Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Anyone partial to a cocktail? I love an Old Fashioned when made well. Some places get it spot on, but others not so. I have tried but failed to make it at home- can’t fail but make it too watery. Would like to try more but frankly can’t be arsed waiting 5 minutes nor want to pay £8 a drink. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I used to enjoy a pitcher of vodka, tequila and Red Bull. Old fashioned is a great shout though. A rusty nail is quick and easy (whisky, Drambuie) ice and maybe some slices of orange too? Dark rum and Crabbies ginger wine is good on a chilly day too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bernardblack Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I love an old fashioned also. The mixes you get from Tesco etc are okay but not quite the main event 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Almost all cocktails are good if made well tbh. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tongue_tied_danny Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Jamaican Guinness Punch. This is basically Guinness mixed with condensed milk and usually a few spices. Excellent stuff if made correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I had a Bellini in Vancouver that came with jelly sweety worms dangling over the side. It was the single best drink I've ever had. I also had a "Vesper" in the cocktail bar in Fonab Castle at Pitlochry. They make a vodka martini to the same recipe that James Bond gives the barman in Casino Royale. I was half canned after one. I'm amazed James Bond can ever get it up for the Bond girls, to be honest with you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Espresso Martini is excellent - I've got making one at home down to a fine art. Notable mentions to Sea Breeze and Old Dog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Old fashioned or a whisky sour for me. Tiger lily in Edinburgh do decent cocktails to be fair. I did get a rum cocktail with a couple of whole coffee beans in it once in Spain and was very nice, thought the whole beans would be a gimmick as didn't think you would be able to taste them but you did. Which reminds me a decent mojito on holiday is also good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Nutz_the_Squirrel said: Anyone partial to a cocktail? I love an Old Fashioned when made well. Some places get it spot on, but others not so. I have tried but failed to make it at home- can’t fail but make it too watery. Would like to try more but frankly can’t be arsed waiting 5 minutes nor want to pay £8 a drink. Recommend this as a home substitute - https://www.harveynichols.com/brand/harvey-nichols/3149799-old-fashioned-cocktail-700ml/p3567678/ Got a bottle from Santa, and it's nearly done already 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHallSaint Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Whiskey Sours from Scran and Scallie is genuinely a thing beauty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Never had a cocktail, but I’ve heard Katie Price can tell a few 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I love all cocktails. They are just too dear when yer out though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) FFS. @Div - you've been infiltrated by mumsnet! Edited January 24, 2020 by alta-pete 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Negronis, French Martinis, cosmos, mojito, are all class. Manhattan's are utterly revolting. Long Island Ice Tea is bang for buck. ETA, I have had the mojito and the daiquiri in the places that invented them. La Bodeguita Del Medio and La Floridita respectively. The mojito was awful, the Daiquiri was incredible and furthermore, if I die without seeing what La Floridita is like at night in full swing, it will feature on my list of regrets. Edited January 24, 2020 by Bairnardo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Black & tan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_K_97 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) Old Fashioned, mango caipirinha and cosmo do it for me. When 7 Saints was open in Killie I enjoyed one of theirs that was red, but I can't remember the name of it or what was in it since I always ordered it near the end of the night. Edited January 24, 2020 by Andy_K_97 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyAnchor Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I'm a woman thread for this pish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Red rocket....Vodka, martini, blackcurrant and red bull. Famously sold by a barmaid known as the Witch in Falkirks premier nightspot, the Maniqui 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: Recommend this as a home substitute - https://www.harveynichols.com/brand/harvey-nichols/3149799-old-fashioned-cocktail-700ml/p3567678/ Got a bottle from Santa, and it's nearly done already Cheers- birthday not too far away. Straight on the list. Better be good Connelly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz_the_Squirrel Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, BillyAnchor said: I'm a woman thread for this pish. Pint of heavy or nuthin Toxic masculinity.... pah 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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