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Pollyanna posted:I have about 1/5 of a bottle of vodka left over (what's a fifth by the way? not 1/5 the other thing). What should I mix it with? Where do I get glasses and shot glasses and stuff? I tried the liquor store but they don't have glasses and poo poo. Also, what else can I make with something besides vodka? How does rum, jaegermeister, etc. work? A fifth is slang for a bottle containing a fifth of a gallon, or roughly 750mL. Because it's basically flavorless, vodka can pretty much go with anything. Juice, pop, spaghetti sauce, adding kick to wine & beer... Literally any type of soda will work, for example. Vodka & orange soda on the rocks is especially nice. You can get glasses at a wal-mart equivalent, or really nice ones at a home/kitchen boutique store. Kitchen supply shops are an especially good, if bland source for glasses. Cheap and practical is the name of the game there. As for the last question, I'm not sure if I'm parsing it right, but https://www.cocktaildb.com is an excellent reference for mixed drink knowledge. You can find recipes by either the name of a cocktail, or by typing in the ingredients you want to use. And of course, trial and error will give you experience. For example, I used a shot of pepper infused vodka to three parts Canada Dry, and it tasted almost like ginger beer. I'm gonna use a stronger ginger ale next time though.
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Those look pretty neat, but I feel they made a mistake with the "Bourgeoisie", specifically, the use of Goldschlager in an opaque drink. That's just stupid. It defeats the purpose of the gold foil, which is to be seen. And Rarity would never commit a fashion faux pas like that.  Other than that, the taste combination itself sounds pretty decent. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 10:25 on Oct 6, 2011 |
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I made a hilarious tasting I give you: Worcestershire soda In a double rocks glass full of ice, add: ~ 2 Oz. Stone's Original Ginger Wine (13.5% ABV) ~ 2 Oz. Brio (Toronto-based Chinotto soda) Stir lightly. It tastes almost exactly like Lee & Perrins.   Not salty enough though. Maybe rimmed on a glass... Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 04:34 on Oct 9, 2011 |
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Oct 9, 2011 04:16
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Anyone have any good cocktail recipes for tequila besides the big three? (Margarita, sunrise, la paloma) I live near a small central American retailer who carries the jarritos soda brand. Any of those any good with tequila?
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Oct 12, 2011 22:35
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Sugar: when refined, it is a fine, white, crystalline powder addictive to millions. 
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Oct 16, 2011 18:45
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Van Dis posted:Mind if I ask where you got the citrus squeezer? The kitchen supply shops in my area don't carry that type (lever-based). And tequila is awesome, but I find I like the blanco more than reposado. I don't know why, but reposado tequila gives me a bad headache every time, and it's even 100% de Agave, and everything. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 23:25 on Nov 28, 2011 |
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Nov 28, 2011 23:20
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Van Dis posted:I bought it for like $4 at Safeway. It's funny, because the Blanco doesn't do it at all. Maybe it's the wood it's aged in... does it add tannins, or something?
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I've heard people say that about tequila, that it's the one alcohol guaranteed to give them a headache or hangover.
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I bought my first bottle of Hendrick's Gin a few days ago, and was planning on trying a few mixed drinks, in addition to trying it neat, and on the rocks. Out of  curiousity, does it matter what kind of cucumber I garnish/muddle with?Would a garden cucumber be better than an english cuke? (The two that I have easy access to)
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Since our state-run liquor stores don't stock Rumplemintz, what other creme de menthes/peppermint schnapps would you guys recommend? Also, please recommend a light rum that isn't Flor de Cana. We don't have that either. We do have Cuban rum (Havana Club), if that's any good. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 22:54 on Feb 7, 2012 |
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Feb 7, 2012 22:41
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Kenning posted:Whoa how do you have Havana Club? Are you not in America? I was under the impression that poo poo was firmly embargo'd. Yeah, I'm in Ontario, Canada. I just say "state-run" instead of "province run" because it's quicker, and amerigoons understand immediately. And the LCBO carries Marie Brizard too, except it's sold out at my local store. :/ Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 01:59 on Feb 8, 2012 |
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Feb 8, 2012 01:55
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We can't get maraschino, though.  I want to try an Aviation...
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Had some Cuba Libres with Havana Club Anejo Blanco, and watched Archer for the first time.  I think I prefer Sailor Jerry ones more, but the cuban stuff was very smooth. Apparently, it's aged rum, that's been charcoal filtered to remove the colour and lighten the flavour.
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cyberpunksurvivor posted:I need help with a name for a cocktail I just had today. It was Bailey's, Kahlua, and Jameson. I called it a "White Irish" since it had the first two ingredients of a Russian, save for the whiskey. Anybody know the proper name? Irish Carbomb variant, of some sort. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 11:22 on Mar 20, 2012 |
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Mar 20, 2012 11:19
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You don't get hangovers if you know where to draw the line. 
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Touché. I'll let my friends be the "writers". After all, someone needs to remember the poo poo, when the party's over.
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You would probably be better off brewing it first, either normal strength, or very concentrated, and then diluting it with your spirit of choice, mixers, simple syrup, etc. I'm pretty sure even powdered matcha needs hot water, to really get the best out of it.
