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Monsterlover

December 24, 2024, 02:46:46 PM
I love long Islands. Like love them. If I could order a 32oz one while at a restaurant, I would.

Today I tried to make my own. The recipe:

½ fluid ounce vodka
½ fluid ounce rum
½ fluid ounce gin
½ fluid ounce tequila
½ fluid ounce triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
1 fluid ounce sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce cola, or to taste
1 lemon slice (skipped that one)

This is not good.

The tequila I had on hand is Jose cuervo and holy cow is the flavor overpowering.  I have found and alternate recipe to try next time.

Have any of you figured out the key to this wonderful drink?
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Monsterlover

#1
December 24, 2024, 03:25:33 PM
So I made a second one for further testing.

Still has the strong flavor this time even though I switched out the tequila for patron. 

Now I'm wondering if it's the Bacardi Superior white rum.

I must solve this mystery.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

1.21GW

#2
December 24, 2024, 04:08:44 PM
Dear God, a 32oz is more than a bottle of liquor!  Luckily for Rootchick they don't serve 32 ouncers.

Maybe I knew this and forgot, maybe not, but now I do and will remember.  A thus, next DIMBY I'll come LIIT prepared.
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy…"

Monsterlover

#3
December 24, 2024, 04:18:34 PM
Quote from: 1.21GW on December 24, 2024, 04:08:44 PM
Dear God, a 32oz is more than a bottle of liquor!  Luckily for Rootchick they don't serve 32 ouncers.

Maybe I knew this and forgot, maybe not, but now I do and will remember.  A thus, next DIMBY I'll come LIIT prepared.

Are you drinking too right now? Cuz I'm not following completely [laugh]

4 8 oz drinks work just as well.

As for root chick I can only think of one time where she had to act as my handler. And it was definitely at a dimby :D

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#4
December 24, 2024, 05:34:54 PM
Just drink the tequila...it saves so much time.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#5
December 24, 2024, 05:36:42 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 24, 2024, 05:34:54 PM
Just drink the tequila...it saves so much time.

It's... Not my fav
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#6
December 24, 2024, 05:43:46 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2024, 05:36:42 PM
It's... Not my fav
You're drinking the wrong tequila. :P
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Monsterlover

#7
December 24, 2024, 06:10:55 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 24, 2024, 05:43:46 PM
You're drinking the wrong tequila. :P

I'm drinking the patron that you left here!
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

ducpainter

#8
December 24, 2024, 06:12:05 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2024, 06:10:55 PM
I'm drinking the patron that you left here!
I've found better. I'll bring some to Grattan.

https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/product-detail/5119-Cenote-Anejo

Makes Patron taste like piss.; ;D

"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Howie

#9
December 24, 2024, 07:21:35 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 24, 2024, 06:12:05 PM
I've found better. I'll bring some to Grattan.

https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/product-detail/5119-Cenote-Anejo

Makes Patron taste like piss.; ;D



I'm not familiar with Nate's recommendation, but I agree with his description of Patron.

I like this one  https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/product-detail/8395-Casamigos-Anejo-Tequila

Monsterlover

#10
December 24, 2024, 07:27:04 PM
To be clear, I don't like tequila unless it's in a long Island or margarita ;D

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

Randimus Maximus

#11
December 24, 2024, 10:04:08 PM
My fav teh kill ya.  But hard to find.

https://tequilaproximus.com/

ducpainter

#12
December 24, 2024, 10:08:30 PM
Quote from: Monsterlover on December 24, 2024, 07:27:04 PM
To be clear, I don't like tequila unless it's in a long Island or margarita ;D


Kids.... :P You're famous for your bucket o" ;D

This one makes them all shake in their boots...

https://www.oldtowntequila.com/los-tres-tonos-tequila-extra-anejo/

Not available in NH.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Randimus Maximus

#13
December 24, 2024, 10:48:08 PM
It also seems that most bars make LIITs with well brands.

So that throws everything into question...

Monsterlover

#14
December 25, 2024, 03:25:19 AM
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on December 24, 2024, 10:48:08 PM
It also seems that most bars make LIITs with well brands.

So that throws everything into question...

Right. In my experience the better the spirits the better the drink.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**
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