[QUOTE=mbilderback,Aug 24 2005, 10:27 AM]Bourbon is a specific type of whiskey that is made in Kentucky.

 

Never seen nor heard of it. I only know so much about bourbon because of a friend of mine. He's a hard-core bourbon fan and somewhat of a snob about it and 'regular whiskey'.

 

Woodford Reserve - a very, very nice Bourbon
Bombay Gin - makes a very tasty martini

 

I'm getting an education here. Nice!
Here's a drink my Seattle buds created and it should be illegal. A good date drink that I've tried to get my wife to try but she's wise. Damn!

1 shot good tequilla
1 shot Gran Marnier
1.5 shot margarita mix
1 shot orange juice
Shake in ice shaker and pour with or without salt. Delicious and POW! You've got your drink on!

Anybody ever try a Mint Julip? Are they good? Am looking for poolside cool and delicious Summer drinks to add to my collection.
Word?

 

Rip Van Winkle 12 year (when I can find it) or
Anchor Distillery's Old Potrero (when I can afford it)

Deschutes Brewery's Black Butte Porter for beer

1963 Quinto Do Noval (had it once - but I can still have it in my dreams).

 

benedictine (sp)

had it in australia, can't find it here in alabama. good stuff.

 

The Seattle drink has been cloned down here in the Yay as well (silly computer geeks. . . ) I highly reccommend it.

Points on Mint Juleps
1. Good Bourbon (start with at least Knob Creek or comparable)
2. Fresh Fresh mint
3. lotsa ice - crushed and super super dry
4. a little nutmeg if you got it.
5. sugar on the bottom and/or make your own simple syrup