Ultimate Liquor Guide!

[airINDIA]

Fundooz,

Most of you that I own a Liqour Store. Not that I didn't know about booze before (we drank our arses off in my college days), but just before opening the store I went through an extensive research process just to try to know my products better. In doing so, I now understand not only how certain liquors/liquers are supposed to be consumed (what's the best way of drinking it to obtain maximum pleasure and kick out of it, I guess), but also understand where and how most of the famous beers/wines/spirits are made.

That said, I am starting this thread to share any liquor/liqueur knowledge that I or anybody else might have.

Ask any questions about how do you consume certain liquor, or recipes, or whatever you want to know about liquor. Especially what kind of drinks, mostly wines might go good with what kinds of food. If I can't answer it then one of the vendors at the store has abundance of knowledge who can answer it for me.

(Edit: I don't want a wrong impression that I am copy/pasting stuff from somewhere. Whatever I write here will be my own knowledge in my own words, unless I have to look up a recipe in my store software that contains most of the recipes)

So fire away...:bringon:

[airINDIA]

Let me start by adding this (ignore and don't roll eyes if you already know this):

Most people seem to be confused about the difference between Liquor and Liqueur. I know I was...

Liqueur (pronounced: Lee-core, or Lee-cure) is a spirit that contains artificial sweetness added to an originally existing alcoholic drink. The alcohol content must range between 15% (30 proof) to 55% (110 proof). This is why it's confusing to people. I used to think that Liqueurs are lower in alcohol, and then I used to wonder some vodka and rums are are also flavored now, why are they not liqueur? But, the alcohol content and flavor has nothing to do with the difference between the two. It's actually how it's made. A base spirit of any Liquer has to be an already existing alcohol category, i.e. Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Brandy, Whiskey, etc., and then they add any cream or sweetner to give it a desired flavor. Where as...

Liqour (pronouced: Lee-kar) is an alcoholic drink that must be derived from grains or plant. It has to be fermented and distilled. The flavor of the initial product must not be sweet to palate. Any desired flavoring must be added toward the end distilling the liquor in order for it not to switch over to Liqueur category.

(Yes, I used the word "Must" intentionally because the production of any alcoholic product is an extreamly regulated process. There are rules and regulations like you wouldn't believe.)

[GodFather]

Bhai have you tasted Bacardi 150, thats a killer

[airINDIA]

Bhai have you tasted Bacardi 150, thats a killer

Yes sir...

In fact, it's Bacardi 151 (151 being the proof of alcohol, the legal limit for the most alcohol allowed in any liquor)... so no wonder it's a killer. The shit's literally flammable. Kids out there...Don't drink it without adding anything to it. :no:

[GodFather]

Yes sir...

In fact, it's Bacardi 151 (151 being the proof of alcohol, the legal limit for the most alcohol allowed in any liquor)... so no wonder it's a killer. The shit's literally flammable. Kids out there...Don't drink it without adding anything to it. :no:

Sorry yes, its 151, man!! i had it once and could feel the fire.

[airINDIA]

Here's what things are (and must be) made from:

Wine - Grapes (mostly) but you can also use plum, peach, apricot, or any fruit that can ferment into alcohol.

Champagne - A lot of people believe that any sparkling wine is champagne. I dit too. A misconception, that is. A true champagne is a sparkling white wine made from a certain kinds of grapes called "Champagne" grapes. Champagne is actually a name of a little town in France where these grapes are found. So, a sparking white wine made from any other types of grapes MUST be called something else, i.e. Asti, Spumante, etc.

Beer - Grain (India mein jisko "Jehu" bolte hai vo grain, mostly) or some other types of sprouted grain.

Brandy - Word Brandy is derived from a dutch word "brandewine" which means Heated Wine. This was an accidental byproduct of just regular wine. The story goes: One of the dutch ship crew heated wine to create more alcohol out of wine and out came a good tasting product with no burn like whiskey. The word "brandewine" evolved into the commonly used word "Brandy".

Congac - A cognac is nothing more than a brandy produced in a town in France called "Cognac". Sounds kind of like Champagne right? guess what kinds of grapes the wine is made from that's distilled to make Cognac. Bingo: Champagne Grapes. If it's produced even 5kms out of Cognac, then it's nothing more than a brandy.

Vodka - Grain or Potatoes. Potato vodka didn't come into existance until dire need required Russians to create vodka from Potatoes because during WWI or II grain producing countries stopped exporting grains to Russia. It turned out very well and now it's considered luxary vodka. (That's what I was told by my liquor vendor friend).

Gin - White grains + Juniper berries and other botanicals added in the later stages of distillation process. Invented in England. There's an awesome Gin that just came out that has Indian limes from Rangpur. Try it, it's really good. The product is called: Tanquerey Rangpur Lime Gin.

Rum - Sugercane or Molasses (a byproduct of sugercane). Sugercanes are ususally found on parts of earth closer to water. That's why a lots of good rums come from Islands. India is also up there in producing some good rums.

Tequila - A plant called "Agave", which is a cactus looking plant which produces pineapple looking fruit. According to an International regulation, Tequila has to have 51% of Agave juice in order for it to be called Tequila otherwise it's called "Mezcal". That's the one with worm. Tequila with worm is a myth. There is no such thing.

Whiskey - Whiskey is probably the oldest form of alcohol. Derived from grain and then age it in oak barrels. Simple right? Nope. This is the most regulated category of all. It has advanced much nowadays with types of grains and barrels used, and such. It's so complex, it has 5 sub-categories.

Scotch - A whiskey that must be made in Scotland (hence Scotch) with Barley grain found on the island. Then there are two types of scotch yet. Single Malt (i.e. GF's favorite Glenfiddich) is made from only one type of barley. And Blended scotch (i.e. Johnny Walker) is made from different combinations of barley, or a blend of different single malts, either way works. Both has to be aged for minimum of 3 years before it can be called scotch. So a cheap bottom-shelf blended scotch is at least 3 years old. No wonder scotch is good...

American Whiskey - Whiskey that must be produced in America with American grains. Aging of it is optional, no regulations there.

Bourbon - Literally regualted by the Congress of America. It has to have 51% of Corn from Kentucky area as the grain base. The rest could be any other types of grain. Aging years is optional. But there's hardly any bourbon out there that's not aged properly.

Irish Whiskey - Take a guess at only one requirement. Yep - Must be produced in Ireland. Nastiest and harshest whiskey category in my opinion. Doesn't sell much at my store, so I don't know much about it.

Canadian Whiskey - Canadian whiskey is kind of like American whiskeys only the country is different. But the major difference is the process. Canadian whiskeys are blend of different whiskeys produced from different kinds of grain. The distiller carefully mixes different whiskey during various stages of the aging process. That's why they are too watery and not as harsh. Most of them are at least 3 years old. If you didn't know a world famous whiskey called "Crown Royal" is a canadian whiskey.

[airINDIA]

Now, on to the recipes. Here's one of my favorites, called...

1.21 Gigawatts

-30 ml. Hpnotiq
-30 ml. Raspberry Vodka
-Splash of Grenadine
-Red Bull (Depending on your taste, 5-6 oz.)

Pour everything but Redbull into a shot glass and drop it in a glass half full with redbull...and chug it down.

or

Mix everything including redbull into a martini shaker and have it as a martini. Looks like a chocolate martini, and tastes like fruit juice.

:getdrunk:

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Sunshine was going to post a recipe of a drink called Bolus Blue, something I haven't had or heard of before.

:bringon: Sunshine... Can't wait to try it!

[DreamWeaver]

you've already answered atleast 3 or 4of my questions!!

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[God_Of_Death]

Here's what things are (and must be) made from:

Wine - Grapes (mostly) but you can also use plum, peach, apricot, or any fruit that can ferment into alcohol.

Champagne - A lot of people believe that any sparkling wine is champagne. I dit too. A misconception, that is. A true champagne is a sparkling white wine made from a certain kinds of grapes called "Champagne" grapes. Champagne is actually a name of a little town in France where these grapes are found. So, a sparking white wine made from any other types of grapes MUST be called something else, i.e. Asti, Spumante, etc.

Beer - Grain (India mein jisko "Jehu" bolte hai vo grain, mostly) or some other types of sprouted grain.

Brandy - Word Brandy is derived from a dutch word "brandewine" which means Heated Wine. This was an accidental byproduct of just regular wine. The story goes: One of the dutch ship crew heated wine to create more alcohol out of wine and out came a good tasting product with no burn like whiskey. The word "brandewine" evolved into the commonly used word "Brandy".

Congac - A cognac is nothing more than a brandy produced in a town in France called "Cognac". Sounds kind of like Champagne right? guess what kinds of grapes the wine is made from that's distilled to make Cognac. Bingo: Champagne Grapes. If it's produced even 5kms out of Cognac, then it's nothing more than a brandy.

Vodka - Grain or Potatoes. Potato vodka didn't come into existance until dire need required Russians to create vodka from Potatoes because during WWI or II grain producing countries stopped exporting grains to Russia. It turned out very well and now it's considered luxary vodka. (That's what I was told by my liquor vendor friend).

Gin - White grains + Juniper berries and other botanicals added in the later stages of distillation process. Invented in England. There's an awesome Gin that just came out that has Indian limes from Rangpur. Try it, it's really good. The product is called: Tanquerey Rangpur Lime Gin.

Rum - Sugercane or Molasses (a byproduct of sugercane). Sugercanes are ususally found on parts of earth closer to water. That's why a lots of good rums come from Islands. India is also up there in producing some good rums.

Tequila - A plant called "Agave", which is a cactus looking plant which produces pineapple looking fruit. According to an International regulation, Tequila has to have 51% of Agave juice in order for it to be called Tequila otherwise it's called "Mezcal". That's the one with worm. Tequila with worm is a myth. There is no such thing.

Whiskey - Whiskey is probably the oldest form of alcohol. Derived from grain and then age it in oak barrels. Simple right? Nope. This is the most regulated category of all. It has advanced much nowadays with types of grains and barrels used, and such. It's so complex, it has 5 sub-categories.

