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It’s cheap liquor. I think you’re vastly underestimating both the quantity people drink and the amount of people who drink.
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The Maestro posted:It's cheap liquor. I think you’re vastly underestimating both the quantity people drink and the amount of people who drink. Also too, I think this thread is fairly unrepresentative of the general populations interest in cocktails and likely your home bar puts you in the top % of what's in peoples homes. So a lot of people have one bottle that they drink at home.
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Sep 11, 2020 20:34
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At my favorite dive bar you get to choose between seagrams and old crow for your shot+beer special. I end up with a lot of old crow.
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Sep 11, 2020 21:45
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There’s a pretty healthy agriculture demographic in my area (coastal CA). Even bartending at a large casual-upscale restaurant I had enough people (old men) asking for 7&7s that I remember it. The farm boys really love Crown Royal though, which seems at odds to stereotypes.
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Sep 11, 2020 23:07
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Klauser posted:Here for my ~yearly recommendation to make Apparent Sours This post nestled itself in my subconscious and I found myself adding a bottle of Aperol to my cart yesterday. Didn't know why until I came back and searched the forums, and drat that looks as good today as when I first read it. Trying this with dinner for sure! What other Aperol drinks should I try? If I can find a mini bottle or can of prosecco, I'll do a spritz (our drinking is much slower with baby, so full bottle is a bit much)
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Sep 11, 2020 23:46
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The paper plane is very nice if you enjoy a light and fruity drink. Use the strongest bourbon you’ve got, it needs a little body.
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Sep 11, 2020 23:51
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I should say I have no Amaro Nonino (for paper plane) and also no colors of chartreuse, which also seems to be paired with Aperol often. I'll probably pick up an Amaro Nonino next time I'm in a liquor store, which is likely to be a while. Chartreuse is expensive enough that I just always order cocktails with it when I'm out so I never have to bother at home.
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Sep 11, 2020 23:56
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The Maestro posted:It’s cheap liquor. I think you’re vastly underestimating both the quantity people drink and the amount of people who drink. No, nothing I said would lead you to that conclusion but apparently I underestimated the popularity of S7. I guess a lot of people and bars are buying it, just none I know. The Maestro posted:There’s a pretty healthy agriculture demographic in my area (coastal CA). Even bartending at a large casual-upscale restaurant I had enough people (old men) asking for 7&7s that I remember it. The farm boys really love Crown Royal though, which seems at odds to stereotypes. I'm sure it varies by region. Crown was popular in Alaska when I lived there but less so in the MI U.P., from my experience, which apparently isn't very reliable to guesstimate big trends. Bourbon seemed even less popular up there.
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Sep 12, 2020 00:31
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Anonymous Robot posted:The paper plane is very nice if you enjoy a light and fruity drink. Use the strongest bourbon you’ve got, it needs a little body. I have Nonino but not aperol. Would cynar work as a sub or is that probably a bit too bitter? I definitely need to learn more about which bitters can swap in for each other.
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Sep 12, 2020 03:07
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Cynar wouldn’t work, no. Even campari wouldn’t work, as the paper plane is primarily characterized by Aperol’s sweet, orange flavor.
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Sep 12, 2020 03:58
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Anonymous Robot posted:Cynar wouldn’t work, no. Even campari wouldn’t work, as the paper plane is primarily characterized by Aperol’s sweet, orange flavor. Which is sort of what I expected and explains why I haven't tried to make this drink before.
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Sep 12, 2020 05:12
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BrianBoitano posted:I should say I have no Amaro Nonino (for paper plane) and also no colors of chartreuse, which also seems to be paired with Aperol often. But green chartreuse burns and is awesome
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Sep 12, 2020 05:22
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Aperol is a good swap for Campari in a few tiki drinks. My version of a Jungle Bird 1 oz overproof rum (Smith & Cross) 1 oz Aperol 1 oz pineapple juice 0.5 oz lime juice 0.25 oz demerara sugar syrup 0.25 oz vanilla syrup blackstrap rum float (optional)
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Sep 12, 2020 15:45
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Chartreuse is far and away my favorite neat/rocks sipper e: Just got some Galliano though, been looking forward to trying that.
