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A Rum Old Fashioned for Everyone

Cocktails With Suderman • 179 implied HN points • 01 Nov 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. The rum Old Fashioned is a unique and underrated twist on the classic cocktail, often overlooked in favor of whiskey-based versions.
  2. Drinking different rum Old Fashioneds helps you appreciate the wide variety of rums available, each offering distinct flavors and characteristics.
  3. There are multiple ways to make a rum Old Fashioned, allowing for creativity and exploration in crafting your drink, regardless of your rum experience.

Improve Your Brandy Old Fashioned, Too

Cocktails With Suderman • 299 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. You can make a Brandy Old Fashioned even better by adding interesting flavors like bitters and liqueurs. This helps to give a simple cocktail a lot more character.
  2. Choosing a good brandy for your cocktail doesn't have to be expensive. Inexpensive American brandies can be surprisingly good for mixing drinks.
  3. Using specific ingredients like demerara syrup and garnishes can really enhance the taste of your cocktail. Small changes can make a big difference.

A Fruity Bourbon Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 159 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. The Fruity Bourbon Old Fashioned is a cocktail that adds pineapple liqueur to give it a fun, tropical twist. It's perfect for enjoying on warm fall days.
  2. Cocktail recipes often start as ideas before becoming actual drinks. It helps to imagine what you want to create first and then work on the details later.
  3. Just like planning a magazine or a movie, creating cocktails is about having a clear vision of the final drink in mind and then building it to match that vision.

Improve Your Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 399 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. The Old Fashioned drink has roots in the Whiskey Cocktail, which was the first cocktail to mix whiskey, sugar, and bitters. It's interesting to see how drinks evolve over time.
  2. You can create your own variations and improvements on classic cocktails at home, just like professional bartenders have done for years. Adding unique ingredients can make your drink special!
  3. The Old Fashioned isn't just one recipe; it’s more like a concept that inspires creativity. You can keep experimenting with the basic idea to make endless new drink combinations.

Another Old Fashioned With an Amaro Accent

Cocktails With Suderman • 399 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. The Toronto cocktail mixes rye whiskey with Fernet-Branca, but you can play around with different bitter liqueurs. Not all combinations will taste good, so experiment carefully.
  2. Using Amaro Nonino with bourbon can create a tasty drink, showing that this style of cocktail can work well sometimes. However, not every mix will be successful, so be ready for some trial and error.
  3. There's no guaranteed recipe for a perfect Old Fashioned with an amaro twist. It's about finding the right balance and discovering what flavors mesh well together.
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An Old Fashioned With Fernet

Cocktails With Suderman • 599 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Old Fashioneds can be customized by changing or adding ingredients, making them a versatile cocktail. It's interesting to see how small changes can lead to bold new flavors.
  2. The Toronto cocktail is a variation of the Old Fashioned, featuring Fernet-Branca, which adds a unique and complex flavor to the drink. It's interesting how different interpretations can lead to a deeper appreciation of cocktails.
  3. Understanding and enjoying a drink like the Toronto can take time, but it can also help you discover new favorites. Sometimes, the more unusual ingredients become the ones we love the most.

The Martini is Dead, Long Live the Martini

Residual Thoughts • 138 implied HN points • 23 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Ordering complex cocktails like mezcal negronis in casual places might seem out of place, but there's nothing wrong with enjoying what you love.
  2. Martinis are making a comeback after a dip in popularity, highlighting a shift in drinking trends among people.
  3. Non-alcoholic drinks and lower-alcohol options are becoming more popular, as many look for alternatives while still wanting to enjoy social settings.

The Luxury Ice Cube Edition

Why is this interesting? • 723 implied HN points • 10 Feb 26
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. High-end ice is made by very slow, agitated freezing to exclude impurities and air, producing clear, hard cubes that melt slowly.
  2. Ice is usually an overlooked part of a drink, but choosing carefully made or imported ice can be a deliberate luxury that changes the tasting experience and still surprises people.
  3. Paying attention to small details like premium ice reflects dedication to craft and can create quiet, memorable moments—like watching a perfect cube melt in your glass.

Bourbon, Cynar, Fernet, and Sweet Vermouth, In an Easy-to-Batch Format

Cocktails With Suderman • 379 implied HN points • 08 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. You can easily make cocktails that don't need to be chilled, perfect for camping or parties. This means you can enjoy drinks without worrying about having ice or a fridge.
  2. The suggested cocktail has interesting flavors and uses bourbon, Cynar, Fernet, and sweet vermouth mixed to create a unique taste. It's a bit bitter and herbal, making it rich and flavorful.
  3. To make it easier, you can batch this drink by multiplying the ingredients and keeping it ready in a bottle. This way, you can serve multiple guests without needing extra preparation.