Scotch - A whiskey that must be made in Scotland (hence Scotch) with Barley grain found on the island. Then there are two types of scotch yet. Single Malt (i.e. GF's favorite Glenfiddich) is made from only one type of barley. And Blended scotch (i.e. Johnny Walker) is made from different combinations of barley, or a blend of different single malts, either way works. Both has to be aged for minimum of 3 years before it can be called scotch. So a cheap bottom-shelf blended scotch is at least 3 years old. No wonder scotch is good...

American Whiskey - Whiskey that must be produced in America with American grains. Aging of it is optional, no regulations there.

Bourbon - Literally regualted by the Congress of America. It has to have 51% of Corn from Kentucky area as the grain base. The rest could be any other types of grain. Aging years is optional. But there's hardly any bourbon out there that's not aged properly.

Irish Whiskey - Take a guess at only one requirement. Yep - Must be produced in Ireland. Nastiest and harshest whiskey category in my opinion. Doesn't sell much at my store, so I don't know much about it.

Canadian Whiskey - Canadian whiskey is kind of like American whiskeys only the country is different. But the major difference is the process. Canadian whiskeys are blend of different whiskeys produced from different kinds of grain. The distiller carefully mixes different whiskey during various stages of the aging process. That's why they are too watery and not as harsh. Most of them are at least 3 years old. If you didn't know a world famous whiskey called "Crown Royal" is a canadian whiskey.


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Superb post bhai...Good info, thax for sharing

[God_Of_Death]

bhai koi maar-dhaad banane wali vidiya bataye....:award: :award:

[DreamWeaver]

degree aur proof ke difference per bhi gyaan ke saagar se kuch boondon ka chidkaav karein to ateekripa hogi...

whats the crudest simplest way to compare deg vs proof even if a bit inaccurate? u must be using it all the time i guess?

[airINDIA]

bhai koi maar-dhaad banane wali vidiya bataye....:award: :award:

:confused:

Don't know what you mean by "maar-dhaad banane wali vidhiya" but it sounds like you're looking for a kick-a$s manly drink. If so, try..

Three Wise Men

1 Shot Johnny Walker
1 Shot Jim Beam
1 Shot Jack Daniels

(You see all three are named after an actual person, who found their companies)

Well put it in a big cup, and shoot it down as fast as you can. Try to make it to your bedroom before you fall asleep... :laugh:

[airINDIA]

degree aur proof ke difference per bhi gyaan ke saagar se kuch boondon ka chidkaav karein to ateekripa hogi...

whats the crudest simplest way to compare deg vs proof even if a bit inaccurate? u must be using it all the time i guess?

Hmm...complex subject...I'll try to explain as best as I can...

Proof, percentage, degree, etc. are words used to describe the content of alcohol by volume. So it's all relative. Where it gets complicated is the volume itself is measured differently amongst major liquor producing continents (America, Europe) as well all know. You know Liter vs. Gallon, and henceforth.

ABV = Alcohol by volume (Europe) or proof = amount of ethenol in the said drink (USA) in the drink are the two common words used nowadays. Someone tried to explain to me the real relation between proof and ABV, but it's too complex. So much so that the American Standards have accepted the proof vs. ABV ratio to be simple 2:1

Realistically, it doesn't add up, but it's close. Let's say some liquor is 80 proof, it means it has 40% alcohol by volume, which is to say nothing more than saying that that distilled spirit has 60% water. Why doesn't it add up? Because, pure ethenol is 175 proof. If 2:1 is correct, then it should be the pure ethenol should be 200 proof instead; if you're gonna say half of that - which is 100% ABV is 0% water. But that's not the case. The difference between 175 and 200 is not liner enough to come up with another formula; so they accepted 2:1 formula. Am I making sense?

To correct you a littlebit, Degrees and Proof are the same word. There is not difference between degrees and proof. It's acually said, "such and such rum is 151 degree proof". The whole word "degree proof" slowly evolved into just "proof", I guess. The difference is actually between proof and percentage (ABV) as explained above.

Hope this helps. :)

[GodFather]

Nice info, made it a sticky

[DreamWeaver]

paai, my understanding is 200 proof = 100%
so 100 proof = 50% and so on...simple

but then hosrivala degree
175 degree = 100%
so 100 degree = 57.1% = 114.2 proof

dono g@@ndu simply % kyu nahi likhte!!

btw, i thot degree proof could be simply called degree
and proof is well just proof!

:tongue:

[airINDIA]

but then hosrivala degree
175 degree = 100%
so 100 degree = 57.1% = 114.2 proof

dono g@@ndu simply % kyu nahi likhte!!


:laugh: Yeah, I know...

What can you say? It's an age old war between Europe and USA to do EVERY SINGLE LITTLE THINGS differently! :crazy:

That's why I gave up trying to understand it too.

Pite raho aur pilate raho... :getdrunk:

[DreamWeaver]

next, konsi wine hilla hilla ke peeni hoti hai aur konsi bina hillae? i mean glass btw :tongue:

bourbon ko chocolate se bhi relate kiya jata hai? Or have I just heard sum urban legend? Like they say the sweet taste of Ballantine is due to chocolate :confused: ?

tequila aur namak/nimbu ke peeche koi scientific reason hai ya sirf teshenbaji?

more later...

[airINDIA]

next, konsi wine hilla hilla ke peeni hoti hai aur konsi bina hillae? i mean glass btw :tongue:



Good thing you asked. I've seen many people get this wrong; again, including me! There are only two types of spirits and one type of wine that you should drink while constantly swirling the glass. 1. Red Wine, 2. Cognac, 3. Brandy. If you are doing it with any other types of alocoholic beverages, mixed or non-mixed; someone is noticing you to be a show-off without the knowledge, especially in cases of wine. Many people get the wines wrong and start swirling the white wine, which is unnecessary. There's a whole science behind it.

The scientific reason behind it is the flow of oxygen. You might've heard about how they say red wine is always aging and ever fermenting. That's pricisely the reason behind swirling the glass, and many high-class restaurants and avid wine drinkers pouring it in a decanter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carafe) before serving it. It lets the oxygen get into the wine that has been deprived of it because of the cork-screw and unleashes all the subtle flavoring and aroma. That's pricisely the reason red wine glasses are different than white wine glasses. Also, never drink your red wine chilled and never drink your white wine at room temprature. The only red wine that COULD BE drank chilled is Shiraz.

Cognac and Brandy as explained in earlier post, are byproduct of heated wine, therefore carry the same importance of oxygen flow while drinking it. The glasses used to drink Brandy or Cognac are never called "glasses", rather Snifters. Because of the way you hold it - through your fingers, on your palm. Your body heat keep the Congnac/Brandy warm and swirling gives it the aroma/flavoring. Never drink your Cognac/Brandy with Ice. You're killing the whole purpose of drinking it. Never mix it with coke or any other drink.. just plainly drink it neat.

[airINDIA]

bourbon ko chocolate se bhi relate kiya jata hai? Or have I just heard sum urban legend? Like they say the sweet taste of Ballantine is due to chocolate :confused: ?



:confused: me too... Balantine is not a bourbon, it's a scotch. To veer from the topic just a bit, Scotch is known for it's sweetness, so much so that there are some pubs in Scotland and UK that have this "sugar-meter" (I forget the proper term for it) available for customer. Before ordering a scotch, bartender would pour a droplet of it on this machine and it would give out a reading on the natural sugar content of that scotch. The better and more aged the scotch - the higher the number. I don't care much for the Ballentine myself, but the sweetness could be the natural one that you're supposed to find. I might have to try it again now... :getdrunk:

You know, there are some candies out there that are filled with liquor or liqueur. The ones with bourbon are the most famous choice at my store, because as far as I understand it the very first such chocolates filled with liquor were the ones filled with bourbon back in when they were invented. If there's any other relation between bourbon and chocolate, I am not sure. But it sounds like an urban legend.

[DreamWeaver]

oops!! ballantine nahi vo woodstock thi :tongue: saala naamo se bhi chadhne lagi ab...
yes now i remember ballantine is quite bitter..so bitter it ws hard to finish that bottle neat infact!

but yeah, woodstock quite sweet...say compared to JD?

[airINDIA]

tequila aur namak/nimbu ke peeche koi scientific reason hai ya sirf teshenbaji?



Sirf Teshenbaji...

To elaborrate, here's a lesson from my vendor friend on tequila I remember when I asked him about Tequila and Worm, which as I already said before, is a myth. He educated me that Tequila does not contain worm and it's just a brilliant marketing ploy by the producers of "Mezcal", the lesser quality or cheaper version of tequila.

The same thing with Tequila and lime and salt madness. If you can picture the mexican people in movies and stuff, they are always portrayed kind of Macho mentality people. The national drink of Mexico- Tequila, which is probably the harshest drink in world to begin with, is consumed just shots without adding anything to it, not even lime and salt.

The harshness of Tequila did not bode well for the producers to market it in the US, the no.1 consumer base of alcohol in world. Hence came a brilliant marketing ploy of introducing a better and macho-er way of drinking tequila shots - just slam it down with lime and salt. It was a sucess, because let's admit it, which man is going to deny looking manly while drinking? Introduced in 60's during the age of hippies roaming around in US (:laugh:), it was a hip thing to lick salt off your hand and the whole ritual.

If you think about it just a bit more -- lime is used in all kinds of drink all over the world to cut down the bitterness or to add extra flavor. Shit, even coke and lime is popular. So lime was a perfect fit. And what better way to offset the sourness of lime and bitterness of tequila than just plain old salt. We've been doing the salt/lime thing in India for ages even before the Tequila phenomenon hit the market.

more later...

:bringon:

[airINDIA]

oops!! ballantine nahi vo woodstock thi :tongue: saala naamo se bhi chadhne lagi ab...
yes now i remember ballantine is quite bitter..so bitter it ws hard to finish that bottle neat infact!

but yeah, woodstock quite sweet...say compared to JD?

Woodstock?

Can't say I've tried that before. I don't think I have that in my store. My favorite bourbon is Woodford Reserve.

All bourbon are sweeter (on palate, not as it goes down the throat) than JD by nature. JD falls under the "American Whiskey" category, which is completely different than bourbon so that's comparing apples and oranges.

