Drink of Choice
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As an expat from Canada I have lost my love for beer since most of what is found contains less than 5% alcohol, so being that I have some disposable income I decided to stick to hard liquor and Bourbon is my “Drink of Choice”. I do prefer it over ice but will also enjoy a strong Old Fashion (secret recipe from my father in law)
Dr_Pain I still drink beer (mostly crafted). But, don’t consume much because it bloats me after a couple. So, I use it as only a chaser. My buds and I have been messing with Old Fashions the last year. Oh, the concoctions (percentages of mix and type of bourbon) that we’ve come up with every week. Our current fav (that may change at any moment) is using Knob Creek Smoked Maple, Luxardo cherries, Proof syrup(or homemade simple syrup) and Orange Bitters. So far, we’ve tried old fashions with over 50 bourbons. When we’re not doing old fashions, it’s neat for the first try of a bourbon and then usually one ice cube. Whatever you do, just have fun with all of it.
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Dr_Pain I still drink beer (mostly crafted). But, don’t consume much because it bloats me after a couple. So, I use it as only a chaser. My buds and I have been messing with Old Fashions the last year. Oh, the concoctions (percentages of mix and type of bourbon) that we’ve come up with every week. Our current fav (that may change at any moment) is using Knob Creek Smoked Maple, Luxardo cherries, Proof syrup(or homemade simple syrup) and Orange Bitters. So far, we’ve tried old fashions with over 50 bourbons. When we’re not doing old fashions, it’s neat for the first try of a bourbon and then usually one ice cube. Whatever you do, just have fun with all of it.
zbigjeff If you make your own simple syrup I would definitely suggest to use turbinado over regular sugar. Since I live in Louisiana and I am surrounded by sugarmill. I have several patients who work at the mill and get that stuff direct, so by association I get some primo stuff. It brings another dimension to old fashions. Everybody grows Satsumas locally and a splash of that juice is incredible!!! My last old fashion was made with Four Roses. Talk about a great Bourbon, but I would say I prefer to drink it on ice though.
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ND Mike my two favorites to coffee is Di and Baileys irish cream. Cant go wrong with either one
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zbigjeff If you make your own simple syrup I would definitely suggest to use turbinado over regular sugar. Since I live in Louisiana and I am surrounded by sugarmill. I have several patients who work at the mill and get that stuff direct, so by association I get some primo stuff. It brings another dimension to old fashions. Everybody grows Satsumas locally and a splash of that juice is incredible!!! My last old fashion was made with Four Roses. Talk about a great Bourbon, but I would say I prefer to drink it on ice though.
Dr_Pain Have not tried turbinado sugar. But, have tried dark and light brown sugar. Will have to pick up some turbinado. Always into enhancing the experience. Thanks.
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Dr_Pain Have not tried turbinado sugar. But, have tried dark and light brown sugar. Will have to pick up some turbinado. Always into enhancing the experience. Thanks.
One of my sons introduced me to Snoop Dogg’s Indoggo gin
I usually am wary of celebrity brands but at 80 proof this is smooth enough to be a straight sipper
Predominant Strawberry with some citrus along with some of the standard gin botanicalsGive a man a fish and he eats for a day
Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime -
One of my sons introduced me to Snoop Dogg’s Indoggo gin
I usually am wary of celebrity brands but at 80 proof this is smooth enough to be a straight sipper
Predominant Strawberry with some citrus along with some of the standard gin botanicals -
One of my sons introduced me to Snoop Dogg’s Indoggo gin
I usually am wary of celebrity brands but at 80 proof this is smooth enough to be a straight sipper
Predominant Strawberry with some citrus along with some of the standard gin botanicalsglen With that being said did you play gin n juice on the background to get into the right mind set?
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glen With that being said did you play gin n juice on the background to get into the right mind set?
HerbcoFood LOL, didn’t need to!
I think this gin could turn some gin never bees, especially if mixed with a strawberry sodaGive a man a fish and he eats for a day
Teach a man to fish and he drinks beer for a lifetime -
HerbcoFood LOL, didn’t need to!
I think this gin could turn some gin never bees, especially if mixed with a strawberry sodaglen Yep, I used to hate Gin, but then I spent a few bucks on a bottle and turns out its a pretty good spirit. It does get a bad wrap and I understand why, some of those botanicals are pretty potent.
A sloe gin fizz is also an underappreciated drink.
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glen Yep, I used to hate Gin, but then I spent a few bucks on a bottle and turns out its a pretty good spirit. It does get a bad wrap and I understand why, some of those botanicals are pretty potent.
A sloe gin fizz is also an underappreciated drink.
HerbcoFood That is what my wife used to drink all the time when we were young.
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Recently came across a way too make your own gin (aka bathtub gin… I think) from vodka. Definitely going to give it a try so I can tweak it into something that’s delicious. Just ordered some juniper berries which I’m sure I’ll find other uses for as well. Another spirit that I’m interested in trying my hand at is aquavit and variations of that.
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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Recently came across a way too make your own gin (aka bathtub gin… I think) from vodka. Definitely going to give it a try so I can tweak it into something that’s delicious. Just ordered some juniper berries which I’m sure I’ll find other uses for as well. Another spirit that I’m interested in trying my hand at is aquavit and variations of that.
Surg
I put Juniper Berries in my pickled eggs & pickled herring. I’ll smash a few when I sauté my sauerkraut with garlic, caraway seed and a pinch of cardamom.(don’t forget to add that dollop of butter!). -
Smoked Woodford Old Fashioned. Fancy like …
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.”
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Surg You,ve got to put the smoke tube down into the drink for a bit first. I am just messing with you.
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Surg You,ve got to put the smoke tube down into the drink for a bit first. I am just messing with you.
calldoctoday
Actually you may be on to something. If I bubble it through I might not need to swirl it as much.
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Surg Was just looking at drink smokers. Way to go. Had my first one in April down in Houston, TX while on a golf vacation. Yep, have to get one.
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Someone please try this and tell me if it’s any good. I’d have to take out a second mortgage to buy some. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sam-adams-beer-utopias-illegal-15-states/
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Someone please try this and tell me if it’s any good. I’d have to take out a second mortgage to buy some. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sam-adams-beer-utopias-illegal-15-states/
JohnG5 Wow, that’s stronger than wine. Sounds interesting though, but looks like no hope for us down this way for at least a long time. Pricey too, indeed!
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Someone please try this and tell me if it’s any good. I’d have to take out a second mortgage to buy some. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sam-adams-beer-utopias-illegal-15-states/
JohnG5 Wow, that’s stronger than wine. Sounds interesting though, but looks like no hope for us down this way for at least a long time. Pricey too, indeed!
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JohnG5 Wow, that’s stronger than wine. Sounds interesting though, but looks like no hope for us down this way for at least a long time. Pricey too, indeed!
calldoctoday Looks like it’s only released every two years.
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