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Cocktails by Consensus

Cocktails by Consensus: Corpse Reviver #2

Nov
29
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Any discussion of the more popular of the corpse reviver cocktails (Yes, there is a #1) centers around the controversial 3rd ingredient. Kina Lillet does not exist anymore: some choose Lillet Blanc, the reconfigured modern sister to Kina Lillet. Others choose Cocchi Aperitivo Americano as their poison of choice. Officially, the modern Kina Lillet contains the same amount quinine as the original. But that hasn’t stopped people from speculating whether the modern Lillet tastes similar enough to Kina Lillet to be considered the appropriate ingredient.  LadyLillet, the brand’s ambassador on Twitter seems to regularly field questions about Lillet Blanc’s quinine [...]

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Cocktails by Consensus: Vesper

Nov
27
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Many cocktails have disputed origins. Bartenders, authors, historians all argue over where a drink came from- what the quantities were and what they should be now. Cocktailologists get out their slide rules and star converting pony glasses into ounces. But other cocktails have obvious origins, such as the Vesper. It was created by Ian Fleming’s James Bond character in his first novel Casino Royal. Tru to Flleming’s vision the version of the Vesper that most cocktail expert prescribe is identical to the one that Bond ordered. As we see in the table below, there truly is some sort of consensus [...]

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Cocktails by Consensus: Pink Gin

Oct
23
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The Pink Gin is a deceiving cocktail in only one way: the name The word “pink” doesn’t conjure up notions of strength and potency. But in this case, it should. For the uninitiated Pink Gin is a cocktail which dates back to the British Royal Navy. Similar the Gin & Tonic, where the quinine was designed to help stave off diseases, the Pink Gin also evolved for medicinal purposes. Angoustra Bitters supposedly alleviate seasickness, and to make the bitters more palatable to Navy conscripts, they added gin. Lots of it. Pink Gin   Elizabeth Stewart Wikipedia David T. Smith David [...]

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Cocktails by Consensus: Pegu Club Cocktail

Oct
18
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  Pegu Club Cocktail Site FooBooz Esquire Bitter Truth Pegu Blog: Classic Pegu Blog: Modern Wichita Crave Gin “Long Pour” 2oz. 2 oz. 3 oz. 3 oz. 1.5 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz – - 1 oz. 1 oz. .5 oz. Lime Juice splash 3/4 oz 1/3 oz 1 oz. 1 oz. .75 oz. Angoustra Bitters 1 dash 1 dash – 2-4 dashes 2-4 dashes 2 dashes Orange Bitters 1 dash 1 dash 2 dash – - – Orange Curacao – 3/4 oz. 3/4 oz. – - – “Aromatic Bitters” – - 1 dash – - – Egg White – - [...]

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Cocktails by Consensus, The Last Word

Feb
07
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With a cocktail name like “The Last Word” you might expect some sort of consensus. Something along the lines of a proverbial foot being put down. “Here is my recipe,” a large sounding but disembodied voice said, “this is the last word.”   Cocktail Chronicles Cocktail Enthusiasts DrinkUP NY Juniper Inspiration Gin 3/4 oz. 3/4 oz. 1/2 oz. 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice 3/4 oz. 3/4 oz. 1/2 oz. 1 oz. Chartreuse 3/4 oz. (green) 3/4 oz. (green) 1/2 oz. (green) 1 oz. Maraschino 3/4 oz. 3/4 oz. 1/2 oz. 1 oz. Cocktail Chronicles | Cocktail Enthusiast | Drink Up [...]

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Cocktails by Consensus: The Negroni

Jan
25
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Generally the Negroni is considered a “pre-dinner” drink. The bitters, often Campari is designed to stimulate the appetite before a meal. Apertifs and Digestifs in particular are more common in Italian culture; therefore the reputed origin of the Negroni- say Florence, Italy, somewhere around 1919? Regardless of origin, this drink is classic; however uncommon it may be. In its most general form a Negroni consists of gin (surprise, surprise!), sweet red vermouth, and a bitters/campari. Though in theory an alternative like Cynar could be used, most cocktailians seem to agree that this is a drink for Campari.   Source #1 [...]

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