Robert and Edison,
Regarding a substitute for Cointreau, I have found that Patron Citronge is a great replacement for Cointreau. It is superior to the run of the mill Triple Sec's and it costs a lot less than Cointreau. Your opinion would be appreciated, Robert. Thanks!
Thanks Robert. Just to clarify, I would prefer using Countreau but due to the OBSCENELY high cost of liquor here in WA (as you well know Robert) and the many cocktails out there that call for Cointreau I felt Citronge is a good compromise. I am waiting for either friends or family to make a road trip to you know where so I can restock on Cointreau.
Regarding bruising, I would subscribe to Roberts take on it but Blair's take makes sense in that lots of ice shards would "bruise" the cocktail as a whole, ie water it down.
I was introduced to this drink at the downtown Vancouver, BC Keg lounge and it was love at first sip. It is in my in my "troika" of favorite cocktails. The others being the Martini and the Manhattan.
This is a delicious cocktail! I love Manhattans so this was a no brainer. I had all of the ingredients ready to go so when my wife got home from work so we could enjoy a Monte Carlo. We liked the "spiciness" the Benedictine added to the Bourbon (no rye in the house). Some would say that this is more of a winter time drink but I am a seasonally inclusive imbiber so it is no big deal. Drink what you like when you like. Thanks Robert!
Has anyone found Angostura Bitters being sold retail in the Puget Sound area. Given that you can find Angostura Aromatic bitters in darn near every grocery store, mini-mart and espresso stand around hear I would have thought that it could be found somewhere. My job lets me travel the area so distance isn't an issue. Thanks!
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Robert and Edison, Regarding a substitute for Cointreau, I have found that Patron Citronge is a great replacement for Cointreau. It is superior to the run of the mill Triple Sec's and it costs a lot less than Cointreau. Your opinion would be appreciated, Robert. Thanks!
Thanks Robert. Just to clarify, I would prefer using Countreau but due to the OBSCENELY high cost of liquor here in WA (as you well know Robert) and the many cocktails out there that call for Cointreau I felt Citronge is a good compromise. I am waiting for either friends or family to make a road trip to you know where so I can restock on Cointreau.
Regarding bruising, I would subscribe to Roberts take on it but Blair's take makes sense in that lots of ice shards would "bruise" the cocktail as a whole, ie water it down.
I was introduced to this drink at the downtown Vancouver, BC Keg lounge and it was love at first sip. It is in my in my "troika" of favorite cocktails. The others being the Martini and the Manhattan.
This is a delicious cocktail! I love Manhattans so this was a no brainer. I had all of the ingredients ready to go so when my wife got home from work so we could enjoy a Monte Carlo. We liked the "spiciness" the Benedictine added to the Bourbon (no rye in the house). Some would say that this is more of a winter time drink but I am a seasonally inclusive imbiber so it is no big deal. Drink what you like when you like. Thanks Robert!
Has anyone found Angostura Bitters being sold retail in the Puget Sound area. Given that you can find Angostura Aromatic bitters in darn near every grocery store, mini-mart and espresso stand around hear I would have thought that it could be found somewhere. My job lets me travel the area so distance isn't an issue. Thanks!
Oops, the first line should read "Angostura Orange Bitters".