tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post4680996368291609659..comments2024-02-11T09:11:43.286-08:00Comments on The Joy of Drinking: The Whiskey SmashNoellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16426154607141582176noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-75423340568627066522012-03-08T19:10:57.661-08:002012-03-08T19:10:57.661-08:00hahah really amazing.. I expect reading more, and ...hahah really amazing.. I expect reading more, and getting a much more active component in the discussions here, when picking up a little knowledge. Thanks for visiting.INDIANAPOLIS BARShttp://www.indianapolishotelsonline.com/hotels-travel/indianapolis-bars.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-65589087005140520542010-07-04T17:57:04.426-07:002010-07-04T17:57:04.426-07:00I use HONEY instead of the syrup. ALSO, made it wi...I use HONEY instead of the syrup. ALSO, made it with BULLET this time. I had tried some DICKEL before, but really prefer the BULLETAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-47906544254831388642010-06-15T13:51:24.351-07:002010-06-15T13:51:24.351-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Julianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09810546815083986132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-39402241767784288402009-09-28T14:02:46.789-07:002009-09-28T14:02:46.789-07:00Noelle:
Funny you should ask about bourbon versus...Noelle:<br /><br />Funny you should ask about bourbon versus rye. I meant to use Wild Turkey--I "borrowed" some from my son--btw, his name is Noel!--and I put the bourbon in a Snapple iced tea bottle to carry home.<br /><br />But my DH discarded the Wild Turkey accidentally thinking it was, well, leftover Snapple iced tea.<br /><br />I promptly sent him to the liquor store where he picked up Sazerac Rye.<br /><br />The Smash was delicious with the rye, but now I feel I MUST try it with bourbon.<br /><br />Oh, the sacrifices one makes for quality assurance...Lorrainehttp://twitter.com/WritersKitchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-14552436545409083472009-09-28T07:11:15.274-07:002009-09-28T07:11:15.274-07:00Lorraine - I'm so glad you enjoyed the Whiskey...Lorraine - I'm so glad you enjoyed the Whiskey Smash! It's a great drink, isn't it? Did you end up using a bourbon instead of a rye? That would definitely draw the flavor closer to a julep's. Yum!<br /><br />One thing I've noticed about mint is that you have to muddle it differently depending on the type of mint. Especially if it's peppermint, you really gotta pulverize to get any flavor out. With spearmint, you can get away with bruising--it lets out the essential oils without that planty taste. I liked your idea of muddling the sugar with the mint.<br /><br />Yay for drink exchange!<br /><br />NoelleNoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426154607141582176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-2362730131836576162009-09-28T04:56:22.245-07:002009-09-28T04:56:22.245-07:00I finally made your Whiskey Smash--and must say it...I finally made your Whiskey Smash--and must say it was well worth the wait.<br /><br />The combination of lemony citrus juice and fresh mint is dynamite. I can't wait to serve this cocktail--a tangy twist on a mint julep--to our North Carolinian friend, a julep connoisseur.<br /><br />Josh, we ended up liking at 2:1 bourbon/simple syrup ratio.<br /><br />I watched the Toby Maloney video but found I really needed to muddle the mint quite a bit more than he does to bring out the mint's distinctive cool flavor notes.<br /><br />Also--a muddling tip from my college-aged son--I add a sprinkle of sugar for a grittier muddle that releases more ingredients' essential oils.<br /><br />Thanks again for a terrific new addition to my cocktail recipe file.Lorrainehttp://twitter.com/WritersKitchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8152189923024791263.post-27322595411246963232009-09-16T12:06:33.669-07:002009-09-16T12:06:33.669-07:00We're pining to try this Whiskey Smash. I just...We're pining to try this Whiskey Smash. I just procured the Wild Turkey but with 101 proof booze, I feel I should wait until <em>le weekend</em>.<br /><br />Will let you know how it turns out!<br /><br />Thanks so much for posting the recipe.Lorrainehttp://twitter.com/WritersKitchennoreply@blogger.com