@@jesuschrist9977 it’s on the angostura channel. Unfortunately it seems like it’s a paid advertisement as opposed to general information about bitters in general.
How about an episode about cocktail overkill? Meaning how many flavors can create too much flavor in a drink, or which flavors not to combine? Like, which combinations of which percentages of whatever spirits to make the perfect drink?
this is exactly the sort of content thats needed, so many places focus on just one main spirit like whiskey or gin but its such a small part of drinks in general
In french(especially winemaking) "sec" doesn't really mean "dry" but rather "non sweet".So the "triple sec" could refer to the fact that it is less sweet than curacao.
Awesome. In general, your description of the taste notes is really what sets you apart from other well produced cocktail channels. Really top notch!!! I think the discussion around if one should use simple tasting or complex tasting ingredients when mixing is super interesting. Maybe you could do some episodes where you make simple drinks with different versions of the same base spirit. For example Manhattans with middle range vs. High range bourbons or vermouths?
This is so awesome! My favorite part about your videos is when you talk about liquor history and how they taste and evolve! Keep up the fantastic work!
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my brother lately :)
I really appreciate this video. Of late we have taken to making our own lioquers everything from coffee to hibiscus blossoms. Triple sec is one of my favorite liquers to drink cold but neat. It's also extremely difficult to replicate at home. The closest I've gotten is a very young slightly grassy silver rum for a base but my next attempt will involve dry orange peel.
Great new addition to the channel. Been bartending for years and have to explain all this to every new coworker. You should do whiskeys next. (Rye bourbon scotch Irish Canadian) or brandy vs cognac
This is a great idea. It'd be really cool to see one on herbal liqueurs, like chartreuse and benedictine, and also one on amaro since it has so many varieties. I think these are less understood so maybe that would open some people up to trying them more.
Sam Schaeffer Definitely! Herbal spirits frequently have a lot of depth in their flavors and can be intimidating for people new to spirits to drink. I'd also recommend/like to see an episode on bitter European liquors and aperitifs like Aperol, Gammel Dansk, Campari, etc. I think that would be really cool.
The way you say "orange liquers" definitely gives away your New York-ness. This series is an awesome idea. Having a greater understanding of your products will give you a greater appreciation for them.
Nice. So I guess I'm picking up some Pierre Frans. And gran Marnier. You should include an absinthe spirit guide. Would love your opinions on different absinthe (and fake absinthe). *SPIRIT GUUUIIIIDE!*
honestly, I think this kind of segment is something I need, as someone who started home bartending recently I would love to learn more about the small stuff like liqours and bitters.
This is awesome. Yes to a *SPIRIT GUUUUUUIDE* for rum. I’m half Jamaican so rum has always been the queen of all my jams. Gramma’s fruit cake growing up was so dowsed in Wray and Nephew it was probably a fire hazard on the Christmas table. I officially request all the knowledge bombs about rum! Thanks for your channel, it kicks ass! I found myself muttering ‘Ooo I think this one’s on Greg’s shelf.’ when I was last choosing a rum. Current squeeze: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. It’s Venezuelan and delicious with a drop of high quality cloudy apple juice and ice. Yum yum.
My wife is a huge fan of Grand Marnier ... through the years, I have bought 4 different age statements. Regular King "Louis Alexandre" 100 year old 150 year old. And really..... you have to try those. 150 not so impressive. But 100 is a dream. Louis Alexandre is the best quality/price value for taste. Have fun! Love the content!!
Nice series! Really enjoyed watching it. Having the bottles in the shot at all times would help me to orient myself during the growing amount of information.
I am excited for this series. I really enjoy the addition of the history of some of these spirits and also your mention of what is most similar to what you are using.
Absolutely fantastic ‘tunnel-voice...Spirit Guide’ loved the informative, descriptive and entertaining series you started... can’t wait to watch the others!
Thank you so much man. I’ve made it my goal to have my own home bar but I don’t want to just pour drinks in a glass cause the recipe says so. I really want to know what I’m mixing and why. Really appreciate your channel man. Keep up the good work!
I love this new concept! Triple Sec/orange liqueur/curaçao/etc, one of the most confusing spirits, was an excellent choice! Also side note you should partner with thewhiskeytribe UA-cam channel for a whiskey episode. Oh and one more thing, I also like boats.
