Top products from r/alcohol
We found 25 product mentions on r/alcohol. We ranked the 72 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Tovolo Sphere Ice Molds - Set of 2
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
CHILL ALL DRINKS: The large 2.5" sphere size is perfect for your favorite low- or highball glasses. Globes chill drinks quickly without melting for a long-lasting, refreshing drinkKEEP DRINKS COLD LONGER: Avoid watery drinks by using these large, slow-melting cubes to chill your drink. Large cubes m...
2. The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails (Cocktail Book, Bartender Book, Mixology Book, Mixed Drinks Recipe Book)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Ultimate Bar Book
3. Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie 100 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
4. Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus Electrolyte Powder, with 33% More Electrolytes and PreActiv Prebiotics, Berry Frost, Electrolyte Drink Powder Packets, 0.6 Oz (18 Count)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
MORE ELECTROLYTES: Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus powder packets have 33% more electrolytes in every serving to replace more of what you’ve lost due to dehydrationCONVENIENT: It’s easy to take powder packs anywhere–just add to water. Great for kids and adultsPREBIOTICS: Has PreActiv Prebiotics to...
5. Wilton Pearl Dust, Leaf Green-0.05 Ounce (1,4g)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Give your fondant, gum paste, royal icing and molded candy melts decorations a beautiful, glittering finishCreates rich, lustrous highlights on flowers, bows, letters and moreEasy to use, just brush onto your decoration with a soft artist brushEdible; FDA-approvedSize: 0.05 Ounce (1,4g)
6. Winco Stainless Steel Bar Shaker, 30-Ounce
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
30 ounce capacityStainless steel with satin polish interior and mirror finish exteriorBottom diameter measures 2.5"Inner depth measures 6.75"Dishwasher safe
7. Visol"Podova" Stainless Steel Hip Flask, Satin Finish, 6-Ounce, Chrome
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
An intriguing design that works well for both men and womenBeautifully finished in satin for a stunning display18/8 Grade Premium Quality Stainless SteelThis flask holds 6 ounces of your favorite beverageIt has a satin finish with captive top
8. Prodyne MP-8 Classic Martini Picks (Set Of 6), 1 EA, Metallic
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Classic martini picksHigh quality stainless steel shaftsFun designs adds a splash to any CocktailSet of six picksMakes a great gift
10. Nature's Way Premium Herbal Ginger Root, 1,100 mg per serving, 180 Capsules
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
PREMIUM HERBAL: Nature's Way Ginger Root provides 550 mg of Ginger Root per capsuleHEALTH & WELLNESS: Ginger Root is traditionally used in Western herbalism to relieve digestive upsets or disturbances including flatulence, spasm indigestion, dyspepsia and nauseaMADE WITH GOODNESS: Nature's Way Ginge...
11. Private Preserve Wine Preservation System | 100% Green Gas Based | Suitable for all Wine, Port, Sake, Cognac, Whiskey, Fine Oil and Vinegar
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
FRESHNESS PRESERVATION: Removes all of the oxygen from an open bottle, keeping the wine oxidation-free, allowing the wine to maintain its bouquetSAFE AND SIMPLE: System uses 100% inert gas (non-toxic,) a balanced mixture of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and argon to remove all of the oxygen from your ope...
12. Wine Enthusiast Brandy Warmer Gift Set
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
mouth-blow over-sized lead-free snifter, chrome stand, votive candle, and glass votive holderSize: Snifter 6 inches high Stand - 7 inches highHolds 25 ouncesSnifter is dishwasher safeChrome stand should be wiped clean with a damp cloth
13. Imbibe!: From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to "Professor" Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar Featuring the Original Formulae
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
14. Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails : From the Alamagoozlum Cocktail to the Zombie
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
15. The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique (Cocktail Book with Cocktail Recipes, Mixology Book for Bartending)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
By Jeffrey Morgenthaler with Martha Holmberg.The Bar Book is the only technique-driven cocktail handbook out there.Breaks down bartending into essential techniques, and then applies them to building the best drinks.More than 60 recipes illustrate the concepts explored in the text.Topics range from j...
