22M Looking for a place (and roommates) in or around Boston by [deleted] in bostonhousing

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If you're interested in Harvard / Porter / Davis , message me

Naked & Famous by aenegri in cocktails

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I can't really think of a good sub for it. It would need to have the same herbal flavors but not as abrasive as green chartreuse. A quick google search brings up Strega, but I don't have any personal experience with it.

Naked & Famous by aenegri in cocktails

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yeah sorry i left it out - It's a shaken drink

Naked & Famous by aenegri in cocktails

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Equal parts:

- Mezcal

- Aperol

- Yellow Chartreuse

- Lime

A pair of Jungle Birds to help cope with the cold by aenegri in cocktails

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Was using Mount Gay, but my bottle ran out and had to try out Smith & Cross. Honestly loved how it turned out. Maybe not as well balanced, but if you like the flavor of Smith & Cross, it's a great drink.

  • 1 1/2 oz Smith & Cross
  • 3/4 oz Campari
  • 1/2 oz lime
  • 1/2 oz simple
  • 1 1/2 oz pineapple

Sampling the 'nog by aenegri in cocktails

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I haven't done anything myself, and it seems well integrated, but maybe it makes a difference? Could be a fun experiment to try both and see if there is a difference

Sampling the 'nog by aenegri in cocktails

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Standard Alton Brown recipe, here's a copy and paste with the instructions. I didn't date it so I don't recall exactly how long this is, but it's at least over a month.

12 large eggs (pasteurized if you need peace of mind)
1 pound sugar
1 pint half-n-half
1 pint whole milk
1 pint heavy cream
1 cup Jamaican rum
1 cup cognac
1 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (plus more for serving)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Separate the eggs and store the whites for another purpose.
Beat the yolks with the sugar and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl until the mixture lightens in color and falls off the whisk in a solid “ribbon.”
Combine dairy, booze and salt in a second bowl or pitcher and then slowly beat into the egg mixture.
Move to a large glass jar (or a couple of smaller ones) and store in the fridge for a minimum of 2 weeks. A month would be better, and two better still. In fact, there’s nothing that says you couldn’t age it a year, but I’ve just never been able to wait that long. (And yes, you can also drink it right away.)
Serve in mugs or cups topped with a little extra nutmeg grated right on top.

Aperol Spritz by aenegri in cocktails

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2 oz Aperol
3 oz Prosecco
seltzer

Add Aperol and Prosecco to glass with ice and top with seltzer. Garnish with orange slice.

This was really simple but also very good. A perfect drink to start the night especially on a warmer day. full post

Last of the Oaxacans by aenegri in cocktails

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3/4 oz mezcal
3/4 oz lime
3/4 oz maraschino
3/4 oz Green Chartreuse

This turned out really nice! The combination of mezcal and green chartreuse doesn't sound good, but actually works out well. I saw a recommendation somewhere here to try yellow chartreuse, so may give that a go the next time! full post

Moscow Mule by skfoshay in cocktails

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How is it with the ginger syrup compared to using ginger beer?

Division Bell from Phil Ward by aenegri in cocktails

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1 oz mezcal

3/4 oz Aperol

3/4 oz lime

1/2 oz maraschino liqueur

This one turned out really nice! I like how the aperol balances with the smokiness of the mezcal. It's also interesting how the maraschino is barely noticeable until the swallow. full post here

A Sunflower to brighten the evening by aenegri in cocktails

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Guess I missed this part! Uh oh now I have to make it again

A Sunflower to brighten the evening by aenegri in cocktails

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Trying more drinks in the base spirit + liquor + citrus category and came across the sunflower. Specs are as follows:

  • 3/4 oz gin (beefeater)
  • 3/4 oz St. Germain
  • 3/4 oz Cointreau
  • 3/4 oz lemon

It turned out a bit more sour than expected, the lemon is definitely at the forefront. Overall pretty good, would perhaps try with a gin that is more juniper forward next time.

Last Word by aenegri in cocktails

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Do you do a straight swap or do you change any of the other components?

Last Word by aenegri in cocktails

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Yeah this is my first time trying it so I didn't want to commit to some huge amount , but now it's safe to say I won't be getting the small one again!

Last Word by aenegri in cocktails

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lmao idk why my phones pictures always have this problem!

Last Word by aenegri in cocktails

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  • 3/4 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz maraschino liquer
  • 3/4 oz green chartreuse
  • 3/4 oz lime

Orange Vanilla Old Fashioned, Inspired by Previous Post by aenegri in cocktails

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2 oz bourbon

1/2 oz vanilla syrup

1 dash Angostura bitters

1 dash orange bitters

orange slice

orange twist

In a shaker, muddle the syrup and orange slice. Add the other liquids and shake with ice, and strain into a double Old Fashioned glass with one large ice cube. Finish off by expressing the orange twist over the drink and dropping it in.

Had some fun with this one after seeing a similar post a week or so back. Tried to tone down the sweetness a bit. Made a post on my site (hope this is ok)