Hey, big fan of your videos! :) Just wanted to say I LOVE this addition to the channel. I find comparison tastings to b very helpful, since I can't afford to buy all the things just to taste them. Thanks!
Definitely would love to see more of this series! Love the history and the comparisons! There are subtle differences that they just don't teach you in bartending classes 🤷🏻♀️
Since you`ve tried the Absolut Citron, it might be interesting to try the Absolut Mandrin, which is a tagerine flavored vodka. It has no addition of sugar, but it has a subtle hint of sweetness there, perhaps a trick played by our taste memory. This will be much closer to those orange liqueurs. I like to use these flavored vodkas to give a different flavor note to certain drinks, as for example in a tangerine caipirinha (the main spirit is cachaça) with pepper, by adding maybe 20 ml of Absolut Mandrin and just a dash of Absolut Peppar to give it a subtle spicy note (it`s important to use just a little bit of that last ingredient, as if one uses just a little more, the drink is ruined. By the way, it would be great to see you doing a show on cachaça, if you can get some good ones.
would love to see a coffee liqueur episode! I personally cant stand a coffee taste in anything but people swear by which one to use be it Kahlua, Tia Maria or others
I like mixing my Sidecar with Gran Marnier instead of Cointreau. It matches the taste of the Cognac better imo since it does contain Cognac itself. Great new series btw, I'd love to see an episode on Brandys. Greetings from Germany :)
Would like an episode about grappa/palinka/slibovic or different fruit based spirits. Liked the episode very much. Maybe some examples of cocktails which use or showcase these spirits would be nice at the end. Thx
First: This is a fantastic sieres idea, man! Second: The argument between weather you should be using complex or simplistic ingredients in cocktails is a famous one, but I'm a big believe that both sides are right. There are definitely instances where the subtle flavors of complex liquors get washed out in a cocktail or just muddy the flavor profile. And certainly there are examples where more complex base spirits create a much more subtle and cohesive flavor profile. It's all situational. Anyway, that's my two sense. Cheers!
I like this format and the content! My one complaint is the microphone, can Article provide you with a lav mic next? The room noise isn't the best. Looking forward to more!
While Curacao is made by infusing the dry orange peels in with local brandy, where is Grand Marnier, is distilled orange liquor, like Cointreau, blended with Cognac. Which also explains the price because cognac is not cheap.
It's my understanding that Cointreau (and I guess you can extrapolate that out to triple secs in general) is made from neutral spirits and Grand Marnier is Brandy based. Which, I guess, would explain why the Grand Marnier was more complex in flavor. However, I still prefer Cointreau in my margaritas.
Wheels are turning in that direction. The whole "chaser" program got put on hold because of my move and subsequent new bar build and all the life things that happen in between. However... I've got some ideas about this.
Great video Greg! If you're going to continue tasting the spirits you might want to get a glass with a more narrow mouth like a glencarin so you can smell it better. Keep up the good work.
I lived in NYC (Washington Heights) for two years and never knew about the 79th Street Boat Basin. Oh well, guess I gotta check it out next time I'm in town.
Great episode and great idea!! There’s definitely a need for objective spirit tastings/reviews and you’re a great man for the job. I’ve been using Clement Creole Shrub as an orange liqueur lately and am a huge fan. Very reasonable price and a complex flavor. Definitely give it a try if you haven’t already. Cheers!
Hey Greg, you're right about Triple Sec referring drying of the orange peels. I remembered someone already wrote you about triple sec in the comments before - here's a pinned comment under your Orange Whip video: "Little Triple Sec trivia for you, the “sec” is indeed a reference to the French word for “dry”. In this case however, it doesn’t refer to the character of the spirit, but rather the condition of the Laraha and other orange peels prior to distillation. Keep up the awesome work!"
Great Video. I use Cointreau in my 3 ingredient cocktails when I want the main spirit to shine ie Margarita, Sidecar, White Lady. Love Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao in Mai Tai and other tiki drinks. It’s also fantastic in a Pegu Club.
Of course the big 5: Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum. Maybe a general Brandy episode. Vermouth seems simple enough. Bitters. Lots of good options for this series. Looking forward to it.
Yes it is weird... and i love it!!! As a college student, knowledge is power. i also love learning, maybe its your personality and voice and you as a whole. these videos are very enjoyable. Excited for whats next! Spiriiiiiit Guuuuuuide out!
