/ck/ - Food & Cooking

margherita is a pizza, the drink is margarita.
tommy's margarita > standard margarita btw

>>18596250
daiquiri is way better. I don't like cointreau.

>>18596275
>tommys margherita
so it just replaces the orange liquer with a non-alcoholic sugary syrup? does it lame and sweet compared to a genoowine margherita?

>>18596291
it brings the sweetness of the orange liqueur without covering up the taste of the tequila. agave is the plant tequila is made out of, after all.

>>18596300
Tequila has a taste? I only drink the cheap stuff in cocktails or in shot form where I'm too drunk to notice its cactile intricacies. I always thought that tequila was supposed to be the equivalent of vodka, where "great taste" means "no taste".

>>18596306
they don't tend agave crops 20 years before harvesting for it to taste like nothing, anon.

>>18596310
WTF so tequila is more like whisky? Do Mexico and America have shelves full of different varieties, comparable to the way British supermarkets have giant sections devoted to diverse whiskys?

>>18596332
tequila is more like scotch, to be specific.
it has to be made of blue agave and produced in or around the city of Tequila.
liquor made with other agave types or produced outside of Tequila is called mezcal.

>>18596343
"scotch" is just what scottish people decided to call scottish whisky because of their special snowflake syndrome

It'd be like if Irish people decided to become similarly insecure and started calling Irish whisky "Irsh"

>>18596351
scotch just means scottish.
whisky from ireland is indeed called irish whisky, and is considered its own type of whisky.
not sure what you're trying to get at here.

>>18596360
that's what im getting at though. why is scotland special enough to have a new term for scottish whisky? why not just call it scottish whisky? is scotland's whisky power level significantly higher than ireland's?

>>18596392
>new term
*its own term

>>18596392
>new
"scotch" predates "scottish" and has a different linguistic history.
you'll sometimes see "scots" as well
it's like how sometimes still say "kin" instead of "relative"

you may as well get mad when people say "anglo" instead of "english"

>>18596408
t. obtuse scotsman

>>18596423
you seem to be a little bit stupid, so let's try another angle.

do you get upset when someone says "bourbon" instead of "american whiskey"?

i'm not drinking something with cock in the name

>>18596275
This is fact and the only way I make a marg. Tapatio blanco, fortaleza blanco or reposado, or siete lenguas blanco are excellent choices for margaritas.

Also fuck frozen margs.

>>18596250
Martini is better, easier, and cheaper. Smirnoff vodka and Martini & Rossi dry vermouth. Mix over ice, strain, pour, and toss in an olive.

>>18596250
Margaritas are great, but not the ultimate cocktail. That title still goes to the old fashioned.
>>18596287
Daiquiris and margaritas are equal.
>>18596306
Pleb. Try some G4/Fortaleza/Tesoro neat and maybe you'll change your mind.
>>18596435
Fag
>>18596752
Good choices
>>18597113
Martinis are great. It's unforunate that you referenced the use of vodka. This is in fact, not a martini, or at least, not a good martini. Upgrade to gin you mongrel.

>>18596432
I do, but I'm from kentucky. And I'd like Lee's Chicken more than KFC so I justify my stupidity in other ways.

So what are you drinking tonight ck?

>>18597324
2 oz michters barrel strength
Half a squeezed lime
5oz ginger beer
Yuzu bitters.

Was nice.

>>18597324
beers, got paulaner munchen right now. I had 2(two) white claws last night and feel like shit still from them, fucking awful drinks. Gave me the shits and a headache in minutes

>>18596250
Alcohol is gay and retarded

>>18597324

>>18596432
Lol bourbon is even more of a special snowflake term, with no relation to the country of origin on its face, while saying scotch whisky is exactly the same as saying irish whiskey or japanese whiskey, except without the ‘e’ in the word.

>>18597324
You have a goysl*p cocktail gear setup and your rental apartment looks like some copy/pasted instagram influencer shit with all the subway tile and LE EVERYTHING is LE WHITE MEME
>cobbler shaker instead of a boston shaker
>shitty margarita hat juicer getting all the pulp in your drinks instead of a hand juicer
>all kinds of different measuring devices when you need a simple jigger
>store bought simple syrup instead of homemade (takes maybe 5 minutes even if you're room temp IQ)
>store bought blueberry liqueur instead of homemade
>shitty overpriced vodka

>>18596435
>but I will drink something with cock in my ass!

