Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Squid Mixes: Gin and Bitters

In our cocktail explorations, I have found that many of the drinks I enjoy the most include Angostura bitters.  This particular concoction is a good test of that affection.  For starters, it includes a full teaspoon of bitters whereas most recipes require only a few dashes.  The preparation's different, too.  According to my recipe in The New York Bartender's Guide, you pour the bitters in a cocktail glass, swirl it around, then add an unspecified amount of gin.  It is a strong drink, though tasty.  The recipe specified room temperature but my wife feels it would be better chilled.

The Scamp took the week off.  A big thanks to The Squirt for being willing to step in for her.

8 comments:

  1. What does a cat do when it takes the week off?

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    1. But that's what they do when they're working...?

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    2. Change of scenery is good for all of us, be it the cushion, the couch, the sunbeam, wherever.

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  2. Squirt is a perfect stand in for such a different drink. I would love it.

    cheers, parsnip

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    1. Still not quite the enthusiastic participant her sister is.

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  3. Sounds yum drink. I like it!

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