This is Cocktails

[structured]

So I know that there are a lot of beer and whiskey lovers on this forum, but do any of you guys make and/or drink cocktails? Here's what I've been drinking at home lately:



It's my take on a Bijou. The proportions I have been using are 1oz gin, 1oz blanc or dry vermouth, 1(small)oz green chartreuse, and 4 (small) dashes of orange bitters. Stir with ice quite a bit, then strain into a glass. No garnish.


I still like the original, but I needed a cocktail to use up my Dolin Blanc before it goes stale. Anyway, I'd love to see some new drinks to make/imbibe. Let's see what you got!

[mrsleeve]

Bloody Cesar

Celery Salt, Pepper, Lea & Parrins Worcestershire, franks red hot, and something pickled, Clamato HAS TO BE CLAMATO fresh lime. Good Vodka (preferably a potato verity)

Tall cocktail glass Cover the bottom with the Celery salt and dash or 2 ground pepper.

Pour enough Lea&parrins to cover the bottom as well add franks red hot to your personal taste.

Your pickled item ( I like banna peppers or the whole peppercorns) you can use a nice pickle spear or anything else you like.

Add your vodka 3-4oz is what I like in a TALL glass if not a dab more.

Fill the rest with chilled Clamato squeeze in some fresh lime and stir well, garnish with a dash of black pepper and a big peeled shrimp if you wish. you can also also combine all this in a shaker or mixing glass then pour over Ice if ya want. I dont drink them fast so I not a fan of the Ice when I am at home.

ENJOY might post a couple of pics latter.

[Dermeister3]

Whiskey. into a glass.

Thats it.

you can spice it up with beer instead of whiskey. That'll add a whole new flavor.

[blueapplesoda]

If I feel like chillin Ill have a glass of glenfiddich with two or three cubes.

Other days I'll have a couple rum manhattans. But I think my liver is taking a beating

Real mai tais and mojitos are good for summer pool days. Made proper with liqueurs and syrup..

[ButtJuice]

Back in my idiotic highschool days my friends and I would just get a handle of Seagrams 7 and a liter of coke. Does that count?

[giantkeeper]

Has to be beer all day and all night. Otherwise I'll be curled up on the bathroom floor. Apparently even after 37 years I only know how to drink one way.

[z31maniac]

Old Fashioned - Nothing less than Snob Creek/Maker's Mark, although typically Woodford Reserve.
Manhattan - I prefer Rye over bourbon, as God intended.
White Russian - For a twist, throw a splash of White Creme De Cacao in. (Many bars/restaurants make these with far too much half-n-half or milk)

I typically stick with the IBA recipes.

Those are about the only three drinks I make at the house. However, a bunch of the places we like to go have awesome cocktail lists.

[Mr. Burns]

buddy of mine invented this...don't let the name or color of the drink fool you.

easy to make, and super delicious on a hot summer day.

I present to you....

THE PINK DRAAANK

I'm putting the disclaimer HERE, because these are a guarantee "MESS YOU THE FK up" drink if you have too many. I'm 6'1 230lbs, Canadian, and have a good alcohol tolerance. If I drink 4 of these, I'm *tuned*

-20oz or 25oz Pint glass
-Ice
-CHEAP vodka (40%)
-Sprite or 7 up
-Rekorderlig Berry Cider(7%)


start with ice.
pour 1 or 2oz's of vodka on ice.
fill glass with rekorderlig cider untill about half full
top up with sprite or 7up.



alternatively, adjust to taste.

this is what the Rekorderlig Cider cans look like

[Jorgen]

Whiskey. into a glass.

Thats it.

you can spice it up with beer instead of whiskey. That'll add a whole new flavor.

Well aren't you fancy, you use a glass.

[einhander]

I only have one rule - the cornier the name, the worse the drink.

[be34st]

Whats the difference between a mixed drink and a cocktail.

[z31maniac]

I don't know if there is a "formal" distinction, but I look at it as complex vs simple.

An Old Fashioned I would consider a cocktail, a Long Island Iced Tea I'd mixed drink.

But it doesn't really matter.

[Dozyproductions]

Usually drink this in a pint glass.

1) 1/4 cup with ice
2) 1/2 Sailor Jerry
3) 1/2 Squirt
4) 1/4 lime topped off and mix.

5) enjoy after you just broke your body at work.

[kway]

Vodka, rocks, lime, done.

[AndrewBird]

Royal Flush. Usually served as a shooter with equal parts, but I like to add more cranberry and drink it on ice.

1oz Crown Royal (I usually go with 1.5oz)
1oz Peach Schnapps
Cranberry to taste

My girlfriend once described it as "It's really sweet then it punches you in the face."

I also like:

Red Headed Slut - Same as above, only with Jager
Gin and Tonic
Mojitos in the summer on a hot day