Comments on: The Friday Cocktail Returns

By: Odi et Amo

Odi et Amo — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:35:01 +0000

Green.

And I agree, the last Word is a fantastic cocktail. Measure the ingredients, though: you want an equal part of each.

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By: Murray

Murray — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 21:48:04 +0000

Yes! Homemade maraschino cherries. My family is big Manhattan drinkers, from 3 generations back. I’ve been making my own Maraschino cherries for several years when the local cherries are at their peak. I can them with a “brandied cherry” recipe, but substitute Maraschino liqueur for the brandy. I prefer Maraska brand over Luxardo, if you can find it. Completely different beast to the commercial kind. Totally worth the summer day spent pitting cherries (though this year I experimented with leaving the pits in) and standing over the large pot of boiling water.

By: allen

allen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:25:35 +0000

I’ma cocktail blog hoarder. 1 more idea is limonfukencello. Limoncello goddamit! Brings out the best after a fine meal & tells your company ”party’s over, get the F out”

By: allen

allen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:58:18 +0000

DPP what color was the Chartreuse – Green or yellow?

By: allen

allen — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:57:02 +0000

Sidecar.
I had these with lemons right off the tree in Az. they go down way to easy and you need to get fancy cognac. A good brandy would probably be fine.

By: Wilma de Soto

Wilma de Soto — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:17:42 +0000

I know you’re not into it, but Tequila with home made Sangrita might persuade others.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:16:50 +0000

Ditto on the suggestions for French 75 and gimlets. I love my gin-based cocktails!

By: DPP

DPP — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:49:15 +0000

The Last Word

Finest cocktail I’ve ever had. Gin, Chartreuse, Maraschino, and lime juice, in equal parts.

By: Kimber

Kimber — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:21:23 +0000

I’d like to know more about drinks/cocktails that include herbs(mint,basil etc.) and spices(nutmeg,clove,cinnamon etc) some exotic, unique mixes vs enhanced standard ones, and about nice accompanying garnishes, like the the pickled beans I had vs celery,(yuck) with a Bloody Mary on the Natchez riverboat in New Orleans. I love Sangria, and would like to know about different versions,…….

By: Will

Will — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:49:37 +0000

Love to see the Beefeater in acton, thought I was the only one left who requested it for my martinis. Everyone else, it seems, is obsessed with vodka and believe Grey Goose is what a martini is all about. I order a gin martini and people are shocked, especially when I don’t at least call saphire.

By: Rob DeWald

Rob DeWald — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:59:57 +0000

Ruhlman, You forgot a key ingredient in you Manhattan recipe. If you are using homemade Maraschino Cherries, and you should be (Lil’ Ruhlmanism there), add a tablespoon of the “cherry juice”. It makes all the difference in the world.

By: Jamie Samons

Jamie Samons — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:09:42 +0000

I’m a sucker for a Sazerac, but have never made a good one at home. So sad.

By: jsw

jsw — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:13:05 +0000

French 75 please sir…

By: Karyn

Karyn — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:09:06 +0000

How about a French 75 or a French Kiss?

By: allen

allen — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:32:11 +0000

Using the smokey Laphroaig or other Islay scotch served in cold champagne glass with dash of bitters, lemon peel and cherry, that’s how I had it. Delicious!

By: Mandy

Mandy — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:31:01 +0000

Michael, I had a drink called a “North End” at The Corner Room in Portland, Maine. It was Gin and fresh basil and a few other things that I do not know about, but it was DELICIOUS Wish the mixologist, Jordan would share her secret lol.

By: Edsel

Edsel — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:35:34 +0000

I’m a big fan of the Last Word. I also love the Songbird they make at VTR. Gin and Chartreuse. Mmmm.

By: lauren

lauren — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:26:34 +0000

blood & sand, please.

By: ruhlman

ruhlman — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:47:33 +0000

barton’s is the well gin here. Beefeater the martini gin.