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István GT

István GT

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Ranch Water
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Matt

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.

István GT

I agree 100%, this is so much better

Mexcal Gimlet
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István GT

The Del Maguey Vida I have usually very overpowering in cocktails for me, but this recipe made it blend so well with the ingredients, it's actually great! Added it to my favorites

Apple Business
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István GT

I thought a gin with a similar taste profile (parson cosy) would make this drink bland and boring, but it turned out great..can't wait to see what it's supposed to taste like originally :D

Spritz Le Fizz
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Matt

I thought it was pretty good, but I also thought that the Cointreau dominated the cocktail. The sauvignon blanc I used has a pronounced tart apple note that I like - the orange of the Cointreau overwhelmed the apple and the sweetness of the Cointreau eliminated the tartness. I'll likely try a couple other spritzes before coming back to this.

István GT

I felt the same, put more wine in it, problem solved :D

Casino
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Avery Garnett

3/4oz maraschino sounded like it would taste of nothing but maraschino so I went for 1/2oz and an additional dash of grapefruit bitters. Very nice, very soft, and even at 1/2oz the maraschino is starting to overwhelm. 8.5/10, HOF Challenge 7/291

István GT

I agree, it's all maraschino if I follow the original recipe, next time I will reduce its amount for sure

Bourbon Smash
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Prithvi Vallabh

Used a Peach Rock and Rye from Stone Barn Brandyworks in 6:2:1 with lemon and simple, handful of muddled mint, a dash of saline and a splash of fee brothers foamer. Made for an exceptionally well balanced drink, peach shines as a seductive source of rich ketones and mint brightens the whole thing up.

István GT

what's peach rock?