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Time for a Drink: Agavoni
Another reason it sucks to be on the east coast! ;-)
Without much looking these brands are available in CA, WA, and OR AND our states allow for internet booze deliveries (in case we can't find anything). Guess it's time for twojoe to move!
Oh, and by the way, if Paul just suggested spirits that were available in every state, it would be a very, very poor selection of crappy spirits.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
Like Rittenhouse wasn't hard enough to get! shame on you Paul! ;-)
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
A little known fact to Americans: Dubonnet in the states is made in Kentucky and is quite different than the product that the rest of the world (including Canada) receives (which is made in France). If you're close to the Canadian border, head on up and bring some "real" Dubonnet back with you. You won't regret it.
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Time for a Drink: Agavoni
Another reason it sucks to be on the east coast! ;-)
Without much looking these brands are available in CA, WA, and OR AND our states allow for internet booze deliveries (in case we can't find anything). Guess it's time for twojoe to move!
Oh, and by the way, if Paul just suggested spirits that were available in every state, it would be a very, very poor selection of crappy spirits.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
Like Rittenhouse wasn't hard enough to get! shame on you Paul! ;-)
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
A little known fact to Americans: Dubonnet in the states is made in Kentucky and is quite different than the product that the rest of the world (including Canada) receives (which is made in France). If you're close to the Canadian border, head on up and bring some "real" Dubonnet back with you. You won't regret it.
Serious Eats Gift Guide: For the Mixologist
Muddlers are not essential and are in fact over-used by many a bartender. Herbs should never be muddled as this will break the "veins" releasing bitter chlorophyll.
Lemons and limes can simply be squeezed by hand to release their precious oils, rather than smashing them with a stick which will release the bitterness of the pith.
Thanks for the post, Paul!
From your tini friend in Seattle.
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cranberry sauce with champagne and currants
The Tiki Phenomenon Is Back, Apparently Kitsch-Free
Tiki is dead, and what exists is fueled by a very minor few and the media looking for something different to write about. Drinks are too laborious to make, and 1000 variations of rum and juice on one menu is about as exciting as a thousand variations of vodka and juice.
Having said that, Martin is doing a fantastic job at FI and should be commended.
Time for a Drink: Toronto Cocktail
Keep spreading the Toronto love! My goal is that this will one day be my Last Word!!!
As an added tip, slice a wide thin piece of orange zest and place it into the mixing glass while stirring, and add another orange zest as garnish when you finish.
Serious Cocktails: Ladies Night
I'm adding my vote for Gina, Chantal, and Tiffany in DC, and I'd also like to add Rachel Sergi at Zaytinya, who is responsible for my new favorite drink, the Tripoli Sunburn.
Serious Cocktails: Ladies Night
Jessica at the Rusty Nail in Redding, CA.
Serious Cocktails: Ladies Night
Definitely want to second Gina, Chantal and Tiffany in DC. These ladies rawk!!!
Serious Cocktails: Ladies Night
Tiffany at the Gibson in DC!
Time for a Drink: Agavoni
Twoojoe,
Take a deep breath. It's only a cocktail. Get yourself to Shopper's Vineyard in NJ for Carpano Antica: http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/search.asp?s=carpano&GO.x=8&GO.y=11
As for Tapatio, can't help you there, but substituting one silver tequila for another is probably not as noticable as using something other than Carpano Antica.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
As for rye, the Rittenhouse can be hard to find. Jim Beam makes a quite serviceable 80-proof rye for mixing that comes in around $14 US. Sure beats Old Overcoat, er, Overholt for flavor.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
I don't need to drink much to get buzzed, so even if it is more costly, it's still worth it for me to get what I normally drink.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
if you're looking for palatable, inexpensive rum, the Puerto Rican brand Don Q is really good for mixing -- much better than Bacardi. & it wasn't widely available in the mainland US until fairly recently, so it has the added bonus of surprising people who haven't heard of it before.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
I'm with ya Beersnob, but a six pack of craft beeer is not exactly "tightening the belt". When I am in the beer drinking mood, a six pack will not suffice.
When I had a job, craft beer was my main choice. These days if I have to choose between a six pack of craft beer, or a 12 pack of corporate swill. Guess who's going to win out? Until I get working again, craft beer is not n option. Shoot, i'm lucky beer is even an option at all right now.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
I don't drink myself, but I buy the booze for the group of us (usually 8). I tend to buy higher priced liquor, but I've started infusing my own vodka, tequilla, and rum. Now I can take cheaper liquor and spice it up. A favorite is a bag of frozen organic strawberries(organic to make sure they aren't frozen with added sugars) and a split vanilla been soaked in vodka for a few weeks.
It doesn't last as long, because it's delicious, but it still ends up cheaper.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
Rebel Yell bourbon is a great buy. Costs $13/bottle but tastes more like $30.
Cocktails: Belt-Tightening in the Liquor Store
I think it should be called "Cheap(er) Drinks without Going Blind". No, seriously.
Time for a Drink: Toronto Cocktail
This is goodness. Are either of you involved with Oddfellows, on 10th? They have the Toronto on their cocktail menu. Tasty...
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
Lillet Rouge over ice with lemon...thanks, ex-girlfriend I wouldn't otherwise remember...
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
I like to drink it... and one day I will learn how to spell its name. LOL
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
It's a marvelous thing. I have been drinking it for a very long time, both the Blonde and Rouge versions -- each have their own taste and charm, but the red version is the one that most people think of. Very close to Byrrh in character (another drink I like, by the way, though quite difficult to find).
Great on the rocks with a twist, or turned into a Louisiana Lullaby -- to my mind, the perfect cocktail for Easter.
Let us not forget Dorothy Michaels ordering a Dubbonet on the rocks with a twist at the Russian Tea Room in "Tootsie!"
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
My thanks to JamieB for drawing my attention to the origin of the Dubonnet which we buy in the U.S. I did not read the label closely until just now.
Afraid that a drive to Canada from Southern California is just not worth the
opportunity to buy the "real" stuff. My French born wife prefers her Dubonnet on two small rocks with a twist, as did her mother. I, myself do not care for it at all. Sante!
Cocktails: Rediscovering Dubonnet
Dubonnet. My first adult beverage. -Thanks Mom!
-Paulius,
VTR
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
Our winner for this one? lyricalsoul. Thanks to everyone who entered. There are more chances to enter coming up throughout the week.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
The Yukon Gold and sweet potato gratin looks pretty good to me.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
Cooks Illustrated brined turkey looks great.
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Cauliflower and brussels sprouts gratin sounds fantastic! I'm hungry now!
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The Silver Palate's cornbread, sausage, and apple stuffing has never failed me.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
Pioneer woman's sweet potatoes. I imagine I'll have to do a test run. You know, just to be sure.
Win a Free Organic D'Artagnan Turkey Here!
My Own Favorite Roast Turkey by Jenn Smith from James Beard's American Cookery.
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