The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred?

fsjonsey · 05-21-2012, 02:22 AM

I know that most folks here enjoy their cigars with wine, whiskey, or beer, but a good cocktail can make for a great cigar pairing as well.
I'll start off with my go-to favorite, the mother of all cocktails, the Old Fashioned:
Muddle one sugar cube, four dashes of Angostura bitters, and a tablespoon of club soda in a glass.
Add 3oz of (preferably 100 proof) Bourbon or Rye.
Fill a second glass with ice.
Twist a small orange slice in the second glass and add a dash of Club Soda.
Pour the contents of the first glass into the second glass.
Stir, add a Maraschino Cherry for garnish. (the cherry is optional, but some prefer it)
Drink, enjoy, and repeat.
The recipe for a "proper" Old Fashioned is a contentious issue in mixology circles. This is the formula that I happen to like best.

fsjonsey · 10-01-2012, 04:26 AM

Anyone?
Come on guys!

Subvet642 · 10-01-2012, 07:33 AM

I like a Manhattan, myself, but I use Rye and do without the bitters.

Zanaspus · 10-01-2012, 08:55 AM

How about Fuzzy Navel paired with an Acid Kuba Kuba?

Subvet642 · 10-01-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

How about Fuzzy Navel paired with an Acid Kuba Kuba?

Maybe if you're a New Orleans hooker...

fsjonsey · 10-02-2012, 03:01 AM

How about a classic, Havana style Daiquiri?
Strawberries and slushee machines need not apply.

3oz Light or Dark Rum (I prefer a dark, aged rum. Brugal Añejo is great for mixing)
1.5oz Fresh lime juice.
1/2 oz simple syrup (a 1/1 solution of granulated sugar dissolved in water)
Shake with ice.
Serve in a chilled Old Fashioned Glass.
Best consumed while reading Hemingway and smoking an ISOM.

10-04-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

How about Fuzzy Navel paired with an Acid Kuba Kuba?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Maybe if you're a New Orleans hooker...

I nearly died after reading this... I was laughing so hard I inhaled a bit of cigar smoke and went into a coughing fit... lol

+1 Subvet642

As for my opinion, I'm a straight up Maker's Mark & a Maduro Kinda guy, but I like a good rusty nail every now and then... maybe pair that with a Tabak Especial?

TJtorpedo · 10-03-2012, 07:44 PM

I like a good gin martini myself. Splash of dry vermouth, shaken, and with olives (real bleu cheese stuffed ones if I can find them). Gins I like are Bombay, Hendricks, Magellan, and Blue Coat.

markem · 10-03-2012, 07:58 PM

I like my boilermakers stirred and not shaken.

smokin5 · 10-03-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by markem

I like my boilermakers stirred and not shaken.

And I like my boilermakers boiled, not fried.

Scottw · 10-03-2012, 08:59 PM

Bourbon an root beer stirred is a good pairing with cigars for me. Other than that its single malt or single barrel bourbon neat.

GreekGodX · 10-03-2012, 09:23 PM

http://gizmodo.com/5897248/shaken-or...ic-exploration

SvilleKid · 10-03-2012, 10:44 PM

I don't always drink cocktails, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equ.... er.... sorry, lost my train of thought there!!!

One of my own invention. Surprisingly enough, My family calls it the Cliff Special.

One ounce each of:

Southern Comfort
Crown Royal (regular)
Disaronno Amaretto
Whiskey Sour mix

Combine these four in a tall Highball glass. Fill mostly to the top with Sprite (forget about other lemon-lime drinks for mixer). Add ice and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Be warned. Mixed right, this is like a good Long Island Tea, the liquor will not be noticed. But, this will put a spin in your head quickly!

10-04-2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I don't always drink cocktails, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equ.... er.... sorry, lost my train of thought there!!!

One of my own invention. Surprisingly enough, My family calls it the Cliff Special.

One ounce each of:

Southern Comfort
Crown Royal (regular)
Disaronno Amaretto
Whiskey Sour mix

Combine these four in a tall Highball glass. Fill mostly to the top with Sprite (forget about other lemon-lime drinks for mixer). Add ice and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Be warned. Mixed right, this is like a good Long Island Tea, the liquor will not be noticed. But, this will put a spin in your head quickly!

I'll Give this a shot... maybe over Thanksgiving with my Fam... Thanks Svillekid

hammondc · 10-03-2012, 11:18 PM

Never had an old fashioned. Always kinda wanted to try them. Maybe this will be the weekend.

hammondc · 10-03-2012, 11:19 PM

Old standyby for me is a Dark n Stormy. Black Seal rum with a good Jamaican ginger beer and a bit of lime. Make them with Blenheims ginger ale for a dark n fiery.

Mattso3000 · 10-03-2012, 11:32 PM

My cocktail of choice:

2 oz don julio silver and a drizzle of Rose's lime.

billybarue · 10-08-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Old standyby for me is a Dark n Stormy. Black Seal rum with a good Jamaican ginger beer and a bit of lime. Make them with Blenheims ginger ale for a dark n fiery.

