Full ounce measures produced a tasty sour. I suspect this to be a forgiving combination, should one add some volume to a favorite item on the menu.
A perfectly measured Negroni, was an unpleasant introduction, to what has become an occasional favorite. Compari has enough strength to ruin a good cocktail. To some tastes, it's overwhelming. Using that metric, I reduce Compari to 7/8 oz., followed with 1 1/4 oz. of Tanqueray, and 1 oz. of Carpano Antica. This combination, delivers a complex flavor profile, that delights my sense of taste. A good Negroni, seems dependent on individual balance of the three contributors. Hitting the right balance amount s to a Home Run.
A favorite of mine; but my Lady finds it a bit too alcohol forward. I've substituted the different Elderflower Liqueurs, and tend to favor the St. Germaine. It's excellent; but the others produce a tasty cocktail, that's rewardingly pleasant. As an aside, I ran out of limes, and mixed one with .5 oz. of fresh squeezed lemon. Delightful. The cocktail seems to support a variety of tinkering, before becoming distasteful.
Followed the formula for concocting a Gilroy, and found it disappointing. I enjoy Cherry Flavoring, and was surprised by it's total absence. The flavor presented was unpleasantly mysterious, and not at all inviting enough for another try.
Lovely - especially with an egg white foam!
Thanks Gordon. That's something I'll try in my next Monte Cassino offering.
In my opinion one of the best cocktail recipes I tried (without using some special ingredients). After being a devotee of Rittenhouse, this time I tried TX Straight Rye. Maybe the resulting cocktail is even better.
I use Rittenhouse on a reflex level, but Old Grandad, in it's higher proofs, isn't a mistake.
Each sip was a bit of a flavor adventure. Strong lemon upfront, which faded into honeyed rye whiskey, which faded into herbal notes, which faded into a slight bitterness on the back end, with lemon lingering throughout. I used Wild Turkey 101 Rye, Benedictine, & Yellow Chartreuse.
Exactly. Well said.
I prefer to deal in full ounce measurements. Guessing, or estimating, exactly what 3/4 oz. amounts to, under less than ideal lighting, adds to the chance for error. The Monte Cassino is a delightful drink, and using full measures will cause no harm. There's a lot going on in this cocktail, all of it subject to modification to suit various preference. Adding a little more rye, can aid in boosting a familiar flavor, to those preferring a whiskey forward cocktail. This is a very pleasant cocktail, with room for catering to a particular flavor. Keep it cold, and that will cover minor mistakes in the prep.