9/9/2023 0 Comments Top whiskey cocktails![]() Cole Newton, founder at Twelve Mile Limit and the Domino (New Orleans, LA) Baudin can be pronounced boh-din (like slow) bow-din (like wow), or baw-din (like slaw)…or really however you like.” - T. It’s named for the bar’s cross street, which is named for a French hydrographer-although I'm not fully sure what the word ‘hydrographer’ means. Since I created The Baudin for the first cocktail list when we opened in 2010, it’s gone on to become something of a modern classic, popping up on menus around the city and in New Orleans-themed bars as far away as Los Angeles. It’s delicious, peppy, and approachable-and it’s the signature drink at Twelve Mile Limit, which is my neighborhood bar, both in the sense that I own it and in the sense that it’s the closest watering hole from my home. But if I do have a cocktail this Father’s Day, it’ll be The Baudin. Method: Chill a large coupe glass with ice. Add all ingredients into shaker and shake hard. Strain into small shaker and dry shake hard. Toss ice in glass and double strain. This is cold version of our Irish coffee and a variation on the classic and popular espresso martini, combining stout and whiskey with some slated caramel syrup.” - Jack Teeling, founder and managing director at Teeling WhiskeyĢ parts Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey And at the same time evolves the humble Irish coffee into a unique cocktail you can enjoy any time of the year. And I think our Caramel Cold Brew is a perfect reflection of this as it celebrates two of Ireland’s greatest exports-stout and whiskey. My father also instilled in me my entrepreneurial spirit and encouraged us all to be confident enough to forge our own future. My continued education on Irish coffee’s importance in the United States included a visit to the Buena Vista in San Francisco, where my eyes were opened to the possibility and opportunity for Irish whiskey in America. Part of this education included a pilgrim to Foynes in Limerick, Ireland-where in the winter of 1943 Joe Sheridan created the Irish coffee for transatlantic passengers arriving in Foynes Port. ![]() “The background to this is based on my father introducing me to the world of Irish whiskey in my youth and educating me on the origins of Irish coffee and its importance to the Irish whiskey industry, in particular during the tough times endured during the 1930s through the1990s. The Caramel Cold Brew Teeling Irish Whiskey CARAMEL COLD BREW Crush ice in a Lewis ice bag (or while wrapped in a clean kitchen towel). Fill with ice, cover shaker, and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. ![]() Add simple syrup, whiskey, and basil leaves. Method: Muddle lemon wedges in a mixing tin or glass. The basil pulls out some of the rye’s herbaceous notes, while the red wine (I like a jammy zinfandel for this) plays well with the light spiciness of the whiskey-as well as the floral notes introduced by the applewood used during the whiskey’s aging process.” - Kyle McHugh, director of brand advocacy at Samson & Surrey former national president at the United States Bartenders’ Guild I make it with one of my favorite New York whiskeys as its base: Widow Jane Oak & Applewood Rye. This combines ideas behind two of my favorite drinks, the New York Sour and the Whiskey Smash, into one tasty glass. But in-the-know whiskey lovers call those people quitters for half the year. Some people talk about whiskey being a fall or winter drink. ![]() ![]() By mid-June, I’m ready for a refreshing cocktail to enjoy outside-one that’s complex, but quick to prep and make, so I can get back to relaxing. “It’s Father’s Day: a day to relax and to spend with your family, enjoying the life you’ve built with them. The Brooklyn Rye Smash Kyle McHugh BROOKLYN RYE SMASH ![]()
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