[DreamWeaver]

even I had my doubts about JD simply cos it tastes so much like whiskey and so different from JimBeam and the likes! But here it sells under Bourbon section and JD always seems to have a special rack for itself as if its the king of bourbons :w00t:
woodford try karta hu raat ko...unless it costs 3 figures!!!

[DreamWeaver]

More:

sum gyaan about weird stuff like coffee liqueur, I remember trying cinnamon liqueur, etc.?
I know there's lots of othr weird stuff? u would know more? Our good old kaju liqueur (fenny) :tongue:

[Draconian]

shu AI bhai aa daaru ni bhatti ahi FZ par pan kholi didhi? :D

[DreamWeaver]

just tried the new steinlager pure..
i think its right up there!! stella carona r pale i wud say!!!

ai paai...stock kar lo ;)

[airINDIA]

just tried the new steinlager pure..
i think its right up there!! stella carona r pale i wud say!!!

ai paai...stock kar lo ;)

Stella is good if you drink it right. Try drinking that with a slice of orange. And always drink it after pouring it in a glass, not straight from the bottle.

I've had Steinlager only once when I bought the mix pack of world beers at a "World Market" here. It's good, but I don't sell steinlager, because such rare foriegn stuff are not appreciated by these rednecks that come to my store looking for freakin' Budweiser. :001_rolleyes:

[airINDIA]

More:

sum gyaan about weird stuff like coffee liqueur, I remember trying cinnamon liqueur, etc.?
I know there's lots of othr weird stuff? u would know more? Our good old kaju liqueur (fenny) :tongue:

Aaah...Cinnamon liqueurs... They are a mostly schnapps based liqueur. There are two good ones out there. 1. Goldschlager, and 2. Aftershock. Both are good, but I like Goldschlager better. Best way to drink those are after dinner and chilled, especially after you've had some spicy food. The best way to chill it is just stick it in frozen instread or regular fridge (True for most white liquor, don't ever chill any dark liquor like Rum or Whiskey).

Coffee and Cream Liquers were once the choice of drink for drunkerds as they can just keep some in a flask and add it to their coffee. Black coffee drinkers would add Coffee Liqueur and Cream coffee drinkers would add Cream Liqueur. The other use is mainly for cooking recipes such as coffee cake, mooose, etc. But one drink recipe alone, a "Mudslide" changed all that. Kahlua and Sheridan are the two best coffee liqueur. St. Brendans (my favorite) and Baileys are the two best cream liqueur. Nowadays they are used in an abundance of milky/creamy recipes around the world.

I am about to post a recipe that I created using the both in the next post. :3:

[jhoomroo]

:blink::blink: itna sab??? yeh sab kahan se layen? ai,1month kafi hoga is sab ko try kerne? yane kya nashe,nashe me ferq hota hai? yeh pilo to zameen se 6" uper udoge, 1 ghante ke liye...woh piya to aasman me, aisa kuch?

[GodFather]

Why is there a worm in bottles of tequila? Thats what someone told me long time back, but I havent found any. Is it true?

[airINDIA]

Why is there a worm in bottles of tequila? Thats what someone told me long time back, but I havent found any. Is it true?

"Tequila" with worm is technically not tequila. It's called "Mezcal". A very few understand the difference between the two. Mezcal is produced from exactly the same fruit (Agave) that tequila is produced from; but only difference is that the Agave plant comes from a different region of Mexico. Government regulations determines perticular way tequila is supposed be made, and where should the plant come from (kinda like Champagne should only be made with grapes from a town called Champagne). I honestly don't know the names of the regions, but I know that if Agave is not from the designated region, they can't call that product Tequila, but instead call Mezcal.

Now, where does worm fit in in all this? Well, like I explained to DW before about Lime/Salt, the Worm was also a marketing ploy carried out in USA, but this time, it wasn't the Tequila producers, but rather Mezcal producers. It's a myth that the mexican tradition is to drink tequila and then eat worm. There is no such thing.

What's even more eyebrow raising is that the worm found in the bottle of mezcal comes from a rotten plants of same Agave used to produce that batch. Though they are perfectly healty to eat and carries no risks, it's gross! Kudos to someone who came up with a brilliant marketing ploy to Introduce mezcal to USA and drink it with worm and chili powder instead of lime and salt combination.

:bringon:

[GodFather]

thanks for the info sir,
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila Floor!!!

[airINDIA]

thanks for the info sir,
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila Floor!!!

:laugh:

Lage raho... :getdrunk:

In some extreme parts of Mexico that one..two..three...extends to...seven and then they say "Morgue" instead of "Floor"... crazy people... :w00t:

[airINDIA]

Still waiting for that "Bolus Blue" recipe from Sunshine... :bringon:

Here's the one I promised. It's my own creation. An after-dinner milkshake. It's potent yet creamy and so easy on throat. Give this to your Wife/GF after a nice dinner and she won't know what hit her... :3:

Kick A$S Milkshake:

- 2 Scoops of Vanila or Chocolate Ice Cream (Prefered: Vanila)
- 1 Shot of Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (or any other coffee liqueur)
- 1 to 2 Shot of Baileys Cream Liqueur (or any other cream liqueur)
- 1 to 2 Shot of Vodka (Vanila vodka is prefered, espcially if you're using chocolate ice cream)
- 1/2 Glass full milk
- 1/4 to 1/2 Glass full ice (You don't wanna make it too watery)
- (if available) - Add Cappuccino flavor Godiva Liqueur if using chocolate ice cream or add Chocolate flavor Godiva Liqueur if using vanila ice cream.

Add all this in a blender and blend it. The outcome should fill 2 small consumable glasses... or forget sharing it.. just give her the whole thing in a big glass and make another one for you and let the fun begin...

:w00t:

[aaichaagho]

Excellent post. :bow::bow:

[DreamWeaver]

another marketing ploy started in the USA... posting Liquor guide threads on websites... :001_rolleyes:

[airINDIA]

:swear:

Aabhi tak dimaag nichhod nichhod ke itna knowledge ikattha kar liya, kisi ka bhi eek bhi reputation to aaya nahi meri taraf aur upar se bol rahe hai ki Marketing kar raha hu... :angry:

Anyways, jokes aside...

Coming up... A recipe for Carmel Apple Martini... :getdrunk:

[airINDIA]

Carmel Apple Martini: - Simplest of all martinis, discovered it accidently.

- 1 Part 99 Apples Schnnaps
- 1 Part Dekuyper Buttershots (ButterScotch)

Shake it in a martini shaker with ice and strain it in a martini glass.

What's soo cool about it? It tastes like carmel apple without adding any carmel in it. It's really good sweet martini that's not harsh tasting at all. Good drink to get someone drunk without him/HER realizing it. :3:

If 99 Apple Schnnaps is not available you can substitute by using an Apple flavor vodka. If you don't have apple flavor vodka, then use 1 part regular Vodka, and 1/2 part Apple Martini Mix.

More later... :)

[Sunshine]

I was waiting for you to write something about the glasses. Which drink to serve in which glass??? Some ppl don't mind drinking in any glass but half the fun is to present a drink in a proper galss.


As for the recipie


60ml malibu
20ml bols blue
60ml pineapple juice
80ml 7UP or sprite
10ml lemon juice
A pinch of rock salt ( this is my personal touch )
ice

Combine the first 3 ingredients in a chilled galss: stir well. Add 3-4 ice cubes, top up with 7UP/sprite,stirring gently.Garnish with a lemon slice

You can serve this drink in a hurrican glass.


2.The lemon drop

85ml smirnoff Red label
granulated sugar to coat the glass
ice cubes
30ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1Tbsp sugar syrup
1 lemon wedge

Moisten the outside rim of the glass with some simiroff red label. Sprinkle lightly but evenly with the sugar.Fill a large shaker glass two thirds full of ice cubes. Add simiroff Red label, lemon juice, and sugar syrup and shake untill well blendedand chilled. Strain into the prepared glass ( cocktail glass)Garnish with a squeeze of lemon.




In this thread only pina pina no khana????


Now I guess you will have to start a seprate thread for the "chakhnas" that go along with the drinks. May be I will give you the easiest of the recipies.

[leleram]

Now I guess you will have to start a seprate thread for the "chakhnas" that go along with the drinks. May be I will give you the easiest of the recipies.

eagerly awaited:smile:

[airINDIA]

:bow: Sunshine... :thumbup:

I misunderstood you when you mis-typed "Bols Blue" as "Bolus Blue" the other day, that's why I didn't know what you were talking about. I am aware with Bols products. The better alternative to that (in my opinion only) is Dekuyper Blue.

Again, in my opinion, the same recipe is even better, more potent, and more kick A$$ if Bols Blue or Dekuyper Blue is replaced with Midori, and everything else exactly the same. That's the recipe famous in US, anyways. :)

Great idea about the proper glass using knowledge. Will post something here shortly. I have a chart/flyer made up for my customers about wine glasses, I'll see if I can scan it and post it here.

:bringon: Your recipes for munchies to go with the drinks... :getdrunk:

[airINDIA]

How can an "Ultimate Liquor Guide" not address anything about the after-effects of all this drinking, namely HANGOVER!

Well, I don't have to do much there. Here's a link to DreamWeaver's "Ultimate Hangover Cure" (http://www.fundoozone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6923) thread. :3:

:getdrunk:

[greatalok]

Please shed some light on Absinthe - Do you sell it in UK.
The green fairy is deadly :)

[airINDIA]

Please shed some light on Absinthe - Do you sell it in UK.
The green fairy is deadly :)

I am in US, where it is illigal to sell Absinthe since god knows how long. As far as I understand it is perfectly LEGAL to sell it in 'some' parts of Europe - not so sure about UK. Last I heard about someone picking up REAL Absinthe was from Germany. One of my customers who showed me a real bottle that had the sugar particles crystalizing at the bottom of the bottle. Really thick and potent drink, this Absinthe!

Anyways, unlike most other alcohol categories, Absinthe is produced from various herbs, not from grains. The most recognised herbs though are Anise and a botanical wormwood (I forgot exactly what it's called, but know that it's considered a 'drug' in this part of world). I think our Indian fennel-seeds are also used, hence the taste.

