plattetude Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 14 hours ago, Sneakeater said: I just feel that a shrub cocktail should tell you it's a shrub. So... "Bring Me a Shrubbery" then. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Got this recipe from the Punch website. I made it half strength. Al Sotack's Brainstorm 2 oz. Irish whiskey 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1/2 oz. Benedictine Combine all ingredients with ice in a mixing glass, then stir to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Express a lemon twist over the drink, then discard the peel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bloviatrix Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Knowing how much @Sneakeater adores Suze, I feel a need to report that Astor will be hosting a tasting tomorrow from 3 - 6 pm and bottles will be 15% off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 After reading about the growing popularity of "ranch water", I decided to try it using one of the umpteen recipes out there. It's basically a margarita highball. The key ingredient is Topo Chico mineral water, which fortunately for me is easily obtainable at my local Grocery Outlet. All of the other ingredients can be tinkered with. Ranch Water 1 1/2 oz. blanco tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. orange liqueur (I used Cointreau) Topo Chico water Mix the tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur together in a Collins or highball glass. Add ice, then top up with Topo Chico. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 The Barbara West cocktail--origin of the name unknown. 2 oz. gin 1 oz. amontillado sherry 1/2 lemon juice 1-2 dashes Angostura bitters Shake over ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Oh, that sounds GOOD! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Very tart and dry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 A Mardi Gras Sazerac. For the absinthe wash, I finally got to break out the cocktail atomizer N got me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieL Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 After making a Rob Roy just now, I realize that Scotch probably isn't going to be my thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Happy to take it off your hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plattetude Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 So are we really starting to see a significant throttling back of Chartreuse supply? (Or that Japan's demand is affecting global supply, as some sources say.) It seems so. Saw a tweet by Martin Doudoroff the other day that threw me into a panic. Found (and bought) two green and one yellow after scouring 4 local shops. Astor's website lists both as out of stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, plattetude said: So are we really starting to see a significant throttling back of Chartreuse supply? (Or that Japan's demand is affecting global supply, as some sources say.) It seems so. Saw a tweet by Martin Doudoroff the other day that threw me into a panic. Found (and bought) two green and one yellow after scouring 4 local shops. Astor's website lists both as out of stock. Interestingly, I had just seen this post yesterday...https://www.instagram.com/p/CpW-2xnOWjy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link and I had dinner with Martin last night! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I posted a few weeks back (probably on this thread) that I had a problem finding any. Ended up with yellow rather than green, although I had really been looking for the latter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Bijou, from my Nomad cocktail book. Guess who got a bottle of Chartreuse to keep the Luxardo company? From Bowery and Vine, if anyone's still having trouble finding it. I wasn't crazy about it at first, but it grew on me. H lurved it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I will try that tonight, thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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