Mixology 101

[Selassie I]

Here's all I got right now... just enough...

 

[Selassie I]

Here it is...

 

[Faceplant]

Damn good idea. Now that you've twisted my arm... I'm gonna make one too.

Give me a minute to post a pic.

Bruh, you gotta order that McClure's I told you about. It's in the pic. $40 for a four pack and they get it to ya quick!!

McClure's - Bloody Mary Mix

BLOODY MARY MIX Bold, tangy, robust, this bloody mary is nothing ordinary and all extraordinary. Using our pickle brine, dill, and garlic we've created a pucker-up bloody mary mix that is knock your socks off. Find an excuse to have brunch at your house this weekend! Now in two flavors: Mild...

mcclures.com

 

[Selassie I]

Bruh, you gotta order that Mcclure's I told you about. It's in the pic. $40 for a four pack and they get it to ya quick!!

I know. I'll put that on the wife's to-do list for next week. Thanks for reminding me.

This mix here is just ok... I had to doctor it up as you can see. My homemade hot pickle makes almost anything taste better though.

Cheers. Thanks for twisting my arm.

 

[RamFan503]

I have to post on here so I return to it later. I don't have time right now but I have formulated some pretty damn good drinks over the years and make a killer bloody, martini, and others.

You damn right there is. I can't believe you've never heard of it...

It's called The Breakfast of Champions.

Ha. That's what I always call any drink with alcohol consumed in the morning.

That's what we call it too. Especially the shot of tequila in the morning when camping before heading off to fish.

 

[Faceplant]

I know. I'll put that on the wife's to-do list for next week. Thanks for reminding me.

This mix here is just ok... I had to doctor it up as you can see. My homemade hot pickle makes almost anything taste better though.

Cheers. Thanks for twisting my arm.

Hot pickles are awesome. Curious how you make yours?

 

[CGI_Ram]

@Selassie I


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[Elmgrovegnome]

I make my own dirty martinis at home. Similar to yours, but I use Reyka vodka. I can't stand Grey Goose for whatever reason. Interesting that you mix the gin and vodka. I usually do one or the other, but will try mixing some Saphire East into the Reyka tonight. Also love me some garlic olives. Damn, is there such thing as a morning martini??

I get cravings for them too. I was drinking one every day after work a few years ago. I figured I needed to stop, so now it is a few times a month.

Grey Goose comes from France and is very nearly the same as Kirkland's that they sell at Costco for half the price. It's the same recipe from the same region. It's made from wheat. I've tried some different brands. I used to drink Skyy because that was my GFs drink of choice. Grey Goose is smoother than that and mixed well. I've tried potato vodka from Russia and didn't like it at all ( didn't waste it of course). I've also tried some brand from Hawaii that supposedly uses the purest water. It's called Ocean and comes in a round bottle. It tastes too much like rubbing alcohol. Maybe I'll give Reyka a try next.

A word of advice that was passed to me by my uncle from a bartender - Gin should never touch metal, it changes the taste. I was intrigued so I got a glass shaker and tried comparing it to one made with my metal shaker. I think the guy was right. I threw my metal shaker away.

 

[Faceplant]

I get cravings for them too. I was drinking one every day after work a few years ago. I figured I needed to stop, so now it is a few times a month.

Grey Goose comes from France and is very nearly the same as Kirkland's that they sell at Costco for half the price. It's the same recipe from the same region. It's made from wheat. I've tried some different brands. I used to drink Skyy because that was my GFs drink of choice. Grey Goose is smoother than that and mixed well. I've tried potato vodka from Russia and didn't like it at all ( didn't waste it of course). I've also tried some brand from Hawaii that supposedly uses the purest water. It's called Ocean and comes in a round bottle. It tastes too much like rubbing alcohol. Maybe I'll give Reyka a try next.

A word of advice that was passed to me by my uncle from a bartender - Gin should never touch metal, it changes the taste. I was intrigued so I got a glass shaker and tried comparing it to one made with my metal shaker. I think the guy was right. I threw my metal shaker away.

I've had em all. You will love Reyka or my name is not Rey Reykenstein!!