This Cocktail Has No Chill

Cocktails With Suderman • 439 implied HN points • 04 Oct 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Room-temperature cocktails are convenient because you don't need ice to enjoy them. They are perfect for situations where you can't keep drinks cold.
  2. These cocktails are really easy to make in large batches. You can transport them easily without worrying about melting ice.
  3. They are great for outdoor gatherings or events where serving cold drinks might be tricky. Plus, they can taste really good and complement meals like pumpkin pie!

Aperitivo Americano ⛱️

Snaxshot • 479 implied HN points • 23 Sep 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Aperitivo culture is growing globally, especially in the US, as people seek to enjoy drinks in a more relaxed and social setting. It's about light, mixed drinks like the Aperol Spritz that encourage moderation rather than binge drinking.
  2. Non-alcoholic aperitifs are becoming popular too, with brands like Ghia leading the way. This gives people options to enjoy the experience of aperitivo without alcohol.
  3. The rise of 'spritz' drinks is transforming how cocktails are perceived, making them sound more appealing and sophisticated, even encouraging people to put a twist on traditional beverages.

On Martinis 🍸

From the Desk of Alicia Kennedy • 1533 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Martini preferences are personal and should be respected by bartenders and significant others.
  2. A good martini tells you about the bar, the person making it, and how they perceive you.
  3. Martinis are timeless, chic cocktails that offer a sense of sophistication and perception.

A Bittersweet Campari Sour for Valentine’s Day

Cocktails With Suderman • 419 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. A Campari Sour is a simple yet delicious cocktail perfect for Valentine's Day, combining bittersweet and complex flavors.
  2. Adding a saline solution can enhance the taste of a Campari Sour by balancing the flavors and making it more floral.
  3. Experimenting with additional ingredients like Bénédictine can add layers and depth to the Campari Sour, making it complex and comforting.

The Case for Bénédictine

Cocktails With Suderman • 379 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Stocking a home bar with liqueurs can be challenging due to space, cost, and usage considerations.
  2. Bénédictine is a versatile and delicious liqueur that adds sweet complexity to cocktails.
  3. Bénédictine can be used in classic cocktails like the Vieux Carre and Monte Carlo, and serves as a sweetener in whiskey-based drinks.

Numlock News: October 20, 2023 • Sprite, Paint, Butts

Numlock News • 569 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Best Buy is discontinuing physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays, as the market for physical home media has significantly declined.
  2. Coca-Cola and Pernod Ricard are combining Absolut vodka and Sprite in a ready-to-drink mixed cocktail, despite criticisms for its simplicity.
  3. Cigarette consumption is decreasing worldwide, but the environmental impact of cigarette litter, especially cigarette butts, is increasing.

The One Dollar Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 559 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. You can make a delicious Old Fashioned cocktail for just one dollar using inexpensive whiskey.
  2. Evan Williams Black bourbon is a cheap yet decent option for making affordable cocktails.
  3. With basic ingredients like bitters, syrup, and orange peel, you can enjoy a tasty Old Fashioned for a low cost.

Grand Marnier

Venture Prose • 718 implied HN points • 28 Jan 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Success as an entrepreneur requires a solid team, clear priorities, and rapid product development.
  2. Entrepreneurship is filled with challenges and uncertainties, pushing individuals to constantly strive for progress.
  3. Key qualities of successful entrepreneurs include maintaining a positive attitude, surrounding oneself with the right people, and staying realistic and clear-sighted.

The Case for Apple Brandy

Cocktails With Suderman • 479 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. Apple brandy is a versatile and underrated liquor for home bartenders.
  2. Apple brandy can be used as a substitute or partner in various cocktails to enhance flavors.
  3. American apple brandy like Laird's Straight Apple Brandy is recommended for beginners due to its affordability and quality.

A Dark Rum Tea Toddy

Cocktails With Suderman • 279 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails
  1. A Dark Rum Tea Toddy is a complex cocktail made with rum, sweet vermouth, Black Walnut bitters, syrup, and black tea.
  2. This cocktail builds on the basic Hot Toddy formula but requires specific ingredients that may need some planning to acquire.
  3. The combination of high-proof rum, vermouth, bitters, syrup, and herbal tea creates a unique, aromatic, and complex drink that showcases the versatility of the Hot Toddy format.