Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Squid Mixes: Waterloo


A Waterloo combines bourbon, Dubonnet rouge, Grand Marnier (or Cointreau) and orange juice with a cherry for garnish.  I got my recipe from Drinking French by David Lebovitz.  He invented it as a response to a Napoleon cocktail that was disappointing.  Get it?  Napoleon?  Waterloo?

My wife described the drink as "very interesting," noting a bitterness I would describe as woody.  It undoubtedly comes from the bourbon.

The drink also brings to mind this song.

6 comments:

  1. My comment here must not have taken... You must have a huge collection of spirits!

    https://fromarockyhillside.com

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    1. Well... I have managed to build up an assortment over time. I wouldn't say huge. Respectable.

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  2. Well, I don't know what Dubonnet rouge is, but I have the other things. Maybe have to give this a try.

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    1. Dubonnet is a sweet, aromatized, wine-based aperitif. It is, in fact, a specific brand, as are both Grand Marnier and Cointreau. It comes up a fair amount in French cocktail recipes.

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  3. This sounds interesting and I liked the background on the name. :) Would you and your wife make this one again?
    ~Jess

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    1. Yeah, maybe. It combines a lot of ingredients we like.

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