Amy Maybe
Doing some home cocktails tonight. Theme is Peak Bloom, so every recipe features cherries in some form. If any are particularly good, I'll share.
Mar 29 at 12:11amWeb
Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago

I liked this one more than Mr. Blue did. He says the traditional Last Word is better.

https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3663/ultima-palabra

Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago
OK, this one is the clear leader so far. It kind of tastes a bit like a cherry Tootsie Roll pop: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/30564/cubano #cocktails
Cubano Cocktail Recipe

Discover how to make a Cubano using Aged rum (6-10yr), Amaro (e.g. Montenegro), Cherry brandy and Chocolate bitters in just 5 easy to follow steps

Show threadGoopadrew3d ago
@APBBlue is that kinda similar to an El Presidente? I've heard good things about the latter but haven't gotten around to trying either yet
Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago
@Goopadrew I imagine the Montenegro and chocolate bitters makes them significantly different. Also up vs. on the rocks. So besides the rum, not too much. šŸ˜Š
Show threadGoopadrew3d ago
@APBBlue lol yeah, looking at the recipe it's really not the same, I think I misremembered the Presidente being a riff on a Cubano
Show threadDas3d ago
@APBBlue interesting. I've been meaning to try a mezcal last word or closing argument
https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3448/closing-argument
Closing Argument Cocktail Recipe

Discover how to make a Closing Argument using Mezcal, Chartreuse Green, Maraschino liqueur and Lime juice in just 5 easy to follow steps

Show threadJack the Frosted Count4d ago
@APBBlue Luxardo? Or something else?
Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago
@count_01 Luxardo, Cherry Heering, the syrup from Luxardo cherries, the cherries themselves, cherry bitters ...
Show threadfedward 3d ago
@APBBlue @count_01 the Cerasum aperitivo from DCā€™s Don Ciccio e Figli is good: https://www.donciccioefigli.com/cerasum-aperitivo
Cerasum Aperitivo ā€” Don Ciccio & Figli ā€¢ Italian herbal liqueurs

Cerasum is based on an infusion of 3 different kinds of cherries, sakura blossoms and 10 selected roots and herbs. The medium tart-bitterness was designed to craft Spritzs, Negronis, Tiki cocktails and other refreshing concoctions for all palates.

Don Ciccio & Figli ā€¢ Italian herbal liqueurs
Show threadHoarse e-Books3d ago

@fedward @count_01

Haha how did I not anticipate that @APBBlue would already have name-dropped Heering liqueur, which is now a flavor tweak in my customized Manhattans?

#NATOcocktails

Show threadJack the Frosted Count3d ago
@20002ist Heck yeah, Manhattan and Old Fashioned practically demand Heering or Luxardo. @fedward @APBBlue
Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago
@fedward @count_01 I have never even heard of this company!
Show threadfedward 3d ago
@APBBlue @count_01 I did the tour a few years ago. I like their C3 Carciofo better than Cynar.
Show threadAmy Maybe3d ago
@fedward @count_01 We're definitely going to need to go to their tasting room sometime. I love amari.
Show threadHoarse e-Books3d ago
@APBBlue @fedward @count_01 My niece was (and maybe still is) one of their brand reps. (In her spare time when not running re-election campaigns for Ayanna Pressley! Nope, not kidding.)