Exactly the type of episode I was hoping for :) great work! Love me some Grand Marnier in a margarita, recently heard somebody preferring to use Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur instead, thoughts?
You should also put in a cheap brand like Dekuyper to compare to, which is something a lot more people would use and put in mixed drinks to save a buck but not realize how much it actually affects the taste.
Love the channel. If going into instructional videos I would like to suggest one on making some of your mix-ins. Simple syrup I know pretty well but never heard of gum syrup for instance until seeing you use it a few times. I'm sure there are some others in this vein too.
You have mentioned that you dont really like Vodka, could you still do Spirit Guide about it. Is there even a difference between top and bottom shelf? Love the videos, keep em coming :)
I think a good way to look at Cointreau vs Grand Marnier is white sugar vs maple syrup. On it's own, I'd 100% of the time choose a spoonful of maple syrup over white sugar. BUT, when used in a recipe there would be a lot of times that maple would be, well, too maple-y, when all you actually need is the simple sweetness of white sugar. Being built on a base of barrel aged Cognac definitely makes Grand Marnier more interesting, but it's not always what you want in a cocktail. There are definitely times for both.
I really could have used this about six months ago before I bought triple sec and Cointreau in the same trip without realizing they were relatively interchangeable in a cocktail haha
Hey, enjoyed this video. I think the way you're announcing "SPIRIT GUIDE" is actually a good idea but it works best if you commit further. Just thought I'd pass along my 2 cents. Thanks for all the great and interesting content! I've certainly leaned a lot 👍
I find it interesting to note that grand marnier is with a cognac base as opposed to the brandy base you mentioned for curaçao which might explain why it tastes so different from the other ones you drank on that episode
This was pretty interesting. Usually I just automatically default to using Cointreau whenever a recipe asks for triple sec or curacao. Looks like I gotta pick up a few different products once this bottle is empty!
Greg, any reason for not including Creole Shrubb. It is a truly delicious rum based orange liqour. Love the series and would love to see an episode about Amaro. Cheers!
Would be cool to get an episode about different bitters.
Adding it to the list!
@@howtodrink two years later and we got it lol
@@patricktaylor9142 hit me with a link?
@@jesuschrist9977 it’s on the angostura channel. Unfortunately it seems like it’s a paid advertisement as opposed to general information about bitters in general.
@@patricktaylor9142 I figured that much out. Research will be in my own hands and testing
How about an episode about cocktail overkill? Meaning how many flavors can create too much flavor in a drink, or which flavors not to combine? Like, which combinations of which percentages of whatever spirits to make the perfect drink?
There are a handful of formulaic guidelines I can cover, but I don't think there's any hard and fast rules.
I agree. Could be super interesting to get your take on this topic!! Wrote something similar in my own comment
this is exactly the sort of content thats needed, so many places focus on just one main spirit like whiskey or gin but its such a small part of drinks in general
In french(especially winemaking) "sec" doesn't really mean "dry" but rather "non sweet".So the "triple sec" could refer to the fact that it is less sweet than curacao.
Oh my gosh he really did have his Ahrange taken away. The difference between this and newer episodes it's night and day LOL
This is a fantastic episode, can’t wait to see more.
Thank you!
Awesome. In general, your description of the taste notes is really what sets you apart from other well produced cocktail channels. Really top notch!!! I think the discussion around if one should use simple tasting or complex tasting ingredients when mixing is super interesting. Maybe you could do some episodes where you make simple drinks with different versions of the same base spirit. For example Manhattans with middle range vs. High range bourbons or vermouths?
This is so awesome! My favorite part about your videos is when you talk about liquor history and how they taste and evolve! Keep up the fantastic work!
SPIIIRRRRIT GUIIIIIDE!
Love it! Great video as always man!
Thank you!
Not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. Have been watching with my brother lately :)
@Raul Crew definitely, I have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
Can we get a vermouth episode soon?
Ooh, I'd love that one.
I would also be down for a vermouth episode.
Vermouth episode please!
Spirit guide!? YES, what a great concept!
THanks!
