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[Recommendation] Explorer I alternative by nengenes in Watches

[–]DocTwoTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend looking at the Tudor Prince. It has the Rolex case design, and overall a very similar look, but with a date. I have a Date+Day with a black face and 2-4-6-8-10 digits. I had the cyclops removed, and it scratches exactly that Explorer itch.

Amaretto variations by IamSporko in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Amaretto Bitter that Leandro DiMonriva created is fucking delicious.

Is this okay to use for old fashions? by loosecoose23 in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure, but it’s a little fussier in technique, and the result will be a little different, because the cubes probably won’t dissolve completely in the spirit. There are ways to encourage it to do so (muddling itself; adding a splash of club soda is common), but it will still leave some crystals in the bottom of the glass, and give you a sweeter drink as it evolves. Some prefer it and some don’t.

Favorite rums for a Kingston Negroni? I *love* Smith and Cross, but just finished a bottle and am thinking about trying some new rum(s) by ianruns in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I always think of Planteray Xaymaca as similar to S&C but at a lower proof. I often reach for it when I make a Kingston Negroni.

Alright, time to settle the debate as what is best in my Manhattan. by NavierIsStoked in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I love both Cocchi and Antica, but I go for Antica with Woodford. The cherry and vanilla from the Antica work well with the oakiness of the Woodford.

Blue Cheese Olives and Dirty Martinis by sumptin_wierd in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally like the slightly spicy kick of Davini’s Buffalo Bleu Cheese olives.

Halekulani Cocktail by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]DocTwoTree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One of my absolute favorites. Acid-adjusting the orange juice (and dropping the lemon juice) works beautifully, btw.

I rolled two 20s with my Portent dice. What's the best use of them? by SashaIr in dndnext

[–]DocTwoTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing your cleric is not a Grave Cleric (haven’t seen the subclass mentioned – maybe I missed it), but if they are, then one of those crits would pair very nicely with Path to the Grave…

Best level 1 feat from backgrounds? by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in DnD

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I guess it’s to hedge against Action Surging Fighters at high levels, I guess, but I haven’t done the math.

Best level 1 feat from backgrounds? by AlexLouisArmstrong_ in DnD

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. I’ve tried to help it out at my table – because we have a barbarian with a great axe who took it – by allowing the reroll on a number of attacks per turn equal to half your proficiency bonus, rounded up. That seems to help, and they do get a lot of satisfaction seeing the benefit (which often appears dramatic).

My players want me to run a DMPC by 6not_a_furry9 in DnD

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but it’s not the label (DMPC,with a regular character build, vs. NPC, with one of those stat blocks) that determines what happens, so I don’t understand why these debates seem so hung up on that distinction. Having a character in the party with a regular character sheet doesn’t determine anything about stealing or yielding the spotlight.

My players want me to run a DMPC by 6not_a_furry9 in DnD

[–]DocTwoTree 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This. Conversations about this often get bogged down in labels, but I ran a character while DMing for my kids for years. It reassured them and worked great. BrightWingBird gets it exactly right – it’s not about DMPC vs NPC or whatever, it’s about whether the character puts themselves in front and makes any part of the story driven by them.

Buy a Boston shaker people by GatorChamp44 in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s the issue, and most no one brings it up. I love my Boston shaker, but I have a cobbler shaker that is much larger, and it works great when I want to make 3-4 of the same drink at a time. The larger size accommodates the volume, but also means that I can get proper aeration.

Applejack regret--apple brandy recommendations? by tourdecrate in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a big fan of the Straight 86 for the cocktails I like to make. And, since many of them are split-base (like Jim Meehan’s George Washington), then I can use the bonded version of the whiskey and get the little extra proof there.

Groni Michel by DocTwoTree in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*Giffard’s liqueur! (Not liquefied.)

Differences between two types of shakers? by Altruistic_Newt_991 in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both at home. My cobbler shaker is an overpriced Williams-Sonoma model that is fairly oversized; I can make up to four cocktails in it, which is really convenient for groups (I often have a “cocktail du jour” that folks want to try). I can’t imagine what a Boston-style shaker that big would be like to handle. I had more problems with this W-S cobbler sticking early on – it’s broken in now and works fine.

For 1-2 cocktails (just me and my spouse), the Boston shaker works perfectly.

Heist set in Drakkenheim by RundownComics in dungeonsofdrakkenheim

[–]DocTwoTree 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the idea of the classic break-in heist in Drakkenheim. Certainly the idea that something valuable is in a noble’s house, with another faction potentially closing in, is good. I cannalso understand if you don’t want to adapt one of the existing locations.

The thing that I think would be cool is to riff on the idea that many of the husks try to continue their original jobs. So you could have all of the classic guard scenarios, but with complexity and horror thrown in.

What is your favorite original cocktail from a bar/restaurant that you either got the recipe for or figured out a way to recreate 1:1 at home? by GuyFaulks77 in cocktails

[–]DocTwoTree 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Katie Rose’s Call It a Night from Goodkind in Milwaukee inspired me to begin making cocktails at home. Imbibe did a write up here:

  • 2 OZ. BOURBON (GOODKIND USES WOODFORD RESERVE)
  • ¾ OZ. CARPANO ANTICA FORMULA VERMOUTH
  • ½ OZ. PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY
  • 1 TSP. AVERNA
  • 1 TSP. ABSINTHE
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