A relatively new favorite for me. I've tried other rums but it has to be Goslings Black Seal. I've also tried other ginger beers, but I like Goslings ginger beer. Although I've tried various dark (black) rums and other ginger beer iterations, I know my preference for Goslings is probably because that is simply how I had them in the beginning.

That Blenheims looks interesting - never heard of it before. I'll be looking for it now.

Cheers,

BB

cobra03 · 10-09-2012, 03:20 AM

Im not a huge cocktail guy but i am partial to a manhattan or a white russian from time to time.

hammondc · 10-09-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by billybarue

A relatively new favorite for me. I've tried other rums but it has to be Goslings Black Seal. I've also tried other ginger beers, but I like Goslings ginger beer. Although I've tried various dark (black) rums and other ginger beer iterations, I know my preference for Goslings is probably because that is simply how I had them in the beginning.

That Blenheims looks interesting - never heard of it before. I'll be looking for it now.

Cheers,

BB

I usually use Black seal with Reeds Ginger Beer. Blenheim is very very hard to find unless you live in NC/SC. It can be found online though and there is a store locator for the other B&M stores in the nation.

I will have my parents and in laws mule it in for me when they visit this fall. 20 sixers oughta do it.

05-21-2012, 02:22 AM	#1
fsjonsey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57 Trading: (0)	The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? I know that most folks here enjoy their cigars with wine, whiskey, or beer, but a good cocktail can make for a great cigar pairing as well. I'll start off with my go-to favorite, the mother of all cocktails, the Old Fashioned: Muddle one sugar cube, four dashes of Angostura bitters, and a tablespoon of club soda in a glass. Add 3oz of (preferably 100 proof) Bourbon or Rye. Fill a second glass with ice. Twist a small orange slice in the second glass and add a dash of Club Soda. Pour the contents of the first glass into the second glass. Stir, add a Maraschino Cherry for garnish. (the cherry is optional, but some prefer it) Drink, enjoy, and repeat. The recipe for a "proper" Old Fashioned is a contentious issue in mixology circles. This is the formula that I happen to like best. Last edited by fsjonsey; 05-21-2012 at 02:30 AM.

10-01-2012, 04:26 AM	#2
fsjonsey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57 Trading: (0)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? Anyone? Come on guys! Last edited by fsjonsey; 10-01-2012 at 04:39 AM.

10-01-2012, 07:33 AM	#3
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? I like a Manhattan, myself, but I use Rye and do without the bitters. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

10-01-2012, 08:55 AM	#4
Zanaspus Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Tony Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 492 Trading: (3)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? How about Fuzzy Navel paired with an Acid Kuba Kuba? __________________ If you're gonna be a lamb, you might as well be a sheep.

10-02-2012, 03:01 AM	#6
fsjonsey Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 57 Trading: (0)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? How about a classic, Havana style Daiquiri? Strawberries and slushee machines need not apply. 3oz Light or Dark Rum (I prefer a dark, aged rum. Brugal Añejo is great for mixing) 1.5oz Fresh lime juice. 1/2 oz simple syrup (a 1/1 solution of granulated sugar dissolved in water) Shake with ice. Serve in a chilled Old Fashioned Glass. Best consumed while reading Hemingway and smoking an ISOM.

10-03-2012, 07:44 PM	#8
TJtorpedo Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Tim Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? I like a good gin martini myself. Splash of dry vermouth, shaken, and with olives (real bleu cheese stuffed ones if I can find them). Gins I like are Bombay, Hendricks, Magellan, and Blue Coat. __________________

10-03-2012, 07:58 PM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? I like my boilermakers stirred and not shaken. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

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Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? Bourbon an root beer stirred is a good pairing with cigars for me. Other than that its single malt or single barrel bourbon neat. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

10-03-2012, 09:23 PM	#12
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? http://gizmodo.com/5897248/shaken-or...ic-exploration __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

10-03-2012, 10:44 PM	#13
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? I don't always drink cocktails, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equ.... er.... sorry, lost my train of thought there!!! One of my own invention. Surprisingly enough, My family calls it the Cliff Special. One ounce each of: Southern Comfort Crown Royal (regular) Disaronno Amaretto Whiskey Sour mix Combine these four in a tall Highball glass. Fill mostly to the top with Sprite (forget about other lemon-lime drinks for mixer). Add ice and garnish with a maraschino cherry. Be warned. Mixed right, this is like a good Long Island Tea, the liquor will not be noticed. But, this will put a spin in your head quickly! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

10-03-2012, 11:18 PM	#15
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10-03-2012, 11:19 PM	#16
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: The Cocktail Thread- Shaken or Stirred? Old standyby for me is a Dark n Stormy. Black Seal rum with a good Jamaican ginger beer and a bit of lime. Make them with Blenheims ginger ale for a dark n fiery.

10-03-2012, 11:32 PM	#17
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10-09-2012, 03:20 AM	#19
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