16. Drink More Whiskey: Everything You Need to Know About Your New Favorite Drink!
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
DRINK MORE WHISKEYDRINK MORE WHISKEYChronicle
17. 10,000 Drinks: How to Turn Your Basement Into the Most Happening Bar in Town!
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
18. The Playboy Bartender's Guide (Deluxe Edition)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
I highly recommend reading this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Spirits-Forgotten-Cocktails-Alamagoozlum/dp/1592530680
It gives you the interesting history of cocktails, amazing recipes (though a lot fo them call for rare ingredients, the core information is priceless).
This guy is snobby to the max, but that's a good sign in this field.
The IBA stuff is way above level. If you're just starting out doing good cocktails you'd learn best using this corriculum:
>1 or 2 bags of cherries, pitted and stemmed
>1 tbsp sugar
>2 oz lemon juice
>All of the cinnamon sticks
>A little bit of grated nutmeg - maybe 1/2 a teaspoon (if you happen to have any)
>1 teaspoon vanilla extract
>Enough maraschino liquor to fill the jar
Most drinks you'll make are just variations on the sour. From NobleExperiment
>My classic cocktail ratio stands at 1.5 oz base spirit, 1 oz sweetener, 0.75 oz sour. Obviously, this is an over simplification of how things work. But it is a standard that can get you far in the world of cocktails. Want a classic daiquiri? Try 1.5 oz rum, 1 oz simple syrup, .75 oz lime juice. More interested in a margarita? Substitute some ingredients but don’t change your ratio. Try 1.5 oz tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, .75 oz lime juice. Like bourbon? Try 1.5 oz bourbon, 1 oz maple syrup and 0.75 oz lemon juice. You get the idea.
Piss bloody easy, and suddenly you're the life of the party, making the best damn cocktails you've ever had. Ignore gimmicks. Only flavor things once you've made them the old way first.
After that, well, experiment.
My favorite cocktails:
The thing about whiskey (and everything else) is that when you start spending a lot of money, you're paying for complexity and subtle differences that you're not going to notice if you don't have a lot of context. And you only get context by drinking a lot of different kinds.
The Buchanan you had is a blended scotch. A blended scotch that my friends like is Johnny Walker Double Black.
If you want to try a single-malt scotch, Macallan 12 is a good place to start for a Highland scotch. I like Laphroig 10 as a good example of an Islay scotch (it is especially peaty -- a lot of people really don't like it).
Jack Daniels is Tennessee whiskey, more akin to bourbon than scotch. If you're just starting out with bourbon, Wild Turkey 101, Buffalo Trace, and Makers Mark are good starting choices.
A good present might be a book like Drink More Whiskey.
As someone who's been interested in alcohol for many years now, I loved this book. It covers a lot about the process of making alcoholic beverages, mixed with a bit of history and culture. Great for anyone with a passing interest in the subject of where your booze comes from.
If you're looking for something more on the technical side, I can recommend Proof by Adam Rogers. It talks about chemistry specifically: how fermentation and distillation work, what happens to you when you get drunk, even hangovers get a chapter.
The flashpoint of 40% alcohol is quite low, barely above room temperature. 26% is higher, but if you're putting it on a stove in a pan, you're combining both a large exposure to air (vapor is more flammable) and way higher temperatures.
If you ever cook using flambé with, say, Brandy, you'll find it ignites with some serious energy (use a long match and keep your hair away!!!).
What you probably would want to use for honey liqueur if you really want it warmed is a Brandy Warmer with a candle. Aside from looking neat, they've been used for centuries to warm brandy and cognac.
Any good bartending class would answer the majority of these questions, or a good general purpose alcohol book. In fact, I'd recommend this one.
Have you actually started the class yet?
Kahlua and Cream is equal parts Kahlua and regular cream (it's in the dairy aisle) over ice.
The saying goes "Beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear." but it's a myth. Either one first is fine, the key is moderation.
Again, the key is moderation. Don't drink a whole bottle of wine and then start doing shots. Ease from one to the other slowly. And remember to hydrate frequently. A little food wouldn't hurt either.