I really appreciate this video. Of late we have taken to making our own lioquers everything from coffee to hibiscus blossoms. Triple sec is one of my favorite liquers to drink cold but neat. It's also extremely difficult to replicate at home. The closest I've gotten is a very young slightly grassy silver rum for a base but my next attempt will involve dry orange peel.
So are you ever going to make a bad video? Unbelievably amazing as usual and as I have come to expect. Great content superb topic.
Got a request here for a bad video, I'm on it!
Bad vids are not a part of his dna
This is still true 3 years later.
Nice to see something like this explaining different spirits, especially for a beginner like me. Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoy! I'm going to be do more of these to work through a solid baseline of whats out there
I keep coming back to your videos dude. Excellent stuff. I learning something new each time. thanks for making these :)
Great new addition to the channel. Been bartending for years and have to explain all this to every new coworker. You should do whiskeys next. (Rye bourbon scotch Irish Canadian) or brandy vs cognac
Armagnac...
This is a great idea. It'd be really cool to see one on herbal liqueurs, like chartreuse and benedictine, and also one on amaro since it has so many varieties. I think these are less understood so maybe that would open some people up to trying them more.
Sam Schaeffer Definitely! Herbal spirits frequently have a lot of depth in their flavors and can be intimidating for people new to spirits to drink. I'd also recommend/like to see an episode on bitter European liquors and aperitifs like Aperol, Gammel Dansk, Campari, etc. I think that would be really cool.
I will do this!
Second here!!! Could be super interesting!
I liked these chaser episodes, really all the different format episodes.
Would like to see something like this again.
The way you say "orange liquers" definitely gives away your New York-ness.
This series is an awesome idea. Having a greater understanding of your products will give you a greater appreciation for them.
I loved the concept! And please, do not stop announcing the show like that!
This episode shows how far has this show come. From drinking alone beside a bucket to juggling whisky on fire
Nice. So I guess I'm picking up some Pierre Frans. And gran Marnier. You should include an absinthe spirit guide. Would love your opinions on different absinthe (and fake absinthe). *SPIRIT GUUUIIIIDE!*
Also can you recommend a brand of blue Curaçao?
I will do the absinthe video. That's gonna piss people off. It's also gonna be EXPENSIVE.
Absinthe episode would be awesome... But definitely expensive. Not to mention it's just plain difficult to get real absinthe in the US.
Nikolas Floros
Eh, not too bad. Just have to order it.
The internet has solved that problem.
How To Drink absinthes.com. i love that place and i may be one of those pissed off peoples. 😁
I'd love isf you continued this series. Saves me time on researching these different options. Keep 'em comin'.
honestly, I think this kind of segment is something I need, as someone who started home bartending recently I would love to learn more about the small stuff like liqours and bitters.
Please do a million of these
Ok!
This is awesome. Yes to a *SPIRIT GUUUUUUIDE* for rum. I’m half Jamaican so rum has always been the queen of all my jams. Gramma’s fruit cake growing up was so dowsed in Wray and Nephew it was probably a fire hazard on the Christmas table. I officially request all the knowledge bombs about rum! Thanks for your channel, it kicks ass! I found myself muttering ‘Ooo I think this one’s on Greg’s shelf.’ when I was last choosing a rum. Current squeeze: Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. It’s Venezuelan and delicious with a drop of high quality cloudy apple juice and ice. Yum yum.
My wife is a huge fan of Grand Marnier ... through the years, I have bought 4 different age statements.
Regular
King "Louis Alexandre"
100 year old
150 year old.
And really..... you have to try those. 150 not so impressive. But 100 is a dream. Louis Alexandre is the best quality/price value for taste. Have fun!
Love the content!!
Nice series! Really enjoyed watching it. Having the bottles in the shot at all times would help me to orient myself during the growing amount of information.
I am excited for this series. I really enjoy the addition of the history of some of these spirits and also your mention of what is most similar to what you are using.
Great episode, love the show! How about some shows tasting the Costco Kirkland liquor brands and also the Trader Joe's brands of liquors?
Absolutely fantastic ‘tunnel-voice...Spirit Guide’ loved the informative, descriptive and entertaining series you started... can’t wait to watch the others!
My absolute favorite part about this series is how you announce the title. Please don't stop
I'm all about this Spiritguide idea. The history makes it that much more fun.
Thank you for this episode! Also definitely keep the echo on SPIRIT GUIDE
You got it!
