I got my recipe from Mocktails by Kester Thompson: tomato juice, lemon wedge, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and black pepper (which I skipped in favor of a pinch of salt - shhh...) in a shaker, then celery to garnish. Thompson doesn't use horseradish which I appreciate. My wife and I both felt the drink could use more heat, our daughter thought perhaps a little less. Otherwise, the drinks were pleasant.
Whiskey Battles: George Dickel vs. Redemption Rye
Like George Dickel, Redemption Rye is on sale in Vermont liquor stores this month. It's time to pit the two against one another. Important consideration: at full price, Dickel is $3 cheaper. As previously noted, I have decided the Manhattan Test is the only one that really matters. And so...
I liked both about the same. In fact, I didn't think they were too different from each other. My wife preferred the Dickel once again. She felt the Redemption had a more chemical flavor.
Decision: George Dickel
Dickel's reign continues. I have a couple more whiskey tests to go, then we'll start working on vermouths.
Tasty - but I'm a pepper fan, that would stay.
ReplyDeleteI adore red pepper! Black pepper, not so much.
DeleteSounds very tasty! Stay safe and healthy everyone ☺
ReplyDeleteYou, too! How are things going in Poland?
DeleteThanks for the recipe! Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure as always!
DeleteI just can't get into tomato juice.
ReplyDeleteAnd the celery is right out.
I can't see this one working for you!
DeleteSide note: Tomato Juice or Bloody Mary Mix (hold the vodka) is my go-to on airplanes. I actually don't drink either in other contexts, except in an actual Bloody Mary maybe once or twice a year.
However, someday I'll need to talk about gazpacho... heaven!
I also order chilled tomato juice on flights. I tried ouzo in Greece...yuck!
ReplyDeleteI think I've only had ouzo once. I'm not a black licorice fan so anise drinks don't hold much draw for me. I do remember... it was rather potent!
DeleteI love and can drink this one !
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Hooray!
DeleteI know I should work on more non-alcoholic drinks. Ingredient management becomes a bigger issue with all of the fruit juices involved. Liquor, bitters and store-bought syrups are all shelf-stable and therefore more easily managed.
That said, I believe in NABs. I should make them more often.
This sounds like something I would love!
ReplyDeleteQuite tasty. The bloody mary is thoroughly deserving of deep exploration, too. Someday.
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