Blackened Cocktails
Averna is a beautiful, Italian herbal digestif liqueur with it’s own distinct character that I’ve recently grown to love, especially as a replacement for the less alcoholic and lower shelf-lifed Vermouth. Despite appearances I...
Author: J.S. Wells
Sunset Cocktail: Baphomet on the Beach
1 1/2 oz Devil’s Share White Whiskey 1/2 oz. Mansinthe Absinthe 1 oz. Cranberry Juice 1 oz. Orange Juice (Blood Orange if you can) 1 oz. Maurin Quina Shake first 4 ingredients with ice...
Week 33: Absainte Blanche [52 Whispers from the Muse]
Absainte Blanche Overall Rating: 4.1Appearance: 4.5Louche: 4.5Aroma: 3.5Flavor/Mouthfeel: 4.0Finish: 4.0Overall: 4.0 Style: Blanche ABV: 55%Country: Switzerland Distillery: Absainte Fleurier Appearance: Bright and clear like diamond.Louche: Very active and full...
Not At Sunset Cocktail: Dread Pirate Pimms
1 1/2 oz. Cruzan Blackstrap Rum1 oz. Pimm’s #1a few Meyer Lemon Slicesa few Cucumber SlicesCrabbie’s Ginger Beer Gently muddle a cucumber and a lemon slice in a chilled highball glass. Stir in Rum...
Sunset Cocktail: Oleoed Fashioned
2 oz. James E. Pepper 1776 Rye 1 oz Oleo Saccharum 3 dashes Scrappy’s Aromatic Bitters Add everything to an ice filled rocks glass, give it a stir and garnish with a Meyer Lemon...
Week 32: Jade Terminus Oxygenée [52 Whispers From The Muse]
Jade Terminus Oxygenée Overall Rating: 4.6Appearance: 4.5Louche: 4.5Aroma: 4.5Flavor/Mouthfeel: 5.0Finish: 4.5Overall: 4.5 Style: Verte ABV: 68%Country: France Distillery: Jade Combier Appearance: Beautiful crystal clear green, light peridot with...
Week 31: Jade PF 1901 [52 Whispers From The Muse]
Jade PF 1901 Overall Rating: 4.7Appearance: 5.0Louche: 4.5Aroma: 4.5Flavor/Mouthfeel: 5.0Finish: 4.5Overall: 4.5 Style: Verte ABV: 68%Country: France Distillery: Jade Combier Appearance: Stunning jewel-like peridot, Bright and lustrous.Louche: Full, thick...
Sunset Cocktail: Pazuzu
1 1/2 oz Kraken Rum3/4 oz Jagermeister3/4 oz Pineapple Juice1/4 oz Green ChartreuseSt. George Absinthe Wash Shake everything with ice and strain into an Absinthe washed Collins glass (or Tiki mug?) filled with crushed...
Week 30: Jade Espirit Edouard [52 Whispers From The Muse]
Jade Espirit Edouard Overall Rating: 4.5Appearance: 5.0Louche: 4.5Aroma: 4.0Flavor/Mouthfeel: 4.5Finish: 4.5Overall: 4.5 Style: Verte ABV: 72%Country: France Distillery: Jade Combier Appearance: A striking bright, lustrous gem green.Louche: Thick with...
Sunset Cocktail: The Van Damme
2 oz. Rittenhouse Rye1/2 oz. Cynar1/2 oz. Chartreuse2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters Stir with ice and strain into an Olde Fashioned Glass with a cube or 2 of Ice. Garnish with an Orange Twist. Though taken...
