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[Kerry Beal]

Grave of the Unknown Soldier - rather strange name for a drink I thought. Amaro nonino, Laphroig (apparently hubby has run out so MacCallan was substituted), lemon, honey syrup. Added a lemon strip - realized afterwards that was from another recipe - but it fit.

Extremely satisfactory drink.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight wanted something familiar so returned to one of the first cocktails that Kerry introduced me to on Manitoulin Island this past summer: Intro to Aperol. It still really hits the spot.

That's definitely a tasty one... but it's -15, windy and snowing lightly here so I decided in favor of something warm tonight. 1 oz Appleton 12, 1 oz El Dorado 12 and 1 tsp. 2:1 demerara syrup in a mug topped with warm milk and grated nutmeg.

Sounds quite yummy!

[Kerry Beal]

Tonights libation - Pan American Clipper - applejack, lime, home made grenadine, oops - forgot the dash of absinthe. From the Gentleman's Companion. But since I forgot the dash of absinthe - then I think I simply made a Jack Rose.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight from Beachbum Berry's Remixed - Miehana - lime, orange, pineapple, grand marnier, rum, coconut rum. 3 ounces of booze overall - it's taken me a couple of hours to recover!

[Tri2Cook]

I should get that book. I have a few other books queued up on amazon already so adding one more won't hurt.

[Kerry Beal]

I should get that book. I have a few other books queued up on amazon already so adding one more won't hurt.

Yup - gotta get to that minimum for the free shipping!

[brinza]

I should get that book. I have a few other books queued up on amazon already so adding one more won't hurt.

I just got it recently myself--it's a good one to get: two books in one; new stuff added since the originals (though I never owned the originals); and lots of fun reading and photos--it's way more than just the recipes. One thing, though. I hope you have or can source a bottle (or 3) of Lemon Hart 151 rum. He uses it in just about everything. Real frustrating when you don't have any. I finally got a hold of some by special ordering it. I think what inspired me to get the book was attending Berry's Tales seminar Who's Your Daddy? A Mai Tai Paternity Test. Now I want to get Sippin' Safari but it seems to be out of print at the moment.

[Tri2Cook]

Unfortunately, no Lemon Hart 151 at the LCBO or in my cabinet.

[mkayahara]

I wouldn't let that stop you. You can't substitute for it, but there are still lots of other fascinating drinks in the book, not to mention the narrative itself. And it's not like it's a big outlay. Plus, who knows? I hear the LCBO has some surprises up their sleeve for the coming year, so they may yet bring some in.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight the 'Part & Parcel' - I had to drive my dad home after dinner - so mine was the tiny glass.

[Kerry Beal]

Satan's Whiskers - gin, sweet and dry vermouth, grand marnier, bitters.

[Tri2Cook]

What'd you think of it Kerry? I tried it a while back and enjoyed it, that healthy dose of bitters makes it interesting.

[Kerry Beal]

What'd you think of it Kerry? I tried it a while back and enjoyed it, that healthy dose of bitters makes it interesting.

Bit of a mixed reaction - didn't like it as much as I thought I would based on the ingredients.

[Kerry Beal]

Juliet and Romeo. Happened to have cucumber in the house for a salad dinner - and the neighbour's mint is still alive!

[CRChemist]

I tried the Apple Jack Rabbit a couple of days ago. It was nice, but when I made it a second time at added a small dash of cinnamon, which I believe gave a nice touch to the flavors. It is a nice balance though.

Edited by CRChemist, 01 December 2011 - 07:37 PM.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight a Ramazzotti Jimjam - adapted from an Averna Jimjam here on Kindred Cocktails.

As I am without Averna, I subbed Ramazzotti along with 5 dashes each of Regan's orange and Angostura orange bitters for two drinks.

Are you envious of my bottle of Apry? Friends brought it back from Astor Wines in NYC - cost me 2 fruitcakes.

[Tri2Cook]

Are you envious of my bottle of Apry? Friends brought it back from Astor Wines in NYC - cost me 2 fruitcakes.

No.

Okay, I lied... yes, yes I am.

[haresfur]

Are you envious of my bottle of Apry?

I'm envious of your Ramazzotti!

[tanstaafl2]

Nope! I guess I am more fortunate than I know since I don't have to be envious. Despite the occasional item that I can't readily get here I only have to go as far as my basement to locate Apry, Ramazotti or Averna. Not to mention the Regan's and Angostura orange bitters.

I am a bit envious though that I don't have a few cocktail enthusiast friends around this evening to share a novel cocktail or three with...

[Kerry Beal]

Nope! I guess I am more fortunate than I know since I don't have to be envious. Despite the occasional item that I can't readily get here I only have to go as far as my basement to locate Apry, Ramazotti or Averna. Not to mention the Regan's and Angostura orange bitters.

I am a bit envious though that I don't have a few cocktail enthusiast friends around this evening to share a novel cocktail or three with...

I have some serious envy issues when I look at your posts about what you've bought at the liquor store!

[tanstaafl2]

Nope! I guess I am more fortunate than I know since I don't have to be envious. Despite the occasional item that I can't readily get here I only have to go as far as my basement to locate Apry, Ramazotti or Averna. Not to mention the Regan's and Angostura orange bitters.

I am a bit envious though that I don't have a few cocktail enthusiast friends around this evening to share a novel cocktail or three with...

I have some serious envy issues when I look at your posts about what you've bought at the liquor store!

I have been doing more than my share of schmoozing of late to try to be on the top of the list for the "good stuff".

Payed off again today!

[Kerry Beal]

Bleeding Castro - perhaps should be renamed Bleeding Ortega since I used the Flor de Cana. Rum, Punt e Mes, cherry heering, orange and grapefruit juice. Think I'd cut back the cherry heering a bit next time around.

[Tri2Cook]

Sounds tasty Kerry.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight's libation - the Ninth Ward - bourbon, St Germain, lime, falernum, Peychaud's.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight - the Avec - from David Wondrich's Killer Cocktails. Sorry for the rather sad photo - had to use the phone as my camera was in the car.

[mkayahara]

Tonight - the Avec - from David Wondrich's Killer Cocktails. Sorry for the rather sad photo - had to use the phone as my camera was in the car.

And what did you think? I adore this drink. Haven't made one in a while!

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight - the Avec - from David Wondrich's Killer Cocktails. Sorry for the rather sad photo - had to use the phone as my camera was in the car.

And what did you think? I adore this drink. Haven't made one in a while!

First sip didn't convince - but it did grow on us. I really liked the kirsch - more than maraschino - I'm wondering if I should try kirsch in some of the drinks where the funky taste of the maraschino bothers me.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight we had Navy Grog from Craft of the Cocktail. No navy rum but the Mount Gay did yeoman's service.




Last night it was a Gansevoort Fizz - from Killer Cocktails - don't think I'll make this one again. Thought I'd like it more than I did.

[Anna N]

Have been neglectful about posting but not about making and drinking! Tonight my daughter and her husband came over for a short visit and I made us all a Communist - gin, cherry heering, lemon juice and orange juice. They declared it a favourite and hope for a repeat in the future. I enjoyed it but like the more bitter cocktails better.

[Kerry Beal]

Tonight, a Berlioni - basically a negroni variation with Cynar.