Tonight's Libation

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joeyd999

Joined Jun 6, 2011
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I'm drinking light beer tonight.

Myth: Guinness is high in calories.

Guinness, a stout-style brew, is known for its creamy texture, dark color, and rich, caramel-tinged flavor. That means it must be high in calories, right? Not so fast. A 12-ounce serving of Guinness sets you back 125 calories—just 15 more than the same serving of Bud Light. Alcohol is beer’s main calorie source, and since Guinness is just 4.2% ABV, it’s relatively low in calories. The dark color and sweetness come from small amounts of roasted barley used in the brewing process. And that thick, creamy texture? Most beers are carbonated with carbon dioxide, but Guinness uses a mix of CO2 and nitrogen. Nitrogen bubbles are smaller than CO2 bubbles, which produces a smoother “mouthfeel,” as beer nerds call it.
 

cmartinez

Joined Jan 17, 2007
8,777
LOL, I always turn off my iron and put the knives away once the beer comes out. Many fewer scars that way.
Truth is that I turned it on just for the picture :oops: ... thought it'd make me look cool :cool::D... Right now I'm taking a break, browsing and mingling in this place ... :)
 

killivolt

Joined Jan 10, 2010
836
I'd like one that isn't Jack and Coke or pepsi. What else mixes with Jack?

kv
Anyone tried this one?

Ingredients
  1. Source. 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup.
  2. 2 dashes orange-flavored bitters.
  3. Juice of half an orange.
  4. 2 ounces Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey or Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack.
  5. 1 or 2 ice cubes.
  6. Orange peel for garnish.
kv

Edit: Target doesn't have orange flavored bitters but Wallmart does?

Edit:Edit: Oh, and I like it.
 
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wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
18,111
Anyone tried this one?

Ingredients
  1. Source. 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup.
  2. 2 dashes orange-flavored bitters.
  3. Juice of half an orange.
  4. 2 ounces Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey or Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack.
  5. 1 or 2 ice cubes.
  6. Orange peel for garnish.
kv

Edit: Target doesn't have orange flavored bitters but Wallmart does?

Edit:Edit: Oh, and I like it.
I always have homemade mint syrup on hand because it grows like a weed in my garden. I'd be tempted to try replacing the maple syrup with mint. Either way, this sounds really good.
 

killivolt

Joined Jan 10, 2010
836
I always have homemade mint syrup on hand because it grows like a weed in my garden. I'd be tempted to try replacing the maple syrup with mint. Either way, this sounds really good.
They have a recipe for Mint Julep on the website for Jack, I'm going to try that one too! :)

Summer time, weeeeeeee. :D

kv
 

killivolt

Joined Jan 10, 2010
836
Tonights Libation:

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JACK JULEP

  • 2 parts Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • Mint sprig
  • Crushed ice
In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle 1 sprig of mint with simple syrup. Then fill with crushed ice. Add 2 parts of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7.

Stir gently. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

kv
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
18,111
Tonights Libation:

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JACK JULEP

  • 2 parts Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • Mint sprig
  • Crushed ice
In the bottom of a mixing glass, muddle 1 sprig of mint with simple syrup. Then fill with crushed ice. Add 2 parts of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7.

Stir gently. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

kv
Sounds awesome, a mint julep basically. But I'm not sure what a "part" is when there's nothing else measured in parts. Two shots would be about right.
 
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