>>18598709
you sound poor

>all kinds of different measuring devices when you need a simple jigger
what are you even going on about? That thing in the foreground in a ice press, to turn cubes in to spheres

>shitty overpriced vodka
If you really want to get angry, the Reykjavik Blueberry was twice as much as the Stoli Elit

i really like making and drinking New York sours

>>18599044
you can't refute anything, cope

>>18598709
Stop hyperventilating and spend some time off 4chan

>>18599130
and you cant afford anything other than sky vodka, and are new enough that you dont know what goyslop even is

>>18599152
Unlikely

>>18599152
>duuuuude just buy this really expensive overrated vodka to mix with sugary blueberry liqueur, lime juice, and even more sugary simple syrup!!!
Objectively pointless--the character of the vodka is completely masked at that point. If you're going to make cocktails for the palate of a child, you don't need to spend that much.
I don't waste money on 'good' vodka. You quickly hit a ceiling of quality and taste at a lower price point than other spirits. It also just isn't particularly interesting or enjoyable to me.

Subjectively, as far as clear spirits go, I'd rather buy some nice tequila or gin. Save the bigger bucks for something aged like a whisky or rum. A lot more to explore and enjoy with those spirits.

>>18599210
>the character of the vodka is completely masked at that point
>If you're going to make cocktails for the palate of a child
you seem to be missing the point, pic related

>>18599226
>that bloated ham of a hand
Pretty much tells me everything I needed to know lmfao

>>18599266
stay mad anon. also if you want something sugary and aged, try that Massenez Golden 8. It is obnoxiously sweet but also very smooth.

Anyways here is a rarer ingredient, tell me what I can make with colostrum. I have it on tap.

Hearts full of youth
Hearts full of truth

6 parts gin
To 1 part vermouth

Also cocktail olives are fucking delicious

>>18597113
>cheap vodka
Maybe you should learn what a martini is first, before proclaiming you enjoy the martinis" you've made.

>>18599305
>colostrum
You are in close contact with a dairy, aren't you? You can use it similar to a light cream.

>>18596250
For me it's the Manhattan up, Templeton rye and carpano antica.

>>18598709
>>cobbler shaker instead of a boston shaker
>shitty margarita hat juicer getting all the pulp in your drinks instead of a hand juicer
giving a shit about the type of equipment someone uses
>all kinds of different measuring devices when you need a simple jigger
there is only one jigger? the other measuring cup looks like just a vessel for the lemon juice
>store bought simple syrup instead of homemade (takes maybe 5 minutes even if you're room temp IQ)
it takes you 5 minutes to make simple syrup? lmao
>store bought blueberry liqueur instead of homemade
>shitty overpriced vodka
poor (and dumb) anon detected

>>18599791
Please guide me towards some nice absinthe at a decent price point, it's a spirit I like but the cheap shit tastes of anise only.
>captcha: RAYOR

>>18599830
Sorry this is only the 2nd bottle I've had. It is nicer than St. George's though.

>>18599822
>You are in close contact with a dairy, aren't you?
No exactly, I have a hu-cow. It is mostly protein rather than fat it seems, although this has been changing in recent days.

>>18599863
Oh. Uh. There are more valuable uses for colostrum than drinks, especially from a lover.

>>18601135
I'm going to run out of places to store it long before the baby arrives. That picture is like 2 weeks worth of production, and she is only producing more as time goes on The baby isnt due till May. We're having to start trying to freeze it in to cubes just to make it more space efficient.

>>18599210
I thought of you anon while I made this.
2oz dark rum
1oz creme de cacao
1oz coffee liqueur
1oz cream of coconut
2oz whole milk
6oz ice

>>18596250
the best imo
>caipirinha
>Caesar
>moscow mule
>whiskey sour
>sazerac
>negroni
>paris is burning ( i think anyone will enjoy this)

>>18598709
This is the guy that went on reddit cocktails beginners guide and suddenly thinks hes an expert lmfao. Anon is literally engaging in the same hobby as you, your similarities couldnt be closer and yet you shit on him for the worst reasons possible.