If you want chocolate, drink chocolate. There's no specific time or day to drink it.
Fill your flask with something good and high proof. Whiskey, vodka, etc. Keep fruit juices and carbonated beverages far from your flask, and empty/wash/drain it weekly.
Again, go slowly. Pace yourself, stay hydrated, a bit of food, and your tummy will be fine.
Also, I noticed your comment karma is dangerously low. I had to approve your post by hand, so you might want to raise that up a bit soon.
Honestly there are different kinds of lime juice, and they are used for different drinks, some times from a bottle works, and some times you absolutely need fresh squeezed from a lime you cut no more than 6 hours ago. so to answer your question, both. limes are also the most commonly used fruit in drinks, we go through 3 to 4 times the number of limes than oranges and lemons put together.
PS i forgot to include it in the tools but this book is super useful for just about everyone. I would consider it a must have.
There's an awesome book at Amazon called the Alaska Bootlegger's Bible.
Detailed and thorough. I recommend it... Just for the intellectual curiosity of course. I would never distill liquor at home.
http://www.amazon.com/Alaskan-Bootleggers-Bible-Leon-Kania/dp/0967452406
I just bought this flask: http://www.amazon.com/Visol-Podova-Stainless-Finish-6-Ounce/dp/B000GKRBYC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415424066&sr=8-2&keywords=visol+flask
It looks like the body is made out of one piece of metal. This is good because a common complaint with flasks is that they leak liquor. Hope this one is what I was looking for. Btw.... I will share my thoughts on the flask on both reddit and amazon.
Webtender is a cool no frills site.
https://www.webtender.com/
If you want a book this one is great.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Bar-Book-Comprehensive-Cocktails/dp/0811843513/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?gclid=CjwKCAjw3c_tBRA4EiwAICs8CjsJ5KAqFQPOszhM8-Nx5FozzbGHOuUgJAK2dvawWV40C78Z_1REPBoC_78QAvD_BwE&hvadid=241886325096&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9002786&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8520193590217228346&hvtargid=aud-647006051489%3Akwd-2787936668&hydadcr=24633_10399729&keywords=the+ultimate+bar+book&qid=1572111220&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUFRBWVM2NEZRTEZJJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODU2MDgzMjFOR0VGSkpQWDZISSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzQwMTcxMkJMNjlJS1JaTjQ0UCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Usually, yeah. A good middle ground if you don't want that price point are the dark morello cherries from Aldi's.
A reasonably-priced set of reusable cocktail picks can also up your presentation game and also let you get around putting in effort to fish your garnish out of the glass yourself.
Yes. I have these. They work very well. Rather than freezing a cylinder and then form it to a sphere, you can just freeze it to a sphere to being with.
This book of 10,000 drinks would be a good place to start.
Been waiting for someone to ask this. This will be $50 (actually less for you in MN), and it'll age very well into your 30's:
Booze:
Mixers:
Morning after (don't skip it - split it):
That's all you need for daiquiries, greyhounds, gimlets, cape cods, moscow mules, screwdrivers, vodka / rum rum n cokes, monkey wrenches, and basically any other combination you can think of. All the above goes together.
Eggs in the mornings, water all day, and have fun!
Still got money?***
I'll assume you are talking about wine, with an alcohol content of less than 18%. Above that level bacterial oxidation is not much of an issue. Yes it is posssible, and not all that expensive
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399532870/
This really only combines 1.5 jiggers and half a boston shaker. For the same price you can find more versatile tools and higher-quality tools ($5 + $9 ).
I had some Wiltons pearl dust for cake decorating, I added it to a sugary flavored vodka and got the same effect.
http://imgur.com/XoTFbHE
Why wouldn't you just get these molds?
About 10 years ago a friend bought me Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails and it started me looking for ingredients I'd never heard of but that were available if you took the time to look around. I have a bunch of cocktail books but I make a lot from that first book. PDT and Death & Co have a lot of really good recipes but some of the ingredients are harder to find or more time consuming to make.