Comments on: Mad Men Mondays: Old Fashioned & Mint Julep

By: Fransschoek Wine

Fransschoek Wine — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:09:06 +0000

I tried that Mint Julep last night. Super deal.
Thanks for the great tip.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:51:12 +0000

John:
I was surprised too. This came from the 1946 edition of The Bartender’s Friend.
My grandpa was a bartender in the 40s and 50s. He had a bunch of wonderful bartending books and this one I happen to love. It’s a pocket-sized, easy reference book that I can picture any WWII-era bartender pulling out of their apron pocket.

By: John Martin

John Martin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:39:48 +0000

Ginger ale? In an Old Fashioned?
Which book did that come from or is this a McCormick & Schmick’s or a Ruby’s restaurant innovation?

By: Mandy Jenkins

Mandy Jenkins — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:38:50 +0000

I am a huge bourbon fan and these two are among my favorite cocktails. I was surprised to find it’s really easy to make your own mint syrup for mint juleps (or mojitos). I made a huge batch of this recipe for the Derby and froze the extra: http://twurl.nl/qxrylt
Evan – if you want to give Old Fashioneds another shot, I suggest you try one with the cherries and orange crushed in the bottom with the sugar. I think that really offsets the bitters.

By: Evan

Evan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:58:41 +0000

I am wary of an Old Fashioned. I have ordered it a few times at different places, and it always is horrible. On paper it sounds wonderful, but there is something with the bitters that just leaves it tasting like I was drinking from an ash tray.
A Manhattan, on the other hand, has always been a safe go-to. The Rookwood in Mt. Adams makes an amazing one.