Since the ban in most western countries, they have come up with rather 'fake' absinthe that's derived from exactly the same herbs except for the botanical worm wood that's used is replaced by it's "Cousin family herb", which is NOT categorised as a drug. Though fake, it's still very very potent.

The after effects of Absinthe is a little different than that of any other alcohol. Because you're not only consuming alcohol, you're also literally taking some drugs into your body along with it. The after-effect therefore is, technically speaking, kinda like having alcohol and marijuana together (I don't know what that feels like, honestly :innocent:). There is a real tedious ritual of drinking Absinthe; real or fake. Some kind of spoon with holes is placed on the glass that has Absinthe and a sugar cube is place on the spoon. You pour cold water over the sugar cube and let the sugar juices run into the Absinthe and let it dilutes it to makes it a little more drinkable.

Hope this helps :)

[greatalok]

Thanks AI, that info was really useful.

I tasted in Prague few years back - real deadly.1 shot can make you dizzy, two and you will start floating :D

I encountered an Absinthe road-show while in Singapore recently. It was a mint flavour. I could really feel it going down the throat and burning the tracts. It had a good taste though and was drinkable neat - probably a fake one.

[greatalok]

Another Question - How to make those fired/flamed cocktails ( esp from vodka) ? :D

[airINDIA]

Another Question - How to make those fired/flamed cocktails ( esp from vodka) ? :D

Most of the regular alcoholic drinks would NOT make flamed cocktails, as the norm potency of most liquor is 40% alcohol (80 Proof). You're going to need something a little more potent. The Bacardi 151 degree proof Rum mentioned by GF earlier is a popular choice. There are some Vodkas that you can find but they don't taste as good in my opinion. Because technically, vodkas really have to be refined with a lots of water during production, and more potent the vodka, the worst it tastes.

Here's how I've seen it done in bars in my college days:

You create a cocktail that you want to drink in a glass. Hold back a spoonful of the main alcohol you're using for your recipe. Just light it in a spoon with a candle lighter and drop the flaming drink on your spoon into your cocktail.

There is another way of making flaming cocktails:

Go to the nearest polutry farm. Pick out a cock that's running around. Hold him and light his arse (tail) on fire... there you have your FLAMING COCKTAIL... :w00t:

[airINDIA]

Alright, here we go! As per Sunshine's request, here's little insight on how to drink your wines in proper glasses. The image below is a scanned image of a flyer I created for my customers. It's not as clear because I can't attach an excel file here, but it the information requested nonetheless. It serves the purpose in two-fold. It has the correct glass types and more importantly food-pairing information for 8 most popular wines. I remember FIDO once asked me about wine-food-pairing in shoutbox. This should help. I have this chart stuck on my fridge. It's really helpful.

The glasses shown at the top of each different wine are the types and shapes of glass you're supposed to use. Also the amount of wine that should be poured in a single serving is also correctly reflected in the picture. If you pour any more wine in a single serving, you're messing up the whole drinking experience. Sunshine is right; you can drink anything any way you want, but half the fun is drinking it properly.

I will post something on the proper drinking glasses for hard liqour shortly. I gotta refresh my memory myself. Attaching the wine info. image here for now.

Also attaching the original excel file with much better quality chart in a .zip format. You can download it and just remove .zip from the end of the file name.

Edit: Thanks Draconian bhai for attaching the image instead of imageshack link. Thanks Admin Saab for your tip on attaching excel file. :adore:

[God_Of_Death]

AI I hope you don't mind im adding some cocktail recepies from net


151 Florida Bushwacker

Measures US Metric

Ingredients for a 151 Florida Bushwacker

Malibu Rum
Light Rum
151 Proof Rum
Dark Creme De Cacao
Cointreau
Milk
Coconut Liqueur
Vanilla Ice-cream

Quantities for one drink:

1/2 oz Malibu Rum
1/2 oz Light Rum (Bacardi)
1/2 oz Bacardi 151 Proof Rum
1 oz Dark Creme de Cacao
1 oz Cointreau
3 oz Milk
1 oz Coconut Liqueur
1 Cup Vanilla Ice-cream

Blending Instructions:
Combine all ingredients
Blend until smooth
Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired


Serving Glass
Beer Mug
Size: Approximately 16 ounces

[God_Of_Death]

1-900-FUK-MEUP

Measures US Metric

Ingredients for a 1-900-FUK-MEUP
Absolut Kurant
Grand Marnier
Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
Midori Melon Liqueur
Malibu Rum
Amaretto
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice

Quantities for one drink:
1/2 oz Absolut Kurant
1/4 oz Grand Marnier
1/4 oz Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
1/4 oz Midori Melon Liqueur
1/4 oz Malibu Rum
1/4 oz Amaretto
1/2 oz Cranberry Juice
1/4 oz Pineapple Juice

Blending Instructions:
Shake ingredients in a mixing tin filled with ice cubes
Strain into a rocks glass

Serving Glass
Old Fashioned Glass
Size: 4 to 8 ounces

[God_Of_Death]

110 in the shade


Ingredients for a 110 in the shade
Lager
Tequila

Quantities for one drink:
16 oz Lager
1.5 oz Tequila

Blending Instructions:
Drop shooter in glass
Fill with bee

[God_Of_Death]

187 URge

Measures US Metric

Ingredients for a 187 URge

Jack Daniels
Vodka
Dr. Pepper
Sugar
Cherry

Quantities for one drink:

1 Shot Jack Daniels
1 Shot Vodka
6 Shots Dr. Pepper
1 Dash Sugar
1 Piece Cherry

Blending Instructions:
Mix together and stir it is goo

[God_Of_Death]

24k nightmare

Ingredients for a 24k nightmare
Goldschlager
Jägermeister
Rumple Minze
151 Proof Rum


Quantities for one drink:
1/2 oz Goldschlager
1/2 oz Jägermeister
1/2 oz Rumple Minze
1/2 oz Bacardi 151 Proof Rum

Blending Instructions:
Add over ice,shake and pour

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[God_Of_Death]

357 Magnum

Ingredients for a 357 Magnum
Vodka
Rum
Amaretto
7-Up


Quantities for one drink:
1 oz Vodka (Smirnoff)
1 oz Rum (Captain Morgan's)
Add 1 1/2 oz Amaretto
Fill With 7-Up


Blending Instructions:
Pour vodka and rum over ice
Add 7-up and stir
Add Amaretto (without stirring) and enjoy

[airINDIA]

God_of_Drink Bhai...:adore:

:thumbup: For keeping this going!

Due to some numbnuts who've entered my virtual life, I haven't found time and peace of mind to complete my segment on proper use of glasses.

Will post more later.

Meanwhile, a acouple of tips to drink Cognac, if you don't like to drink it neat.

1. Drink it with Grand Marnier. Grand Marnier, which is a French Orange Liqueur is what people in France add to their Cognac, which as explained before is also a French Drink. So, leave it to French to know how to properly drink Cognac. The best way to cut the bitterness of Cognac without adding stupid things like Coke/Pepsi and killing the joy of Cognac, drink it with Grand Marnier.

1 Part Cognac
1/2 Part Grand Marnier
2 Cubes of Ice

2. Make a recipe called Incredible Hulk.

1 Part Cognac
1 Part Hpnotiq
2-3 Ice Cubes.

(It's called Incredible Hulk, becuase the color of the drink will turn just the color of the character of The Incredible Hulk; Green)

[God_Of_Death]

A Little Green Man From Mars

Ingredients for a A Little Green Man From Mars
Maraschino Cherry
Jägermeister
Rumple Minze


Quantities for one drink:
1 Mint Green Maraschino Cherry Without Stem
1/2 oz Jägermeister
1/2 oz Rumple Minze

Blending Instructions:
Use a large shot glass
Remove stem from one Mint Green Maraschino Cherry and drop in glass
Pour Jägermeister and Rumple Minze

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[God_Of_Death]

A Night In Old Mandalay

Measures US Metric

Ingredients for a A Night In Old Mandalay
Light Rum
Añejo Rum
Orange Juice
Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Lemon Peel

Quantities for one drink:
1 oz Light Rum
1 oz Añejo Rum
1 oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Lemon Juice
3 oz Ginger Ale
1 Twist of Lemon Peel

Blending Instructions:
In a shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine the light rum, añejo rum, orange juice, and lemon juice
Shake well
Strain into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes
Top with the ginger ale
Garnish with the lemon twist

Serving Glass
Highball Glass

Size:
Approximately 12 ounces

[Khopdi]

Tuzya Aayla. Baap daaru ke baare mein itni solid information kabhi nai padheli bhai. Naa kabhi itni solid solid daaru lagayeli jiski baat kar rele aap sab log.

Saala eek baar beer maarne ki koshish ki thi. Tab tak mein mar ke Khopdi ban chuka tha, aur aapna sharir kho beitha tha. Munh mein se beer daala to gardan mein se bahar nikal gayi. Tab se aapun ne daaru pina rakh diya.

Apun Khopdi - I can't drink. Tell me how it tastes, you PUNKS!

[God_Of_Death]

Afternoon Suicide


Ingredients for a Afternoon Suicide
Vodka
Instant Coffee
White Rum
Brown Sugar
Milk

Quantities for one drink:
6 Oz Vodka
1 Oz Instant Coffee
2 Oz White Rum
1 Oz Brown Sugar
6 Oz Milk


Blending Instructions:
Warm up the milk and mix it in a blender with the instant coffee, the sugar and the vodka until it's foamy
Pour the mix over ice in a highball glass and add the rum
Stir and drink with a straw

Serving Glass
Highball Glass

[God_Of_Death]

Alice in Wonderland

Ingredients for a Alice in Wonderland
Amaretto
Grand Marnier
Southern Comfort


Quantities for one drink:
1 Shot Amaretto
1 Shot Grand Marnier
1 Shot Southern Comfort

Blending Instructions:
Just mix the three ingredients one to one to on

[God_Of_Death]

Axe Murderer

Ingredients for a Axe Murderer
Rum
Gin
Tequila
Triple Sec
Vodka
Southern Comfort
Amaretto
Grenadine
Pineapple Juice
7-Up


Quantities for one drink:
Rum
Gin
Tequila
Triple Sec
Vodka
Southern Comfort
Amaretto
Grenadine
Pineapple Juice
Splash of 7-Up


Blending Instructions:
Mix like a long island iced tea

Serving Glass
Old Fashioned Glass

[airINDIA]

Created this recipe just a minute ago, as I sit at the store getting bored. Don't know what to call it; but I guess we'll call it "Orange Bull" as it tastes like Red Bull but the drink color it orange.