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On that note, what's the goon opinion of El Jimador? (blanco specifically, reposado optionally) It's literally on the bottom shelf, and our province-run liquor stores price it ~$3 lower than the Cuervo/Sauza/Olmeca mixto poo poo. In fact, I believe it's the lowest price tequila in Ontario. 100% agave, or otherwise. Alton Brown had a bottle of Jimador in his Raising the Bar II episode, but I'd like the (anecdotal) opinions of other drinkers. I'm still in the "clear spirits" (gin, tequila, and infused vodkas) phase of my drinking education, and have only recently started moving into rums.
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Choom Gangster posted:It's very good. Here's a drink to try with it: We can't even get El Jimador Anejo, only Blanco and Reposado. The cheapest Anejo was Cazadores, at $46. I really have to wonder, how the LCBO decides what it should stock sometimes.
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Well, if AB is anything to go by, do what he does for homemade ice cream, and use liquid that's been refrigerating for at least a few hours. The colder the water is, the less time it'll take to freeze- smaller, more dense crystals, and all that.
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For anyone in Ontario wanting advice on a top-notch silver tequila for their (price controlled) buck, I'm gonna recommend Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver. It's 100% agave, and literally, no joke- it's as smooth as water. And it's price: $36.60 for a fifth, makes it one of the cheapest too. Only other 100% agave silvers under $40 are El Jimador and 1800. Neither of which hold a candle to this stuff. Good for margaritas, palomas, lime & cokes, sunrises, teqtonics, chilled - you name it. Just don't confuse it with Especial; their mixto offering. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 10:12 on Apr 10, 2013 |
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Apr 10, 2013 09:39
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For anyone looking for a babby's first spiced rum, may I suggest Lamb's Black Sheep  ?Very smooth, with a similar taste to The Captain, but 86 proof instead of 70. And in Ontario, a couple bucks cheaper too. A good second choice for when I don't feel like Sailor Jerry.
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bunnyofdoom posted:Follow up on the bronx. BSE makes it delicious. Mad Cow Disease?  Speaking of gin, Beefeater makes a superior Caesar than mere vodka. The juniper gives a nice contrast to the other flavours.
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Aug 19, 2013 06:18
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Azul Margarita. From Agave Azul, the latin name for the plant.
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I know he's talking about the Curacao. The Curacao is blue; the agave tequila comes from is blue. So a margarita name using both should incorporate elements which they share. And you need to relax. People have different tastes. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 07:51 on Aug 21, 2013 |
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Our province-run liquor store had Sierra Milenario Extra Anejo for $22 off this week (normal price: $77.75), where I just finished reading Boozehound, and I'm looking to expand my horizons through tequila and maybe rum. It's the most expensive liquor I've ever purchased, even at the sale price. It smells great.  Any good cocktails for aged tequila/spirits? I'm not much for sipping liquor straight or on the rocks, so I'd like a backup or two. The only thing I plan on trying for sure is a Paloma; my go-to cocktail for silver tequila. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 04:22 on Dec 22, 2013 |
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Dec 20, 2013 07:49
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bunnyofdoom posted:Actually Dillon's small batch distillers. As to where I live, I'm in Ottawa, so straddling Ontario and Quebec Out of curiosity, what's buying booze that close to the border like?
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Hendricks (Citadelle works too), a couple drops of Angostura, and Tonic make a nice, winter G&T.
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People in Ontario outside Toronto might want to check their local LCBOs, I just found maraschino in mind for the first time ever. 
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On my Kindle, I've got this one: "The Bartender's Bible: 1,001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know to Set Up Your Bar" 252 - Caipirinha 2.5 oz. Cachaca 2 tsp. sugar 1 lime cut into eighths Muddle sugar and lime in an Old Fashioned glass. Add ice. Add Cachaca. Stir well. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 06:47 on Mar 22, 2014 |
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Besides vodka (which I don't have), do any drinks use the black currant concentrate Ribena?
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Just wondering if anyone has tried Patron's orange liqueur. Made a nice tequila drink with El Jimador Silver, half a lime and Senoral's Sangria soda. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 06:56 on May 7, 2014 |
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May 7, 2014 06:53
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Is there a name for a Moscow Mule made with gin? Because they're really good. I'm using Key limes too, but to be honest, I can't tell the difference from regular ones.
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$ bunnyofdoom posted:Haha still a loving dollar per lime up here in Canada. Five for a buck at my local asian mart, five for two bucks at the NoFrills stores, and three for $1.89 at Metro; King of Ontario price gougers. Only the asian mart has adjusted their prices (downward) in the last month. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 23:00 on Jun 7, 2014 |
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Jun 5, 2014 02:57
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cbirdsong posted:Is canned pineapple juice really as lovely as that post implies, when compared to fresh? Juicing a pineapple seems like such a pain. The canning process basically cooks the juice. This changes the flavour completely (for the worse).
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Aug 9, 2014 23:07
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Just like to give my opinion that Ungava gin should not be used in a Gin & Tonic. The flavour is just too subtle, and gets blown away. The overall taste is alright; you're just not going to get anything unique from the gin to come through.
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The Hebug posted:Here's a short blurb I wrote on the basics of sherry for a wildly unpopular write-up on the Sherry Cobbler. Where does "almond sherry" fit in? I kinda like it, as I find Disaronno to be too strong to drink straight.
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The Hebug posted:Never use Rose's lime juice. Also, Rose's Grenadine isn't even made from pomegranate.
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Is there a name for a Moscow Mule that uses tequila instead? Because if not, may I submit to ya'll the name 'Politburro'?
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