Dear Paul - have you also tried splitting your gin? I like a 50:50 of Plymouth and Tanq Ten.
Oh sounds good I’ll definitely try a mix on my next martini
Don’t have any Chambord but I sometimes swap in my favourite lingonberry liqueur for the sweet element in a cocktail and it generally comes out well. So similar idea I’m guessing. Have you tried the Cherry Manhattan also on diffords? Can recommend!
That sounds amazing
Tried something a little different with this one. I usually stick to my go-to recipe, but this time I swapped out the sweet vermouth for Chambord raspberry liqueur — and it was fantastic! Not saying it’s the ultimate version, but definitely worth a try. If you do, try it and let me know what you think!
The bourbon and rye combo really sets this apart. This is a favourite as I prefer American style whisky as opposed to scotch and therefore understandably that some prefer the Rob Roy. Both are great for all the right reasons
I've shared my thoughts here before, and I still love this recipe. However, I've recently found my go-to dry martini combo that I can't get enough of:
60 ml London Dry Gin (currently using Tanqueray for its versatility)
15 ml Dolin Dry Vermouth
4 green olives on a skewer
I let a few drops of olive juice fall into the glass from the spoon while garnishing. To me, this makes an immaculate martini. I highly recommend trying this 4:1 ratio. Enjoy!
Absolutely a favourite! This is one beautiful tasting cocktail and being in a West Australian summer, the refreshing ingredients and flavours hit it right off. I use fresh squeezed lemon juice and probably like everything else in Australia, it tries to kill you so I back off the lemon juice ratio and up the simple syrup ratio to balance. Jusssssst right! Cheers!
Outstanding. We used the extra 1/2 oz and used both bourbon and cask strength rye. Perfect for anytime. Simple cocktail with clean clear flavours. Going in my favourites.
So good with some strong flavour snacks
Or… is the extra sweetness achieved by a 1:1 ratio and higher ABV bourbon (I’m already using Wild Turkey 101 which is 50.5%) considered a better result? ?
Yes the higher proof would be warm and boozy. If you are sticking with the 50.5 then just drop it down a tiny bit, or up the vermouth. *just my opinion though mate, and I’m keen to try it as well
Love everything about this cocktail. It’s almost impossible to get Lillet Blanc in West Australia so I substituted it with St Germain. The lemon is very forward, as I used fresh squeezed lemons so I’m think of just dropping the ratio a tiny bit.
I poured a few drops of absinthe in the chilled glass and rolled it around until it was coated and it seems to balance out really well.
All in all, fantastic! this will be a summer favourite this season
Made it just as it says. Oh my word that’s delicious
Using Bullet bourbon and sazarac rye makes a combination that is to die for. Add your favorite angostura bitters snd a luxardo cherry for a cocktail that will take you places.
Right! That sounds good. I love using the bullet rye for cocktails so I’m going to try both bullet bourbon and rye as a blend. You can’t go wrong with customising your own old fashioned