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    Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

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    • mclaincauseyM
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      Will do! Yeah, this liquor store isn't the best on prices or selection, though they seem to be improving on the latter, and on the former occasionally they'll have downright stupid prices.

      I have had mezcals that use Weber agave. One day, that may be our only option 😕 Then again, the viable habitats of a lot of my favorite succulents will probably spread north as things heat up and dry out.

      It sounds good on paper; if it isn't a good sipper, it might be good in cocktails. Vida, for example, is nigh undrinkable for me neat, but works well in some cocktails.

      Think it, be it.

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        This morning, my head is reminding me that this is a wonderful farm to distiller completely integrated supply chain rye.

        Think it, be it.

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        • dinobarnesberlinD
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          In honor( although 4 days late) of the passing of Hemingway — a Hemingway Sour .
          Cheers Ernie!

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          • mclaincauseyM
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            Have you had his daiquiri @dinobarnesberlin ? Also delicious.

            Think it, be it.

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            • dinobarnesberlinD
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              Haven't tried that one yet — but I’m going to give a try 🙂
              Nice cut by the way @mclaincausey

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                I was so excited to try the Hillrock Bourbon when it came out,and actually got my first pour from the legendary Dave Pickerell himself.(At Whiskeyfest) He was the master distiller at Makers,and then went on to help start Whistle Pig,before moving on to Hillrock. He unfortunately passed away at 62 in 2018. I was pretty disappointed in the bourbon,as my expectations were really high,but this rye sounds really interesting. Will keep my eye out for it.

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  I hope you like it!

                  I do love Guy Clark, wrote so many great tunes including this one.

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • dinobarnesberlinD
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                    Never met a daiquiri I didn’t like yet 😉

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                    • mclaincauseyM
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                      The maraschino is just chefs kiss in there

                      Think it, be it.

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                      • steelworkerS
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                        @mclaincausey:

                        I hope you like it!

                        I do love Guy Clark, wrote so many great tunes including this one.

                        another great gone too soon

                        Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                        Well, I have others.

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                        • Tago MagoT
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                          Mezcal Negroni

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                            I’m guessing that the liquor you’re using is comparable to Compari. Are you using equal amounts of all the ingredients? Thanks.

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                            • Tago MagoT
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                              Correct @Jett129 , it's this one: https://www.lavaldotaine.it/en/products/bitter-aperitivo-artigianale/#1 . I've found this one to complement the mezcal (or gin) better than Campari. And yes, equal quantities built in the glass.

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                              • ARNCA
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                                @Jett129 and @Tago Mago, hope you don’t mind me jumping in. I haven’t played with mezcal but for classic gin negronis I’ve started using Rinomato Bitter Scuro instead of Campari. I think it’s an improvement, sticking with equal proportions.

                                “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                                • Tago MagoT
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                                  Not at all @ARNC . What gin and vermouth do you use? Any preferences or do you vary the gin?

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                                  • ARNCA
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                                    @Tago Mago, usually Martini Riserva Speciale Rubino (but could be Antica Formula Carpano if I’m feeling flush). The gin varies a lot but I often revert to Juniper Green Trophy. Incidentally, this is the only gin I have tried that works for me in a bijou (green Chartreuse rarely plays nicely).

                                    What gin do you usually go for?

                                    “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                                    • Tago MagoT
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                                      @ARNC We've tried a number of different gins but ultimately we like the combination of Whitley & Neill with the above mentioned bitter and Gonzalez Byass Vermouth La Copa rojo. Even my Italian friend had to begrudgingly admit that he preferred that vermouth to Carpano Antica Formula.

                                      Speaking of green Chartreuse: we first came to mezcal when I ordered a Mezcal Last Word at a cocktail bar. Another cocktail where mezcal works really well as a subsitute for gin.

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                                        @ARNC By all means please chime in. I'm definitely on a Mezcal journey,of sorts,as of late,which has definitely been inspired/instigated by some fellow Forum Members. I got really hungover/sick,many years ago,playing a drinking game that involved chugging gin. Therefore I've never had a traditional Negroni,but the thought of a cocktail that uses Mezcal has me intrigued. Can't imagine I'll be able to find any of the Compari substitutes that you guys use,but I should be able to get some really good sweet vermouth,and I have some awesome Mezcal. Will report back in a few days.

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                                        • ARNCA
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                                          @Tago Mago good choice! In my limited experience, Whitley Neill combines well in most situations.

                                          @Jett129 I can relate to this, but I realised that the consequences were mainly down to me, not the gin :D. I got turned on to the possibilities at a blind tasting at the Plymouth Gin distillery a few years ago.

                                          Both - I'll have to look out for Mezcal when I'm out and about.

                                          “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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                                          • scooterS
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                                            Loved this one enough to go back for another…..

                                            Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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