This is a great concept for another segment of your show. I learned a good deal from this. Thanks Greg!
Thank you so much man. I’ve made it my goal to have my own home bar but I don’t want to just pour drinks in a glass cause the recipe says so. I really want to know what I’m mixing and why. Really appreciate your channel man. Keep up the good work!
I totally was confused about these before this. Thanks! Enjoying learning from you and your humble attitude. 👍🏻
I love this new concept! Triple Sec/orange liqueur/curaçao/etc, one of the most confusing spirits, was an excellent choice! Also side note you should partner with thewhiskeytribe UA-cam channel for a whiskey episode. Oh and one more thing, I also like boats.
I'll look into it!
Hey, big fan of your videos! :) Just wanted to say I LOVE this addition to the channel. I find comparison tastings to b very helpful, since I can't afford to buy all the things just to taste them. Thanks!
Really liked this episode, really like all your episodes! Keep up the good work and keep the content coming!
Definitely would love to see more of this series! Love the history and the comparisons! There are subtle differences that they just don't teach you in bartending classes 🤷🏻♀️
Since you`ve tried the Absolut Citron, it might be interesting to try the Absolut Mandrin, which is a tagerine flavored vodka. It has no addition of sugar, but it has a subtle hint of sweetness there, perhaps a trick played by our taste memory. This will be much closer to those orange liqueurs. I like to use these flavored vodkas to give a different flavor note to certain drinks, as for example in a tangerine caipirinha (the main spirit is cachaça) with pepper, by adding maybe 20 ml of Absolut Mandrin and just a dash of Absolut Peppar to give it a subtle spicy note (it`s important to use just a little bit of that last ingredient, as if one uses just a little more, the drink is ruined. By the way, it would be great to see you doing a show on cachaça, if you can get some good ones.
would love to see a coffee liqueur episode! I personally cant stand a coffee taste in anything but people swear by which one to use be it Kahlua, Tia Maria or others
This is such a great idea! I would love to learn more about all of these commonly used mixing alcohols.
More on the way!
I like mixing my Sidecar with Gran Marnier instead of Cointreau. It matches the taste of the Cognac better imo since it does contain Cognac itself. Great new series btw, I'd love to see an episode on Brandys. Greetings from Germany :)
Would like an episode about grappa/palinka/slibovic or different fruit based spirits. Liked the episode very much. Maybe some examples of cocktails which use or showcase these spirits would be nice at the end. Thx
First: This is a fantastic sieres idea, man!
Second: The argument between weather you should be using complex or simplistic ingredients in cocktails is a famous one, but I'm a big believe that both sides are right. There are definitely instances where the subtle flavors of complex liquors get washed out in a cocktail or just muddy the flavor profile. And certainly there are examples where more complex base spirits create a much more subtle and cohesive flavor profile. It's all situational. Anyway, that's my two sense.
Cheers!
I like this format and the content! My one complaint is the microphone, can Article provide you with a lav mic next? The room noise isn't the best. Looking forward to more!
New type of video from HTD? Week just got better haha
I try to do some kind of a "chaser" episode in the middle of most weeks, sometimes it's impossible though.
While Curacao is made by infusing the dry orange peels in with local brandy, where is Grand Marnier, is distilled orange liquor, like Cointreau, blended with Cognac. Which also explains the price because cognac is not cheap.
It's my understanding that Cointreau (and I guess you can extrapolate that out to triple secs in general) is made from neutral spirits and Grand Marnier is Brandy based. Which, I guess, would explain why the Grand Marnier was more complex in flavor. However, I still prefer Cointreau in my margaritas.
@nicholai4242 yes! You are spot on!
I really like the name of the new series. It is pretty fitting!
I miss SPIRIT GUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE! I hope you bring it back once in a while.
Wheels are turning in that direction. The whole "chaser" program got put on hold because of my move and subsequent new bar build and all the life things that happen in between. However... I've got some ideas about this.
This was awesome, Greg. Can't wait to see more from the SPIRIT GUIDDDDDEEEE!
Greg rolling out the hits like always
Booyah!
Great video Greg! If you're going to continue tasting the spirits you might want to get a glass with a more narrow mouth like a glencarin so you can smell it better. Keep up the good work.
