The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess

Robert,

I see you’ve abandoned you’re antique strainer for at least the current episode anyway for one of those hand operated ones, I’ve seen those and thought about getting one but it looks a little laborious, is that my mind playing tricks on me?

Also, I live in NYC and have looked in quite a few places for Demerara rum (and have specifically been unable to find Lemonhart) does Demerara rum refer to any rum from Guyana or does it refer more to the style of rum making?

thanks,

Max

Did you notice the plug for http://kegworks.com at the end of the program? I suspect the antique shaker may have been shelved so some kegworks products could be demonstrated.

I’m very happy to see a sponsorship for the program; it’s great stuff and hopefully with a sponsor picking up the tab we’ll see a lot more of Mister Hess.

With some googling I found Lemon Hart Demerara 151 here: https://www.winedelight.com/liqueur_store/product_info.php?products_id=3705

I’m not sure about shipping liquor in NY though.

Hey Robert.  Great shirt in this episode!  Firstly, just wanted to congratulate you on the outstanding program… a great mix of professional knowledge, enthusiasm for the craft, and a cross-section of drinks both forgotten and popular… and most importantly they’re DONE RIGHT!  Before finding out about your website and show, I thought that sour mix was standard procedure for a Tom Collins, now I know that sour mix is bastard creation, haha. Secondly, I’ve always wondered what happens to the cocktails you make after each episode… who gets to drink them?

Very cool.  I hope you keep making these.

Robert,
Great job on this HD episode… and the shirt!
About the lime squeezer you are using in here… I have had one of those for some time, and really hate it. The handle bends on squeezing hard- what’s your take on that? I went and got an oxo squeezer, but would really like to get an antique one like your old Ebaloy.

I seem to prefer the old way you ran the ingredients list- this one feels like I had one too many Zombies…

Glad you’ve been enjoying the new “HD” episode format. I’ve got a small collection of libation inspired exotic shirts, which I try to use when appropriate. I figured this series of “Tiki” episodes was a good time to bring one of them onto the show. Although I can’t really picture myself mixing up a Martini while wearing one! :->

We are definately pleased to welcome Kegworks.com as a sponsor for several of the upcoming episodes. Overall I’ve been extremely pleased with their range of products as well as the people behind the company. They carry the full line of bitters currently available in the US, as well as a variety of other barware products, with more coming on every day.

...and as to where these drinks go after filming stops… we all of course have a quick sample of them (the filming crew is getting a crash course on cocktails!), but there is no way we can finish off all of the cocktails when the day is over, so most of them unfortunately get tossed. :-<

hey Robert -
I love this series. You inspired me to start making Last Words a few months back and I’ve convinced all of my friends to make them as well (and have now tasted Jamie Boudreau’s and Murray Stenson’s versions too

I’m kind of surprised you took on the Zombie - who on earth has enough time in the day to make this drink?  But you did a great job and you stuck to Jeff’s unearthed recipe!

I would like to volunteer to drop by (I’m in Seattle) to help dispose of the leftovers when you are done filming.  I will bring a to-go cup.  <grin>

-Brian

Great espisode Robert!  Thanx for the link for the Lemon Hart 151.  Its not so easy to find in New York and New Jersey. it really is a great rum.

Love zombies!