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So, what are you drinking this month? Cocktail or coffee, wine, water? Anything interesting?

I kicked it off today with a Paper Plane, first mixed up a Bitters and Smoke and that was a no for me. So nothing interesting yet.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 month ago

Felt very rich so I made a single-serving of egg nog with real egg and Amontillado sherry. Also felt not-rich and drinking some boxed wine. I contain multitudes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

My local supermarket currently offers pretty drinkable and affordable sake. I usually add a bit of sparkling water to it because I'm a heathen.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Paper plane season is nearly upon us!

I've been drinking too much blue state (not a brand just where they're from) whiskey neat. Though I've made several boulevardiers with one of the less approachable bottles I've acquired recently. Made a couple "black" to kill a languishing bottle of amaro (substitute for the vermouth). Added a dash of china china to a couple to add some more excitement (not more than a bar spoon or it becomes too sweet).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Wrapping up the week with an Amaretto/Bourbon sour. Split amaretto between Adriatico and Lazzaroni. Because I had egg whites as I used the yolks in cookies and who can waste eggs now?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

A spicy margarita with a supper of pizza. Good combination and a great drink.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Amaretto Bourbon sour

2oz bourbon

1oz amaretto

Juice of one lemon

White of one egg

Dry shake then shake with ice. Strain into glass over one big clear ice, or up in a cold glass.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Happy Easter to any who celebrate. Wrapping up the weekend with a margarita sbagliatto. Made a pitcher of margaritas, but since I already had both a mimosa and a glass of wine with dinner,. I didn't want anything too strong, so margarita plus Cava* plus some mineral sparkling water.

  • I cannot recommend strongly enough - the name is silly but Raventos i Blanc Blanc Blanc de Blancs Xaro-lo is so ridiculously good, and not expensive, I have bought this same "champagne" for every party since I discovered it. It's dry but flavorful with a gorgeous fizz from natural fermentation.
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Wow. This one will get it's own post eventually when I firm up the measurements, it's fantastic. 2 parts whiskey, one part each lemon & pineapple Amaro, and some Chartreuse, less than an ounce of it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I didn't get a picture but it's good!

2 oz bourbon, one of lime and one of St. Germain, shaken.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

I still have tiny bit of st. Germain left. I might try this one this weekend.