For 2 servings

200ml Champagne (Brut, not extra dry)
50ml Blackberry Liqueur (Blackhaus)
50ml Vodka (I used Raspberry Vodka)
100ml Red Bull
50-100ml Ginger Ale
Splash of Grenedine

Put it in a big pitcher with ice. pour it into a flute or a highball glass.

[airINDIA]

As I was typing the above recipe for Orange Bull, it occured to me that I have not mentioned anything about the types of Champagne here, recognizing which is confusing to a lots of people.

(You'll think I'm typing too much below about Champagne. That's nothing. I have to explain ALL this to atleast a customer a day and my employee hears me explain this to customer every freaking day, still he doesn't get it yet. So I'll go as thorough and step-by-step as possible).

I think I've mentioned before that Chamagne is not just sparkling wine. Though, all Champagne are sparkling wine, NOT all sparkling wine are Champagne. A true Champagne have to be produced in a Champagne region of France and must contain wine made with Champagne grapes.

This IS confusing, yeah, but not that much nowadays, atleast not to an avid wine drinker who would/should know this. But the most confusing aspect about Champagne is the sweet or dry labeling. The most common word you will see is BRUT. Brut means dry in French. So if Brut champagne is dry in taste, then another popular type of champagne called EXTRA-DRY must be even drier in taste, right? WRONG! Extra-dry champagne are sweeter than Brut (dry) Champagne. Confused yet? Let's follow it carefully.

First I'll have to give you the six categories the champagnes are divided in. From sweetest to driest.

Sec
Demi-sec
Extra Dry
Brut
Extra Brut
Brut Nature

Ok, Let's divide the categories in the three segments.

1. Sec and Demi- Sec (Sweet and Semi Sweet)
2. Extra Dry
3. Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature.

All confusion occurs because category 1 is French Terminology, Category 2 is English Terminology, and Category 3 is again back to French. So reading in one line from Sweet-to-dry here's what they mean by these labels.

Let's look at Category 1 and 3: A regular Champagne, sweet, the way it's supposed to be is Sec (Sweet). If it's not too sweet then it Demi-sec (Semi-sweet). If it's even less sweeter, you might as well call it DRY, right? so they called it Brut (dry), and Extra Brut ("More Dry" because I don't wanna call it "Extra Dry, yet), and Brut Nature (Means the Driest, because it does not have any added sugar to it, hence "nature").

If Champagne, which is created in France, had only these 5 labels - all French word, then every thing is fine. But, NO! In comes the Mother Freaking American People trying to make Champagne better. So what do they do? They created a champagne that was sweeter than Brut but not as sweet as Demi-sec. So, instead of giving it a proper French name, they just called it EXTRA-DRY, because it was a littel drier than Demi-sec. But in reality EXTRA-DRY would mean EXTRA-BRUT in French, which already is a category.

That's the whole confusion, then. Forget all other labels. The two labels that sell the most at my store, or any other store for that matter, are Brut and Extra-Dry. Now, imagine me trying to explain all this when they ask me why BRUT is Drier than EXTRA-DRY. :crazy:

(DW ki isi post mein kahi eek baat yaad aati hai, ye sab French-English loche se. "Doono G@andu log eek hi terminology use kyu nahi karte?") :banghead:

[DreamWeaver]

thoda halke haath se daru pilao God_Of_Drinks paaai...

itni daru ek weeknd pe hazam nahi hogi. Mayb we shud hav a schedule of posting 1-2 recipes every friday :D

abhi tak vo arse-tearing shake ke liye vo coffee liqueur aur Godiva nahi jugaad paya me aur tum log list aur lambi kiye ja rahe ho. :mad:

[God_Of_Death]

thoda halke haath se daru pilao God_Of_Drinks paaai...

itni daru ek weeknd pe hazam nahi hogi. Mayb we shud hav a schedule of posting 1-2 recipes every friday :D

abhi tak vo arse-tearing shake ke liye vo coffee liqueur aur Godiva nahi jugaad paya me aur tum log list aur lambi kiye ja rahe ho. :mad:

bhai aap ke vaha kuch to milta hoga, yaha to sasuri aadi cheezo ka naam bi nahi suna.....:tongue_smilie: :tongue_smilie: :tongue_smilie:

[airINDIA]

bhai aap ke vaha kuch to milta hoga, yaha to sasuri aadi cheezo ka naam bi nahi suna.....:tongue_smilie: :tongue_smilie: :tongue_smilie:

:roar: :roar: :roar:

[DreamWeaver]

Woodford Reserve :adore: :adore: :adore:

weekend bana dia :thumbup:

[airINDIA]

Woodford Reserve :adore: :adore: :adore:

weekend bana dia :thumbup:

Good! Glad you liked it... :getdrunk:

[greatalok]

I saw Absinthe selling on Heathrow Dutyfree :w00t:
Genuine stuff probably - made in Czech

Sadly I didn't have any space left to carry it though ;)

[johndoe]

sahi hai

padh ke hi ek dum nasha chha gaya

[airINDIA]

Ye lo bhai log...Kitne dino se ye info. idhar post karni thi... koi na koi kaam me ulaz kar bhool jaata tha...

I am not the writer of the following info. Though, I could've explained more than half of the stuff said here; this is much better explained and put-together. And I learned a little more about this subject while researching myself, so I'm just copy/pasting it from the original source (http://www.moneyinstructor.com/art/chooseglassware.asp).

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Why is Glassware Important?

Selecting the right glassware for your table and bar will enhance the appearance of your presentation, add elegance to your serving style and give flair to an aspect of ordinary dining and entertaining that is often overlooked. Beyond the aesthetics, specialized glassware is created to complement the drink it is intended to serve. Knowing the basics of wine, beer, and cocktail glasses can ensure that each and every beverage you serve can be enjoyed at the peak of its flavor. Use this guide to determine the most appropriate glassware for your needs and impress friends and connoisseurs alike.

Wine Glasses

Although wine glasses come in many different sizes, the cup portion or “bowl” is the most important aspect. The visual appeal, body of the wine and play of the aromas are all factors in choosing the correct glass. There are no hard, fast rules for serving wine, but the following standards are generally observed.

Red Wine - Traditionally, red wines with strong bouquets are served in the larger bowled wine glasses. The greater exposed surface gives these heady wines a good opportunity to breathe without losing the aroma.

White Wine - Lighter, more delicate white wines are served in taller glassware with a more narrow bowl that allows the bouquet to concentrate.

Champagne – The tall slender flute style glass is the best fit for champagne as it displays the sparkling quality of the bubbles at the best advantage. The low, wide open champagne glasses aren’t really practical as they are easily spilled and cause the champagne to go flat much more quickly.

Sherry/Port - As sherry and port are generally strong wine hybrids that are served as pre or post dinner aperitifs, they are generally served in exceptionally small glasses. Like liqueurs, Sherry and Port are both meant to be sipped and the size of the glass indicates the correct serving amount.

Beer Glasses

While true beer enthusiasts will tell you that using any glass is preferable to drinking from the bottle or can, there are specific glasses for specific types of beer. Like wine, the shape of the glass will affect the aroma and subsequent overall enjoyment of the beer. Unlike in Europe where there are many different types of beer appreciated and thus many beer glass styles, American beer is typically served in mugs or pilsner glasses. A pilsner glass is the typical tall narrow glass with the slightly wider rim that you will see frequently used in bars. Lighter beers are traditionally served in pilsner glasses while darker, heavier brews are more compatible with mugs or steins.

Cocktail Glasses

There are countless numbers of cocktail concoctions and mixed drinks, but luckily most of these drinks are intended for a standard set of glasses.

Collins Glasses – Alternately referred to as tumblers, these 14-16 oz tall glasses are the right choice for soft drinks, whiskey sours, bloody marys and any juice-based cocktail such as the cranberry juice and vodka. The larger size of the glass complements the limited amount of alcohol content in these drinks. Most standard drinking glasses can be classified as Collins glasses.

Highball Glasses – At a slightly smaller 10-12 ounces, highball glasses are used for stronger mixed drinks such as the tequila sunrise, gin and tonic and long island iced tea. These are also commonly used when a “tall” version of a stronger drink is requested. Thin and elegant, the highball glass is a classy addition to any glassware collection.

Rocks Glasses – Also called “old-fashioned”, these small square shaped glasses are used to serve cocktails with a high alcohol content and little else, such as rum and coke, southern comfort or seven and seven. As can be inferred from their name, rocks glasses are also used to serve shots “on the rocks”.

Shot Glasses – As the name indicates, shot glasses are used for serving shots straight up. In addition, shot glasses can also be used to measure the amount of alcohol used in other mixed drinks and are a great addition to any bar, even if you don’t plan on serving shots.

Hurricane Glasses – A tall glass with a graceful curve in the center, Hurricane glasses are typically employed to serve their namesake drink, along with daiquiris and margaritas. The beautiful shape of the glass makes any drink visually pleasing.

Martini Glasses – One of the most easily recognizable glasses and the favorite of James Bond devotees worldwide, martini glasses are primarily used to serve…martinis. The wide, triangular glass is available in many unique styles and is a staple of any bar set-up.

