grenadine
Pour into a blender and 1/2 highball sized glass of ice
Blend until smooth. Serve in a tall glass, with whipped cream and a strawberry slightly pierced by a long straw.
The ladies will love it. And after she has half a drink, she will love you.
Luscious Pornstar
3 oz. Vanilla Vodka
1 oz. Rum Chata
1/2 oz Strawberry Liquer
1.5 oz rum (clear)
1 oz 1/2 and 1/2
Splash Grenadine
Pour into a blender and 1/2 highball sized glass of ice
Blend until smooth. Serve in a tall glass, with whipped cream and a strawberry slightly pierced by a long straw.
The ladies will love it. And after she has half a drink, she will love you.
For a drink mixed with that much I just use 1800. If I’m just drinking tequila I enjoy the casamigos anejo. You?
Should also note I’m not as big of a tequila drinker as bourbon or scotch, which is likely why I favor a tequila that tilts more that direction.
for mixing:
1800 is good.
I like El Charro, its very good and an excellent price point.
El Jimador is another I like
Hornitos is very good.
For drinking straight I like the blanco or maybe reposada. The Anejo's are too "oaky" for me.
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