Want to drink something rare and unusual that will make me seem cultured. Currently thinking about the Mauresque but I'm sure there's something better out there that I don't know about yet.

For me it's the commie black velvet. 4:1 brut and Riga Black Balsam.

>>18596250
cranberry juice + vodka That's not expensive and its easy to make, its called a seabreeze and chicks like it.

If hot chicks like it then you're not too far off the beaten path

>>18599829
Couldn't refute anything, pathetic

>>18601385
I approve of this, nice.

>>18602295
>le reddit user xD
never claimed to be an expert, I'm merely pointing out things he can be doing better. I do make really good cocktails though

>>18603198
all you did was reee about what I owned, could afford to drink, or pointless things like the backsplash tile of my apartment. you didnt even realize that there was a simple jigger in the picture, and thought an ice press was a measuring device. and proved you dont even understand what the goyslop meme is about. desu i'm surprised you didnt post a wall of text about me putting sugar in to absinthe.

>I do make really good cocktails though
you've posted no picture of your bar, barware or anything you've made.

>>18596392
Where do you think whiskey comes from?

>>18596250
it's a good template, one of my favorite and regular drinks is the Mai Tai which is extremely similar. basically just swap the Tequila for long-aged Jamaican rum and add 1/4oz orgeat and 1/4oz rock candy syrup.

>>18603710
Not Scotland, because then they'd just call it whiskey

>>18596250
for me it's the toronto.

>>18597324
coffee liqueur and amaro montenegro, shits so good.

>>18596250
Bajan Punch: Basically the same recipe as British Royal Navy grog.
One part fresh-squeezed lime juice, two parts brown sugar, three parts Barbados rum, and four parts water.
I usually boil the water, lime juice, and sugar, and then reduce to low heat before adding the rum. Grate in some fresh nutmeg and add a few dashes of Angostura bitters. Serve in a punch bowl, and garnish with lime and lemon slices.

>>18597113
>shit tier vermouth
at least use noilly pratt

>>18604027
No, they'd call it whisky.

>>18601385
Replace the milk with something else, that looks like shit. Sure it tastes good though.

>>18596250
>Is the margherita the ultimate cocktail?

No. If anything is the "ultimate" cocktail it's the Old Fashioned

>can be built in the glass, no need for special equipment like faggoty shakers or strainers
>needs literally 3 ingredients: liquor, sugar, bitters
>calls for a wide glass that only man-sized hands can properly hold. this motherfucker literally separates men from bitches & faggots
>strong flavor because you are unapologetically drinking BOOZE.
>in case of trouble, the glass can be used as a weapon. a proper rocks glass with a heavy bottom will literally break a human skull if thrown by a true man
>only needs 1 big ASS rock of ice to properly dilute & chill the cocktail
>can make it at home in less than a minute while moving at a casual pace, perfect for coming home after a hard day at the office
>tastes great (unless you're a faggot) and is endlessly customizable
>takes the edge off so you can let your wife's face heal when she says dinner will take another hour

basically you have 2 options: you like an old fashioned OR you're a nancy boy

>PS the name is also slang for a handjob, making it extra based

>>18597113
>vodka instead of gin
>shit vermouth
>not adding orange or cardamom bitters

taste-let detected.

For me it's the following:

>Daquiri, Cuba LIbre and Whiskey Sour for parties
>Old Fashioned, Penicillin or Sazerac for evening drink
>Bloody Mary for a lunch drink (If not having a pint)
>Bees Knees for Spring (I make mine with homemade mead in place of the honey syrup)
>Mojito or G&T for Summer
>Dark 'n Stormy and Manhattan for Autumn
>Hot Buttered Rum, Eggnog and Gluhwein for Winter

Otherwise, I'll drink straight spirits, my mead/wine or beer. This is ust what I make myself mind, if there are special cocktails available somewhere I might give them a try. I wouldn't make an espresso martini at home for example

>>18596306
My guy, get yourself a decent añejo. Hell, even 1800 Reposado has enough of a decent taste to it. You'll be opening up a whole new world.

