What are you drinking right now?

[Warren G.]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Isn't it usually? I am thinking of the Savoy recipe -- share if you have a recipe with. ~H
Actually you might be right. Just couple of my favorite bars used egg white. This is my recipe : 1 1/2 oz. Gin (I really like Beefeater with this cocktail) 3/4 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 egg white

 

[Rambo]

Beefeater?

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Beefeater?

What problem could there conceivably be with that? It's a pretty dang good gin.

Gin is one spirit where the price tag can be largely ignored, above a certain point. It's not aged, the differences are in flavor profile and strength. Beefeater is at a standard London 94 proof and has a very versatile profile. Certainly it has citrus notes that go well in a white lady, though I must admit not having really bothered with egg whites in drinks, so I don't know how that would affect gin choice.

 

[Rambo]

I've never cared for it myself and always found it to be reflective of its low price. Blerg.

 

[jobro]

Originally Posted by Rambo

Beefeater?

I don't like Beefeater martinis but for a mixer it does well. I don't mind Gordon's in a martini tho.

Gin is one spirit where the price tag can be largely ignored, above a certain point. It's not aged, the differences are in flavor profile and strength. Beefeater is at a standard London 94 proof and has a very versatile profile. Certainly it has citrus notes that go well in a white lady, though I must admit not having really bothered with egg whites in drinks, so I don't know how that would affect gin choice.

+1

 

[Jayhawk1412]

Some Johnny Walker Black on the rocks

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by Warren G.

Actually you might be right. Just couple of my favorite bars used egg white. This is my recipe : 1 1/2 oz. Gin (I really like Beefeater with this cocktail) 3/4 oz. Cointreau 3/4 oz. lemon juice 1/2 oz. simple syrup 1 egg white
Right, gotcha -- my favorite bar uses egg white as well, but with a twist of some sort that I haven't figured out. Thanks for the recipe -- have to check but seems the same as mine.

Originally Posted by Rambo

Beefeater?

Originally Posted by cptjeff

What problem could there conceivably be with that? It's a pretty dang good gin. Gin is one spirit where the price tag can be largely ignored, above a certain point. It's not aged, the differences are in flavor profile and strength. Beefeater is at a standard London 94 proof and has a very versatile profile. Certainly it has citrus notes that go well in a white lady, though I must admit not having really bothered with egg whites in drinks, so I don't know how that would affect gin choice.
Yeah, I rock Beefeater as my well gin, too. ~ H

 

[JohnGalt]

Just saw a bottle of North Coast Brewing Co. Old Stock Ale 2009 Cellar Reserve at the store - anyone ever have it? Is it worth price?

 

[Aaron01]

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

Just saw a bottle of North Coast Brewing Co. Old Stock Ale 2009 Cellar Reserve at the store - anyone ever have it? Is it worth price?

How much was it? I have 2 bottles of this and will likely clean out the store for the rest of their supply.

I've had the 2010 Old Stock, not the CR, and it was very good. I imagine the CR to be better.

 

[JohnGalt]

^^ $24.99 for a 500ml bottle

 

[Aaron01]

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

^^ $24.99 for a 500ml bottle

A little more than I pay but not by much.

 

[cocostella]

I like Beafeater for my Negronis and Rickys as well.

 

[Rambo]

Looks like I got voted off the island. Beefeater it is!

 

[Warren G.]

LOL you can't go wrong with it

I go through gin like water. I normally have 4 bottles on hand. Anchor Junipero for my Martini, Plymouth and Martin Miller for my cocktails. I used Beefeater for certain cocktails, or when I'm experimenting.

 

[DC101]

brought back from cabo by a good friend quite nice with just one cube