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[Alchemist]

You freaking scored! nice work.

I do believe that the blades are for crushing ice and over-muddling, the fact you could do a wicked Queens Park Swizzle is just a bonus.

Toby

Edited by Alchemist, 12 February 2008 - 10:26 PM.

[KatieLoeb]

Thanks Toby! I'm feeling pretty self satisfied at the riches I found. I really didn't mean to go on a shopping binge. I was really just looking for a birthday gift for my friend. It's his 60th coming up next week, and he loves proper table top accoutrement. He sets a lovely table to which I'm oft invited for dinners. Being I'm his favorite 'tender, it only seemed appropriate to get him something cocktail related. I'm really hoping he likes it.

The crystal stems with the etching are so pretty I can't stand it. They'll definitely be my "photo shoot" glasses for any future cocktail pics.

[slkinsey]

To echo Toby, I believe the thing with the blades is actually an ice crusher and not a cocktail shaker/mixer.

[lucylou95816]

Katie,
I have that same shaker with the blades, in my kitchen with all of my other vintage cocktail shakers. I too went on a binge several years ago and purchased about 12-14 shakers. *As I look up at them all dusty*

[KatieLoeb]

Thanks for the info, folks. I'll test drive the shaker probably next weekend and let you know how it works as an ice crusher.

My shakers are inside a cabinet, so they get a little less dusty. Doesn't mean they couldn't use a good dusting though...

[Alchemist]

I recommend using gin, lime juice, and simple syrup with a dash of bitters for the best de-dusting. Repeat, with variations, twice to thrice a week. As the old adage goes, A rocking shaker gathers no dust.

Toby

[KatieLoeb]

...As the old adage goes, A rocking shaker gathers no dust.

Toby, you are my hero!

[bostonapothecary]

...As the old adage goes, A rocking shaker gathers no dust.

Toby, you are my hero!

sound advice, all the money you save on lemon pledge wipes and feather dusters you can spend on better whiskey...

[jsmeeker]

I recommend using gin, lime juice, and simple syrup with a dash of bitters for the best de-dusting.  Repeat, with variations, twice to thrice a week.  As the old adage goes, A rocking shaker gathers no dust.

Toby

digging into my recent memory banks, this sounds familiair I think this is called a Bennet Cocktail? Do I have that right, Toby?

[thirtyoneknots]

I recommend using gin, lime juice, and simple syrup with a dash of bitters for the best de-dusting.  Repeat, with variations, twice to thrice a week.  As the old adage goes, A rocking shaker gathers no dust.

Toby

digging into my recent memory banks, this sounds familiair I think this is called a Bennet Cocktail? Do I have that right, Toby?

Technically a Bennet is completely unsweetened.

[jmfangio]

This isn't an obvious piece of cocktail gear, so let me explain.

This an example of what used to be called a doctor's watch. The idea behind the duo dial design was that the sub dial would make it easier to count the seconds when taking a patient's pulse. I, however, can think of no nobler purpose than timing the stirring of my mixed drinks. Perhaps it's just the placebo effect, but I'm quite certain my martini was just a little bit more delicious than usual tonight.

Edited by jmfangio, 08 March 2008 - 08:00 PM.

[Alchemist]

Now that I know how to post images, I am pulling out some old pics.

The cool things about these are that each time you push down on the pump 1 oz comes out, no need to jigger your highballs.

Also on the front of the Bourbon is an etching of corn, on the vodka is wheat, the gin has juniper, and the rye...rye.

I am searching now for some new stuff and will post (with a less buzzed photographer manning the camera.) the results.

Toby

[Wild Bill Turkey]

I like your "Libation Library" off to the left.

[Alchemist]

Oh yeah, they are "ceramic flasks" the nubs on the top are the corks. When you pull them out there is a recipe for a drink on the side.




Cheers,

Toby

ETA:PIC

Edited by Alchemist, 21 March 2009 - 09:15 PM.

[eje]

Is that a Pug! Muddler in your pocket...



...Or are you just glad to see me?

[CincyCraig]

My Wife finally let me replace the old bar that I had since my bachelor days this past Christmas. The old bar had seen a lot of use, and was pretty battle worn. As we are redecorating in a contemporary style, we found (after months of looking) a really cool modern bar that we both liked.