 

[RamFan503]

OK - so I won't drink a vodka martini. I had a hankering last night so I made myself a dirty martini. I do what we call a filthy martini. I muddle jalapeno stuffed olives in a shaker and then add olive juice from them and a little from anchovy stuffed olives. My alcohol of choice for a dirty martini is good ole Tangueray Gin. I know there are tons of fancy gins out there but give me the classic taste of Tangueray.

Shake with ice, pour off in a tall martini glass, and finish with three anchovy stuffed olives. Like a steak in a glass.

 

[RamFan503]

Bloody Marys. @Selassie I knows I love me a good bloody. While I make several different types, there are a few key ingredients. One is Dimitri's. It is a purely classic seasoning mix and though I rarely use premixed spices, this is one I go for every time. Another is green olive juice. I simply won't make a bloody without it. I will often use pickled asparagus juice as well but I HAVE to have green olive juice. The other - and people will turn their nose up is once again.... Tangueray Gin. I love a gin bloody. As you might be able to tell, I'm not a vodka fan. If I'm doing vodka, it is generally Tito's or Stoly but in most cases, it's gin for me. I just love how the herbalness sets off savory drinks. Vodka is just there and really does nothing for me.

 

[RamFan503]

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Nice array there. I may have to try that bloody seasoning you mentioned.

Oh... I forgot one ingredient I've been playing with a lot lately. Kimchee marinade. You can find it in Asian markets. It adds a real full flavor with some decent heat without going over the top. Highly recommended.

 

[Faceplant]

Nice array there. I may have to try that bloody seasoning you mentioned.

Oh... I forgot one ingredient I've been playing with a lot lately. Kimchee marinade. You can find it in Asian markets. It adds a real full flavor with some decent heat without going over the top. Highly recommended.

Great idea! LOVE the kimchee!! I will get back to you with whatever the heck I end up making.....

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

OK - so I won't drink a vodka martini. I had a hankering last night so I made myself a dirty martini. I do what we call a filthy martini. I muddle jalapeno stuffed olives in a shaker and then add olive juice from them and a little from anchovy stuffed olives. My alcohol of choice for a dirty martini is good ole Tangueray Gin. I know there are tons of fancy gins out there but give me the classic taste of Tangueray.

Shake with ice, pour off in a tall martini glass, and finish with three anchovy stuffed olives. Like a steak in a glass.

I've never liked the traditional lemon twist garnish. Salt goes so well with a martini.

 

[shovelpass]

The Last Word

• 3/4oz Gin
• 3/4oz Green Chartreuse
• 3/4oz Luxardo
• 3/4oz Lime Juice

A good herbaceous cocktail that packs a punch. Substitute Cointreau for Luxardo to make a Written Word. I prefer the last word, not as acidic.

 

[RamFan503]

I'm a bit of a green olive nut. I didn't have all the stuff for bloodies so we did martinis.

Simple enough. 1 part olive juice (from 3 different jars) and 4 parts Tangueray. Dressed with anchovy stuffed, jalapeno stuffed, and garlic/ jalapeno stuffed olives.

It's both appetizer and drink in one.

 

[RAMBUSH]

Any of you fellas drink boilo for the holidays?

Coal Region Boilo

Boilo is the high-octane mulled alcoholic drink that has been served hot in the coal regions of Pennsylvania for over a hundred years. It will warm you up and cure what ails you.

www.allrecipes.com

 

[CGI_Ram]

Any of you fellas drink boilo for the holidays?

Coal Region Boilo

Boilo is the high-octane mulled alcoholic drink that has been served hot in the coal regions of Pennsylvania for over a hundred years. It will warm you up and cure what ails you.

www.allrecipes.com

Just read that. Sounds great!

You must like it?

 

[Psycho_X]

Some ice, fill glass half full with Jack, top off with coke.

Hmm, I might not belong in this thread.

 

[Selassie I]

Check out this tequila one of my son's friends brought me. He came down to celebrate with us in the Keys this week and brought a case of this stuff for us. It's George Clooney's. Very good too...