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A good cocktail showcases and highlights the component spirit(s) to make a more interesting and (hopefully) tasty drink. Unfortunately when cocktails are based
by westicle 13y ago
A good cocktail showcases and highlights the component spirit(s) to make a more interesting and (hopefully) tasty drink.
Unfortunately when cocktails are based on nasty components, they often end up trying to disguise the spirit with sugary mixers like fruit juice or coke.
If you're interested in cocktails and don't mind diving in the deep end, try an authentic Sazerac:
http://www.esquire.com/drinks/sazerac-drink-recipe http://www.esquire.com/drinks/sazerac-drink-recipe
Remember: the point is to highlight the primary spirit, so start with something good: http://www.anchordistilling.com/spirits/old-potrero-straight-rye-whiskey http://www.anchordistilling.com/spirits/old-potrero-straight...
- vadman 13y ago+1 Felten's book ( http://www.amazon.com/Hows-Your-Drink-Cocktails-Drinking/dp/157284101X http://www.amazon.com/Hows-Your-Drink-Cocktails-Drinking/dp/... ) has a good overview of all the classic cocktails, and in general is an interesting read. I have yet to try the Sazerac, having 3 bottles of rye at home... Shame :( Also, the "original" pre-rye Sazerac was done with Cognac, gotta try that at some point as well.
- dpeck 13y agoOr maybe even some Sazerac Rye in its namesake cocktail :) http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/sazerac-rye
- rhizome 13y agoNB: Old Potrero is cask strength and pretty "hot."