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    jfox1980
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 9 May 2024

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    Sweetness on the tongue! 👅 😋 😍

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      jfox1980
      Raw and Unwashed
      Joined: 9 May 2024

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      Cheers! 🥃

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        ARNC
        啓蒙家
        @seawolf
        Joined: 13 Dec 2020

        @seawolf well this was certainly worth the experiment! It definitely falls somewhere on the Negroni-Boulevardier axis, but has its own unique character.
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        “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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          seawolf
          Mod Squad
          @ARNC
          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

          @ARNC that seems like an ideal cocktail!

          “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

          @zeebeeleather

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            ARNC
            啓蒙家
            @seawolf
            Joined: 13 Dec 2020

            @seawolf I’ve tried two versions - first equal parts, second upped the gin to 1.25 plus added 2 drops of Bob’s chocolate bitters - not sure which I prefer so might need more experimenting on another day.

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

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              seawolf
              Mod Squad
              @ARNC
              Joined: 28 Oct 2011

              @ARNC definitely more experimenting! Chocolate bitters in a Negroni is chef’s kiss

              “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

              @zeebeeleather

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                Jett129
                見習いボス
                @seawolf
                Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                @seawolf Recently made an old fashioned with chocolate bitters. Really good.

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                  seawolf
                  Mod Squad
                  Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                  I was making bleu cheese olives for some martinis the other day and realized that the pimientos I was pulling out to replace with cheese weren’t real chunks of pimiento, but a puréed pimiento paste held together with food additives. Not good! Does anyone have a good martini olive brand that they swear by?

                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                  @zeebeeleather

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                    ARNC
                    啓蒙家
                    @seawolf
                    Joined: 13 Dec 2020

                    @seawolf the latest iteration of the aged gin negronis is not for purists! Back to equal parts, but I substituted a lemon twist for the orange and it seems to cut through the woodiness of the gin better.

                    On the subject of garnishes, I have nothing to contribute from experience on olives (I prefer my martinis with a twist) but Jack Rudy’s vermouth brined olives might be worth a try - their bourbon cocktail cherries are not cheap but but they are really good.

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

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                      Jett129
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                      Ordered these 2 on sale today,from one of my favorite tequila distilleries. NOM1579. When I pick them up I will have tried at least one of every tequila in their current lineup.
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                        mclaincausey
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                        I have not had that one. Here is the portion of my agave that is currently on display:

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                        Check this crazy one out:

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                        I have not tried the Luneta, Mal de Amor Tepeztate (which is actually a gift for a friend), or the La Medida.

                        Think it, be it.

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                          Jett129
                          見習いボス
                          @mclaincausey
                          Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                          @mclaincausey I await your review. I’ve never had a Pechuga,let alone a Mole Negro Pechuga.

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                            pmadison95
                            Haraki san Prodigy
                            Joined: 10 Jun 2022

                            Threw together a mixed drink 1oz rye 1oz simple syrup top with ginger ale ice optional. Also for the simple syrup I used this ginger ale mixer I got for the holidays but I think a regular simple syrup would work fine. Side note: this was the drink I made post going out to the bar so it might need some more doctoring to make it drinkable if you know what I mean.
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                              mclaincausey
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                              A friend is doing some work for F1 in London and he found this place. Incredible agave selection. Anyone who loves agave and finds themselves in London should check it out.
                              https://kolrestaurant.com/the-mezcaleria/

                              Think it, be it.

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                                ARNC
                                啓蒙家
                                Joined: 13 Dec 2020

                                Not especially original, but I think this is my new favourite take on a Boulevardier

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

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                                  prpx
                                  Haraki san Expert
                                  @ARNC
                                  Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                  @ARNC - boulevardier is in my top 3 cocktails! Cheers

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                                    prpx
                                    Haraki san Expert
                                    Joined: 10 Nov 2021

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                                    Bitter Giuseppe

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                                      pechelman
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                      such a great drink @prpx !

                                      I find i enjoy this even more with an added .5oz of your favorite london dry gin

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                                        prpx
                                        Haraki san Expert
                                        @pechelman
                                        Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                        @pechelman - it is, does not have a bite, but orange bitters are very complimentary with cynar. Really good choice if one wants to keep it together 😄
                                        I’ll try it with a bit of gin, sounds like a great idea!

                                        last edited by prpx 20 Jan 2025, 20:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                                          prpx
                                          Haraki san Expert
                                          @pechelman
                                          Joined: 10 Nov 2021

                                          @pechelman - tried it with 1/2 ounce of beefeater and its even better. Great tip, thanks man!

                                          last edited by 21 Jan 2025, 20:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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