Mini Bar: Whiskey: A Little Book of Big Drinks
Mittie Hellmich
Language: English
Pages: 80
ISBN: 0811854221
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The Mini Bar series maybe small in size, but each tiny tome is filled with classic and original recipes that pack quite a wallop! Whiskey lovers will find everything from the Perfect Manhattan to the Traditional Southern-Style Mint Julep. Each volume in this new series tells the history of its particular alcohol, as well as its distinct traits and characteristics. A glossary of essential bar tools and cocktail terminology will ensure readers not only walk the walk of an expert mixologist, but also talk the talk. With more than 50 delicious recipes, this little cocktail book makes a spirited stocking stuffer or great gift.
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different types of whiskeys are so divergent in taste, it brings me to whiskey mixology rule number two: The types of whiskey called for in many of the drinks in this book are based on the classic recipes—an Irish whiskey for a Blarney Stone, say, or a bourbon for a Mint Julep. It is not the classic drink if made with some other whiskey, which will change the taste considerably. Some drinks can accommodate your personal preference, such as a Whiskey Sour or classics such as the Manhattan that
who’s doing the splashing. . Straight . This term describes a spirit served without any other liquor or mixers, either poured into a chilled glass or over ice, occasionally with the addition of a splash of club soda or water. . Top or Top Off . A term used by bartenders to describe the act of pouring the last ingredient into a drink, usually club soda or ginger ale, filling to the top of the glass. Also used to describe filling a beer mug from a tap. . Up . Describes a drink served without ice in
Canadian whisky version is called a Captain Collins, while the bourbon-based drink is also known as a Colonel Collins and even a Bourbon Collins. Shake the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup vigorously with ice. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Top with club soda, and stir gently. Garnish with the lemon, orange, and cherry. 2 ounces bourbon or blended Canadian whisky 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1⁄2 ounce simple syrup or 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 5 to 6 ounces club soda Lemon and
after-dinner drink, the Commodore adds 1 ounce crème de cacao and switches out the lime for lemon juice. Pour the bourbon and lime juice into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass. Add the grenadine and sugar, and stir well. Twist the lemon and orange peels over the drink, and drop them in. 11⁄2 ounces bourbon or rye 3⁄4 ounce fresh lime juice Dash of grenadine 1 teaspoon sugar Lemon and orange peel twists 45 Belmont Breeze SURE TO BECOME A CLASSIC, the Belmont Breeze is the new official drink
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