[God_Of_Death]

Cowboy Coc.ks.ucker


Ingredients for a Cowboy Coc.ks.ucker
Butterscotch Schnapps
Bailey's Irish Cream


Quantities for one drink:
Butterscotch Schnapps
Bailey's Irish Cream


Blending Instructions:
Blend in shot glass

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[God_Of_Death]

Cranberry Apple Martini


Ingredients for a Cranberry Apple Martini
Cranberry Vodka
Sour Apple Pucker
Cranberry Juice


Quantities for one drink:
1 1/2 oz Cranberry Vodka (Finlandia)
3/4 oz Sour Apple Pucker
1/2 oz Cranberry Juice


Blending Instructions:
Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass

Serving Glass
Cocktail Glass

[airINDIA]

Cowboy Coc.ks.ucker


Ingredients for a Cowboy Coc.ks.ucker
Butterscotch Schnapps
Bailey's Irish Cream


Quantities for one drink:
Butterscotch Schnapps
Bailey's Irish Cream


Blending Instructions:
Blend in shot glass

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

Oh bhai...kaunsi recipe hai ye...

Butterscotch and Bailey's mixed is called "Buttery Nipple"... not "Cowboy Cocksucker"...

[God_Of_Death]

Cream in da Panties


Ingredients for a Cream in da Panties
Frangelico
Bailey's Irish Cream
Creme De Cacao
Amaretto
Cream


Quantities for one drink:
1/2 oz Frangelico
1/2 oz Bailey's Irish Cream
1/4 oz Creme de Cacao
1/4 oz Amaretto
1 Splash Cream


Blending Instructions:
Pour all ingredients into a shaker half filled with ice, shake and then strain into shotglass

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[God_Of_Death]

Oh bhai...kaunsi recipe hai ye...

Butterscotch and Bailey's mixed is called "Buttery Nipple"... not "Cowboy Cocksucker"...

pai muje kyo pakad rahe ho meine to sasuri Bailey's Irish Cream ka naam bi nahi suna tha..mei to pehle hi bola tha bewde bhaiyo ke liye copy paste service chalu hai..:toast::toast:

[God_Of_Death]

Colorado Rattlesnake



Ingredients for a Colorado Rattlesnake
Tequila
Tomato Juice
Tabasco Sauce
Black Pepper


Quantities for one drink:
1 1/2 oz Chilled Tequila
1 1/2 oz Tomato Juice
1-4 Dash Tabasco Sauce
1-4 Dash Black Pepper


Blending Instructions:
Pour chilled Tequila in shot glass and put to the side
Pour Tomato Juice in a second shot glass and dash pepper and Tabasco in the Tomato Juice
Shoot Tequila and chase with tomato juice shot

Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[airINDIA]

pai muje kyo pakad rahe ho meine to sasuri Bailey's Irish Cream ka naam bi nahi suna tha..mei to pehle hi bola tha bewde bhaiyo ke liye copy paste service chalu hai..:toast::toast:

:roar: :roar:

Lage raho bhai... yuhi galat information ko correct kar raha tha yaar...

Keep it up... kai recipes kaam mein aa rahi hai... :thumbup:

[God_Of_Death]

:roar: :roar:

Lage raho bhai... yuhi galat information ko correct kar raha tha yaar...

Keep it up... kai recipes kaam mein aa rahi hai... :thumbup:

I am glad I could help.....:toast::toast:

[God_Of_Death]

AI bhai Iam about to post pictures of glasses with purpose etc...:toast:

[God_Of_Death]

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8890/beermugti7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
BEER MUG
Usually made of thick glass, quite heavy, with a large handle, it's the traditional beer container.
Size: Approximately 16 ounces

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Beer Pilsner
This glass is often used to serve beer and beer-related mixed drinks
Size: 12-20 ounces

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Pint Glass
This glass is often used to serve a pint of beer and beer-related mixed drinks Size: 1 pint

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Brandy Snifter
They have a very short stem to be placed between the middle and ring finger, to allow the palm to heat the spirit while holding.
Size: 5 to 25 ounces

[God_Of_Death]

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Champagne Flute

These are tall, slender dainty glasses. The flute helps preserve the carbonation of champagne, while the stem helps keep it chilled.
Size: 7 to 10 ounces

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Cocktail Glass

Also known as a martini glass. The shape of the glass helps keep ingredients from separating, and the stem allows the drink to stay cool while holding.
Size: 4 to 6 ounces


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Collins Glass
Named after the drink Tom Collins, this glass is tall and skinny and can be found in clear of frosted glass.
Size: 10 to 16 ounces.

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Cordial Glass

Small and stemmed glass used for serving small portions of liquors at times such as after a meal.
Size: Approximately 2 ounces

[God_Of_Death]

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Highball Glass

The base of this glass is the same diameter as the rim, creating a tall, straight, wide glass.
Size: Approximately 12 ounces


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Hurricane Glass

This tall and elegantly shaped glass was named after it's hurricane-lamp-like shape and used for exotic or tropical drinks.
Size: Approximately 15 ounces



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Irish Coffee Cup

With a short stem and a handle, this glass is also known as the Irish Coffee Glass. It is used for almost any hot beverage.
Size: Approximately 8 to 10 ounces

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Margarita-Coupette Glass

This slightly larger and rounded approach to a cocktail glass has a broad-rim for holding salt, ideal for margarita's. It is also used in daiquiris and other fruit drinks.
Size: Approximately 12 ounces

[God_Of_Death]

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Old Fashioned Glass

The base diameter of this short glass is the same size as the rim.
Size: 4 to 8 ounces


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Parfait Glass

Pronounced Par fey is also known as the glass for foo foo drinks. This glass comes in various shapes. The stem keeps the ice cream from melting quickly.
Size: Approximately 12 ounces


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Pousse Cafe Glass

Traditionally a sort of narrow, tall cordial glass often to contain a slightly greater volume of liquid than a standard 1 ounce cordial. The Pousse Cafe and its variations were liqueur drinks poured in layers so the heaviest liqueur or syrup would settle in the bottom and progressively lighter (lower specific gravity) liqueurs or spirits would float atop one another creating a layered effect. Pousse Cafes are meant to be sipped one layer at a time.
Size: 1.5 ounces


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Red Wine Glass

This elegantly shaped stemmed glass is generally used to serve red wine. The stem is used for holding not to affect the temperature of the drink.
Size: Approximately 8 to 10 ounces.

[God_Of_Death]

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Sherry Glass

This small narrow stemmed glass is the choice for aperitifs, ports, and sherry.
Size: Approximately 2 ounces

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Shot Glass

Usually made of very thick glass, especially at the bottom. They come in two types. The regular shot glass is approximately 2 inches tall and the tall shot glasses can be as high as 6 inches. Normally they both have the same diameter. The regular shot glass is also used as a measuring tool when preparing cocktails.
Short Size: Approximately 1 to 2 ounces
Tall Size: Approximately 2 to 6 ounces


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Whiskey Sour Glass

This is a stemmed, wide opening glass, alike to a small version of a champagne flute. Size: Approximately 5 ounces

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White Wine Glass

The stem helps keep the wine stay chilled by not allowing the heat of the hand to be in contact with the part of the glass that actually holds the wine.
Size: Approximately 6 to 8 ounces

[GodFather]

Now I know why the beer is called London Pilsner

[airINDIA]

:adore: Kudos God_of_Death bhai... :thumbup:

The information on Glasses is awesome!Superb information and it's much better compiled than the one I found. Man, this helps a whole lot for someone who needs to know this stuff.

Well deserved +ve sent on all glasses posts... :award:

[God_Of_Death]

:adore: Kudos God_of_Death bhai... :thumbup:

The information on Glasses is awesome!Superb information and it's much better compiled than the one I found. Man, this helps a whole lot for someone who needs to know this stuff.

Well deserved +ve sent on all glasses posts... :award:

Thax a lot bhai.....I hope I can add more in future...:toast::toast::toast:

[God_Of_Death]

Napalm-Death

Ingredients for a Napalm-Death
Cointreau
Kahlua
Drambuie
Bailey's Irish Cream

Quantities for one drink:
1 Part Cointreau
1 Part Kahlua
1 Part Drambuie
1 Part Bailey's Irish Cream

Blending Instructions:
Take a shot glass and take equal amounts of the liquor
First the Kahlua, then slowly pour down the Drambuie, then the Bailey's and last the Cointreau
Try to get fine layers
Serving Glass
Shot Glass

[God_Of_Death]

Neon Ghost

Ingredients for a Neon Ghost
Vodka
Pisang Ambon

Quantities for one drink:
3 Cl Vodka Shot
Hot N'sweet (white)
3 Cl Pisang Ambon

Blending Instructions:
Shake it with ice, and serve it in a cocktail glass

Serving Glass
Cocktail Glass

[God_Of_Death]

Sex under the bleachers with a KU cheerleader

Ingredients for a Sex under the bleachers with a KU cheerleader
Vodka
Kahlua
Sugar
Triple Sec
Kiwi
Food Coloring
Cherry

Quantities for one drink:
1 oz Vodka
1 oz Kahlua
3 Pinches Sugar
1 Shot Triple Sec
1 Kiwi
1 tsp Blue Food Coloring
1 Cherry

Blending Instructions:
Mix alcoholic ingredients and kiwi in blender, then add the food coloring and stir
Pour into glass and top with cherry
Serving Glass
Margarita/Coupette Glass

PS: don't get me started @ Name:lmao::lmao:

[God_Of_Death]

Bartending Terminology

After-Dinner Drinks
Drinks typically served after a nice meal. A perfect topper for the evening.

Box
Pour into and out of a shaker, usually only once. Gives the drink a quick mixing without shaking.

Call Drink
A liquor and mixer, of which the liquor is a defined brand. (ie. Tanqueray and Tonic, Bacardi and Coke)

Chaser
Consumed immediately after a straight shot of liquor to create a different taste.

Cobbler
Any liquor served in a collins or highball glass with shaved or crushed ice and garnished with fresh fruit and mint sprigs.

Cocktail
Any of various alcoholic beverages consisting usually of brandy, whiskey, vodka, or gin combined with fruit juices

Collins
A drink akin to a sour which is served in a tall glass with soda water or seltzer water.

Cooler
A drink consisting of ginger ale, soda water, and a fresh spiral or twist of citrus fruit rind.

Crusta
A sour-type drink served in a glass that is completely lined with an orange or lemon peel cut in a continuous strip.

Cup
A punch-type drink that made up in quantities.

Daisy
An oversize drink of the sour type, normally made with rum or gin.

Eggnog
A traditional holiday drink containing a combination of eggs beaten with cream or milk, sugar, and a liquor such as brandy, rum, or bourbon.

