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  1. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 7, 2018

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    I use Pages violette and play around with different Gins. I tend to use the most mellow one I have around. Bombay Sapphire is always an easy choice. I tend to have 4 or 5 gins around to experiment.

    I use the same recipe though.
     
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  2. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Jun 7, 2018

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    Will amend my recipe. Will investigate French 75.

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  3. propervinyl Jun 7, 2018

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    Rothman and winter is very sweet. If sweet isnt your thing, it may be worth checking out one of the other brands, or dropping the violette back even more.

    Also, if I'm remembering correctly, Scofflaw in Logan Square has more than one violette, if you wanted to taste around. They have a killer cocktail program.
     
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  4. kkt Jun 7, 2018

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  6. alam Jun 8, 2018

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    a good looking and tasty Woodford Reserve-based Old Fashion... TGIF!

    I need to learn how to make these..

    :)
     
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  7. JPE.88305 Jun 8, 2018

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    Ok maybe not at the moment but was last night.
     
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  8. CPRwatch Jun 8, 2018

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    This evening its a couple of pints of the local brew in our local , image.jpeg
     
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  9. propervinyl Jun 8, 2018

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    Date night
     
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  10. ulackfocus Jun 8, 2018

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    This past week:

    2000 Ruffino Duco Oro Riserva Chianti Classico (last bottle :()
    2010 Congruence Coombsville Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

    and a head to head comparison of 2015 and 2016 Heinz Eifel Spatlese Riesling.

    The big decision tomorrow is what to open for the next few days. ::confused2::
     
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  11. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 9, 2018

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    It’s simple what’s your question?
     
  12. 10mmauto Jun 9, 2018

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    Very surprised to find this wine on the wine list in a restaurant in IMG_1394.JPG Key West. Not bad.
     
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  13. alam Jun 9, 2018

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    Yes, I understand is simple to make, I just need to learn how to calibrate the required “dash” measurements :)
     
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  14. propervinyl Jun 9, 2018

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    No calibration required. Your bitters bottle measures it for you. Each shake is a dash.

    Also, a lot of this is subjective. It is to your taste. If you like your drink with slightly more bitters, do it!
     
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  15. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 9, 2018

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    Depends on the bitters and how healthy a pour you have.

    I never add water though.
     
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  16. propervinyl Jun 9, 2018

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    Exactly. It's all subjective.

    "Dash" is not an exact measurement, there is a wide differentiation of tastes between brands and styles of bitters, and everyone has their own preferences.

    Buy all the ingredients, and make the cocktail. Take notes. Shouldn't take many times to work out exactly how you like it.
     
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  17. propervinyl Jun 9, 2018

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    And yeah, I dont think I have ever added water either.
     
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  18. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jun 9, 2018

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    2oz Gin
    2oz Apple juice
    .5oz lemon juice
    Add honey to taste.

    Shake with ice

    Garnish thin sliced apple with a drizzle of honey ( for nose and needed some sweetness due to gin being super dry,) and fresh mint sprig.
     
  19. abrod520 Jun 9, 2018

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    Way better than I expected for a peaty 100abv Islay.

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  20. Toishome Jun 9, 2018

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    Damn good for its price. Well worth the try,
     
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