What are you drinking tonight?

[FL shaver]

If you think Cynar is good in that, try Fernet Branca.

When this bottle is dry, I will move on to Fernet Branca. I have had it in a cocktail at a local spot that loves to use it, but only once. Anything that sets it apart?

 

[FL shaver]

Stirred tonight, and plenty cold. BT and Tribuno Manhattan.

 

[Tirvine]

Tanqueray and Dolin, 3:1, well shaken, in chilled glasses, with rinsed olives...like walking into a cloud.

 

[TexLaw]

When this bottle is dry, I will move on to Fernet Branca. I have had it in a cocktail at a local spot that loves to use it, but only once. Anything that sets it apart?

It's pretty hard to describe Fernet. It reminds me a lot of Palo Santo wood, herbal and minty.

 

[Bhugo]

Eagle Rare with a big cube tonight.

 

[DS/B MCS]

 

[Doug57]

Knob Creek Small Batch Rye with one cube

 

[The Knize]

Someone in the Speakeasy mentioned Rum & Pineapple juice. I’m thinking I might try that tonight.

Any tips on how to mix it? 1oz Rum, rest Pineapple and ice? I also have some frozen pineapple chunks, was thinking of tossing in a few of those.

1 oz of rum seems light. You are going to be happier with fresh pineapple juice or juicing those frozen chunks than with canned juice. You might try searching for Jungle Bird cocktail recipes for some ideas. It does seem like a natural match.

 

[Toothpick]

1 oz of rum seems light. You are going to be happier with fresh pineapple juice or juicing those frozen chunks than with canned juice. You might try searching for Jungle Bird cocktail recipes for some ideas. It does seem like a natural match.

Light!? Wow. I thought most mixed drinks used just 1oz of liquor. I didn’t buy the canned juice….i bought the bottled

I tried just mixing it straight up - rum/pineapple juice. I was not impressed. Maybe more rum is the ticket. IDK. But it needed something. Like some type of syrup or mint. Not sure. Just straight up rum and pineapple was not tasty.

 

[Bhugo]

Light!? Wow. I thought most mixed drinks used just 1oz of liquor. I didn’t buy the canned juice….i bought the bottled

I tried just mixing it straight up - rum/pineapple juice. I was not impressed. Maybe more rum is the ticket. IDK. But it needed something. Like some type of syrup or mint. Not sure. Just straight up rum and pineapple was not tasty.

A little more rum and some coconut cream and you aren’t far from a pina colada. I just shake mine and drink over ice.

 

[ByMyBeard]

Had a small pour of Dant last evening, neat. I've been wanting to sit down with a good pour for a while, but timing hasn't worked out. Sipped this while working on some chores around the house.

 

[Whiterook]

 

[Whisky]

Inspired by posts here. Last Word

 

[camoloc]

Maison Rouge Cognac

punches way above its price range.

I'm a particular fan of brown sugar caramel notes and flavors.

camo

 

[FL shaver]

 

[Doug57]

Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, neat

 

[Mad Man]

RR10. Rapidly becoming my "go-to" sipper....

 

[ByMyBeard]

Finally sat down with a pour of Woodford Reserve last night, neat. Interestingly, I got a bit of a cherry cough drop note that I wasn't a huge fan of. Hope it was just something I ate, as I've always been a fan of WR.

 

[The Knize]

Light!? Wow. I thought most mixed drinks used just 1oz of liquor.

I really do not know what they pour in bars, but I would think 2 oz for a typical home cocktail.

Just straight up rum and pineapple was not tasty.

I am not surprised given that I have never seen a recipe for just pineapple and rum. Still it seems like a natural mix. I would think that it needed some added sugar, like you say, at the least. Certainly there is the pina colada. The Jungle Bird was our house cocktail for awhile. Sort of post modern tiki.

 

[Whisky]

Finally sat down with a pour of Woodford Reserve last night, neat. Interestingly, I got a bit of a cherry cough drop note that I wasn't a huge fan of. Hope it was just something I ate, as I've always been a fan of WR.

I like WR, but I much prefer their Double Oaked over their standard. Then there’s this bottle which I haven’t opened yet and am not sure when I will.