[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

My first purchase in a long time

 

[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

3 hours ago, rotuts said:

P.S.:  the gin is in the freezer and the other two in the refrigerator.

 

 

But why?

You do want to have some dilution. It (=water) is basically an as crucial ingredient as spirits, juices etc. in order to get a balanced drink..

[Cocktail recipes easy to make at home?]

On 15.3.2018 at 2:04 PM, Craig E said:

Basically, booze + citrus + sugar is often a winning combination.

 

My answer would be, too: Sours.
They work with any base spirit, require, in their simplest form, only four ingredients (ice is the fourth one in case you're wondering) and are easily modifiable (add some Crème de Mûre to your Gin Sour and you have a delicious Bramble; the Mai Tai is basically an enhanced Rum Sour, too). Plus, they're not too boozy although the base spirit is cleary the prominent ingredient.

[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

Once more plenty of rum, more than I actually need... but a) it was a bargain and b) it's Caroni rum: grab some while you can.

 

[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

16 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said:

 I got a chance to try this Foursquare 2004 as well as the port finish and the Zinfandel finish this week at a distributor's spirits show. I liked the port but liked the Zin even better. But the best for me was the 2004 cask strength blended rum. Now I just have to get some of my own!

I'm already one step ahead of you

 

[Orgeat]

16 hours ago, KK said:

I can't find any orgeat on my shelves at all, but I will keep Meneau in mind. 

 

I fear you won't find Maison Meneau in the US.

I assumed FrogPrincesse, who is French, might have tried/heard of French company Meneau, and so I asked her.

Sorry, I should have been more precise in the first place.

[Orgeat]

Have you ever tried Meneau Orgeat?

I like it very much. So, I've never felt the urge to make homemade orgeat (and probably never will).

[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

I'm having some friends over tonight and hopefully, we'll be having a great time combining different gins with these tonics.

Truth is, however, I never really was that much of a G&T fan, but it has grown on me.

[What did you buy at the liquor store today? (2016 - )]

Some new alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic toys:

 

 

["Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails"]

On 22.1.2016 at 3:30 AM, Craig E said:

Inaugurated my first batch of cinnamon syrup by making a Heart-Shaped Box. 

 

 

Sounds too crazy (and looks too good) not to try.
I needed a reason to spend some money on quality Aceto di Balsamico anyway. At this time of the year, getting strawberries that taste like strawberries might be a challenge, though.

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Christmas present to myself: A 17yo cask-strength rum from Hampden by German independent bottler TheRumCask.

I wished I had a sample of the famous 17yo Wray&Nephew Trader Vic used in his Mai Tai for comparison.

 

[Rum Cocktails without Juices or Sodas]

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[Rum Cocktails without Juices or Sodas]

Actually, there is a Manhattan variation with rum: the Guyana Manhattan

And it's pretty tasty, too.

[Genever (Holland Gin)]

Zuidam aged genever is good.  Stuff made by Rutte is also tasty.

Absolutey. The Rutte Paradyswyn is excellent.

[ISO: Good Liquor Stores in NYC]

Thanks for your replies.

 

I have been browsing quite some online portals and have found the Woodford Bitters at Crush Wine and Spirits. That will do. They don't list the Abbott's Bitters, but LS Navy Style Rum, Sazerac and Woodford Rye instead. So, plenty of stuff to choose from.
In terms of feasibility, Astor and Crush is a good combination.

[ISO: Good Liquor Stores in NYC]

Hi to all of you,

 

I'm from Germany and I've been enjoying (quality) spirits and cocktails for a couple of years now.
 

I was wondering if you would be so kind to give me some advice on where to buy quality spirits in NYC, preferably Manhattan. Relatives of mine are going to be visiting NYC and it would be a great opportunity to get my hands on some spirits that are not available here. It would certainly be a big help if they knew where to look for, as you can imagine, I can't ask them to spend most of their time hunting for liquor.

On top of my priority list is some Lost Spirits rum (Polynesian Inspired > Navy Style). Thanks to Bryan Davies of Lost Spirits, I know that Astor Wine & Spirits in NYC is definitely a place worth visiting as they not only retail these coveted rums but also list some other interesting stuff (Solerno, Van Oosten Batavia Arrak,...). Plus, it's in Manhattan, so my folks shouldn't have too much trouble dropping by. But I'm still in need of a store where I can get Woodford Reserve Spiced Cherry Bitters and (I fear this could be a tough one) Tempus Fugit Abbott's Bitters. Any help would be appreciated.