JacksonCognac
Evolving Lead Gorilla
I've been big on Gin and Tonics lately because they are low in sugar and hard to screw up. Whiskey on the rocks is nice when I have the $$ for some decent whiskey. There are some cool cocktails in here.
One of my favorites is the rum I posted before, Cuca Fresca. The drink is called a Caprihana. The recipe calls for one whole lime, but it depends how much you make.
Take one lime, or whatever you prefer, and cut it into wedges. Drop into a glass.
Add two teaspoons of sugar
Handful of ice cubes. Pour rum over it. Drink, enjoy.
Now that sounds like something I could get into - does this call for a silver rum or a spiced rum or what?
White Russian
- cup full of ice
- equal parts vodka and coffee liquer (can add less vodka to taste)
- add half and half, or milk to taste, can be a splash, can be 1/5 amount of liquid
:tuDark and Stormy:
16oz cup 1/2 full of ice.
2.5oz dark rum (or for extra smoothness a nice aged rum)
drop in a lime wedge
fill to the top with GINGER BEER
top off with a splash of silver tequila
Perfect Rye Manhattan
Heavy Double Old-Fashioned Glass
Three Ice Cubes
Three Dashes of Angostura Bitters
Approx one teaspoon of Dry Vermouth
Approx one teaspoon of Sweet Vermouth
One and a Half Ounces of Rye Whiskey (Sazerac or Wild Turkey is my choice. If I'm feeling particularly hedonistic, I use some 23 yo Black Maple Hill)
Sometimes I mix this in a shaker, but usually just serve it on ice. In either case, serve with a cherry.