Tasting Summary: 2016-0318
Cocktails with Varying Bases
This tasting was a two-parter.
In the first part, we sampled three pairs of cocktail bases: two rums, two gins, and two bourbons.
In the second part, we sampled cocktails. Two daiquiris, one with each rum. Two South Sides, one with each gin. Two Boulevardiers, one with each bourbon.
Hosted by: Karen and Evan
Spirits Tasted:
Rum
| Name |
Where Purchased |
|
|---|---|---|
| Don Q | Puerto Rico CVS | $15.00 |
| Dimlomatico Blanco | Frank's | $29.99 |
Gin
| Name |
Where Purchased |
|
|---|---|---|
| Dogfish Head Whole Leaf | Frank's | $44.99 |
| Hendricks | Frank's | $42.99 |
Bourbon
| Name |
Where Purchased |
|
|---|---|---|
| Bulleit | PA State Store | $29.99 |
| Four Roses small batch | Frank's | $39.99 |
Cocktail Recipes:
-
El Floridita Daiquiri
- 2 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 t simple syrup
- 1 t maraschino liqueur
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime.
-
South Side
- 5 mint leaves
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz simple syrup
In a shaker, gently muddle the mint and lime juice. Add remaining ingredients, fill with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a mint sprig or lemon twist.
-
Boulevardier (Whisky Negroni)
- 3/4 oz Campari
- 1 1/4 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 1/4 oz Whiskey
Add all ingredients to a rocks glass filled with ice and stir to combine. Garnish with an orange twist.