Recent discussions on Difford’s Guide

Matt’s Avatar Matt
27 minutes ago
Excellent - a favorite. I prefer your ratios to the other version posted on the site. I also prefer Dry Curacao to Cointreau - but Cointreau is fine in a pinch.
Werd Bmocsil’s Avatar Werd Bmocsil
4 hours ago
I moved the proportions to 2:1:1:dash, and with Buffalo Trace bourbon. Very nice, and I especially like the amped raisin note.
Tried rye before that, but i think it goes better with bourbon.
8 hours ago
Surprisingly addictive! I tried this with non-alcoholic gin and it worked just as well, if you're looking for a less boozey alternative.
Justin Aniello’s Avatar Justin Aniello
8 hours ago
Excellent and much better than the sample at the actual Sazerac House in New Orleans. I used pastis in place of absinthe which gives me it appropriately watered down on the side, perfect! Nice licorice aroma but just a hint in the taste. No overpowering flavors which was nice as I generally find Peychaud's can be a bit strong.
Peter Hodge’s Avatar Peter Hodge
10 hours ago
A really smooth cocktail, quite like a fruity white wine.
John CARR’s Avatar John CARR
13 hours ago
Somewhat riffing on Andreas’ original conception, I had steeped raspberries and strawberries in gin (Aldi homebrand, no less) for about a week, used 45ml due to lower abv and a splash extra botanist gin to dry it, otherwise pretty much to spec. Delish! And some of the steeped fruit to the garnish was not displeasing to the eye 😜
Jacques  Gaudin ’s Avatar Jacques Gaudin
14 hours ago
It works! I found myself hovering a few feet above the floor. Where is the recipe for the Landing Frenchman please?
It has the same colour as marmite and is potentially as divisive but I loved it.
Florian Ruf’s Avatar Florian Ruf
14 hours ago
Excellent cocktail. Made it with own grapes (Munich balcony west side 😉) and Rosé Cremant de Loire. In my case it was a tad too sweet, so be careful with the syrup.
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
17 hours ago
Ah so! Excellent.
Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
2nd October at 02:46
LET THERE BE LIGHT... cocktails...ha ha ha. This one's a bit lighter than the equal parts Last Word. Excellent balance, suprisingly similar (considering the ingredients), and good to the last drop. (Let it warm up...brings out the flavor!)
Calvin Grant’s Avatar Calvin Grant
2nd October at 02:21
I used these ingredients as well. The dry vermouth plus Aperol replaces the Chartreuse (same volume as the gin) and the reduced volume of the maraschino and lime complement them perfectly. Brilliant!
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
2nd October at 02:12
Wonderful. Much better than the sweet syrup now served at Pat O'Brians. Use a combo of Blackwell and Meyers Jamaican Rum. Also used Passoa (Passion fruit liqueur) which maid it a little less sweet.
Perfect with a New Orleans Creole dinner.
Mike’s Avatar Mike
2nd October at 01:09
A simple riff produces an entirely new and delicious drink. I can’t recommend OFTD highly enough in this drink (with usual precautions on the 69% abv).

Planteray OFTD, Cocchi di Torino, Campari, Bittermens Xocolatl.
Josh Ryan’s Avatar Josh Ryan
1st October at 22:30
Tried it the original way first, and I'm not sure if it's just my orgeat but I didn't really like the flavor/sweetness of the drink.

Made another with some different specs: 45ml whiskey, 22.5 ml espresso, 15 ml coffee liquor, 15ml demerara simple, 7.5 ml maple syrup. Enjoyed that one much more.
1st October at 21:53
Ran out of mezcal at just the wrong time so made this with 3/4 oz mezcal and 1/4 oz reposado. Also added 1/4 oz Cointreau as the original was a touch too dry for our tastes. End result was quite lovely!
Robert Spain’s Avatar Robert Spain
1st October at 21:30
Wonderful, I love all these Manhattan variations. Bronx, Brooklyn, and now Bushwick. Using quality Rye is key in my opinion. I used Balcones. I ran out of Amer so I used Lucano.
Caspian Berggren’s Avatar Caspian Berggren
1st October at 19:31
This took me by surprise. It's tart, funky, spicy orangey with just hints of pomegranate, which acts more to bring forth the rum than anything else. I really do like it, I'm just surprised it was so much like a daiquiri rather than its own thing.
Cassandra Adams’ Avatar Cassandra Adams
1st October at 19:18
Absolutely delicious. Agree with earlier commenters' positivity. We used Amaro Lucano and 4 dashes of Fee Bros grapefruit bitters. Very complex; flashes of a Manhattan but with extra smoky depth and florally-enhanced Amaro.
Sally Morgan’s Avatar Sally Morgan
1st October at 18:25
The joy of this site is that you can do all sorts of searches including key words. I'll save you all some trouble - if you're celebrating your 35th (coral or jade) wedding anniversary this is the one you want.
Bocman’s Avatar Bocman
1st October at 17:36
It’s good, but next time, I might try using 12.5 ml of lemon juice to enhance the elderflower flavor. Currently, the lemon flavor is overpowering everything else. 🍋
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
1st October at 15:48
Simon Sedgley’s Avatar Simon Sedgley
1st October at 13:43
Okay, so we decided to try to rise to this challenge. Our first stop was simply to add 10ml Midori to the Difford's recipe for 'Margarita (straight up)'. Despite subsequent fiddling with the balance between the 'sweets' (triple sec, agave syrup and Midori), we concluded that our first stop was the truest. Midori is such a mild liqueur that the Margarita, for us, stood up to the challenge of the additional ingredient. But with the addition of the Midori, we think it worth contemplating going with a Reposado Tequila. We call it a 'Mexican Slipper'.
MiRiNaeJM’s Avatar MiRiNaeJM
1st October at 12:28
I don't like aromatic bitters because they literally make the drink bitter. I’d rather use 2 dashes of orange bitters and 4 drops of Abbott’s Bitters and lemon peel for garnish. I should call it a Bourbon Martini.
1st October at 10:34
Made this tonight and then followed it with an old recipe I'd normally follow (More lime, Syrup and Soda. Less Mint). I have to say the Difford's version will be the standard now, much more balanced for my pallet, the Mint really shines through in this one.
Enjoy your Mojitos everyone!
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