1 ounce housemade coconut oil-washed Campari (see recipe below), ¼ ounce housemade spiced pumpkin syrup (see recipe below). Why Add Sugar to Rum When it's Made from Sugar in the First Place? Ask for it by name at the bar and mention the magazine for this off-menu special. We asked nine bartenders from West Hollywood to Nashville to tell us about their “Swiss Army knife” bottles, or spirits that seem to work in any cocktail. Strain once with a chinois or fine mesh strainer, discard solids. love a blue hawaian, and a long island ice tea. Before we even began, we started with a Toki Highball - Japanese whisky and fizzy water poured from a custom-built (by the brand) highball machine. This is a fantastic Negroni variation with both an earthy quality (I assume from the pandan) and an almost greasy finish from the coconut washed Campari. 4 Super-Quirky + Secluded Spots to Visit in Nevada, West Portal home masks up for Halloween + more good news from around the Bay, Aidlin Darling's Cow Hollow Art House is a masterful study in modern craftsmanship, asks $18 million, Allbirds steps into the clothing biz with apparel for guys and gals + more style news, It's a bright, sunshiney day: San Francisco progresses re-opening plan with the Bay's loosest restrictions yet, Paul Madonna and Gary Kamiya capture the 'Spirits of San Francisco' in new illustrated book, #TBT: 6 Epic Concerts in San Francisco History, Where to Dine Outdoors in San Francisco, by Neighborhood, Valencia Street goes car-free on weekend evenings for outdoor shopping, dining, and drinks, Essential Guide to San Francisco's Most Iconic Streets and Neighborhoods, Modern Guide to Pacific Heights: Tony Shops, Instagramable Eats + Pretty Parks, Eat Drink SF serves up 10 days of IRL and virtual foodie offerings, Laughter plus cannabis equals the best medicine, 5 Reasons CBD Will Boost Your Productivity. Chocolate barley used like a tea. 4. City of DawnPartida Blanco Tequila, fino sherry, watermelon, ancho reyes verde, kaffir lime, citrus, bitters. Clickbait Headlines Blame Millennials for Killing Craft Beer. Your wish may end up on the blog, along with the actual recipe from the chef. Long story short, I sampled all of these drinks in under an hour so I may not have a ton to say about each one. URLs automatically linked. This is only a preview. I enjoy it in a bourbon and mezcal Old Fashioned, or it would make an excellent addition to creamy chocolate Martini or anything citrus-based.” — Christen McClure, Chauhan Ale & Masala House, “I keep a bottle of Bitter Truth EXR on hand for the ‘make me something’ requests. This drink is delicious with a light grain note, frothy texture, and I want matcha salt on everything from now on. Refreeze Campari infusion until you see another layer of fat form on the surface, at least 6 hours. Enzymes in Spirits: What Are They and What Do They Do? Based on the Thai iced tea with nice round flavors and a pleasant surprise in the smoke from Laphroaig. Obviously, this is delicious and they could serve it by the gallon. Additionally, if I want to make a quick ‘improved’ version of another cocktail, Aromatique adds a bit of delicious je ne sais quoi to just about any recipe.” — Michael Neff, The Three Clubs, “For fall cocktails, I’m going to go with Old Overholt Rye Whiskey. Probably my favorite drink on the menu. Combine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, and stir. I’ve made sure that it has been an integral part of all of my programs explicitly for its versatility.”— Jeff Arnold, High Street on Hudson, “My ‘Swiss Army Knife’ spirit is Salers (pronounced “saler”), a gentian aperitif from France. You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post. We’ve had success using it in a wide variety of cocktails; everything from Redbeard’s Parlay, a spritz featuring coconut oil washed Campari and curry, to … . Looking for something classic? 2. Let mixture cook together until it becomes syrupy and begins to coat a spoon (for about 10-15 minutes), then remove from heat. Let sit at room temperature for at least 24 hours then place in freezer until all oils have solidified. The candy cap topping really makes the drink, but you get the whisky lurking in the second sip and tasted caramel corn-like flavors. Posted by: As a final step before posting your comment, enter the letters and numbers you see in the image below. NOTHING GOLD CAN STAY | Cabin Still bourbon, Beefeater gin, house elderflower liqueur, basil-honey, lime, celery bitters $9. Little did I suspect that Kevin Diedrich has swapped out nearly 75% of the cocktails. It can even go Tiki-ish with a Chartreuse Swizzle or a Carthusian Colada. It’s just enough to take an old fashioned (any spirit) in a new direction, while keeping it true to the booze. The letters and numbers you entered did not match the image. Your comment has not yet been posted. It will go into any neutral spirit or will enhance and deepen more complex flavors. It’s like a red vermouth crossed with fernet. Diedrich says there are 7 secret drinks, but each menu only has 2 or 3 of them so if you want to try them all it will take a few visits. Try a Saint Germain cocktail … Bold and simple? 3. Thrilla in Manila - Evan Williams Bourbon, shiso, calamansi, coconut, absinthe, li-hing mui. You can see on a few pages of the menu some drinks not visible in regular light. Jeepney- Rum, honey , Licor 43, calamansi, sparkling wine. Coconut-oil-washed Campari, Tepache-style pineapple-infused Dolin Dry Vermouth, Smith & Cross rum, allspice, lime zest $9. 17 ounces Campari. Having trouble reading this image? I'm going to watch for more berry-orgeat combinations in drinks because it works really well. Plus, if you do a Manhattan with any overproof whiskey, a touch of EXR, and a touch of an apricot or cherry, you will look like a genius.” — Jeremy Allen, MiniBar, © 2014 - 2020 VinePair Inc. — Made In NYC, Next Round Live: What's Happening in the Drinks Industry Now, Everyone Who Loves Negronis Needs These Negroni Glasses, An Illustrated Guide to Riesling from Alsace. Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, avua cachaca, lazzaroni amaro, chocolate barley, orgeat, cinnamon, bitters. But what about the workhorse bottles that bartenders reach for again and again? Fruity? 2, with its notes of eucalyptus, white tea, and gentian.” — Watson Barry, Le Cheval, “Green Chartreuse is often seen as being more powerful than it is versatile, which is why I love to show its range in a variety of cocktails. It can do chocolate too, hot or cold with the French apres-ski Chaude Vert, or the fun and unexpected Chartreuse and chocolate soda. How Fizzy Carbonation Tablets like Alka-Seltzer Work. (You can use HTML tags like and