Fix
A sour-type drink similar to the daisy.

Fizz
An effervescent beverage.

Flip
A chilled, creamy drink made of eggs, sugar, and a wine or spirit.

Frappé
A partially frozen, often fruity drink.

Grog
A rum-based beverage with water, fruit juice and sugar.

Highball
Any spirit served with ice and soda water in a medium to tall glass.

Julep
A drink made of bourbon, mint, sugar and crushed ice.

Lace
Last ingredient in a recipe, meaning to pour onto the top of the drink.

Lowball
A short drink made of spirits served with ice.

Mist
A liquor served over a glass filled with crushed ice.

Mulls
A sweetened and spiced heated liquor, wine or beer, served as a hot punch.

Neat
The consumption of a spirit as a straight.

Negus
A punch-like combination containing a wine, such as port, heated with spices and sweetened.

Nightcap
A wine or liquor taken before bedtime.

Nip
A quarter of a bottle.

On The Rocks
Poured over ice cubes.

Pick-Me-Up
A drink designed to relieve the effects of overindulgence in alcohol.

Posset
It consists of a mixture of heated ale or wine curdled with milk, eggs, and spices. An old british drink from which the eggnog was derived.

PuffA traditional afternoon drink made of equal parts spirit and milk, topped with club soda and served over ice.

Punch
A party-size beverage consisting of fruit, fruit juices, flavorings and sweeteners, soft drinks, and a wine or liquor base.

Rickey
A drink made a liquor, usually gin, a half lime and soda water.

Sangaree
A tall chilled and sweetened wine/liquor garnished with nutmeg.

Shooter
A straight shot of whiskey or other kind of spirit taken neat.

Shrub
Spirits, fruit juices, and sugar, aged in a sealed container such as a cask or crock, then usually bottled

Sling
A tall drink made with either brandy, whiskey or gin, with lemon juice, sugar and soda water.

Smash
A short julep made of liquor, sugar, and mint.

Sour
A short drink consisting of liquor, lemon or lime juice and sugar.

Supercall
Also known as top shelf or super premium. The high octane, often higher proof alcohols.

Sweet and Sour mix
Sweet and Sour Mix can be made with 1 - 1 1/2 tbs. Lemon Juice and 1 tsp. of Powdered Sugar

Swizzle
A tall, traditionally rum-based cocktail filled with cracked ice.

Syllabub
A beverage made from a mixture of sweetened milk/cream, wine and spices.

Toddy
A sweetened drink of liquor and hot water.

Tot
A small amount of liquor.

Virgin
Non-alcoholic

[Bijlee Ka Birju]

Ek drink recipe mere teraf say -

Lemonade

Ingredients
4 tblsp Lemon juice
1 tsp superfine Sugar
1 cup Water
3-4 Ice cubes

Mix, Measure & Stir Like This:
Combine lemon juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add water and stir. Serve in a tall glass (Highball glass) with ice.

[aaichaagho]

Ek drink recipe mere teraf say -

Lemonade

Ingredients
4 tblsp Lemon juice
1 tsp superfine Sugar
1 cup Water
3-4 Ice cubes

Mix, Measure & Stir Like This:
Combine lemon juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add water and stir. Serve in a tall glass (Highball glass) with ice.


:rofl::rofl:

[God_Of_Death]

Ek drink recipe mere teraf say -

Lemonade

Ingredients
4 tblsp Lemon juice
1 tsp superfine Sugar
1 cup Water
3-4 Ice cubes

Mix, Measure & Stir Like This:
Combine lemon juice and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add water and stir. Serve in a tall glass (Highball glass) with ice.

:roar::roar::roar::roar:
Bhai Jal-Jeera ki bi recipe chipka dalte

[Bijlee Ka Birju]

:roar::roar::roar::roar:
Bhai Jal-Jeera ki bi recipe chipka dalte

:D

On demand, recipe of -

Jal-Jeera

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Dry roasted and ground cumin seeds
2 tbsp Mint leaves paste
1/2 tsp Cilantro leaves paste
1 tbsp Dried Mango Powder (Amchur)
1/2 tsp Black Salt (also known as Rock Salt) }
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Pinch Sugar
5 cups Cold Water
2 tbsp Mint leaves (for garnishing)

Method:
In a bowl mix all of the above ingredients except the water and mix well.
Add the cold water.
Garnish with mint leaves.

Serving Glass
Highball Glass

[God_Of_Death]

:D

On demand, recipe of -

Jal-Jeera

Ingredients:
2 tbsp Dry roasted and ground cumin seeds
2 tbsp Mint leaves paste
1/2 tsp Cilantro leaves paste
1 tbsp Dried Mango Powder (Amchur)
1/2 tsp Black Salt (also known as Rock Salt) }
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Pinch Sugar
5 cups Cold Water
2 tbsp Mint leaves (for garnishing)

Method:
In a bowl mix all of the above ingredients except the water and mix well.
Add the cold water.
Garnish with mint leaves.

Serving Glass
Highball Glass

:adore::adore::adore: App mahan ho BKB

[DreamWeaver]

I think we need a special bar to store all this daru:

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[greatalok]

How do they make that single malt in different finish - Glenmorangie Oakwood, Roswood etc...Probably they mature it in different wooden barrels.

But maturing the malt for over 12 years in a rosewood barrel ( if there is anything like that) will kill the flavor with overdose of rose. Your thoughts?

I tried the Oakwood finish - its lovely.

[greatalok]

What is the difference between different types of beer i.e

Beer
Cider
Ale
Draught
Stout etc.

[airINDIA]

What is the difference between different types of beer i.e

Beer
Cider
Ale
Draught
Stout etc.

I am waiting for my Beer Salesman for bring me a chart he once showed me when I asked the same question... That's the best explanation I've seen about beers... I'll see if I can scan it here...

He'll bring it by mid next week...:)

[DhOluRaM]

Eik bujurg sharabi ne ye bataya muje ke desi beer aur videsi me kuch farq hai I forgot but it effects the lining of the intestine

[airINDIA]

I am waiting for my Beer Salesman for bring me a chart he once showed me when I asked the same question... That's the best explanation I've seen about beers... I'll see if I can scan it here...

He'll bring it by mid next week...:)

Oh shoot... I completely forgot about this during the busy time of Christmas...

I'll get on it... Sorry GA Saab... :)

[God_Of_Death]

Blackthorn

Ingredients for a Blackthorn
Sweet Vermouth
Sloe Gin
Lemon Peel

Quantities for one drink:
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
1 1/2 oz Sloe Gin
1 Twist of Lemon Peel


Blending Instructions:
Stir sloe gin and vermouth with ice and strain into a cocktail glass
Add the twist of lemon peel and serve

Serving Glass
Cocktail Glass


FYI

Nutrition Facts : (per 2.5 oz serving)
Calories (kcal) = 164
Energy (kj) = 688
Fats = 0 g
Carbohydrates = 4 g
Protein = 0 g
Sodium = 2 mg
Alcohol = 15.3 g

[God_Of_Death]

AI bhai bahut kuch try kiya (except cocktails) koi acchi si whiskey ka naam batao jo thodi smooth aur mast ho.. vaise which one do you think is better Glenfidch or chivas regal???

[aaichaagho]

AI bhai bahut kuch try kiya (except cocktails) koi acchi si whiskey ka naam batao jo thodi smooth aur mast ho.. vaise which one do you think is better Glenfidch or chivas regal???

Both are nice GOD bhai vaise bhi ek peg ke baad kahan brand ka farak malum padta hai :3:

BTW recently got to try Chivas 18 years aur bahut maza aaya

[airINDIA]

Agree with ACG...Both are good scotch!

There's a major difference, nonetheless.

Chivas Regal is a Blended Scotch, so no different than Johnnie Walker, and others. Blended Scotch are usually similar tasting, while only thing setting them apart are the age (btw, that 18 year Chivas is awesome) and the craftiness of the blender, if you will.

Where as, the Single Malts like Glenfiddich are not only smoother compared to Blended Scotch; but are also easier to tell apart from one brand to another.

If you asked my my choice, I would say Glenfiddich. But if money is not as issue and if you can find it or special order it, why not try the best of both worlds!

Chivas Regal actually makes a 12 year old Single Malt that many people don't know about. It's called Strathisla.

Anyone who can get their hands on one...it's definately worth trying if you're a scotch fan. Price of it is not completely out of reach either. You'd probably spend 25% more than regular Chivas.

:)

[God_Of_Death]

Agree with ACG...Both are good scotch!

There's a major difference, nonetheless.

Chivas Regal is a Blended Scotch, so no different than Johnnie Walker, and others. Blended Scotch are usually similar tasting, while only thing setting them apart are the age (btw, that 18 year Chivas is awesome) and the craftiness of the blender, if you will.

Where as, the Single Malts like Glenfiddich are not only smoother compared to Blended Scotch; but are also easier to tell apart from one brand to another.

If you asked my my choice, I would say Glenfiddich. But if money is not as issue and if you can find it or special order it, why not try the best of both worlds!

Chivas Regal actually makes a 12 year old Single Malt that many people don't know about. It's called Strathisla.

Anyone who can get their hands on one...it's definately worth trying if you're a scotch fan. Price of it is not completely out of reach either. You'd probably spend 25% more than regular Chivas.

:)

Thax AI bhai and ACG bhai...vaise ek daaru wala hai pune me jo yeh sab beechta hai, mene apne mama ji ke liye JB ka khamba liya tha, lekin chakhne ko nahi mila:(, agar ho sake to us ke bare mei bi bata do..plz

[airINDIA]

Thax AI bhai and ACG bhai...vaise ek daaru wala hai pune me jo yeh sab beechta hai, mene apne mama ji ke liye JB ka khamba liya tha, lekin chakhne ko nahi mila:(, agar ho sake to us ke bare mei bi bata do..plz

IMO, JB is not even in the same league with all these high-taste liquor you're talking about. To start off, it's not even aged more than 3 years, with real maturation process only a year long out of those three. So, you do the math!

:)

[God_Of_Death]

thax bhai samaj gaya...

