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Comment on Mixing with Fernet Branca—the Hanky Panky Cocktail by Amaro Mio and the Hanky Panky | Cold Glass

Amaro Mio and the Hanky Panky | Cold Glass — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:07:37 +0000

[...] Mio makes a very pleasant version of the Hanky Panky, substituting for Fernet-Branca: Hanky Panky with Amaro [...]

Comment on What color is the Blue Moon Cocktail? by Holly

Holly — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:01:33 +0000

Agreed. It seems they feel there is more ground to be gained with the “natural” crowd than with the vintage cocktail crowd. Who would like their Blue Moons blue, TYVM. Since the consensus in the cocktail crowd is that a more purple tint would be more desirable.

Of course, since it’s currently not available in Fly-Over Country, from my perspective it’s moot, anyway. :-) Luckily we do have a local bar that specialized in vintage cocktails and can mix a mean Aviation. Possibly I’ll play “stump the bartender” next time and ask for a Submarine Kiss.

Comment on What color is the Blue Moon Cocktail? by Doug Ford

Doug Ford — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:29:53 +0000

I’ve never talked directly with the makers of the new Crème Yvette, but the story goes that they specifically abjured the use of artificial colorings. Just between you and me, I think they chose poorly. I’d say the original violet color was much to be preferred, but it looks like we’re stuck with the red, alas!

Comment on What color is the Blue Moon Cocktail? by Holly

Holly — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:29:31 +0000

This discussion has gone on rather a lot. Someone finally posted a picture on Flickr of a bottle of vintage Creme Yvette. It turns out it had artificial colorings and a much more pronounced violet color. The resurrected version lacks the extra color (which most Creme de Violets also contain) and so is dominated by the red tones of the berries.

The cocktail made with the real vintage Yvette would certainly be more blue.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donbert/877512124/

Comment on Detroit’s Finest: The Last Word Cocktail by Detroit’s Finest: The Last Word Cocktail | Cold Glass

Detroit’s Finest: The Last Word Cocktail | Cold Glass — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:56:39 +0000

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The Derby Cocktail, gin and peaches | Cold Glass — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:02:51 +0000

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Why is there cognac in my Sazerac? | Cold Glass — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:42:27 +0000

Comment on Drinking the French Quarter: The Vieux Carré Cocktail by Drinking the French Quarter: The Vieux Carré Cocktail | Cold Glass

Drinking the French Quarter: The Vieux Carré Cocktail | Cold Glass — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:46:55 +0000