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Saturday, February 24, 2024

Life On The D-List (The Educated Barfly)

 Interesting name and concept. But you can see why in the video and the number of libations below.




Recipe Obituary cocktail 2 1/2oz (75ml) London Dry gin 1/2oz (15ml) Dry Vermouth 6 Dashes Absinthe Lemon Twist and discard Pauline 1 1/2oz (45ml) Jamaica Rum 3/4oz (22ml) Lemon Juice 1/2oz (15ml) Rich Simple Syrup 1 Dash Orange Bitters 2 Drops 20% Saline Solution Absinthe Rinse Grated Nutmeg Garnish Widow’s Kiss Cocktail 1 1/2oz (45ml) Applejack 1/2oz (15ml) Cognac 1/4oz (7.5ml) Benedictine 1/4oz (7.5ml) Yellow Chartreuse

The Flaming Spanish Coffee (Anders Erickson)

It's funny how this is actually not Spanish recipe, per se, but it does have influence from Spanish (look up the Carajillo). Still an absolutely amazing libation with some incredible ingredients.


Recipe

3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Hamilton 151 Demerara Overproof Rum 1 oz. (30 ml) St. George NOLA Coffee Liqueur 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Marie Brizard Orange Curaçao 2-3 oz. (60-90 ml) hot coffee Top with heavy cream (lightly whipped) Grated nutmeg & burnt sugared rim for garnish



5 Classy Scotch Cocktails That Actually Taste Good (Anders Erickson)

When it comes to scotch, cocktails aren't really what you think of. I mean, most people either sip it on ice or neat. So, this is actually a breath of fresh air to show you can actually make some unique drinks. Check it out: 




THE MORNING GLORY FIZZ RECIPE

1 egg white OR 3/4 oz (22.5 ml) aquafaba for egg free 2 oz. (60 ml) Auchentoshan 12 Year Single Malt Scotch 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) fresh lime juice 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water) 1 bar spoon (5ml) St. George Absinthe Verte 1 oz. (30 ml) Topo Chico sparkling mineral water Expressed orange oil THE AFFINITY COCKTAIL RECIPE 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Scotch 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Expressed lemon oil THE BOBBY BURNS RECIPE 2 oz. (60 ml) Aberfeldy 12 Year Single Malt Scotch 1 oz. (30 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Bénédictine D.O.M. Expressed lemon oil THE PENICILLIN RECIPE 3-4 slices of ginger, muddled 2 oz. (60 ml) Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Whisky 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) honey syrup (3:1 honey:water) 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Laphroaig 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Candied ginger for garnish THE TARTAN COCKTAIL RECIPE 1.5 oz. (45 ml) Edradour 10 Year Single Malt Scotch 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Drambuie 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) Ramazzotti Amaro 1-2 dashes Angostura Bitters Expressed orange oil & swath for garnish

Saturday, February 10, 2024

The Lonely Penguin (Anders Erickson)

This looks exquisite. I love the ingredients, the color and the general presentation.

Recipe

1.5 oz. (45 ml) Rittenhouse 100 proof Rye Whiskey 1/2 oz. (15 ml) Combier Crème de Mûre 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) cream of coconut* 3/4 oz. (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. (7.5 ml) semi-rich simple syrup (1.5:1 sugar:water) 2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters 2 cocktail cherries (eyes), orange wedge (beak), 2 pineapple fronds (flippers), & cocktail umbrella for garnish (arranged to look like a penguin)




The Revolver Cocktail (Common Man Cocktails)

 This looks really good. Whiskey and coffee go together like peanut butter and jelly. 

2.0 oz Rye Whiskey 0.5 oz Coffee Liqueur 2 dashes Orange Bitters



5 Beer Margarita (Tipsy Bartender)

 This is an awesome drink, def Super Bowl ready! 

Recipe

Tequila

Triple Sec

Lime Juice

Sweet and Sour 

Orange Juice

Pineapple Juice

5 Beers

Blueberry Liqueur 



The Ultimate Pornstar Martini (Steve the Bartender)

 Great name for an amazing libation! I love these variations as well. Salute to Steve for putting together. 

THE ORIGINAL PORNSTAR MARTINI Douglas Ankrah, The Townhouse London, 2003 - 1 ½ oz / 45 ml Absolut vanilla - ½ oz / 15 ml passion fruit liqueur, passoa or de kuyper - 2 oz / 60 ml passion fruit puree - 2 barspoons vanilla sugar - 2 oz / 60 ml Champagne - Garnish - half passion fruit ONLY FANS MARTINI Kevin Beary, Chicago - 2 oz / 60 ml vanilla-infused cachaca, preferably Avua Prata - ¾ oz / 22.5 ml cane syrup - ½ oz / 15 ml lemon juice - ½ oz / 15 ml passion fruit puree - 2 oz / 60 ml Champagne - Garnish - pineapple wedge, orchid 🏆 PORNSTAR MARTINI Brian Evans, NYC - ½ a passion fruit - 1 ¾ oz / 52.5 ml vodka, preferably Suntory Haku - ½ oz / 15 ml Cointreau - ¾ oz / 22.5 ml lime juice - ½ oz / 15 ml unsweetened passion fruit puree - ½ oz / 15 ml vanilla bean simple syrup - 3 oz / 90 ml Mumm Champagne - Garnish - half passion fruit