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	Podcast:		Speaking Easy - A Cocktail Podcast
	Episode:		#060: Valentine's Day Cocktails - Speaking Easy - A Cocktail Podcast
	Category:		Arts
	Duration:		00:30:53
	Publish Date:		2017-02-06 23:00:32
	Description:		Valentine’s Day. A holiday that, especially in recent years, has been stuck in a sort of go-between, with a romantic side for couples on one side, and “Single’s Awareness” on the other. But like a beautiful cocktail, we’ll look to it as a well-balanced day between those two extremes. It’s that most beautiful of holidays–or worst, depending–with a rich history (or a dark history, if you prefer). The symbol for the day, the heart symbol, isn’t really based on a real heart (and could be based on women’s posteriors or other such theories). It’s not necessarily known as a drinker’s holiday, but it’s certainly a nice time for easing the tension of high hopes and just relaxing and having a good time with your sweetheart. But alas, to the Valentine’s Day Cocktails: Millionaire Cocktail Alex uses this for this episode because that show “Who Wants To Marry A Millionaire?” made him laugh and cry as a teenager. And while there are loads of combinations for a Millionaire Cocktail, this one from Serious Eats is a great one. Love the absinthe/pastis complexity in this drink. Honeymoon Cocktail Like a more complex version of the Derby Cocktail, this drink is just breathlessly good. 2 ounces applejack 1/2 ounce Benedictine 1/2 ounce orange curacao 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice Shake ingredients together well and then pour into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon peel for garnish. Make Yourself Comfortable Cocktail 2 oz. Maestro Dobel Reposado Tequila (or sub-Del Maguey Vida Mezcal) 1/2 oz. homemade grenadine (‘our’ recipe) 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/4 oz. Domain de Canton Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and shake well, double strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Have A Heart Cocktail 1.50 ounces gin 0.75 ounce Swedish Punsch (A few brands available in the U.S., but you can make your own, too) 0.75 ounce fresh lime juice 0.25 ounce real pomegranate grenadine Shake well in an iced cocktail shaker, strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge Green Eyes Make Me Weak Cocktail 2 oz. Bluecoat Gin 1 oz. Green Chartreuse 1/4 oz. Dolin Dry Vermouth Combine ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice and stir (80 turns). Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lemon peel (optional). I’m a Bit Old Fashioned 1 1/2 oz. Cardinal Spirits Lake House Spiced Rum 1 oz. Rittenhouse Rye 2 bar spoons demerara simple syrup 2-3 dashes of Angostura Bitters 1 dash Spicy Orange Bitters Combine ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice, stir until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over one large cube. Garnish with an orange peel. Oyster Shooter 1 oyster 1 teaspoon Spicy Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows 1 teaspoon horseradish 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 pinch black pepper 1 shot pepper vodka (Absolut Peppar; or make your own simple infusion) 2 dashes black peppercorn bitters (Alex makes them!) Dinner for One 2 oz. of your favorite sipping whiskey poured into a chilled rocks glass What are your favorite Valentine’s Day cocktails? Are you more sweet or bitter this year? The post Episode #060 – Valentine’s Day Cocktails appeared first on Speaking Easy.
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