The sun is shining and cocktails will be had.

[Attjack]

We've had a long, cold, wet Winter and Spring but it's Friday and the sun is shining today and tomorrow before we plunge back into rain and darkness. My plans include yardwork, BBQ, and cocktails.

Here's what's on deck for the weekend.

Rattlesnake

I've already been "researching" this week and it's a winner.

2 ounces rye
3/4 ounce lemon juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
2 dashes absinthe
1 egg white


Tommy’s Margarita

I am looking forward to trying to simple version of the Margarita.

2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce agave nectar
Garnish: salt rim


The Gibson’s Pauline

This cocktail first appeared in The Savoy Cocktail Book.

1 1/2 ounces unaged rum, preferably San Zanj Haitian rum
3/4 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
4 dashes absinthe, preferably Kübler Original
1 dash orange bitters, preferably Regans’ or Fee Brothers


What will you be drinking?

[rlozinak]

Beer and bourbon....

[rlozinak]

Bud light and Marker's Mark

[PNWsmoke]

Makers used to not be a favorite but lately ....

[barelfly]

Maker’s just released their BEP bottle. I would love to get a hold of that!

[Henrik]

I’m currently sipping on an ESB, a British bitter that’s one of my faves. I’ve been to their brewery in Cornwall.

Regardless: that Rattle Snake sounds great, right up my alley. Gonna have to try that one.

[au4stree]

ESB is one of my favorite styles, could actually find them in stores and at taprooms. But with the popularity of IPA's and other styles, the ESB offerings are gone. 😥

[acorgihouse]

OK, so I need to put absinthe on my shopping list.... And BTW, we passed spring ages ago. Full on summer now, so if you have some cool summer drinks in your pocket, send them on.

[Attjack]

The large flowering Japanese cherry tree in my front yard is in full bloom today, and the petals are falling like snow. It has been blooming for over a week, but there have been no bees. Today, a temperature threshold must have been crossed, because suddenly it is buzzing with honeybees.

Hopefully, Old Glory will show up and share some tropical drinks recipes.

You can probably get away with a small bottle of Absynth as it's typically used sparingly.

[Old Glory]

Today was a rare summer day in April. It actually hit 92*. I made a Passion Fruit Margarita while I was cooking burgers on the PK360. Potato salad and corn on the cob. A nice taste of summer days to come.

[Attjack]

I'll pick some up.

[SheilaAnn]

Attjack
“Passion fruit, meet margarita”
Margarita, meet passion fruit”

I’ll see myself out….. 🤣🤪🍹

[Attjack]

SheilaAnn Such formality 😂

[Old Glory]

Passion Fruit Margarita
2 oz Silver Tequila (Espolon)
3/4 oz Grand Marnier
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz Passion Fruit Syrup (Liber and Co.)

[hoovarmin]

Ok, I need that in my life. Damn

[PNWsmoke]

Ketel 1 , lime ,Basil ,tonic water before the sun went away.

[BKYDBBQ]

I'll be in Key West tomorrow for lots of frozen beverages and fresh seafood...

[Attjack]

Rattlesnake

• 2 ounces rye
• 3/4 ounce lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce simple syrup
• 2 dashes absinthe
• 1 egg white (I used fee foam)

Dry shake all ingredients, add ice, shake until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.

I'll give this a 4/5 stars.

[Attjack]

Bullion Bear Let me know how you like the Fee Foam and the drink. I do about 4 firm dashes, shake, add ice, and shake again.

[Bullion Bear]

Just made it, excellent. Used Bulleit Rye. I need to use a little more fee foam next time.

[Bullion Bear]

Fee Foam is interesting. I’ll use four dashes next time. First time using it so I only did two dashes. Thanks

[bbqLuv]

I just tried Broker's Reserve. My new go-to.
Three fingers of Broker's Reserve with Gin and Tonic squeeze of lime Back. My Limit.

[Red Man]

I’m mixing up some mezcal cocktails tonight. I’m a big fan of mezcal in cocktails, it really adds an extra depth of flavor over tequila. This is an adaptation of a cocktail called Balam that was served at a resort we stayed at in Mexico on the Yucatan peninsula.
2 oz mezcal
1 oz Cointreau
1 oz lime juice
1 oz hibiscus syrup

[Sid P]

@barefly What is TW?

[SheilaAnn]

Sid P I think barelfly means Total Wine. It’s like Binny’s.

[Sid P]

SheilaAnn Thanks.

[acorgihouse]

OK, so adding hibiscus and passion fruit syrups to the shopping list, along with mezcal. Seems like I had mezcal in a drink years ago and didn't really like, but then I never gave another chance. Thanks for the tip that TW has classes? I had no idea. I generally order and do the curbside pickup, you guys are broadening my horizens!

[Attjack]

I'm no mezcal expert but my understanding is that it can be very different from brand to brand.

[Red Man]

Attjack I’m also no mezcal expert, but you are correct. It can vary widely. It can be made from many different types of agave using a few different processes.

[SheilaAnn]

Attjack you are not wrong.

[smokin fool]

G n T's this.afternoon with a beer or so tossed in.
Gotta take it sorta easy or I wont see 530....

[SheilaAnn]

Attjack Red Man I just had a mezcalero come to my shop and teach me about how to taste mezcal. It is so personal, almost intimate. After my tasting and class on Saturday, I will weigh in.