ARmy Rumour SErvice

**rampant** · 13-05-2009, 23:00

Ok, it seems that I am in danger of hijacking the Gin thread in the Forum, I apolgise. But seeing that I have recieved positive response so far I thought I might as well open a Cocktail Masterclass.

I have been a Professional Cocktail Bartender for over 12 years, so I thought I would be a nice thing to pass on my functional alcoholism to all and sundry.

Whenever I caan i will post recipies and thoughts on Cocktails. I will provide histories of Spirits, Cocktails and drinking in general. And I will pass on the techniques that you need to make the finest libations Known to man.

So if you have any questions relating to Spirits & Cocktails do not hesitate to ask.

If you have any recipies do not hesitate to post them, all are welcome.

Let's make this a thread to celebrate the wondrousness that is alcohol.

So to start off here is a list of After Dinner Drinks to get you salivating:

1. Stimulant
a. 1 Â½ shots Stoli Vanilla
b. Â½ shot kahlua
c. 1 shot espresso
d. Zest Â½ an orange into boston, before adding ingredients, shake & strain into a martini, garinsh with 3 coffee beans

2. Alexander
a. 1 shot Remy Martin
b. Â½ shot Navan
c. Â½ shot Creme de Cacao Blanc
d. Shake & Strain into a martini glass
e. Layer double cream on top and dust with fresly grated nutmeg

3. Creme Martini
a. 1 Â½ shots Stoli Vanilla
b. Â½ shot Cuarenta Y Tres
c. Â½ shot liqueuer de Chataigne
d. 1 shot Double Cream
e. Â½ fresh egg white
f. Martini glass dustust with cinnamon & cocao
4. Sazerac
a. Â¾ shots La Fee Parisienne,
i. Top with chilled mineral water
b. 1 shot Sazerac 18yr Old Bourbon,
c. 1 shot Remy Martin Couer de Cognac
d. Â½ shot gomme
e. 2-3 dashes Angostura
f. 2-3 dashes Peychaudâ€™s

5. Sgroppino
a. Â¾ shot Ketel 1 Citron
b. Â¼ shot Double Cream
c. 1 Â½ shots Jeio Prosseco
d. 2 scoops lemon sorbet
e. Blended & served in a flute

6. On The Flop
a. 1 shot Goslings Black Seal
b. Â½ shot Frangelico
c. Â½ shot Apricot Brandy
d. 1 shot Freshly Squeezed Orange
e. Squeeze in 2 lime wedges
f. Dash of Grenadine
g. 1 egg white
h. Shake & serve in a Bottled beer glass

7. Southern Flip
a. 1 Â½ shots Amaretto
b. Â½ shot Southern Comfort
c. 1 Â½ shots Freshly Squeezed Orange
d. 1 egg white
e. Dash Angostura bitters
f. Shake & Strain serve in an Old Fashioned (Men), Collinâ€™s (Women)
g. Garnish with Maraschino Cherry

8. Bramble Kiss
a. 1 Â½ shots Stolichnaya
b. Â½ shot Creme de Mure
c. Â½ shot Creme de Cacao Blanc
d. 1 shot Â½ & Â½ mix
e. Muddle 3 blackberries in boston before adding the other ingredients
f. Martini Glass, 2 Blackberries

**rampant** · 13-05-2009, 23:02

I have also listed a few recipies on the Gin Thread here:

http://www.arrse.co.uk/cpgn2/Forums/.../start=20.html

**EX_STAB** · 13-05-2009, 23:11

What i would suggest is that you link some of the less well known ingredients where possible or at least provide a description of what they are. Suggested suppliers could be helpful too. Those of us living in the provinces don't have quite the selection available to those living in Town.

Could I ask your opinion on Fentiman's Tonic water? Their other botanicals are excellent in my view. I'm also determined to make a Vodka martini to ian Fleming's original recipe. Any thoughts?

**LancePrivateJones** · 13-05-2009, 23:15

How do you make a proper Strawberry Daiquiri please?

Puff's drink it may be but I love 'em.

Also I had something called a 'Hand Grenade' in New Orleans, have you any idea what goes into one.

Thanks in advance.

**rampant** · 13-05-2009, 23:20

Originally Posted by EX_STAB

What i would suggest is that you link some of the less well known ingredients where possible or at least provide a description of what they are. Suggested suppliers could be helpful too. Those of us living in the provinces don't have quite the selection available to those living in Town.

