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It will soon be that time of the year again when we celebrate the special man in our lives. Because some father’s are old fashioned, while others are new school, I thought I could do a parallel with classic cocktails and modern cocktails to give you some ideas for your libation, on that special date to celebrate Dad.<\/p>\n
Because many men are known for being conservative, let\u2019s start with two great, old classic cocktails. They\u2019re classic for a reason, right? Because they\u2019re amazing!<\/p>\n
The Vieux Carr\u00e9 is an old classic cocktail that will please Manhattan lovers, as well as Old Fashion fans, and maybe even the Negroni addicts. It\u2019s bold, strong, slightly sweet and bitter. It is served on the rocks and in my opinion, tastes even better when served in a beautiful crystal tumbler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1oz Cognac
1oz Rye Whiskey
\u00beoz Sweet Vermouth
1 Bar spoon Benedictine
2 Dashes of Peychaud’s bitters
2 Dashes Angostura bitters<\/p>\n
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1. Pour all ingredients in a mixing glass.
2. Fill with ice and stir until cold
3. Strain over fresh ice in a glass.
4. Garnish with a lemon zest.<\/p>\n
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The Sazerac now, is for the dads out there who like their drinks short, strong and flavourful. Spirit driven with a little herbal flavour kick, this classic twist on the Old Fashioned will make your old school daddy happy every time. Fun Fact, both Vieux Carr\u00e9 and Sazerac were created in New Orleans!<\/p>\n
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1oz Rye Whiskey
\u00bc oz Simple Syrup
1 Bar spoon Benedictine
2 Dashes Peychaud bitters
2 Bar spoons of Absinth (one to rinse the glass)<\/p>\n
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1. Pour all ingredients (except for that reserved absinth bar spoon)
in a mixing glass
2. Fill with ice and stir for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain your cocktail in the rinsed glass.
4. Express a lemon zest on top and discard the zest.<\/p>\n
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Now if your dad is the kind of man who always wears the same suit but goes crazy with his socks selection, maybe you should stick to a classic, with just a little twist. If you don\u2019t already know, be discreet and ask him what his favourite cocktail is. Start from there and change a little something. For example, if he likes an Old Fashioned, why not infuse simple syrup with spices, or use Mezcal instead of Bourbon\u2026just a little something to customize his favourite sipper.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s an idea to play with one of my favourite cocktails, the Whiskey Sour. Let\u2019s call it the \u201cSour In A Fresh Suit.\u201d<\/p>\n
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1 \u00bd oz Bourbon
\u00be oz Fresh lemon juice
\u00be oz Mint tea syrup *
\u00bd oz Benedictine
1 Egg white<\/p>\n
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1. Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and shake without ice. It will emulsify the egg white and will give a great texture to your cocktail.
2. Add ice and shake again.
3. Strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel<\/p>\n
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*Mint tea syrup – Infuse 3 pouches of mint tea in 1 cup of hot water for 2 minutes. Take the pouches out and squeeze the liquid out. Add 1 cup of sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Bottle up and store in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n
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My last suggestion is for the brave ones out there! Or for those who really want to go the extra mile. It will require a few extra steps but if your dad is the one who has everything, tried everything or is amazed by the unknown \u2026 this is the cocktail you will want to make for him.<\/p>\n
Smoking a cocktail always has that WOW factor but it can also taste like you’re sipping on an ashtray. Moderation is the key if you want to add deliciousness to your cocktail.<\/p>\n
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1 \u00bd oz Vodka Ketel One
\u00bc oz Lagavulin Scotch
\u00bd oz Amaro Averna
5 ml Fernet Branca
2 Dashes Bittered Sling Cascade Celery Bitters
\u00be oz Chilled water<\/p>\n
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1. Pour all ingredients in a shaker tin.
2. This is a room temperature cocktail so without ice, throw the liquid 5 times from one tin of shakers to another. You want to aerate and mix the cocktail, not chill it.
3. Pour in a tumbler glass.
4. Place the glass under a smoking dome and using a smoke gun, fill with hickory wood smoke.
5. Leave it covered for 15 seconds and serve.<\/p>\n
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I hope this has given you some good ideas to celebrate Father\u2019s Day. Cheers guys!<\/p>\n
Jean-Felix<\/p>\n