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Cordwinder · Jun 29, 2009

Originally Posted by Alter

Sounds...sweet! Was that cake with the drink on the side or was that somehow all mixed together?

There wasn't any cake involved. She tried to replicate the flavors of cake into a cocktail. The two cakes she made into a cocktail was tea flavored pound cake and brownies with dried fruit. Something like a liquid, alcoholic version of what you can find in a cake shop.

yes the drinks were sweet. I know there are people here that dislike sweet drinks.

After having the tea pound-cake, my mouth felt sticky from the milk. I had to cleanse my palate with water before having the brownie.\t

Piobaire · Jun 29, 2009

Nice Hunts!

For dinner last night (Sunday), had a 2004 or 5 (can't remember) Fire Block Grenache. Old vines, plants in 1923. Paired it with a crown roast. I prepared the roast by putting a cup of olive oil in the food processor with four cloves of garlic, French sea salt, pepper, fresh sage, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, a pinch of Hatch NM chili powder, and a pinch of all spice. Rubbed all that on the roast, and then I used our Cameron stovetop smoker to smoke it with oak, to an internal temp of 155. Let sit for 30 mins. Was perfect.

The wine was 16.5% ETOH, but the nose was not hot in the least. Huge juicy aroma of black cherry cola. Great fruit. Had stuffing with wild rice, mushrooms, shallots and raisins. A perfect combo.

Roikins · Jun 29, 2009

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Last week, I watched Casablanca for the first time. Rick's Cafe Americain, one might thus presume, was a cocktail bar. Champagne cocktails were the most prominent cocktail ordered, but another very special drink was also ordered, the signature drink of a favorite bar of mine. The drink was the French 75, named for the famous 75mm Howitzers. I knew that drink was mentioned and took the liberty of preparing some 75s to enjoy with the film.

Ah, one of the reasons I love reading this thread... it reminds me of drinks I haven't had in a while. The last French 75 I had was sitting out on the terrace in front of Cafe du Parc in DC during the spring. Actually, I think those were the last three French 75s I've had.

I think with the warmer weather we've been having here in the SF area, I'll have to find another few to enjoy.

tony_stark · Jun 29, 2009

Just finished off like half a liter of water... Supposedly a healthier alternative to the can of beer lurking in the fridge, heh.

Gus · Jun 29, 2009

A Pinot Grigio that I got a Trader Joe's for 3.99. Believe it or not, it's not bad. In fact it's alright.

gamelan · Jun 30, 2009

i'm pretty sure that Campari, Tanqueray and lime juice will be my downfall on a Monday evening...

-Jeff

Uncle Jam's Army · Jun 30, 2009

Having a glass of the 2004 Elderton Command Shiraz......excellent.

Rambo · Jun 30, 2009

Originally Posted by gamelan

i'm pretty sure that Campari, Tanqueray and lime juice will be my downfall on a Monday evening... -Jeff
This drink have a name? Speaking of Campari, when making an Americano, should you use sweet or dry vermuth assuming you can't find Cinzano?

r... · Jun 30, 2009

Sutter Home white zinfandel 2007. Funny what two weeks in the back of the fridge at the local liquor store will do for a bottle, **** is banging.

gamelan · Jun 30, 2009

Originally Posted by Rambo

This drink have a name?

Speaking of Campari, when making an Americano, should you use sweet or dry vermuth assuming you can't find Cinzano?

no name AFAIK but i can't imagine i'd be the only one to think of it. if you like Campari and sours in general, you'll love it.

Cinzano makes both dry and sweet vermouths so not sure what you're talking about. either way, can't dig Americanos or Negronis because i think they both take away from the natural sweetness of the Campari.

try the gin, Campari, lime mix. it's amazing.

-Jeff

PandArts · Jun 30, 2009

Started with this Luigi Bosca Reserva 2004 Malbec:

Moved on to this 2006 Trapiche Broquel Malbec:

And finished with this Clos du Mont-Olivet Font de Blanche 2006 Cotes du Rhone:

Rambo · Jun 30, 2009

Originally Posted by gamelan

no name AFAIK but i can't imagine i'd be the only one to think of it. if you like Campari and sours in general, you'll love it. Cinzano makes both dry and sweet vermouths so not sure what you're talking about. either way, can't dig Americanos or Negronis because i think they both take away from the natural sweetness of the Campari. try the gin, Campari, lime mix. it's amazing. -Jeff
Have a recipe for it?

audiophilia · Jun 30, 2009

2006 Freeman Pinot Noir. Really lovely.
Taittinger Champagne.

Spatlese · Jun 30, 2009

Caesars

why18 · Jul 1, 2009

Originally Posted by audiophilia

Awesome. I like their Petite Sirah too.

Had these over dinner with some friends.

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