Official Covid-19 what are you drinking now..........
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Blanton's. You chose well.
I guess I find it a little bitter. So I'll try lemons tonight. I think I have to make a run to the grocery store later, so I'll see what I find. I'll also look for Agave syrup. I also think I really like the smokiness of mezcal. I find tequila a bit bland. Some might call it subtle, but I think I prefer the punch of mezcal. I like how it punches through the tartness of the lemon (lime?) and the blend of smokiness and acidity.
I, too, am a big fan of the mezcalrita. I should get some mezcal...
If by bitter you mean acidic, you could also just try a little less lime juice. I’m suspicious of anyone using lemons and still calling it a margarita.
It can be tasty, it’s just something different.Seriously, you shouldn’t need to switch to lemons and if you think you do, there’s probably something off with your ratio. It’s all about the balance. You’re close enough that all you probably need is a little more trial and error. A classic margarita is very simple, and sometimes the simple things are the hardest to get right.
No no, I'm quite familiar with the difference between bitter and acidic, given that I put quite a bit of effort in separating those two things in my espressos at least three times a day. I like bright acidity. I can do without bitterness. But I hear what you're saying. And I totally agree with "the simple things are the hardest to get right".If by bitter you mean acidic, you could also just try a little less lime juice. I’m suspicious of anyone using lemons and still calling it a margarita.
Seriously, you shouldn’t need to switch to lemons and if you think you do, there’s probably something off with your ratio. It’s all about the balance. You’re close enough that all you probably need is a little more trial and error. A classic margarita is very simple, and sometimes the simple things are the hardest to get right.
On that note, I wonder if my citrus squeezer is contributing bitterness... I use one of these:
because I was led to believe they extract the juice and less bitterness from the pith and rind... Is there truth to that?
You may just have shitty limes. Food scientists are busy making burger patties out of pea protein even though cows are plentiful and easy to kill, but nobody seems to be working on perfecting the lime. Sometimes they’re sweet, sometimes they’re bitter, sometimes they’re almost juice-less. I’d suspect your limes
2:1:1 seems to be the ideal ratio, maybe add a quarter to a half part simple syrup or agave nectar if you’re limes are too sour, and them class it up however you see fit, salt, Tajin, splash of Topo Chico, Mezcal floater, etc
2:1:1 seems to be the ideal ratio, maybe add a quarter to a half part simple syrup or agave nectar if you’re limes are too sour, and them class it up however you see fit, salt, Tajin, splash of Topo Chico, Mezcal floater, etc
What's that taste like?
My buddy brought it over a few nights ago. It's good, sweeter aroma, a little spice, caramel flavor, fairly smooth. Its definitely worth trying.
no bullshit?
Christened a bottle of this stuff last night. Highly recommend it, inexpensive and great, possibly my new favorite bourbon. Going to grab another couple of their whiskeys next time I'm at the booze store
Sober? No, just forgot about this thread
Stag’s Leap Chardonnay tonight
Stag’s Leap Chardonnay tonight
since being on furlough and ultimately loosing my job since my former company eliminated my position, I've visited more breweries than ever before. granted most are curbside pickup but I caught the sour bug. I'm really loving sour beers and that's what 2 shelves in my fridge are filled with.
Ordered a case of these: https://www.dominioncity.ca/products/sunsplit and a few of these: https://www.dominioncity.ca/products/safer-shores-ipa
for my weeklong canoe camping trip this week. We have to canoe to the site, but there is a service that delivers fresh ice, water, and wood to your site on request. They can also bring your gear to your site, which allows me to bring a good quantity of good booze. Will also bring whisky, gin, and rum.
I have a comfy camp chair, and two good books. My kids will be playing with their cousins in various watercraft. Am very much looking forward to this.
for my weeklong canoe camping trip this week. We have to canoe to the site, but there is a service that delivers fresh ice, water, and wood to your site on request. They can also bring your gear to your site, which allows me to bring a good quantity of good booze. Will also bring whisky, gin, and rum.
I have a comfy camp chair, and two good books. My kids will be playing with their cousins in various watercraft. Am very much looking forward to this.
Where does one do a canoe based trip like that? Sounds both awesome and fully monocle worthy.
Bought a few bottles of whisky today, and had a couple good drams over the weekend, but last nights wine was the drink of the weekend for sure. Had this one in the rack for four-ish years, but never got around to drinking it, figured toasting the pup’s ascent to Valhalla was as good a reason as we were ever going to get. ‘86 Lynch-Bages
That cork tho… Not too knowledgeable about Bordeaux, hope it was tasty.
We've been getting after the whiskey sours again lately. 2:1:1 bourbon or rye/fresh lemon juice/simple syrup. Super easy, super refreshing, super dangerous.
We've been getting after the whiskey sours again lately. 2:1:1 bourbon or rye/fresh lemon juice/simple syrup. Super easy, super refreshing, super dangerous.
Not super knowledgeable about wine in general, for some reason I just can’t remember specifics about it the way I can whisky and to a lesser extent tequila. A bottle of wine is a one night deal, so I have a lot more time to live with and drink a whisky. I know a couple nerds who can tell you every detail about a bottle, what side of the valley, what the weather was like the year it was harvested etc, that’s a level I’ll never be on. However, that was an amazing bottle of wine, so much so that I may actually remember what it was next time I’m shopping for a good Bordeaux to lay down for a while.
I recently (two weeks ago) began dabbling in Bourbon. I've always been a Scotch, Irish whiskey, Calvados and Armagnac drinker.
I was told to start with Basil Hayden and Woodford reserve. I just finished my first bottle of Basil Hayden tonight, and cracked open the Woodford. First impressions were of a strong hit of maraschino cherry. It's ok, but I find Basil more complex and appealing.
Any recommendations on where to go from here?
I was told to start with Basil Hayden and Woodford reserve. I just finished my first bottle of Basil Hayden tonight, and cracked open the Woodford. First impressions were of a strong hit of maraschino cherry. It's ok, but I find Basil more complex and appealing.
Any recommendations on where to go from here?
I went to high school with the head distiller at George dickel. Her new 13yr bottled in bond blue label is pretty good. Very complex, about 40. My favorite is woodford and makers though, so ymmv. Neither have the burn of basil Hayden's
What are your go-to Scotch and Irish whiskies?
A lot of bourbons lean toward sweet notes, vanilla, cherry, molasses etc, especially in the proofed down varieties. Knowing what notes you like in other whiskies helps a lot in knowing which direction to head in bourbon.
