Particularly whiskey that costs more - and in the case of whiskey, why wouldn't you?
Favorite Simple but obscure mixed drink
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Particularly whiskey that costs more - and in the case of whiskey, why wouldn't you?
Once the sun goes down, it's usually straight bourbon for me (or the occasional old fashioned) but sometimes on the weekends in the summer I have been known to drink before the sun goes down. In those instances, it's better for everyone involved if I'm not drinking straight bourbon.
A nice alternative to beer when you don't want to get drunk is 2 parts Amaretto to 3 parts apple juice. Again over ice. Light and refreshing in the summer.
Tito's & Gatorade in the summer.
Whats up with all the Gin lovers? That is my mom's go to but it just tastes like an evergreen tree to me.
Whats up with all the Gin lovers? That is my mom's go to but it just tastes like an evergreen tree to me.
Never had it myself but heard a lady order it at lunch this weekend.
A Screw-Up
Normal Screwdriver ingredients, and a splash or two of 7UP.
Sounds like something I could pound about 5 of at breakfast.
A Screw-Up
Normal Screwdriver ingredients, and a splash or two of 7UP.
Sounds like something I could pound about 5 of at breakfast.
Tanqueray is great hence the Gimlet recipe I posted. It's the best way to drink gin, imho.
Vodka and Gatorade sounds like something a teenager would attempt to drink when their parents are out of town. Is this actually good? or is G just used to mask the vodka?
gatorade makes me so sick when I drink stuff with it. The older i get the more I need less sugar in drinks.
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Truth. Also, if evergreen is all you're getting, you're drinking crappy gin.You say "tastes like an evergreen tree" like it's a bad thing.
Gin is the best liquor there is.
My go to is a Manhattan (with homemade maraschino cherries). But, when I want something different I go with:
Colorado Bulldog (for coffee lovers): Vodka, Coffee (or Kahlua), cream, and a splash of cola.
Bourbon Root Beer Float: Bourbon, Rootbeer, & Ice Cream (or just cream works too).
Our "invention" freshman year at ISU was Tang & 99 Bananas Schnaaps...kinda sort of tasted like Juicy Fruit gum.
Colorado Bulldog (for coffee lovers): Vodka, Coffee (or Kahlua), cream, and a splash of cola.
Bourbon Root Beer Float: Bourbon, Rootbeer, & Ice Cream (or just cream works too).
Our "invention" freshman year at ISU was Tang & 99 Bananas Schnaaps...kinda sort of tasted like Juicy Fruit gum.
Does Welch Ave Station still do Flaming Dr. Peppers? (Amaretto with 151 on top in a shot glass, light on fire, drop into a glass of beer and chug.)
For something simpler when Vanilla Cokes weren't widespread, I liked mixing vanilla liquor into my Coke.
For something simpler when Vanilla Cokes weren't widespread, I liked mixing vanilla liquor into my Coke.
LOL I like the white G (cherry I think) I also dont mind the flavor of vodka so I guess its hard for me to answer that.
Edit: Also helps ease the hangover
Not trying to be a D***, but is it an acquired taste? Or and old person taste? I am 33 and everyone I know that drinks Gin is older. I have tried and just don't like it.
P.S. My mom drinks either Beefeaters? or Seagrams. Don"t know if that is bad gin or not.
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I suppose it's acquired. I started drinking it in my mid twenties. I'll admit that I find the idea of the classic G&T to be a little more sophisticated than some other drinks, but it's also just a really, really good cocktail. Refreshing and clean. You can drink them in any season. Never go out of style and every bartender knows how to make one. ItsI as good as it gets for me.
Old Fashioned but with some ground rules, to make it more obscure
2 shots Whiskey/Rye - Woodford Reserve or Bullit Rye are my favs
Agastino bitters - if you can find some orange bitters, a dash or two also
NO simple syrup, Molasses (tsp) is wonderful or muddled raw sugar cubes (2)
One large ice cube, like the 2 inch cubes
Twisted orange peel
Mix with ice, strain, pour into glass with the large ice cube, wipe the rim with the peel
Toast Don Draper
2 shots Whiskey/Rye - Woodford Reserve or Bullit Rye are my favs
Agastino bitters - if you can find some orange bitters, a dash or two also
NO simple syrup, Molasses (tsp) is wonderful or muddled raw sugar cubes (2)
One large ice cube, like the 2 inch cubes
Twisted orange peel
Mix with ice, strain, pour into glass with the large ice cube, wipe the rim with the peel
Toast Don Draper