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Sep 12, 2020 17:20
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Tried the Apparent Sour. I dig it! Tempted to stretch it out with a little vodka next time. Other Aperol drinks I've really liked: Two-One-Two 2 oz reposado tequila 1 oz Aperol 2 oz grapefruit juice Adriatique 1 oz orange juice 1 oz Amaro Montenegro 1/2 oz Aperol
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Sep 12, 2020 19:05
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I often replace grenadine in any recipe with Campari and it rules
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Sep 13, 2020 01:51
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Just did the Apparent Sour, it was bad-rear end. Just one of the best sweet drinks I've had. I added a little rye to strengthen it up and balance it a little for only-have-time-for-one-drink nights. With lunch I made an Aperol soda with some lavender syrup and a squeeze of lemon. Was also amazing. Thoht posted:Tried the Apparent Sour. I dig it! Tempted to stretch it out with a little vodka next time. Thanks! I hope the farm stand has grapefruits tomorrow. Human Tornada posted:Aperol is a good swap for Campari in a few tiki drinks. Added to the "check this list if you have random juices" list, thank you!
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Sep 13, 2020 05:33
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BrianBoitano posted:What other Aperol drinks should I try? Intro To Aperol 1oz gin 2oz Aperol .75oz lemon ango
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Had a couple of tommy's made with mezcal last at a boojie Mexican place, jfc so much better than with tequila it's ridiculous. Doesn't seem to be easy to find mezcal in Aus unfortunately but I'm definitely gonna invest in a bottle.
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Sep 13, 2020 20:30
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Klauser posted:Intro To Aperol This was excellent, thank you! I'm definitely adding egg white next time.
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Sep 14, 2020 04:52
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Looks like Angosturra makes a cocoa bitters now.
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Sep 14, 2020 22:54
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wormil posted:So what is keeping the brand alive? Who is drinking it? My guess is that it is the critical market that buys alcohol in pints and half pints.
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Sep 16, 2020 02:48
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How's Angostura's orange bitters compared to other brands? That's what I have because that's what the liquor store stocks, but I'm running low and figured it might be worth tracking down something else.
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Sep 16, 2020 13:33
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Toebone posted:How's Angostura's orange bitters compared to other brands? That's what I have because that's what the liquor store stocks, but I'm running low and figured it might be worth tracking down something else. It’s fine, but it’s a little too similar to their flagship product to me. I’ve had the privilege of sampling just about every orange bitters out there, and in my opinion Fee Brothers has the juiciest, most natural orange flavor around. It’s slightly on the sweet side, but I like that.
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Sep 16, 2020 13:46
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Ango orange is a solid orange bitters. I think it’s the most neutral, middle-of-the-road one. Fee’s is sweet and creamsicle-ish, almost not bitter really. Regan’s is the bitterest, with an intense cardamom note. Others are much harder to find.
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Sep 16, 2020 14:01
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Incelshok Na posted:My guess is that it is the critical market that buys alcohol in pints and half pints. As I have recently learned, the global trade in postal exchanges for America’s Military accounts for a substantial amount of this output.
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Sep 17, 2020 03:22
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Any further opinions on chocolate bitters? My variety pack 1/2 oz Scrappy's is about run out. Last time this came up: Anonymous Robot posted:Speaking of which, anyone got chocolate bitters recs? I have always used Bittermens’ Xocolatl Mole bitters, but I’m interested in finding something without the spice note and more of a bittersweet cacao flavor. The Maestro posted:I don’t like many of Fee Bro’s bitters, but I like their Aztec Chocolate. Very viscous and strong though, literally one drop does it for me most times. The spice note isn’t as noticeable (no heat either) Fart Car '97 posted:Scrappy's makes a chocolate bitters that just tastes like dry cacao. They're great. I loved the Scrappy's. Not interested in spiciness, so may try Fee Bro's. Any other opinions?
