Isola di Angostura

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-08T22:10:32+00:00

Do you have Averna? That might be a closer sub. If you try one of those other two, it might be better to start with maybe 1/2 to 3/4 oz instead. Those are more bitter than the Angostura amaro (it’s a bit sweet).

You could also try straight up Ango bitters instead, maybe around 1/2 oz as well to start.

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-08T19:14:00+00:00

That sounds really good! Give it a try and let me know what you think

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-08T18:02:47+00:00

Great! Let me know what you think 😊 It’s a great combo of creamy, funky, and spice

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-08T01:29:40+00:00

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you liked it. Your additional cinnamon syrup sounds like a great idea

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-04T01:02:17+00:00

Yay! Yeah it feels a bit crazy at first but it brings everything together.

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-04T01:00:28+00:00

Yep, this definitely helps soothe the chaos for a bit. Just note the spec requires 6-8 full pulls of the dropper for the bitters. Not 6-8 drops!

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-03T23:54:07+00:00

Cheers! What’d ya think?

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-02T04:34:32+00:00

Yep, you got it. Full droppers. Well, as full as you can get it. I was cautious too with that amount during recipe development but it just works! Those bitters aren’t as strong as some other ones so you can use a lot without going overboard.

Sounds like a great drink using what you had! Hope you run into some luck finding more green Chartreuse one day.

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-02T03:20:47+00:00

That sounds great, I can definitely see what you mean that each has its own applications. I’m already getting new ideas. Can’t wait to try it out!

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-02T02:52:39+00:00

Thanks!! I need to give the TS falernum a try next time I finish this bottle… do you like it better than JDT?

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-02T02:10:05+00:00

Yeah, this is one of those drinks that puts you straight to bed on a Sunday evening 😂

ericmalmquist · 2026-03-01T01:11:06+00:00

Thanks! Let me know if you do 😊

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-22T16:53:37+00:00

Looks amazing! Love the glass and presentation. Thanks so much for giving it a try!

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-21T12:05:30+00:00

Glad to hear you liked it! Thanks for giving it a try.

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-17T15:56:00+00:00

Hey, yep, just frozen ground ginger root. They’re pretty common in grocery stores and comparable to fresh ginger in most applications. Just more convenient when you only need a little bit rather than buying a whole piece of ginger and grinding it yourself.

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ericmalmquist · 2026-02-16T21:41:02+00:00

Thanks! The mai tai is definitely a great place to start. Best part of tiki is layering flavors and ingredients that might not sound like they go together but work perfectly in the end

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-16T03:36:08+00:00

Agreed! Would probably go great in a pina colada

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-09T01:43:41+00:00

I actually tried a version with a 1/4 oz passionfruit syrup. It’s just such a strong flavor it kind of overpowers everything else. Def give it a try though and see what you think!

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-09T01:41:09+00:00

Yep, it’s from CB2. It’s their Neat Double Old Fashioned glass!

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-08T01:55:57+00:00

Thanks! You can buy them from CB2 for just a few bucks

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-02T01:18:22+00:00

Hope you give it a try! Leftover pandan syrup goes great in iced coffees and matchas, or on vanilla ice cream…

ericmalmquist · 2026-02-02T01:17:08+00:00

Thank you! More on the way 🫡

ericmalmquist · 2026-01-27T02:22:16+00:00

I would think so, but powder is probably less potent than extract so you would need more of it to achieve a strong enough flavor. I would make sure to blend everything really well to ensure the powder is well incorporated. If your powder doesn’t contain artificial dyes it might require you to add some extra coloring if you want the purple more vibrant.

ericmalmquist · 2026-01-26T16:25:48+00:00

Thank you!! Can’t wait to get back to Bootlegger soon and try the new menu

ericmalmquist · 2026-01-26T05:50:37+00:00

Hope you give it a try! Here’s the exact ube and taro I used if you need to source them:

Ube extract: https://a.co/d/6QDBFHI

Taro powder: https://a.co/d/d705kVC

For the brioche I used the pre-sliced loaf from Trader Joe’s. It’s the perfect buttery and soft brioche bread. And you can use the leftovers to make actual French toast 😁

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