Favourite cocktails

[Stokey Sue Profile]

Tanqueray is my “house” gin - currently £21 at Sainsbury

But for a change I like Tanqueray 10, Handrick’s or my current favourite Martin Miller’s Westbourne (they do several, this is my favourite)

I made rhubarb gin following Jassy Davis’ method, she mixes the rhubarb and sugar and leaves it (I think 48 hours) until the juice draws before adding the spirit, I suspect this is a good way of handling fruits that carry the flavour in the juice rather than in the oil

[Binky Profile]

this is unbelievable.Not only is he using a commercial mixer, but he's garnishing the drink with fried bacon and a cheeseburger



https://youtu.be/2sEB1yH7z6I

[Otterspocket Profile]

this is unbelievable.Not only is he using a commercial mixer, but he's garnishing the drink with fried bacon and a cheeseburger



https://youtu.be/2sEB1yH7z6I

I’ve had some pretty outrageous bloody Mary’s in the US that come topped with all sorts of fried creations but I do like a nice thick slice of maple bacon , cheese and some olives as a garnish with the usual celery stick particularly at brunch. You can keep the burgers and chicken tenders though

[Stokey Sue Profile]

Hey Otterspocket, is your rather memorable name a blast from the past? Jogging my memory

[Otterspocket Profile]

Hey Otterspocket, is your rather memorable name a blast from the past? Jogging my memory

Not sure what you’re asking ? It’s just an expression ?

[wargarden Profile]

good anime/manga with cocktail theme in it.
Love is Like a Cocktail
https://www.crunchyroll.com/love-is-like-a-cocktail

[Sakkarin Profile]

Hey Otterspocket, is your rather memorable name a blast from the past?

This might be what you were trying to remember, Stokey...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNr_UxKdHiI

[Stokey Sue Profile]

No
I thought there was a BBC Board member called Otterspocket? Which I could have said rather more concisely

[patpoyntz Profile]

We have just tried Nigella’s Margarita Ice Cream, which I made yesterday, and it is really lovely....if you like margaritas, and you have the ingredients at home, I can really recommend it.

[Pampy Profile]

I've recently tried a relatively new gin from Bombay Sapphire - Star of Bombay - it's become my new favourite. It's based on their East gin, with the addition of bergamot and ambrette seed. It's also 47.5% alcohol content (East is 40%). It's lovey just as a G&T but I think it would be really good for cocktails too.

[Gillthepainter Profile Website]

I have a nostalgic soft spot for Pina Colada.

And had one at Hemmingway's Bar on holiday a couple of years ago.

Just the one, I couldn't take any more alcohol in the heat hic!

[Stokey Sue Profile]

I’ll look out for that Pampy, I had to Google ambrette as I’d never heard of it, turns out it’s Indian musk mallow which I had vaguely heard of

[Binky Profile]

was that down at Key West gill?

[Gillthepainter Profile Website]

I wish!
One day we will get to America - I've never been. I take it you know Florida and Key West, Binky?

It was in Cadiz, or I think it was Cadiz. A cocktail bar, with a name we simply had to visit.

Otherwise, my experience of cocktails is just a long island iced tea really. I don't know why I liked them so much when I worked in the City.
So many places seemed to serve them.
But they weren't actually that remarkable.

[Binky Profile]

Yes, we know Florida. Living in Michigan (which is cold) we always wanted some winter sun. It was a long drive but we covered most of the places of interest. Driving down through the Keys on that fantastic bridge is awesome. Finally, you arrive at Key West (where the limes are grown) and find your way to Ernest Hemingway's bar.


The actress who was in 'Witness' with Harrison Ford also has a bar and restaurant there. Nothing special.

[Renee Profile]

I've been several times to Florida when staying with friends there. We did go down to Key West, with a visit to Ernest Hemingway's home. The garden has many interesting trees.

[Gillthepainter Profile Website]

I know her name. Kelly McGillis.
People used to say I looked like her, when Top Gun was out. I was even asked for my autograph.

You've had some interesting times for sure, Binks.

I'd probably order a martini if I ever went there. Shaken not stirred.

[Alexandria Profile]

Quite amazing are the Sardinian Ports ..


Have a lovely weekend.
Best regards from Sardinia.