Cocktails, Spirits and Mixology Thread

The Great Gatsby:



1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Lillet Blanc
1 1/2 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
Orange zest for garnish

http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2012/03/great-gatsby-grapefruit-lillet-cocktail/

www.highlandsbarandgrill.com/zeekee/files/HBG%20Wine%20List%207-10-12.pdf

 

Saw Tooth



‎2 oz. Blended Scotch
0.5 oz. Lime Juice
0.5 oz. Simple Syrup
3 Chunks Watermelon (cut into 1-inch cubes)

Muddle watermelon with simple syrup and add remaining ingredients. Shake and serve on the rocks

http://www.esquire.com/the-side/food-and-drink/summer-cocktail-recipes#/category4

 

This one's for you MMII. I'd name it for you, but Mystery Meat doesn't sound like an appealing drink, so I called it the Blueberry Tart:



2 oz. Malibu Spiced Rum
1 oz. Lemon Juice
0.75 oz. Simple Syrup
1 oz. Muddled Blueberries

 

Lemon, blueberry and coconut? That's an interesting trio. I've seen and drank a lot of lemon/blueberry combos, but never with coconut. Was it good?

 

Sidecar:



1.5 oz. Cognac
0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
1 oz. Cointreau

Recipe at link is a little different:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/12/dining/summer-drinks-generator.html#/?id=sidecar_2-2-0

 

Years ago, I used to go to a bakery cafe in Manhattan that made a delicious Blueberry/Lemon tart, that also had coconut. So, I figure the flavors would work ok.

And, I have made a drink with rum, muddled cherries, and freshly squeezed lime juice, so I figured I could sway out each of my ingredients for those ones.

At first, I went with equal parts lemon juice and simple syrup, but the drink was too sweet. I added a splash more of lemon, and it tasted pretty good. Like a refreshing lemonade.

I'm not in a hurry to make another one, but I'd drink it again.

 

We only have one -- or at most two -- per night.

Well, except for last Saturday. Last Saturday, we all got drunk.

My sister-in-law doesn't drink at all. So, my niece and nephew keep asking similar questions on Facebook, when I post pictures.

Fuck 'em.

I enjoy a drink or two, and it's been fun to explore new cocktails.

 

Ward Eight:



2 oz. Bourbon
0.5 oz. Orange Juice
0,5 oz. Lemon Juice
0.5 oz. Grenadine

My proportions come from the Bartenders Choice iPhone App. Here's Esquire's take on it:

http://www.esquire.com/drinks/ward-eight-drink-recipe

 

Enchantress




Ingredients

2 ounces port
1 ounce cognac
1/2 ounce orange Curaçao
1/2 ounce lemon juice
Orange twist, for garnish.


Preparation

Shake all liquid ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/12/dining/summer-drinks-generator.html#/?id=enchantress_2-2-1

 

Hemingway Daiquiri



Ingredients

2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce maraschino liqueur
Lime wheel, for garnish.

Preparation

Shake all liquid ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/12/dining/summer-drinks-generator.html#/?id=hemingway-daiquiri_1-1-0

 

how in the hell did i miss this thread?

 

I'm not just coffee.