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Sep 17, 2020 19:32
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bloody ghost titty posted:As I have recently learned, the global trade in postal exchanges for America’s Military accounts for a substantial amount of this output. I guarantee you that is like less that 1% of the market. Alcoholics drink an incredible amount of booze.
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Sep 17, 2020 19:55
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BrianBoitano posted:Any further opinions on chocolate bitters? My variety pack 1/2 oz Scrappy's is about run out. I’m interested to hear reactions to the Angosturra cocoa bitters once people have tried it.
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Sep 17, 2020 20:22
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Being quarantined this year I invested in a home bar and started mixing drinks. My favorite is a Corpse Reviver #2.
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Sep 17, 2020 23:24
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Gatts posted:Being quarantined this year I invested in a home bar and started mixing drinks. My favorite is a Corpse Reviver #2. I had just learned how to make it when I saw this Archer episode https://meerkatproductsltd.typepad.com/embury/2016/05/heroic-drinker-of-the-week-veronica-dean-on-archer.html I was so proud of myself for not having to rewind to make sure I caught it all 
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Incelshok Na posted:I guarantee you that is like less that 1% of the market. Alcoholics drink an incredible amount of booze. Have you known anyone in the military that wasn't an alcoholic?
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Sep 18, 2020 21:29
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Is there a secret sloe gin shortage
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Sep 18, 2020 22:48
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Tonight I have invented the Elixir Tropical #2. I was out of mint, but had a surplus of basil, so switch basil for mint and replace the normal white rum for Ray and Nephew Overproof and boom, fantastic loving drink.
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Sep 19, 2020 05:00
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Klauser posted:Intro To Aperol Finally got around to making one of these and it's real tasty 
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Sep 22, 2020 01:50
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Me too! I made that one and also Thoht posted:Two-One-Two I preferred the 2-1-2 after adding 1/2 oz simple and 1/2 oz campari. The Intro to Aperol was good as-is, and I definitely noticed when I forgot the ango. Trying before and after, it really ties the room together
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Finally managed to drop by Sonic and grab a two gallon bag of crushed ice. Just got some tiki bitters. What am I makin
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Sep 22, 2020 23:04
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Oh, and btw: the Angosturra cocoa bitters are good. I haven’t had the Scrappy’s so I can’t compare, but it’s definitely an authentic dark chocolate flavor on its own at least. The next time I make a drink with it, I am going to try going a little heavier on it, because it got a little lost in a Manhattan. Similarly, El Guapo’s holiday pie bitters are seriously tasty straight up, they have a really authentic pecan/sweet potato pie flavor, but I worry that they won’t stand up in a drink.
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Sep 22, 2020 23:07
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Anonymous Robot posted:Finally managed to drop by Sonic and grab a two gallon bag of crushed ice. Just got some tiki bitters. What am I makin Bitter mai tai would love some crushed ice in the finished glass! Otherwise I've been making a lot of Lelani Volcano 2.0's for my partner who loves guava. Adapted from the smuggler's cove book: 2 oz guava nectar 1oz cream of coconut 1.5 oz pineapple juice .75 oz lime juice 2 oz rum add ~1 oz seltzer to a collins or tiki glass with crushed ice shake it up and pour over the ice/seltzer. It's really good!
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Carillon posted:Bitter mai tai would love some crushed ice in the finished glass! Otherwise I've been making a lot of Lelani Volcano 2.0's for my partner who loves guava. Adapted from the smuggler's cove book: 3oz Guava Nectar 1.5oz pineapple (fresh fluffs up nicely, especially if you are using a spindle blender to mix) 3/4oz lime 1.5oz Coconut Rum 1oz White Rum
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