![]() Wondrich points out, if you don't have the fresh nutmeg, don't bother. We muddled the powdered sugar with the water before adding the other ingredients. We used San Pellegrino water (because that's what we had) and followed his advice to use only 1/2 an ounce of water due to the lower alcohol content of todays booze. This recipe is adapted from David Wondrich's fantastic book, Imbibe! ( in the 2nd edition) In our first episode, The Gentlemen of Elegant Leisure introduce themselves and then dive directly in to a Gin Sling circa 1800. You never know until you try though! Here's our on the spot adaptation. The Whiskey Blackthorn tried a little later with Sweet Vermouth, comes off a whole lot better. Yikes! The Irish Whiskey does NOT play well with the Dry Vermouth. One of these drinks is a helluva lot better than the other one. Stir well with ice and strain in to a cocktail glass. Twist lemon peel and serve with a cherry.Ä«etween the drinks Dave shares an Irish anecdote. Naturally, they have to try them both! Both of these recipes come from the 1960 edition of "The Standard Bartenders Guide". One with Sloe Gin and Sweet Vermouth, the other with Irish Whiskey and Dry Vermouth. Intrigued, the Gentlemen discover two versions of the same drink. The Trader refers to a drink that (as of 1972) is going out of style called the Blackthorn Cocktail. ![]() This time out, a search for Sloe Gin drinks takes a sideways turn from Trader Vic's to Patrick Gavin Duffy's " The Standard Bartenders Guide".
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