"In" Drinks?
Kind of a hit and run post, but...I'm going to visit the NY family for the first time in three years next month (FOUR graduations to go to!) and I don't want to show up empty handed. They're into the martini lunches and other cocktail parties out there so I'm hoping to pick up a case of something in the city (flying into JFK then trekking out to Long Island by rented car). Any thoughts?
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14 Comments:
A good bottle of gin is always in!
charm city cupcake at 2:30PM on 05/28/08
I agree with the gin suggestion, and really I think it's gotten to the point that anything that was "out" is now "in" again (ex. scotch, gin and tonics and martinis), so I don't think you can really go wrong!
embolini9 at 2:59PM on 05/28/08
Hendricks or Plymouth Gin, and the acoutrement to make
Gordon's Cups! Recipe here via Orangette.
jbeach at 3:08PM on 05/28/08
Grey Goose or Ketel 1 for the vodka lovers.
chiff0nade at 3:19PM on 05/28/08
I hear there is limitations into how much bottled wine or spirits you can bring in your luggage now. Rather than have them intercepted and confiscated make sure to call the airline ahead of time and find out what the restrictions are. If it is a huge hassle just UPS or FEDEX ahead of time.
JerzeeTomato at 3:42PM on 05/28/08
Ketel 1 for sure Grey Goose is highly over rated do to an abundance of marketing, a blind taste test was done with people who order Grey Goose by name and rated it the worse. It's the marketing. Stick with a couple wines, a Pino Noir for red is very safe, a chardonnay for white, a nice single malt scotch and maybe some rum or tequila..... it's a toss up.
joanpieroni2 at 3:57PM on 05/28/08
I like Skyy and Ketel One best. Don't forget to get flavors to mix things up. I like to make Martinis often and get complimented...I find that people like the variety better than the original.
Have Fun!!
Butrflygirly at 4:48PM on 05/28/08
I agree with the first 3, from my experience gin is back all the way.
If your crowd is predominantly late 20's to early 40's you might try Bulldog gin -- it's a decent mixer, pretty popular, and not something that will necessarily be available all over Long Island, so if you're looking for a "life of the party" bottle that might be your best bet.
Try Beekman Liquors, if you're nearby, when I lived in the city 5 years ago that was my go-to, mainly because they ship without a hassle. Oh, and enjoy that LIE traffic :)
africanchocolate at 5:45PM on 05/28/08
Effen Vodka. The name alone is an ice breaker. Comes flavored, too. Makes me laugh and it's good stuff - what more could you ask for?
PerkyMac at 9:23PM on 05/28/08
You all seriously disappoint me :-(
Hit them with something they'll never see coming, it's unique, takes the punch bowl to a whole new level (especially in a clandestine context!) turn that party upside down!
Stroh 80!
http://www.internetwines.com/struhrum160p.html
You can thank me later;-))
Stiv61 at 11:02PM on 05/28/08
Pick up some Pimm's No. 1 Cup and Google the Pimm's Cup Cocktail.
Use the cucumber stick variation with ginger ale as the mixer.
New/Traditional.
Aristocratic/Commonly refreshing.
Exotic/Weathered favorite.
Sure to be a hit and reviewed with raves!
czken at 6:48AM on 05/29/08
Go oldschool with a a bottle of Rye.
pemabuk at 2:53PM on 06/01/08
It really depends on the crowd.
Old school drinkers have their "usual" drink.
Newbies tend to be all over the place...and don't really care as long as it tastes good to them and gets the job done.
czken has a good suggestion with the pimm's cup, classic yet not common, spicy and sweet, but still refreshing...definitely do the cucumber garnish.
Old school martini drinkers may appreciate a twist on the classic gin martini with the cucumber martini made with Hendrick's gin, recipe is on the card attached to the bottle, and it too is very refreshing without the typical juniper punch to the nose that most non-gin-drinkers can't tolerate.
Of course if I have totally read your crowd wrong and what you really need are a bunch of kick ass shooters posing as martinis then...uh, let me know, bc the list is long my friend.
wookie at 3:43PM on 06/01/08
what in the hell is wrong with a couple cases of beer, this stuff is easy and requires no mixing, stirring, additions of fruit or tiny umbrellas.
olddad at 2:14PM on 06/09/08