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Justin Aniello

Justin Aniello

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Black Eye
3 Comments
Justin Aniello

Unfortunately not my thing. Light and refreshing in the mouth, nice berry flavor with just a hint of mint. But on the swallow I was hit with cough syrup that continued in the aftertaste.

Justin Aniello

I made this without the blender, smashed the blackberries thoroughly and strained the seeds out. I halved the lime juice like normal. Worked very well, I am not a huge fan of berry flavor in general but it went well with the cachaca. Wish it had a bit more lavender since the cachaca and berries took up most of the flavor.

Justin Aniello

Lovely, sweeter than I was expecting based on the ingredients, especially at first, with the perfect bitter balance. Caraway and citrus pith linger in the aftertaste. Aquavit really needs to be in more cocktails, such a unique flavor.

Justin Aniello

A slightly sweeter version of the espresso martini, while keeping it dark with the use of the maple syrup over simple. Enjoyable and preferred over the equal parts version (though not as much as the higher proof that has the highest rating on the site).

Iced Creamy Mocha
4 Comments
Justin Aniello

Had high hopes but unfortunately fell short. Too much chocolate cream and not enough coffee flavor for me, the ratio of bourbon and cream is good but needs more coffee to darken it up a little.

Mocha Martini
3 Comments
Justin Aniello

Quite dark and dry despite the irish cream and creme de cacao. Nice creamy mocha just lightly sweetened with a nice hit of bourbon on the finish. My wife took a taste of mine and stole it so clearly enjoyed by her as well.

Justin Aniello

Nice creamy nuttiness with a hint of chocolate, honey showing up on the swallow. Been probably a decade since I had a Toblerone but this was a lovely reminder. Honey and cream works great together, my wife loved the combo despite not being a fan of honey.

Screaming Orgasm
7 Comments
Justin Aniello

Liked it as is, definitely an adult milkshake. Funnily enough the flavors mix to give off a chocolate and nuttiness rather than any coffee flavor. Can't imagine the point drinking the standard orgasm with how much of a dessert this already is, guess it better be screaming.

Slow & Unsteady
9 Comments
Justin Aniello

Nice but after the Edison's Medicine it didn't quite live up. I halved the lemon and it was a nice herbal sour, but the cachaca was so good in the other cocktail.

Justin Aniello

Lovely, fruity from the cachaca with light herbal notes from the chartreuse. Sweet lime and basil in the aftertaste. Liked it at full lime juice which is unusual for me, I generally half lime/lemon though guess the large amount of agave helps offset.

Justin Aniello

Very nice and hard to describe, halved the citrus. Sweet lime on the tip of the tongue, minty fernet coming strong on the swallow. The aftertaste is where the nuance lies; molasses, sweet fruit but not obviously banana, herbal, and just a hint of lime.

Lazarus
8 Comments
Justin Aniello

Darker than the original espresso martini, but also a little sweeter. Gives off espresso candy vibes, which is not a bad thing. This vs traditional would just varying in my mood.

Zeus Cocktail
2 Comments
Justin Aniello

Sweet, but less sweet than I was expecting with the maple syrup and raisins. Also surprised how it does not feel watered down at all with so much added water. Dark fruit and brown sugar with the maple and fernet peeking through.

Bessie & Jessie
5 Comments
Justin Aniello

I enjoyed as is but also don't mind milk (and something I rarely have around the house). The scotch is still able to kick through the creaminess and the milk advocaat combo is a nice thickness level.

Norwegian Wood
8 Comments
Justin Aniello

I like the interplay of the aquavit and chartreuse but not in love with the applejack. Think it is the fight between fruit and herbs, I wish it was a true herbal victory.