Sommelier Tries Every Costco Liquor | World of Wine | (Bon Appétit)

 Now, this is a pretty cool video. I remember like over a decade ago my family would get the Costco vodka. The rumor was that it was like store-brand version of Grey Goose. However, it was not half bad. It was pretty smooth for the price point and it was nearly identical in a libation. Here Andre, the Sommelier, is actually doing a taste test (neat at that) of all the Costco-based spirits. Check it out: 

3x CACHAÇA Cocktails ★ Featuring Novo Fogo Cachaca - The Progress Bar

 I haven't had Cachaca in quite some time. It's still a bit expensive to get here in the states, even more of the bottom grade stuff. However, I'm trying to get some quality stuff just since the weather is getting nice. Anyway, peep some of the amazing libations below: 

BATIDA ROSA (1:00) Recipe by Jeffrey Morganthaler. 2 oz (60 ml) Cachaça 1 oz (30 ml) Lemon Juice 1 oz (30 ml) Pineapple Juice .75 oz (22.5 ml) Grenadine .50 oz (22.5 ml) Rich Simple Syrup Shake into wine glass Top w/Sparkling water Garnish w/Lemon peel Enjoy responsibly! CALDO DE CAÑA (4:22) Recipe by Jesse Vida at Blacktail in NYC. 1 oz (30 ml) Cachaça 1 oz (30 ml) Blanc Vermouth 1 oz (30 ml) Pineapple Juice .50 oz (15 ml) Lime Juice .50 oz (15 ml) Rich Simple Syrup 1 dash Absinthe Shake into rocks glass Top w/Sparkling water Garnish w/Lime wheel Enjoy responsibly! CANEFLOWER (7:56) Recipe by Jeffrey Morganthaler. 1.5 oz (45 ml) Cachaça .75 oz (22.5 ml) Aperol .50 oz (15 ml) Elderflower Liqueur Stir into cocktail glass Garnish w/lemon peel

Cameron's Kick cocktail recipe (Steve the Bartender)

 Now, this is pretty interesting. I've never seen a split between Scotch whisky and Irish whiskey in one drink before. I actually want to try this one day and see how it pairs up.

Recipe:

30 ml Scotch whisky 30 ml Irish whiskey 15 ml lemon juice 15 ml orgeat