Recent discussions on Difford’s Guide
Coco Geisha
Delicately enriched whisky, sake and coco water – a trio that sits together harmoniously
Alistair Rigg
9th May at 21:22
Excellent. I subbed Dalgety Bay Single Malt for the Japanese whisky, and Cocobay (rum coconut blend) for the coconut water, and it worked great!
Make It Count
Delicately bittersweet honeyed blood orange with a splash of effervescence
9th May at 20:58
I’ve used Bundaberg Blood Orange Soda.
A refreshing cocktail, thanks Erik.
A refreshing cocktail, thanks Erik.
9th May at 20:57
Very good, I reduced the sugar syrup as the raspberry syrup I have is very sweet, but this is a seriously nice drink, a little too drinkable!
Chocolarita
As the name suggests - a Margarita with chocolate and coffee9th May at 20:39
A nice surprise. Tastes like those old chocolate lime sweets!!
Elderflower Mojito
The enduring classic Mojito benefits from a touch of elderflower9th May at 20:18
Ok. It isn’t great. But cocktail making is having fun. I shook it up with some overproof Wray & Nephew and added some ginger ale to long the drink. Then I was onto something. Lashed quite quickly.
Mezcalita
A Mezcal Margarita with a freshening splash of orange juice to accompany the triple sec orange liqueur that's essential to a proper Margarita9th May at 20:05
To be more specific, we found the initial sweetness coupled with the later dry/smokiness and the tajin salt to be a tad jarring.
Mezcalita
A Mezcal Margarita with a freshening splash of orange juice to accompany the triple sec orange liqueur that's essential to a proper Margarita9th May at 19:49
A wonderful drink, but, as mezcal margaritas go, a little too sweet for our taste.
Gypsy Serenade
Reminiscent of an Savoy Aviation with orange juice, served frappé, this cocktail is suited to hot summer evenings. Bring them, and it on!9th May at 18:33
The maraschino dominants this drink and there is no flavour just an odd bitterness from the citrus.
Angel Face
Rich apricot and apple with a backbone of botanical gin. Balanced rather than dry or sweet. This cocktail looks better when stirred, but Harry Craddock's...9th May at 18:21
Made as instructed but stirred for longer rather than adding a splash of water. Didn’t think I was going to enjoy it but this one is great. Definitely one for my rotation.
Bittersweet Victory
Very slightly on the tart side of balanced with rich maple syrup set against bitter aperitivo and lime juice. Rum notes are subdued but present9th May at 18:11
Tried this yesterday to mark VE Day, celebrating the victory while remembering the sacrifices. It was lovely! Certainly not as sweet as imagined it would be with the maple syrup.
Gin Ruby
Gin adds another layer of flavour to the usually vodka-based, bright and citrusy Ruby
9th May at 17:32
Very nice cocktail, but I would actually add more aperitivi and less lemon juice. It is very tangy and bitter - due to the high amount of lemon and grapefruit ingredients, and not enough sweetness to balance it. Nevertheless, a nice complex zesty-floraly drink that feels fun, mostly in summer.
Very nice. 4 stars.
Very nice. 4 stars.
Lazy Red Cheeks
A famous singer from Antwerp, Belgium, Tom Barman, wanted a sweet drink. Manuel Wouters delivered this cocktail9th May at 16:59
The original Manuel Wouters recipe uses lime, instead of lemon. And cane sugar.
Fill up the glass with crushed ice.
My personal stronger and more sour version of this cocktail:
60 ml Vodka
10 ml Violet sugar syrup
60 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
10 fresh Raspberries
10 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
1 tea spoon cane sugar
Fill up the glass with crushed ice.
My personal stronger and more sour version of this cocktail:
60 ml Vodka
10 ml Violet sugar syrup
60 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
10 fresh Raspberries
10 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)
1 tea spoon cane sugar
Orange Brûlée
A great-looking creamy topped after-dinner cocktail9th May at 16:30
Thank you, Simon. It would work after a long delay most of the time & I'd only had the issue very recently.... so I'm sure it's on my end.
The thoroughness, attention to detail, information, appearance & constantly updating & adding cocktails & functionality to your site is making yours the default drink enthusiast's go-to site, if you're not already. Kudos! Tons of work, I'm certain... & it shows!
The thoroughness, attention to detail, information, appearance & constantly updating & adding cocktails & functionality to your site is making yours the default drink enthusiast's go-to site, if you're not already. Kudos! Tons of work, I'm certain... & it shows!
Sand Martin
Complex and herbal with cleansing gin botanicals
9th May at 16:03
For the history of the San Martin see:
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39637/san-martin
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/39637/san-martin
Parcel Paper
A riff on a Paper Plane named for its colour. This rye whisky-laced cocktail is bittersweet and sweet 'n' sour, with lemon and orange zestiness9th May at 13:42
A deep, solemn and delicious sour, perfectly balanced. If you want to make it lighter and brighter, we suggest substituting Braulio for the Averna. And in the space of two drinks you will have travelled from sunny Sicily to the Alps.
Orange Brûlée
A great-looking creamy topped after-dinner cocktail9th May at 13:13
Strange. Works for me, so I suspect a browser issue. I'll bring to the attention of our IT team.
Manhattan (Petite Serve)
A bite-sized Sweet Manhattan9th May at 13:10
I’ve never actually seen that for sale in Australia! Haven’t looked online tho..
Ad Astra
Ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning "to the stars", an apt name for this spirituous and complex riff on a classic Aviation9th May at 12:28
You're almost certainly correct, thank you for the response, it's always a good day when I get to learn some interesting cocktail lore!
Muddled Mission
An easy-drinking, gin-laced sour with strawberry, elderflower and delicate herbal notes9th May at 12:17
One of our favourite things about cocktails is that deciphering their names can be a bit like solving a cryptic crossword. We guess that the name here is a subtle and gently humorous reference to the Carthusian monks who produce the incomparable Chartreuse. And we are sure that the good men of the book love their strawberries.
Manhattan (Petite Serve)
A bite-sized Sweet Manhattan9th May at 12:10
Hi Amarette, thanks for the insights and sorry for the late reply. As it turned out, it was just all about tastes growing! I found this recipe to be a little too sweet and I actually prefer a High Ryeser (1:1 Rye Manhattan without any syrup).
Manhattan (Petite Serve)
A bite-sized Sweet Manhattan9th May at 12:09
It kind of did, but not in the way you think! I unfortunately couldn't find Carpano Antica, but I do have Carpano Classico and I think it is the best overall sweet red vermouth. It does all jobs perfectly and makes for a delightful Manhattan.
Muddled Mission
An easy-drinking, gin-laced sour with strawberry, elderflower and delicate herbal notes9th May at 12:08
Really luscious, nicely balanced and delicate complexity. As another commenter indicated, an extra strawberry in the muddle doesn't go astray. An excellent summer party cocktail.
Manhattan (Petite Serve)
A bite-sized Sweet Manhattan9th May at 12:08
Hi Scott, it's been a while. It turned out to just be my palate; trying this again with Maker's Mark and Carpano Classico, it is actually nice, but a bit too sweet, even with a 1/2tsp syrup. My preferred is now a High Ryeser (1:1 Rye Manhattan).