Robert, a couple of things:
First, do you have a preference of the type of sparkling wine to use? Brut? Something sweeter?
Also, I love the camera work on the lemon twist process. The fine mist off the lemon as you channel your twist really makes clear the different qualities that a twist can bring to a drink. Beautiful.
A quick question, Robert:
Why do some of these recipes vary from here to your drinkboy website? In this recipe, for example, the website calls for orange bitters and an orange peel garnish.
Robert, just discovered The Cocktail Spirit a couple months ago, and I am hooked. Very good stuff. I know I am not the only person who looks to you as the authority on which recipes are correct, although, I do differ from you on many of the spirit brands I buy. At any rate, a couple of questions about simple syrup:
First, I have seen some people use vodka to make their simple syrup shelf stable. Do you recommend this practice? And, if so, what ratio of vodka should I add to the simple syrup. I understand that vodka is intended to be a neutral spirit and should not affect the flavor of cocktails that I add it to, but it will certainly affect the alcohol content, if I am not careful.
Second, I have taken the habit of measuring and pouring my simple syrup first, as a good deal of it clings to the side of my measuring cup (I use the same OXO you use), and I find that pouring it first allows me to "rinse" the rest of it out of the jigger and into the shaker via pouring with my remaining ingredients.
Third, I understand the difference between 1:1 "regular" simple syrup and 2:1 "rich" syrup, but how do I know which is appropriate, when?
Finally, what do you think of agave nectar? I have never seen you use it, but I am quite fond of it. I have used it in recipes that call for it specifically, and have experimented with subbing it for simple syrup, which seems to work quite well in certain cocktails.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Aaron
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Excellent, as always, sir. I really dig that you have begun tasting and giving notes with your cocktails.
Excellent! I love your take on this classic, Charlotte.
What about simple syrup in place of sugar?
Robert, a couple of things: First, do you have a preference of the type of sparkling wine to use? Brut? Something sweeter? Also, I love the camera work on the lemon twist process. The fine mist off the lemon as you channel your twist really makes clear the different qualities that a twist can bring to a drink. Beautiful.
A quick question, Robert: Why do some of these recipes vary from here to your drinkboy website? In this recipe, for example, the website calls for orange bitters and an orange peel garnish.
Robert, just discovered The Cocktail Spirit a couple months ago, and I am hooked. Very good stuff. I know I am not the only person who looks to you as the authority on which recipes are correct, although, I do differ from you on many of the spirit brands I buy. At any rate, a couple of questions about simple syrup: First, I have seen some people use vodka to make their simple syrup shelf stable. Do you recommend this practice? And, if so, what ratio of vodka should I add to the simple syrup. I understand that vodka is intended to be a neutral spirit and should not affect the flavor of cocktails that I add it to, but it will certainly affect the alcohol content, if I am not careful. Second, I have taken the habit of measuring and pouring my simple syrup first, as a good deal of it clings to the side of my measuring cup (I use the same OXO you use), and I find that pouring it first allows me to "rinse" the rest of it out of the jigger and into the shaker via pouring with my remaining ingredients. Third, I understand the difference between 1:1 "regular" simple syrup and 2:1 "rich" syrup, but how do I know which is appropriate, when? Finally, what do you think of agave nectar? I have never seen you use it, but I am quite fond of it. I have used it in recipes that call for it specifically, and have experimented with subbing it for simple syrup, which seems to work quite well in certain cocktails. Thoughts? Thanks! Aaron