The Cocktail Thread

[seefarr]

I've been playing around with Bloody Marys and gone for a South-East Asian theme:

Vodka
Tomato juice
Sriracha chilli sauce
Fish sauce - sounds gross but it's great as a Worcestershire alternative
Lime juice
Coriander stalks to garnish

Next up is to try it with a rapid infusion ginger vodka!

https://creativewhip.com/rapid-infusion-mastering-...

[Johnnytheboy]

In response to other PH threads I have just bought some Henderson's Sauce, so may give that a whirl in a Bloody Maria.

[21TonyK]

Sod waiting for the weekend, its sunny tonight.

Raspberry Mojito, frozen raspberry and sorbet.

[ClaphamGT3]

Can't believe we have got to page five without reference to the King of cocktails - the Dark 'n Stormy.

This is the national cocktail of Bermuda. Introduced to me by the 1st Mrs Clapham, who's mother was brought up there. The only good thing she ever gave me and the most refreshing drink of all time

[tomw2000]

Right here are the Bloody Mary recipes I'm looking to do this evening:

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bloody-bulldog/
I think I have bulldog gin, if not I've heaps of others.
Interested to see how the balsamic vinegar and crushed garlic work out.

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bloody-caesar/
or not really as I don't have clamato juice (only tomato juice) or horseradish.
So not this one at all really, it'll just be standard one

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/red-snapper/
another gin variant - but no garlic or balsamic this time

https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bloody-maria/
And an a tequila based on as recommended above.

I'll update throughout the evening whilst I still have the use of my eyes.

Also, I think I'm going to need more tomato juice.

[seiben]

HotJambalaya said:

Currently aging the Dishoom Viceroy's Old Fashioned.

5 months and counting, very interesting, if you cant track down the recipe online I'll dig it out later, but it involves a green tea reduction and aging for at least a month.

Sounds odd, but its pretty amazing.

I've had a hunt around and have found a few variations on this. Interested in the recipe you're using if you have it to hand, please?

[djc206]

My wife is a big Bloody Mary fan and she likes the Cajun Mary’s they serve in New Orleans. Her favourite bar sticks a dash of beer in as the last ingredient and she swears by it! The pickled green beans they put in as a garnish are a nice snack too, I’ve made some but out there they tend to use Tabasco branded ones which are great.

[C70R]

djc206 said:

My wife is a big Bloody Mary fan and she likes the Cajun Mary’s they serve in New Orleans. Her favourite bar sticks a dash of beer in as the last ingredient and she swears by it! The pickled green beans they put in as a garnish are a nice snack too, I’ve made some but out there they tend to use Tabasco branded ones which are great.

The Cajun Mary is deeply addictive, and a great way to ease into a day in NO!

[rsbmw]

I cannot imagine drinking a Bloody Mary. Tomato juice, ugh.

[GruntyDC5]

Any decent cocktail apps where you can add your ingredients? All the ones I have looked at seem a bit crap.

[Johnnytheboy]

Sunday early PM is our cocktail hour. So inspired by this thread we took all the possible ingredients of bloody mary/maria to the summerhouse and are experimenting.

[hairy vx220]

Johnnytheboy said:

Sunday early PM is our cocktail hour. So inspired by this thread we took all the possible ingredients of bloody mary/maria to the summerhouse and are experimenting.

Please don't put the dog in it!

[Johnnytheboy]

hairy vx220 said:

Please don't put the dog in it!

Bloody Mary is the traditional hangover cure, hair of the dog, if you will.

[Arranguez]

I tried both of your first two ideas on this thread on Friday. I liked the 10 pin gin, not so much the moody sky. Any more sweet and sour ideas? I love a pornstar martini and a daiquiri.

[guindilias]

A large strong bloody mary starts to kill the hangover, then follow it with a large one diluted half and half with beer and you are almost ready to get your drinking head on again.

[Johnnytheboy]

Urgent update!

Been on a cocktail night, and number 4 - by necessity simple - is an utter cracker.

1 msr sloe gin
1 msr red vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters

5 stars. Maybe 6/5 if that is allowed.

[seefarr]

Johnnytheboy said:

Urgent update!

Been on a cocktail night, and number 4 - by necessity simple - is an utter cracker.

1 msr sloe gin
1 msr red vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters

5 stars. Maybe 6/5 if that is allowed.

4th cocktail often tastes pretty good! Sounds like a Blackthorn?

[Johnnytheboy]

seefarr said:

4th cocktail often tastes pretty good! Sounds like a Blackthorn?

Book calls it a Blackthorn II.

There is a Blackthorn II underneath (which adds more ingredients) but no Blackthorn I, oddly.

Really, really nice... and I don't like Vermouth!

[jep]

A good wodge (not quite a half, but more than a wedge!) of watermelon, a healthy measure of white rum, a dash of sugar water, & a good squeeze of lemon. Blitz & pour over a pint of ice.

[rsbmw]

Johnnytheboy said:

Really, really nice... and I don't like Vermouth!

I made a Manhattan last night. Turns out I don't like Vermouth. Annoyed, bought Campari and Vermouth to make Negronis for the Mrs and turns out she doesn't like them. Oh well, everyone needs a couple of bottles that sit for a few decades and only come out when someone who likes a campari and lemonade shows up.