[Jupiter]

Bhai Everclear ke baare mein thoda gyan milega

190 proof (95% alcohol)

[airINDIA]

Bhai Everclear ke baare mein thoda gyan milega

190 proof (95% alcohol)

Everclear is NOT 190 proof.

It's 151 proof, same as Bacardi 151 Rum I had discussed long ago in reply to GF's post. 151 proof is the highest proof liquor legally allowed to sell (or even produce commercially, for that matter)

But, unlike Bacardi 151, it's not Rum (meaning, not produced from Sugarcane or Molasses). It's produced from Grain just like Vodka; so one can just call it high proof Vodka.

But, it's not included in Vodka category.

(I am just assuming here but I think it is because it does not meet the Vodka Production Laws, and the taste/smell requirements of Vodka and the types of grains used. I know that in my store, when we order it, it doesn't come in as "Vodka" or invoices.)

As far as uses go; the most popular drink people seek out this 'EverClear' for is Hunch-Punch.

Hunch-Punch is - Everclear mixed with a lots of fruit-punch, fruit juices, redbull, whatever else soft drink you find in home. The idea is you won't taste liquor in it, but you'll be knocked dead for hours if you don't watch how much you're drinking.

[dengu]

Bhai Everclear ke baare mein thoda gyan milega

190 proof (95% alcohol)

unkil ka fulllltooooo talli hone ka mann hai shayad :yawn:

[aaichaagho]

Bhai Everclear ke baare mein thoda gyan milega



Jupiter Bhaiya Everclear peene ke baad aadmi ka dimag is anything but clear. Please avoid if possible.

[greatalok]

Oh shoot... I completely forgot about this during the busy time of Christmas...

I'll get on it... Sorry GA Saab... :)

Wo din kab ayega :D

[Jupiter]

Found the following info on Everclear on Wikipedia


Everclear is a brand of grain alcohol (ethanol), available at concentrations of 95% alcohol (190 proof) and 75.5% (151 proof).[1] By contrast, hard liquors such as rum and vodka generally contain 40% alcohol (80 proof). Everclear is manufactured by Luxco (formerly the David Sherman Company).[2]

Since 95.6% ethanol and 4.4% water is an azeotrope, meaning that simple distillation can not concentrate the alcohol further, 191 proof spirits are essentially the maximum proof easily available for consumption.

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It is illegal to purchase the 190 proof version in certain states in the U.S., including Ohio, California, Minnesota,[3] Pennsylvania, Maine, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,[4] Hawaii, New York and Florida. In these states, a 151 proof (75.5%) variant is sold to comply with the state laws.[citation needed] Due to Everclear's lack of sugar and impurities (congeners), it may make drinkers less vulnerable to hangovers[citation needed]. Everclear (or any high proof grain alcohol) is rarely consumed straight and is nearly always used with a mixer.

[GodFather]

Found the following info on Everclear on Wikipedia


Everclear is a brand of grain alcohol (ethanol), available at concentrations of 95% alcohol (190 proof) and 75.5% (151 proof).[1] By contrast, hard liquors such as rum and vodka generally contain 40% alcohol (80 proof). Everclear is manufactured by Luxco (formerly the David Sherman Company).[2]

Since 95.6% ethanol and 4.4% water is an azeotrope, meaning that simple distillation can not concentrate the alcohol further, 191 proof spirits are essentially the maximum proof easily available for consumption.

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It is illegal to purchase the 190 proof version in certain states in the U.S., including Ohio, California, Minnesota,[3] Pennsylvania, Maine, Michigan, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,[4] Hawaii, New York and Florida. In these states, a 151 proof (75.5%) variant is sold to comply with the state laws.[citation needed] Due to Everclear's lack of sugar and impurities (congeners), it may make drinkers less vulnerable to hangovers[citation needed]. Everclear (or any high proof grain alcohol) is rarely consumed straight and is nearly always used with a mixer.

AI bhai, if you feel like having a hunch-punch ...come down to boston;):toast:

[GodFather]

Found this on CNN thought of posting it here. Nice read..

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/fortune/0804/gallery.HIgh_spirits.fortune/index.html

[dengu]

Lampat bhaiya,,,abki india aate hue "EVERCLEAR" ki baatli le aana,,2,,,ek jupi unkil aur ek apun ke liye :getdrunk:

[leleram]

Lampat bhaiya,,,abki india aate hue "EVERCLEAR" ki baatli le aana,,2,,,ek jupi unkil aur ek apun ke liye :getdrunk:


:001_rolleyes::001_rolleyes:

[dengu]

:001_rolleyes::001_rolleyes:

:ban: dengu :ban: dengu :hammer1: dengu :death:

lampat bhai 3 laana ..........

[Jupiter]

:ban: dengu :ban: dengu :hammer1: dengu :death:

lampat bhai 3 laana ..........

2 ke upar nahi laa sakta

Custom issues

2 hi lana Lampat, ek Lele ke kiye aur ek Mere liye, vaise bhi machchhar kitni piyega, 2-4 boonde hum log hi gira denge iske muh mein daaru ki :D

[dengu]

2 ke upar nahi laa sakta

Custom issues

2 hi lana Lampat, ek Lele ke kiye aur ek Mere liye, vaise bhi machchhar kitni piyega, 2-4 boonde hum log hi gira denge iske muh mein daaru ki :D

TG:HL bhai se poocho :rolleyes:

[masterjino1]

Gyan vardhan ke liye bahut shukria!

Mein peenewalon ki taraf se aapko SOMRAS-AACHARYA ki upadhi deta hoon!

[Jupiter]

Bhailog can some1 guide me about the variants of Absolut?

[GodFather]

Dude not a big fan of Absolut brand.....


I like Zyr....its really smooth....

[God_Of_Death]

Hight time we revive this thread :)

Has anyone tried jagermeister?

How is it?

[Jupiter]

Anyone tried Russian Standard Vodka? Gold and Platinum variants... Smoothe!

[Jupiter]

Can someone suggest me a good tequila to buy from dutyfree?

Hows Scuza?

[icchadhaari baba]

Can someone suggest me a good tequila to buy from dutyfree?

Hows Scuza?
Scuza is best .....
you can also try "Don Eduardo"

[greatalok]

Don Eduardo is great. Also for lower range Jose Cuervo is quite nice.

[Jupiter]

Any reviews of Don Julio Tequila?

[TilluPahalwan]

Hight time we revive this thread :)

Has anyone tried jagermeister?

How is it?

jagermeister : Whenever i go to US or somebody coming from there or Europe , atleast one bottle of this is must for me.
It taste like alcohal with Desi paan . Its high in alcohal but because of taste you will not realize how much you drank so i always endup sleeping on floor after having it.

You should drink it with ice only , but there are many recipies you can make with it.

Now they started selling in Bangalore also but not bottle , some cocktails using this. Still very costly .

For more information

www.jagermeister.com/

[God_Of_Death]

Any reviews of Don Julio Tequila?

Don Julio is among top brands, very smooth but a bit pricey. Although better than Jose Cuervo..:getdrunk:

[Laundebaaz]

No one is talking here about THARRA.

Tharra is equivalent version of Moonshine or Country Liquor in United States. This is made by fermenting the mash of sugar cane juice and ground up pulp in large terracotta spherical container. The fermented mash is distilled to near 90% alcohol. Good Tharra is comparable to Vodka.

A good number of Pakistanis and Indians love it.

[Jupiter]

Aaj Shivratri hai, Bhaang ki baat karo :)

Anyone has any experiences related to Bhaang?

[Jupiter]

Don Julio is among top brands, very smooth but a bit pricey. Although better than Jose Cuervo..:getdrunk:

Don Julio was amazing. Costed me USD 57 from duty free. Me and a friend finished a 750 ml (almost, spilled 2 shots :D) in a night, and we were both struck by the 3rd shot.

Fantastic stuff. Worth the money, though I'd suggest that if you have the tendency of getting easily sloshed, dont have much...

[JUNGLEE RAJA]

No one is talking here about THARRA.

Tharra is equivalent version of Moonshine or Country Liquor in United States. This is made by fermenting the mash of sugar cane juice and ground up pulp in large terracotta spherical container. The fermented mash is distilled to near 90% alcohol. Good Tharra is comparable to Vodka.

A good number of Pakistanis and Indians love it.

Tharra, yahan Maharashtra mai narangi aur mausambi ke naam se milta hai, I tried once, cant drink it, the taste is awful, and the stuff very strong, Cant Imagine how people gulp it down in one shot

[JUNGLEE RAJA]

Aaj Shivratri hai, Bhaang ki baat karo :)

Anyone has any experiences related to Bhaang?

How can i forget bhang, it was on a holi day, about 30 years back, We were celebrating holi in the society, there was a container full of thandai and bhang kept seperately, anybody wishing to have bhang could mix it with thandai, others could have the plain thandai, It so happened some bufoon mixed the main container with bhang. Saala mai pee ki chidiya ban gaya for full 2 hours ran around the society shouting ' Meku Pakdo, Meku Pakdo' , had to be hospatilised, never again in life touched it

[Jupiter]

How can i forget bhang, it was on a holi day, about 30 years back, We were celebrating holi in the society, there was a container full of thandai and bhang kept seperately, anybody wishing to have bhang could mix it with thandai, others could have the plain thandai, It so happened some bufoon mixed the main container with bhang. Saala mai pee ki chidiya ban gaya for full 2 hours ran around the society shouting ' Meku Pakdo, Meku Pakdo' , had to be hospatilised, never again in life touched it

Jack sparrow se aapki achchhi banegi :D

I too have some experiences with bhang, will share some other time.

[alibaba]

I too have some experiences with bhang, will share some other time.

baaki sabka experience to abhi pooch rahe hain, aur apna baad me share karengey. kahi aisa to nahi ki baaki sabke experience se aap ek joint experience banayenge apne liye;);)

[F I D O]

I tasted jegermister(called jegermiefter) during my stay in south africa,tasted somewhat like cough syrup but was gud.Recently tasted Sambuca on fire,awesome....

[Unglibaaz]

Santra yaa rasbhari lagai kabhi kisi ne ??? :getdrunk: