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Martini taste-test, anyone?
parts Hendricks 2 parts Noilly Prat stirred until very cold garnished with a slice of cucumber but was wondering what it would be like with, say, Carpano Antica. I’m a little unsure of how to mix with the Junípero, which I...
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auld lang syne (SEA)
thanks i will! Tonight i attended a vermouth class where they demo’d making a Carpano Antica replica, among other things, and we got to taste the results— maybe you can get Jamie Boudreau to start giving classes at...
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Interesting NY Times article on the Negroni
I agree that a more full-flavored gin should be used, i like Plymouth, 2 parts to 1 part each Campari and Carpano Antica vermouth.
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DC Cocktails
Here’s Agraria’s classics menu. $12 each. Tart, bitter, strong and flavorful is how we like our classics. If you’re looking for sweet and easy, ask your bartender for a non-traditional version. The Manhattan Wild Turkey...
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Martinis, which Vermouth?
My first choice is Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth, which is amber in color, and adds a richness to a Martini unlike anything I’ve every had. http://www.wilsondaniels.com/product.php?id=351 Second would be Noilly Prat.
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I found Peychaud's Bitters!
and Carpano Antica vermouth in a liquor store out in Doral called . . . wait for it. . . Doral Liquors. address is 10409 NW 41 Street. I was pretty excited. I am posting in case anyone else has been frustrated by our inability to...
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Disappointing Sazerac at Sazerac (Seattle)
foam). They can probably substitute Carpano Antica for Vya too if you ask, and have many different bitters and other more obscure items. On a level with 9 Park imo.
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Pre-mixing Negronis?
I sometimes pre-mix drinks that are all spirits, I find that ones with complex botanicals like Carpano Antica vermouth or good bitters actually improve over a few days as the mixture ‘comes together.’ then stir or...
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Woodward at the Ames
was upstairs at the bar, painfully crowded and loud, but the drink was very good (Ames Addiction, w/ Ron Zacapa 23yr, Carpano Antica, Canton ginger), and the short rib pot roast and mushroom toast were decent. Might wait until it...
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Recipe for a 19th Century?
This doesn’t answer the question but maybe interesting nonetheless – Death and Co used to have a drink called an 18th Century on the menu, 1.5 oz Batavia Arrack, .75 oz Carpano Antica, .75 oz Creme de Cacao, .75 oz...
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BevMo???
I hit the San Jose BevMo usually once a month. Like you said, they’re good for the basics and have surprised me with some selections that are short lived, like Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth and St. Germain...
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Noilly Prat to Change Formula for U.S. Market
Saw a bottle in Chicago while visiting my the rents (where I scored a bottle of Carpano Antica Formula!). Waiting for it in Cambridge, MA.
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the best manhattan in manhattan?
The best tails bars in town are listed already. The one which flies under the radar is the small bar at the front of Alto in midtown, which is staffed by excellent mixers. Ask them for a Manhattan made with Carpano Antica, a very...
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The ULTIMATE Manhatten?
For a Manhattan I like to use Carpano Antica Formula vermouth. For the cherries- I either make my own, or buy pitted sour cherries like Marco Polo brand and add vermouth and rum to them, or for a very good commercial cherry I like...
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best rye for manhattan
I’ll tell you one NOT to use: Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, Kentucky Straight 13 year old 47.8%abv/95.6 proof, bottle # I-520. I tried a small Manhattan with it last night and it was a mess. I used Carpano Antica vermouth...
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