The Gnat Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 14 hours ago, Heimdallr said: It is always dangerous when I walk into a liquor store. I always end up walking out with 4-5 different packs of beer. Today: Enki Cream Ale Clown Shoes Double IPA Bent Paddle Red Ale Brewing Projekt Hybrid Ale Don't go to Elevated, they just had their cellar sale, and I had won some money on a Super Bowl bet, but spent $120 getting cellared beers, 5 different types, as well as a nice bottle of scotch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I don't suppose we have any posters here from the UK that know where I can get some Great Lakes beer from a little closer to home than the USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Aviation is a great drink. Find a place that can make you one if you’ve never tried it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoundrel Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Golden Monkey is still the best by Victory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywindO2 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 8:51 PM, MrDrew said: Aviation is a great drink. Find a place that can make you one if you’ve never tried it. I tried it at the airport a couple weeks ago and liked it, I'm sure someone else can make a much better one though. Was just on a cruise and was hoping they'd be able to make one but unfortunately they didn't have the right ingredients for it. On the cruise, I decided Negroni's are one of my favorite drinks, and also loved the few drinks I had with St. Germaine in them. Will definitely experiment with it some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 hours ago, skywindO2 said: I tried it at the airport a couple weeks ago and liked it, I'm sure someone else can make a much better one though. Was just on a cruise and was hoping they'd be able to make one but unfortunately they didn't have the right ingredients for it. On the cruise, I decided Negroni's are one of my favorite drinks, and also loved the few drinks I had with St. Germaine in them. Will definitely experiment with it some. It's rare for a party bar to have Creme de Violette and/or Maraschino liqueur, which are the 2 things you'll need for an Aviation. It's usually something you'll have to find a t a cocktail bar. A Negroni is a really good drink when done right. The place I hang out at did a Negroni weekend last year, and they had about 10 different versions of it. It was a good time trying to get through the menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 The Last Word is very similar to an Aviation. Basically swap Creme de Violette for Green Chartreuse and lime for lemon. My favorite cocktail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: The Last Word is very similar to an Aviation. Basically swap Creme de Violette for Green Chartreuse and lime for lemon. My favorite cocktail. Last Word is equal parts, where the Aviation is a lot stronger with the gin. It doesn't have the simple syrup either. It's also a really expensive drink when you factor in the Chartreuse price. I love them though. If the local distillery didn't make an herbal liqueur that was a really good substitute, even if it's not quite as good, I'd never get to drink them. Here's the recipe for both if you have a nice liquor cabinet. Aviation: 1.5oz Gin .75oz Lemon Juice .5oz Creme de Violette .5oz Simple Syrup .25oz Maraschino Liqueur (Use Luxardo) Shake and strain Last Word: 1oz Gin 1oz Green Chartreuse 1oz Maraschino Liqueur 1oz Lime Juice Shake and strain There's also a couple plays on the Last Word. Last Ward - Sub Rye for the Gin, and Lemon for Lime. Closing Argument - Sub Gin for Mezcal, and chose between Lime and Lemon. Most people seem to like lemon better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywindO2 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: The Last Word is very similar to an Aviation. Basically swap Creme de Violette for Green Chartreuse and lime for lemon. My favorite cocktail. I'm coming to your house and you're making both for me. 1 hour ago, MrDrew said: A Negroni is a really good drink when done right. The place I hang out at did a Negroni weekend last year, and they had about 10 different versions of it. It was a good time trying to get through the menu. I went to multiple bartenders before I found a bartender I could trust with it. I never disliked it but found some made it better than others. Edited February 19, 2019 by skywindO2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, MrDrew said: Last Word is equal parts, where the Aviation is a lot stronger with the gin. Not the way I make it. I've found my favorite is 2.0 oz gin, 0.5 oz each of chartreuse, maraschino and lime I've always heard the whisky version referred to as Final Ward, which is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, skywindO2 said: I went to multiple bartenders before I found one that I liked. I never disliked it but found some made it better than others. Working with Aperol, Campari, and things like Fernet are very touchy because they're really strong flavors. Even a little either way throws everything off. You really need a bartender to get those kids of drinks right. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: Not the way I make it. I've found my favorite is 2.0 oz gin, 0.5 oz each of chartreuse, maraschino and lime I've always heard the whisky version referred to as Final Ward, which is good too. You're doing it wrong. If you want more gin, you make more of them. That's the best way to get extra gin. Even the 1oz is more than you're supposed to use. It should really be .75oz of each, but what fun is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, MrDrew said: You're doing it wrong. If you want more gin, you make more of them. That's the best way to get extra gin. Even the 1oz is more than you're supposed to use. It should really be .75oz of each, but what fun is that. That much chartreuse and maraschino is just too sweet for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDrew Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Just now, Heimdallr said: That much chartreuse and maraschino is just too sweet for my taste. Are you using fresh lime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 minute ago, MrDrew said: Are you using fresh lime? Always. I've also used key limes which is even better, but squeezing key limes is a massive pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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