We found a kitchen work station at Ikea which we turned into a bar back. I finally have storage for all of my bar tools and glassware, and I can keep them organized, clean and out of sight now. There's also ample storage for my ever growing collection of booze, gadgets, cocktail books and bric a brac.









Gotta have plenty of bitters.......



I have a few vintage shakers and soda syphons that I can now display as well, thanks to the added room.



These pics aren't very good (cheap cell phone camera), so I apologize for the poor resolution. Thanks for letting me share, I'm pretty excited to finally have a nice setup for my favorite hobby.

Cheers,

Craig

[Mattmvb]

A recent acquisition, and probably my favourite...



It still works too, just had to clean out the contacts in the battery compartment which is under the cap. It only has the power to stir with upto 3-4 good sized ice cubes though. It's nice to have the original box as well, even if it is a bit shabby.


We've recently taken over a victorian pub and whilst clearing out the cellar found this traditional English pewter tankard (1 pint (UK)):



The inscription reads "JON Best Wishes From All At The RAC 20.6.80" - a nice bit of history, I'd really like to know who "JON" is/was, but I doubt I ever will.


This is a cocktail creation from a staff outing we had to Bombay Sapphire's training suite in Vinopolis in London:



They set up a just for fun competion for the guys which was a quick run around Borough market for ingredients to use with Bombay Sapphire. This was mine, which was initially declared the winner, but then I was stripped of the victory because the boss is not allowed to win!

I'm not usually a fan of big garnishes but that one seems to work pretty well. The drink was something like this (it was a few months ago and I'm a bit sketchy on the details)

Unnamed

50ml Bombay Sapphire
a few sage leaves (about the same quantity as of mint you'd put in a mojito)
25ml lemon juice
12.5ml simple syrup
juice of 1.5 small oranges (I think it was clementines IIRC)

Shake and strain (don't muddle sage)

The sage plays really well with the Bombay Sapphire, overall a nice summery refreshing drink, quick and easy to make and approachable for the cocktail newbies.

Cheers,

Matt

[CincyCraig]

Matt,

That cocktail blender is fantastic. It's a real mid-century classic!

Cheers,

Craig

[davicus]

Got a few new shakers today... excuse the patina, I just pulled them out of the boxes.



But this little beauty is the belle of the ball:



Top is a three piece shaker with a strainer in the cap, bottom holds a rack with four cups.

[FrogPrincesse]

What a fun thread, I just discovered it.

I thought I would revive it by posting a picture of the equipment I bought at Cocktail Kingdom earlier this year, which has been getting a lot of use already.




Regarding vintage items, I keep hearing stories of people finding perfectly-sized & adorable cocktail glasses at the Salvation Army for a few pennies, but no luck for me so far...

[Kerry Beal]

Regarding vintage items, I keep hearing stories of people finding perfectly-sized & adorable cocktail glasses at the Salvation Army for a few pennies, but no luck for me so far...

Want me to start sending them - I keep turning them down because I have no space for any more glasses!

[Tri2Cook]

Cool stuff in this thread, glad you revived it. Reminded me I have this...



It works great but I don't actually use it. Pretty much just a dust collector.

Edit: I uploaded the wrong pic, the one I meant to post doesn't crop the top of the box off. The only thing missing is what I assume is the brand name... DeLuxe.

Edited by Tri2Cook, 14 May 2012 - 02:24 PM.

[Kerry Beal]

Saw one very similar to that last week at a thrift store.

[Tri2Cook]

Saw one very similar to that last week at a thrift store.

Yeah, I don't think they're all that hard to find. This one was a gift or I probably wouldn't have it but it looks kinda cool on the shelf. The pics on it are old cars, "Sage 1906" on one side and "Renault 1907" on the other.

[Anna N]

Now this is my kind of porn:



A fantastic birthday gift. A hand-turned zebra wood muddler. The photo doesn't begin to do it justice! Now I really, really must figure out space for a bar cart where I can display my cocktail paraphernalia.

[KatieLoeb]

Those ae gorgeous and a fabulous gift. They work like a charm and double as a club if anyone gets too out of line...

[Anna N]

Those ae gorgeous and a fabulous gift. They work like a charm and double as a club if anyone gets too out of line...

Yeah, I hate uni-taskers!

Edited to change multi to uni!

Edited by Anna N, 25 May 2012 - 01:48 PM.