>>18598053
Is that why your mom drank it before giving birth to you?

what's a good shaker that's not too expensive?

>>18604616
well if you're using the shaker right (Not leaving the drink in it for any longer than necessary) then frankly you can just buy some plastic number from walmart or something from a gift set

>>18604355
you sound like a closeted gay man

>>18604616
the koriko weighted shakers from cocktail kingdom are good.

>>18604355
Cringiest post I've read in years on this cesspool

>>18604616
>>18605219
This. All you will need for your lifetime.

I like daiquiris and mojitos. Rum & Coke is good, too.

>>18605219
>>18605337
>>18604616
I would recommend Pina shakers instead, cocktail kingdom uses a three point weld on the bottom as far as I know, more likely to fall apart over time.
Pina uses a full weld around the entire bottom. same price points, roughly 20 USD

So you guys like cocks, huh?

>>18605332
you should kill yourself.

>>18605970
Woah, totally uncalled for. Please apologize and cool it with those major league bad vibes, bro.

>>18605974
eat my shit, faggot.

For me, it's the mojito

A martini is pretty much the only cocktail I drink.

I normally use beefeater, but I'm trying to branch out a little in my gin choices. Is The Botanist a good gin for martinis? I don't like anything too thick, just a clean flavor that goes well with the olives.

>>18603710
My girlfriend's boobies, she knows what I like.

I'm honestly struggling to find cocktails I enjoy. I follow the instructions and even weigh out my alcohol on a digital scale to make sure I'm not getting the ratios wrong by eyeballing it.
The end result is always some weird tasting concoction that isn't really satisfying.

>>18596423
Fallacio!!

>>18606028
What are some that you've tried and what ingredients (liquors at least) did you use?

>>18602642
need to get me some balsam, haven't had any since hs and can't find it near me

>>18606040
I tried making a Manhattan with a 12 year aged Rye Whiskey and a combination of Dry/Sweet Vermouth as recommended by some sources and a few dashes of Angostura. It was just a relatively disappointing drink.
Recently I tried making a martini but wow is that a lot of gin and the vermouth I used (Dolin) added nothing of value to it. I'm starting to get a bit discouraged from trying anything more advanced than tonic/ginger beer "cocktails"

>>18606053
>I tried making a Manhattan with a 12 year aged Rye Whiskey and a combination of Dry/Sweet Vermouth as recommended by some sources and a few dashes of Angostura. It was just a relatively disappointing drink.
No garnish? The garnish makes the drink. For me, it's a jarred cherry with a splash of syrup.
>Recently I tried making a martini but wow is that a lot of gin and the vermouth I used (Dolin) added nothing of value to it.
Again, the garnish is what makes the drink. The olives did nothing for you? Even a lemon twist makes a very nice martini. I do 4:1 gin:martini and 2 pimento stuffed olives.

>>18606056
I garnished the Manhattan with a Maraschino cherry. it wasn't a super fancy one, but I did include it.
I didn't have any olives for the Martini so I just went with a lemon twist but it didn't do any favors there.

>>18606062
>I garnished the Manhattan with a Maraschino cherry
Luxardo Maraschino cherries and the like are very different from the bright red ones you buy at a super market, and cost $20 a jar for a reason. Also look in to things with liqueurs. They're what are tasty, the downside is that you need to collect a bunch of different bottles. Try something like https://www.gastronomblog.com/strawberry-liqueur-cocktail/

>>18605986
Your mommy eats my poopies every weekend. She says they taste garlicky and like green bell peppers.

>>18606584
Consider yourself under arrest you freak job

>>18606619
Try me, bitch.

>>18606053
check the ice you're using. if the ice is cloudy and shitty it will dilute the drink, you need to use more of it than you would normally. be careful of the taste too, ice is porous and picks up tastes from the freezer quickly. silicone trays do as well, if you keep them in the freezer they will start to smell absolutely rank in a week or two. let some of the ice melt in a glass completely and taste the water, chances are unless you take some measures to make the ice pure it will probably taste off to a degree.