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  June 2009

  Alain Caux Tir a Blanc Le Casol de Mailloles NV

  Snoothrank:

  Unusual in the extreme; a blend of Grenache Blanc and Maccabeu that is so ... 'cider-like', straw, apples, hawthorn, pears. Weighty, Exceptionally long aftertaste. Distinctive and I'm sure will have its detractors but, after initial scepticism, enjoyment ensued to the extent of... Read moreUnusual in the extreme; a blend of Grenache Blanc and Maccabeu that is so ... 'cider-like', straw, apples, hawthorn, pears. Weighty, Exceptionally long aftertaste. Distinctive and I'm sure will have its detractors but, after initial scepticism, enjoyment ensued to the extent of drinking a glass or two http://www.spittoon.biz/artisan_vine_londons_best_wine.htm    (hide)

  Wine review by winescribbler

  
  
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  June 2009

  Campanaro Dei Feudi di San Gregorio 2006

  Snoothrank:

  An intense, luminously warm colour. Consistent. Generous aroma, with tones of ... and honey.Floral hints of hawthorn and broom. source: http://www.feudi.i

  Wine review by schmarty

  
  

• March 2009

  Looks delicious. Can't wait to try it - I just need to pick up some fresh ... with the upside down Hawthorne, I assume you hold it a slight angle to keep the yolk against the springs (and away from the handle side of the strainer) while the white drains through the strainer holes.

  Forum post in the topic Recipe: Mood Indigo by RBoulanger

  
  

• March 2009

  This is, currently, my favorite cocktail. If you're unwilling to ever have raw ... but you can also use a Hawthorne strainer upside down for this): !http://eclipsed.net/~gr/Pictures/2009-03-24/Mood_Indigo-2.JPG! Remove the spring from a Hawthorne strainer, put it in the shaker,... Read moreThis is, currently, my favorite cocktail. If you're unwilling to ever have raw ... but you can also use a Hawthorne strainer upside down for this): !http://eclipsed.net/~gr/Pictures/2009-03-24/Mood_Indigo-2.JPG! Remove the spring from a Hawthorne strainer, put it in the shaker, and shake for at least 40 seconds to froth the egg white: !http://eclipsed.net/~gr/Pictures/2009-03-24/Mood_Indigo-3.JPG! The results: !http://eclipsed.net/~gr/Pictures/2009-03-24/Mood_Indigo-4.JPG! Add the liquor, liqueur, and ice, shake for ~20 seconds: !http://eclipsed.net/~gr/Pictures/2009-03-24/Mood_Indigo-5.JPG! Now enjoy    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Recipe: Mood Indigo by gr

  
  

• December 2008

  I think "two busy working" certainly captures the mysterious absent Snooth ... I second fibo's kudos on the Hawthorn spring tip. I always knew there was a use for that thing! Have you any opinion on whether organic eggs are any better (safer) for cocktails? While I love the Clover... Read moreI think "two busy working" certainly captures the mysterious absent Snooth ... I second fibo's kudos on the Hawthorn spring tip. I always knew there was a use for that thing! Have you any opinion on whether organic eggs are any better (safer) for cocktails? While I love the Clover Club and Ramos Gin Fizz, I also plan on making some Tom & Jerry's when the weather gets cold again    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Recipe: the Dry September Morn by RBoulanger

  
  

• December 2008

  So I got my copy of Harrington's (out-of-print) "Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for ... Remove the spring from a Hawthorn strainer (the kind that has a spring; see http://www.drinkboy.com/BarTools/Strainer.html ), place it and several cubes of cracked ice in a shaker. Add all the... Read moreSo I got my copy of Harrington's (out-of-print) "Cocktail: The Drinks Bible for ... Remove the spring from a Hawthorn strainer (the kind that has a spring; see http://www.drinkboy.com/BarTools/Strainer.html ), place it and several cubes of cracked ice in a shaker. Add all the ingredients and shake for at least 30 seconds (to mix the egg whites thoroughly with the alcohol, on the principle of killing off the bugs), strain into either a cocktail glass or a wine goblet, garnish with a lemon wheel    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Recipe: the Dry September Morn by gr

  
  

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