What are you drinking tonight?

wired · Nov 16, 2023

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As I post this pic taken 2 nights ago, I'm enjoying my first Jubelale of the season. Love 'em both.

I miss some things from living in the NW. Thats one. Snow Cap Ale is another.

tdemore1743x · Nov 16, 2023

Screwdrivers with whipped cream vodka

I know, it's girly but it goes down like water lol one of my top drinks next to S&Ws (White Russians with a splash of cola)

GrayGoose · Nov 21, 2023

Block 15 Super Nebula, to celebrate Judge Raschio's decision today.
Cheers to you, Judge Raschio!

sobo · Nov 21, 2023

While I don't reside in the People's Republic of Oregon (I'm a lowly peasant in the Kingdom of Jackboot Jay), I will raise a glass to Judge Raschio tonight and his stupendous and constitutionally correct decision.

I'm gonna raise a White Russian to the Judge, not because I'm a commie or anything like that, but because the Dude abides...

DivCurlGrad72 · Nov 22, 2023

Drinking LEVO tears. Good riddance Mz 114!

GrayGoose · Nov 23, 2023

This morning, having a Breakfast with Hayden variation of Block15's Super Nebula, aged in Basil Hayden bourbon barrels, while tending to a brisket in my smoker.
Over 13% ABV and just so awesome!

Flymph · Nov 23, 2023

I've been on a Suntory kick, and Ninkasi has put out some good lagers as of late.

I asked my boss for a raise so I could afford Hibiki, but they must have thought I was joking by the way they laughed and turned their back on me!

Meridian7750 · Nov 24, 2023

Sazerac's are on the menu tonight.
Rittenhouse Rye whiskey, both Angostura and Peychaud bitters, some simple syrup, fresh lemon peel and a few spritzes of a good Absinthe, for that slight anise flavor.
It's a tremendous cocktail…similar to an Old Fashioned but with a bit more depth.
Drink up

orygun · Nov 25, 2023

Meridian7750 said:
Sazerac's are on the menu tonight.
Rittenhouse Rye whiskey, both Angostura and Peychaud bitters, some simple syrup, fresh lemon peel and a few spritzes of a good Absinthe, for that slight anise flavor.
It's a tremendous cocktail…similar to an Old Fashioned but with a bit more depth.
Drink up

It's only been within the last couple of years that I've tasted an Old Fashioned, and it's one of the few cocktails I will drink. I've never had one with a good rye, but I'll bet rye adds a bit to the overall flavor. Kind of like changing a Bloody Mary from vodka, to tequila, to gin. But I've never had Absinthe. Does it taste remotely like anything else?

Meridian7750 · Nov 25, 2023

Absinthe has an aroma and taste that is VERY reminiscent of black licorice.
Similar to anise, Ouzo, black sambuca, Etc.
It is faint, but present. I dig it but not everyone is a fan.
If you like Good 'n Plenties, you'll like a Sazerac

orygun · Nov 25, 2023

Don't know why, but I imagined a licorice tint. I could see that mixing well in an Old Fashioned.
I love Good and Plenties!

Meridian7750 · Nov 26, 2023

orygun said:
I could see that mixing well in an Old Fashioned.

it really does go well. Start with smaller amounts and build up to your liking.

sobo · Nov 27, 2023

Meridian7750 said:
Sazerac's are on the menu tonight.
Rittenhouse Rye whiskey, both Angostura and Peychaud bitters, some simple syrup, fresh lemon peel and a few spritzes of a good Absinthe, for that slight anise flavor.
It's a tremendous cocktail…similar to an Old Fashioned but with a bit more depth.
Drink up

OK, I'ma gonna give that a try here real soon! thanks for the tip!

orygun said:
It's only been within the last couple of years that I've tasted an Old Fashioned, and it's one of the few cocktails I will drink. I've never had one with a good rye, but I'll bet rye adds a bit to the overall flavor. Kind of like changing a Bloody Mary from vodka, to tequila, to gin. But I've never had Absinthe. Does it taste remotely like anything else?

I love me a fine OF, and I make mine with 101 proof rye almost exclusively. Used to make them with just plain ol' bourbon whiskey, but then I tried them with rye and never went back.

Meridian7750 said:
Absinthe has an aroma and taste that is VERY reminiscent of black licorice.
Similar to anise, Ouzo, black sambuca, Etc.
It is faint, but present. I dig it but not everyone is a fan.
If you like Good 'n Plenties, you'll like a Sazerac

I loves me some black licorice, and Sambuca and grappa, too! Discovered those two liqueurs at the tender age of 10 or 11, whilst living in Italy and found my parents liquor stash. Live was never the same after that. At least, what I could remember of it... :s0092:

orygun said:
Don't know why, but I imagined a licorice tint. I could see that mixing well in an Old Fashioned.
I love Good and Plenties!

My favorite candies are black licorice and G&Ps! Only makes sense that I would love absinthe and pastis...

orygun · Nov 27, 2023

sobo said:
I love me a fine OF, and I make mine with 101 proof rye almost exclusively. Used to make them with just plain ol' bourbon whiskey, but then I tried them with rye and never went back.

So far, my favorite is with Wild Turkey 101.

sobo · Nov 27, 2023

orygun said:
So far, my favorite is with Wild Turkey 101.

Same here... the 101 rye by Wild Turkey...

PS: These are all in chronological order. You can see the level of the booze drops in each pic, and then the old bottle gets replaced by a new one...

orygun · Nov 27, 2023

sobo said:
Same here... the 101 rye by Wild Turkey...

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PS: These are all in chronological order. You can see the level of the booze drops in each pic, and then the old bottle gets replaced by a new one...

That I would like to try.