JimJohn

Thanks for the input! And I'm feeling fine the day after, so I suppose that's good news. I look forward to testing out more recipes, especially for the holiday season. Any suggestions?

So I've been reading "Jigger, Beaker and Glass: Drinking Around the World" by Charles H. Baker and noticed that many of the recipes include egg whites, the yolk or sometimes both in one drink. As a novice drinker, it has taken some courage to finally mix up a drink including egg, and I've decided to go with a classic Bourbon Sour: - 2oz Bourbon - 1 large egg white - 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice - 3/4 oz rich simple syrup - Dash of Angostura bitters For the Bourbon I went with Blanton's, a wedding gift from a couple months back(as an Irish/German, most of my whiskey gifts were of Irish decent). For such simple ingredients, I think the thing is especially fantastic... The wife actually enjoyed it until I informed her of the raw egg white's inclusion. Basically what this has all come down to is this: Are eggs safe when mixed with alcohol(a typical bacteria killer)? Are there certain precautionary measures I should be aware of when replicating this drink for others? Or should I just stay as far away from it as possible because as a society, we've established a strong enough fear of salmonella? Cheers, JJ p.s. - Thanks for all the suggestions on my last post hen asking which liquors I should be out for concerning wedding gifts. I got all of what I asked for and plenty more, but alas, in 50ml bottles >_<

Thank you all so much - Time is running out! But all of this is great information. And thank you for the congratulations! Time to put a list together =)

Hey All! I'm getting married in July and I've come to a certain realization: I'm terrible at picking things for the registry, and I don't want to be overloaded with useless doilies and whatever else the future wifey is interested in. We have silly amount of low-ball glasses, a few steins and a mix-match of wine glasses. Now's my last chance to be selfish and ask for everything I'll need to load up a worthy bar once we settle into some place of residence. Any suggestions? Whether it be different types of glasses, liquors, tending equipment etc., I'm open for anything/everything.

@EvergreenDan - Thanks! My experience with Whiskey so far has been limited to Jameson and Bushmills, it's definitely time to visit some Bourbons and Rye. Many thanks to everyone for your input thus far. I have a lot to learn.

This is going to take some practice Thank you kindly, good sir. I'll get to it.

So far I've seen: - 2oz Canadian/Rye/Bourbon Whiskey - 1oz Dry Vermouth - Dash of Bitters (Aromatic/Orange) Whiskey: I don't quite understand the differences in Whiskeys. It seems to be either based on location produced or type of grain, but if Canadian Whiskey contains Rye, which would you call it? Bitters: Dash =/= Drop? More of a shake the same way you would with Tobasco sauce? Any Suggestions? I'd love to try different varieties, just don't know where to start, or if there are any definite things that must be involved, versus others which definitely should not be used.