Cocktails & Dreams (1 Viewer)

[Ilov80s]

Not yet.  Was looking at it awhile back but wife and I just don't get out that often.

I did hit up Selden Standard with some friends a few months ago and that was pretty good

It's cool, it's more of a bar than a restaurant (does have food and tables though). It's small, crowded and pretty hip. Two James has really good drinks as well but with a more laid back, comfortable setting. 

 

[Dan Lambskin]

It's cool, it's more of a bar than a restaurant (does have food and tables though). It's small, crowded and pretty hip. Two James has really good drinks as well but with a more laid back, comfortable setting. 

Yeah menu looked pretty limited.   I'll make a note to hit it up next time we're down there

Yeah 2 James is good and of course Sugarhouse 

Also like The Oakland in Ferndale and the Raven in Ann Arbor for cocktail bars

Plus we have the Rusted Crow distillery right down the street (and they have downtown now too)

 

[Ilov80s]

Yeah menu looked pretty limited.   I'll make a note to hit it up next time we're down there

Yeah 2 James is good and of course Sugarhouse 

Also like The Oakland in Ferndale and the Raven in Ann Arbor for cocktail bars

Plus we have the Rusted Crow distillery right down the street (and they have downtown now too)

I'll have to checkout the Raven and Oakdale, never been to either. I've been to the Rusted Crowd downtown, but no the one the Heights, even though very close to it. 

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

So now that the wife has discovered how good luxardo cherries are, I am forced to purchase them in bulk.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Really great drink, that and Boulevardier have become my regular go to drinks when I am at the right kind of establishment. 

Oh, yeah. Boulevardiers are great!

 

[AAABatteries]

These became my go-to drink in Mexico upon a bartender's recommendation. 

I think it was @Jaysus who recommended these to me years ago.     

 

[Hov34]

Whiskey Sour

2 oz. Bourbon

1oz. Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tsp. sugar or simple syrup

1 egg white (if you don't mind a little salmonella)

Add lots of ice, Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds (maybe more) pour over ice, add cherry or orange slice if you like)

Have been making these the past few weeks with the egg and it is delish.

You can also use the water from a can of garbanzo beans in lieu of an egg white if you're squeamish about the egg. 

Tried this tonight.  Did not like.  caught too much garbanzo bean taste.  Maybe I put too much in?  I put about 1/4 ounce?

 

[Ilov80s]

I've never met a drink like you before...

 

[Dan Lambskin]

Tried this tonight.  Did not like.  caught too much garbanzo bean taste.  Maybe I put too much in?  I put about 1/4 ounce?

Use an egg next time 

 

[McGarnicle]

McGarnicle's Tequila Coolie

8oz tequila

4oz coconut Bai 

4oz Pellegrino

Combine ingredients over ice, smash a whole lime in there, stir. 

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

Blueberry Whiskey Sour

• 1oz of Blueberry Simple Syrup (recipe blow)
  
• 1 Egg White
  
• 2oz's of your bourbon of choice
  
• 1oz of fresh squeezed lemon juice
  

Blueberry Simple Syrup: I tried two different ways to make this and this is by far the superior way IMO. Place 1 Cup of Sugar and 1 Cup of Blueberries (frozen) into a mason jar with a pinch of salt and the zest of 1/4 of a lemon, shake vigorously and let it sit. Once the berries have thawed mash them up and shake vigorously again. Let this sit for about 24 hour shaking vigorously every now and then. After 24 hours strain the juice and eat the remaining blueberries. 

Instructions

1. Dry Shake (no ice) the Blueberry Simple Syrup, Egg White, bourbon and lemon juice for 10-15 seconds
   
2. Add handful of ice to the shaker and shake again for 10 seconds
   
3. Pour mixture through a fine strainer to catch any lemon pulp into an ice filled glass. 
   
4. A white foam should form at the top, shake a dash or two of angostura bitters on top and garnish with a couple of fresh blueberries 
   

Made these for my fathers birthday over the weekend and they were a HUGE hit.