Just kidding. Drink whatever you want. But here are some great suggestions from the team at Everyday Drinking. And cook this awesome sweet potato dish.
Jason: I've been reading your stuff since a certain writer for the WashPost talked about the perfect cocktail in a title something like "The way the world drinks"--an ale and whiskey side by side. Beautiful, and I am a big fan. Anyway, I've shared many times with friends your piece on "The Last Word." However, with green Chartreuse more scarce--impossible to buy in Pennsylvania-- propose a variation that I call "Almost the Last Word," which substitutes St. Germain elderflower liqueur for the Chartreuse: A formula of 1 fresh squeezed lime, 1 St. Germain, 1 Luxardo Maraschino and 2 gin, especially a gin that does not draw attention to itself (e.g., Burnett's). I've shared this recipe with various bartenders (Bar Harbor, Hotel Saranac, a friend in Philly where I lived for 7 years, restaurants in Ligonier where I live now, etc.). Thoughts?
The Last Word is one of the most fun cocktails to mess around with because once you have the basics down, it becomes a mix-and-match of sprits, amaros/liqueurs, and citrus. Personally, I go with a 1/2 oz of Luxardo Maraschino per cocktail because a little goes a long way for me, but otherwise your measurements are on point!
I knew I’d be happy to read this (although it sounds like I mostly know better wine Boomers than you). [ETA: oops, finger slipped and I posted this too quickly!]
I’ve never heard of Coquito and it sounds worth making. Not have I ever heard of the apple cider and apple brandy mix. Which also sounds worth the time.
I hope maybe one of these years I’ll find one of the delicious eau de vies Jason is always talking about.
Also those sweet potatoes sound so good they shouldn’t only be brought out on T’giving. Thank you!
Drink what you want! The exact attitude we need ❤️
Jason: I've been reading your stuff since a certain writer for the WashPost talked about the perfect cocktail in a title something like "The way the world drinks"--an ale and whiskey side by side. Beautiful, and I am a big fan. Anyway, I've shared many times with friends your piece on "The Last Word." However, with green Chartreuse more scarce--impossible to buy in Pennsylvania-- propose a variation that I call "Almost the Last Word," which substitutes St. Germain elderflower liqueur for the Chartreuse: A formula of 1 fresh squeezed lime, 1 St. Germain, 1 Luxardo Maraschino and 2 gin, especially a gin that does not draw attention to itself (e.g., Burnett's). I've shared this recipe with various bartenders (Bar Harbor, Hotel Saranac, a friend in Philly where I lived for 7 years, restaurants in Ligonier where I live now, etc.). Thoughts?
The Last Word is one of the most fun cocktails to mess around with because once you have the basics down, it becomes a mix-and-match of sprits, amaros/liqueurs, and citrus. Personally, I go with a 1/2 oz of Luxardo Maraschino per cocktail because a little goes a long way for me, but otherwise your measurements are on point!
But also: thanks so much for the kind words
This sounds great - I need to make this and comment - stay tuned
Jason we received our first selections of the wine club and tried the La Foradada first . It is excellent.
Thank you !
I knew I’d be happy to read this (although it sounds like I mostly know better wine Boomers than you). [ETA: oops, finger slipped and I posted this too quickly!]
I’ve never heard of Coquito and it sounds worth making. Not have I ever heard of the apple cider and apple brandy mix. Which also sounds worth the time.
I hope maybe one of these years I’ll find one of the delicious eau de vies Jason is always talking about.
Also those sweet potatoes sound so good they shouldn’t only be brought out on T’giving. Thank you!