Could I ask your opinion on Fentiman's Tonic water? Their other botanicals are excellent in my view. I'm also determined to make a Vodka martini to ian Fleming's original recipe. Any thoughts?

Fentiman's is excellent and is in fact my favorite on the market. I am a big fan of their range.

http://www.fentimans.com/range.php

**RearWords** · 13-05-2009, 23:22

I might loiter and learn from a master, just ignore me I'll sit in the corner.

**rampant** · 13-05-2009, 23:34

Originally Posted by LancePrivateJones

How do you make a proper Strawberry Daiquiri please?

Puff's drink it may be but I love 'em.

Also I had something called a 'Hand Grenade' in New Orleans, have you any idea what goes into one.

Thanks in advance.

Strawberry Daiquiri: Classic Style

Cube 1 whole lime and place in cocktail shaker
add 2 barspoons of sugar
add 4 strawberries
Muddle (ie squash aggressively with the end of a rolling pin) ingredients in the bottom of the shaker
Add 50mls Havana Club Especial (Bacardi Blanco is sh*t)
Add 12.5mls Creme de Fraise (Strawberry Liqueur)
Add Cubed Ice to shaker and shake
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a martini glass & garnish with a strawberry

Strawberry Daiquiri - Frozen

Use the same ingredients as above and put all in a blender
Use the juice of the lime not the whole lime
Add some cubed ice (don't use chipped or crushed it won't work)
blend to a thick slushy consistency (add more ice if necessary to achieve this)
Pour carefully into a martini glass & garnish

A little tip is turn the martini glass as you pour the drink to give a Mr Whippy style cone:

New Orleans Hand Grenade:

- 1 1/2 oz gin

- 1 1/2 oz grain alcohol

- 1 1/2 oz melon liqueur

- 1 1/2 oz rum

- 1 1/2 oz vodka

stir ingredients together in a collins glass filled with ice cubes. Add water and sugar if desired, to taste, and serve.
Serve in "Collins Glass" Garnish: No

**LancePrivateJones** · 13-05-2009, 23:37

Rampant, I am indebted to you.

I shall purchase the ingredients tomorrow and let you know how I fare.

Many thanks.

:D

Edited to add : Now I know what goes into a 'Hand Grenade' this explains some of my behaviour in Bourbon Street a couple of years ago.
I remember nothing.

**rampant** · 13-05-2009, 23:41

Originally Posted by EX_STAB

What i would suggest is that you link some of the less well known ingredients where possible or at least provide a description of what they are. Suggested suppliers could be helpful too. Those of us living in the provinces don't have quite the selection available to those living in Town.

Could I ask your opinion on Fentiman's Tonic water? Their other botanicals are excellent in my view. I'm also determined to make a Vodka martini to ian Fleming's original recipe. Any thoughts?

Believe it or not Gordon's was the gin used in the original Vesper Martini.

If you are going to make a Vodka Martini, Stolichnaya is always a good place to start, however amongst the better Vodkas I recommend one of the following:
Stolichnaya Elite
Ciroc (which is a fantastic French Grape Vodka, and a personal favorite of mine)
belvedere
Wyborowa Exquisite
Ketel 1 (A Dutch vodka with a nice peppery taste)

Don't bother with Grey Goose it's over rated

**EX_STAB** · 13-05-2009, 23:44

Originally Posted by rampant

Originally Posted by EX_STAB

What i would suggest is that you link some of the less well known ingredients where possible or at least provide a description of what they are. Suggested suppliers could be helpful too. Those of us living in the provinces don't have quite the selection available to those living in Town.

Could I ask your opinion on Fentiman's Tonic water? Their other botanicals are excellent in my view. I'm also determined to make a Vodka martini to ian Fleming's original recipe. Any thoughts?

Believe it or not Gordon's was the gin used in the original Vesper Martini.

If you are going to make a Vodka Martini, Stolichnaya is always a good place to start, however amongst the better Vodkas I recommend one of the following:
Stolichnaya Elite
Ciroc (which is a fantastic French Grape Vodka, and a personal favorite of mine)
belvedere
Wyborowa Exquisite
Ketel 1 (A Dutch vodka with a nice peppery taste)

Don't bother with Grey Goose it's over rated

Do you think that Lillet blanc is much the same as the Kina Lillet specified in the book?