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By: criolle

criolle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:51 +0000

I have a laid-back hobby, making candles. I’ve been making “drink” candles for several years. You’ve given me a few new ideas.
I have made “White Russians” with gel ice cubes using vanilla and chocolate fragrances. Cut a small piece of straw and slip it over the wick and watch someone try to sip it … I’ve even seen a waitress pick one up and slide a napkin under it!

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Guide to Drinking for the Teetotaler | The Art of Manliness — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:33:50 +0000

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By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000

Not a classic, but awesome nonetheless: The Godfather. Equal parts scotch whiskey and amaretto on the rocks.

For this I prefer the cheap amaretto, not the branded kinds, and a 12 year Glenlivet.

I know a lot of people think cocktails are expensive – and building a bar is – but it’s comparable to a beer. I grab 1.5l bottles of Jack Daniels no.7 at Costco for about $20, and that makes a few dozen drinks. A 12 pack of good beer is at least $9, so we’re almost even on cost per drink there, not to mention liquor is a stronger drink so you don’t drink as many of them.

By: Ewan

Ewan — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:42:41 +0000

The manliest cocktail I know is the one my dad’s friend used to make when visiting my dad when I was a lad. Take a pint mug—preferably one of the now old-fashioned mugs shaped like the lower half of a pineapple with lots of concave facets—and half-fill it with Scotch whisky. Add to this a crushed and chopped clove of garlic, then grate a substantial lump of ginger into the mug using the finer part of a cheesegrater. Fill the mug almost to the brim with boiling water. It’s important to put the whisky into the mug first so as not the crack the glass. There’s a manly drink.

By: Gryphon MacThoy

Gryphon MacThoy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:24:17 +0000

Martini’s – I hate being asked if I want a vodka martini. Bartenders know, but don’t know that I also know, what I’m talking about. It’s the idiot masses wot make things difficult.

My fav cocktails are made with either rum or ginger ale.

I’ve decided that any 1 to 2 mix of a normal booze and ginger ale is a type of “Buck”. Rum Buck, Bourbon Buck, Gin Buck, Jack Buck (Applejack brandy), etc. Just two parts, real simple. I know some of these already have other names, but I like the commonality of the Ginger Ale forming some sense with a common name.

Rum is my sipper. Over rocks, bit of citrus garnish. Easily as complex as scotch, rum takes time to explore. Of course, I also like to get ripped on rum and cola, all night long, too.

By: David

David — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:16:04 +0000

What, no Daiquiri? There is no better summer cooler, in my opinion. No, I don’t mean one of those snow cones with rum and syrupy sweet strawberry flavoring, I mean a real Daiquiri. To wit:

3/4 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
scant 1/2 oz. simple syrup* (or more, to taste, if you prefer a sweeter drink)
2 oz. light rum

Pour ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake until very cold. Serve in a chilled cocktail glass.

Serve your guests one of these Cuban coolers on a steamy day and you will be amazed how many requests you will get for another round!

David

* Simple syrup is simply sugar water. To make, add one cup sugar to one cup water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 2-3 minutes. Let cool, skim off any “film” on the surface and bottle. Will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:21:45 +0000

#6 Gin & Tonic

Also for Martini’s, I do prefer the ‘in & out’ method… just a tiny hint of Vermouth

And regarding shaking and stirring, I subscribe to the convention of stirring spirit-only drinks and shaking drinks that have mixers (juice, ect…) unless the mixer is carbonated (such as a gin & tonic)

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By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:19:38 +0000

A Manhattan made with rye whiskey, is not called a Manhattan, instead it is known as a ‘Rob Roy.’ Any real man, or ‘heavy drinker’, would know the difference. JK!

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By: SR

SR — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:02:40 +0000

Excellent article. Refreshing to see no mention of Apple-tinis or the like.

I tend toward a 4:1 Martini, Gordons (when on a budget) or Plymouth Gin with Noilly Pratt, shaken, a twist, no olive. Andrew M’s comment about being ready to explain is noteworthy (as is Fingersoup’s reply): I, too often, have to explain what I want in a Martini– no olives, no vodka, no fruit flavours, etc.

I will admit to enjoying Brandy Alexanders or Stingers after dinner, too

By: JohnH

JohnH — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:13:55 +0000

Nice article, and I’m happy you liked my martini pic. I heartily endorse the recipe that the IBA has for the martini, 4:1 is to One True Ratio of gin to vermouth. (grin). I do insist that Martinis are best with Noilly Pratt Dry vermouth… Martini and Rossi is just not nearly as good. I won’t insist on any particular gin, that is very personal. Vodka martinis aren’t nearly as interesting, and require more like an 8:1 or 9:1 ratio with the vermouth.

I enjoy all classic cocktails. A Manhattan or Collins is a wonderful thing, as is a nice Gin and Tonic.

By: Seth

Seth — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:34:46 +0000

I’d like to try the Sazerac – I love me some absinthe.