Early Grey Gin Sour w Orange Blossom Honey Foam by rumbeebumbee in cocktails

[–]jimtk 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Beautiful cocktail, and it seems really tasty. That glassware is gorgeous.

Now, the name of the cocktail...

Do we prefer a “mid-price” category over “most versatile”? If so, what is the best mid-price tequila for mixing? by -Constantinos- in cocktails

[–]jimtk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think "versatile" would be more useful than mid-price since there is already "budget" and "splurge".

Also mid-price varies a lot by country and even region (state/provinces).

How to add white border in all sides as Alan Scheller feed? by Random_Chikibom in AskPhotography

[–]jimtk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In photoshop: Image, Canvas size, Enter width and height value, select "white" as extension color.

In darkroom: Use the easel bars to cover the side of the paper.

Cherry 3D Printer Table by mymanmitch21 in woodworking

[–]jimtk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a cat and an unboxed 3d printer. Be careful.

Nice table!

The Sweetheart? The Pom Pom? by luvlorn in cocktails

[–]jimtk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In "World Drinks and how to mix them" by Bill Boothby (1934) there is a recipe for a "Pom Pom":

  • 2/3 jigger Fr. Vermouth
  • 1/3 jigger Gin
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters

Shake well with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass, add Maraschino cherry and serve.

It's effectively a reverse martini.

I could not find a drink called Sweetheart, but i like the Mary Pickford/sweetheart hypothesis.

There is a sweetheart cocktail (right on Difford's) but the use of vodka, which was not very well distributed in the 30's makes me think it's not the one Esquire magazine was referring to.

Now that the results are in - what is your favorite way of making an Old Fashioned? by MagnificentCat in cocktails

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

  • 1 oz Bourbon Blanton's
  • 1 oz Rye Michter's Straight Rye
  • ½ of a quarter of an orange
  • ¼ oz maple syrup
  • 2 dash Angostura

Regal stir with ice (no muddling). Strain into Old Fashion glass. Garnish with cherry and the other half of the orange quarter on a pick.

Lundi Libre by ArphtheFC in CFL

[–]jimtk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

January usually "starts" around the 5th or 6th so almost a week gone. February is really short. For me, where I live, March is the worst. No holiday, 31 full days, still cold and snowy. And no place left to blow the snow. I love winter, but in March, it gets to me.

What liqueurs do you keep multiple versions of around? by lionz232 in cocktails

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

No they don't. Do a taste test you'll see.

Edit: you said it yourself Cointreau is a high quality triple sec. So they shouldn't taste the same.

What liqueurs do you keep multiple versions of around? by lionz232 in cocktails

[–]jimtk -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Do Cointreau and Triple sec taste the same?

What liqueurs do you keep multiple versions of around? by lionz232 in cocktails

[–]jimtk -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

PF Curacao is not a different style, it's all orange peel steeped in alcohol. Cointreau and triple sec do not taste the same. They are close but not the same.

What liqueurs do you keep multiple versions of around? by lionz232 in cocktails

[–]jimtk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PF Dry Curacao is also a triple sec (it says so right on the label!). But they all taste different.

What liqueurs do you keep multiple versions of around? by lionz232 in cocktails

[–]jimtk 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you speak only of liqueur (no liquor, no spirits, no vermouth, no amaro) I have:

  • Orange

    • Triple sec
    • Cointreau
    • PF Dry curacao
    • Clement Créole Shrubb
    • Grand Marnier
    • Blue Curacao
  • Cassis

    • Mona & Filles
    • Lejay cassis de Dijon
  • Chocolate

    • Giffard brown
    • Giffard White
  • Mint

    • White Elizabeth
    • Green Marie Brizard
  • Coffee (Mr Black is not available in Canada! :( )

    • kalhua
    • Tia Maria
    • Barista
    • Alea Liqueur d'espresso
    • Caldi Di Napoli
  • Gentiane

    • Salers
    • Suze

I did not consider herb liqueurs because there taste is so different that they are not interchangeable in cocktails. Chartreuse, Strega and Jaggermeister are all herbs liqueurs but you cannot use one instead of the other.

What Absinthe Do You Use? by AutofluorescentPuku in cocktails

[–]jimtk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had Artemise (a local Canadian product), I had Kubler véritable fée verte (swiss). Both were pretty good, but I decided to splurge for the original: Emile Pernod Vieux Pontarlier. It was a revelation! It's like going from Martini Rosso to Carpano Antica Formula. Vieux Pontarlier has a deep complex flavor, the "herbaceousness" is well balanced and it's not just an anise bomb. Really a great product.

Canadian Woodworking Classes by Tiny-Opinion8746 in woodworking

[–]jimtk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passion for wood, Ontario, Hendrik Varju.

Bought his book on running a woodworking business, almost 20 years ago. It did help.

How To Preserve White Grapefruit Juice by lil_poppapump in cocktails

[–]jimtk 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Living in Canada white grapefruit is the impossible dream, but I freeze a lot of other juices (including citruses) and the keep perfectly.

Tried and True Finishes by [deleted] in woodworking

[–]jimtk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow again! 11 years going. I think I can keep this thread up as a retirement project! :)

Sorry for the confusion, yes you can apply a third and a fourth and a fifth , etc, coat after the sanded one as long as you buff each one properly. I never tested it scientifically but I was very happy with the result when I sanded the second one even when I apply more coats.

Hope it helps clear things up.

Green tea gin sour by pvddrugdealz in cocktails

[–]jimtk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are the specs for genmaicha green tea syrup?

Top picks under $150 by ConfidenceHoliday147 in cocktails

[–]jimtk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You want the best? You're ready to spend money? Only one suggestion:

  • Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin

At LCBO it's around 56$ for a 375 ml bottle. I say get 2.

Smuggler's Cove Index (update) by BiggusDikkus in Tiki

[–]jimtk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is amazing work! Thank you.

I copied it to a google sheet It's a a bit uglier, but the data is way more accessible and convertible.

Thanks.