I lived in NYC (Washington Heights) for two years and never knew about the 79th Street Boat Basin. Oh well, guess I gotta check it out next time I'm in town.
Great episode and great idea!!
There’s definitely a need for objective spirit tastings/reviews and you’re a great man for the job. I’ve been using Clement Creole Shrub as an orange liqueur lately and am a huge fan. Very reasonable price and a complex flavor. Definitely give it a try if you haven’t already.
Cheers!
Great show man. hope you continue this, it's really good..
Thank you!
Look forward to the Tequila/Mezcal episode 😉 . Do you think bitters might end up part of this?
Hey Greg, you're right about Triple Sec referring drying of the orange peels. I remembered someone already wrote you about triple sec in the comments before - here's a pinned comment under your Orange Whip video:
"Little Triple Sec trivia for you, the “sec” is indeed a reference to the French word for “dry”. In this case however, it doesn’t refer to the character of the spirit, but rather the condition of the Laraha and other orange peels prior to distillation. Keep up the awesome work!"
What a cool series idea! and love the name!
What happened to “SPIRIT GUIDE”? I love this stuff!
Great Video. I use Cointreau in my 3 ingredient cocktails when I want the main spirit to shine ie Margarita, Sidecar, White Lady. Love Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao in Mai Tai and other tiki drinks. It’s also fantastic in a Pegu Club.
Saved my life .... I am just about to stock my first Homebar
I love this idea! Love heating about the history. And the comparative taste testing is so helpful!
Gran Marnier on ice is great. Would love to see a bitters episode ... maybe mix them with soda to taste.
So I usually don't comment. But I LOVE this series!! Please keep it!!
Of course the big 5: Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum. Maybe a general Brandy episode. Vermouth seems simple enough. Bitters. Lots of good options for this series. Looking forward to it.
Yes it is weird... and i love it!!! As a college student, knowledge is power. i also love learning, maybe its your personality and voice and you as a whole. these videos are very enjoyable. Excited for whats next! Spiriiiiiit Guuuuuuide out!
I will be looking forward to the next episode in this series, i encourage more
Exactly the type of episode I was hoping for :) great work! Love me some Grand Marnier in a margarita, recently heard somebody preferring to use Mandarine Napoleon Liqueur instead, thoughts?
You should also put in a cheap brand like Dekuyper to compare to, which is something a lot more people would use and put in mixed drinks to save a buck but not realize how much it actually affects the taste.
Love the episode, please do more! Would love to see one about Gin sometime. Greetings from the Netherlands
Love the idea of this series. Would love to see an episode on Amaros and Apertifes. (I'm very aware that I probably spelt those horribly wrong haha)
Chili’s restaurant used to make their top shelf Margarita with a blend of both Cointreau and Grand Marnier.
I use Grand Marnier in making fruit compotes. It is excellent with blackberry and raspberry.
Great new series. Keep up the amazing work!
I like this series cant wait for more SPIIIRIIITT GUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDE!!!
Yes thank you! More on the way!
Love the channel. If going into instructional videos I would like to suggest one on making some of your mix-ins. Simple syrup I know pretty well but never heard of gum syrup for instance until seeing you use it a few times. I'm sure there are some others in this vein too.
Thanks! If you go to my channel page you should find a play list with how-to’s of the syrups I’m using
what a perfect series name.
I loved it, please continue the good work ❤️
GREAT video!! You answered so many questions that have been nagging me. Thank you Greg!!!!
You have mentioned that you dont really like Vodka, could you still do Spirit Guide about it. Is there even a difference between top and bottom shelf? Love the videos, keep em coming :)
Fantastic. Very well done. Look forward to more and I love your channel.
I think a good way to look at Cointreau vs Grand Marnier is white sugar vs maple syrup. On it's own, I'd 100% of the time choose a spoonful of maple syrup over white sugar. BUT, when used in a recipe there would be a lot of times that maple would be, well, too maple-y, when all you actually need is the simple sweetness of white sugar. Being built on a base of barrel aged Cognac definitely makes Grand Marnier more interesting, but it's not always what you want in a cocktail. There are definitely times for both.
Great show by the way!
I really could have used this about six months ago before I bought triple sec and Cointreau in the same trip without realizing they were relatively interchangeable in a cocktail haha
Thee you go!
Hey, enjoyed this video. I think the way you're announcing "SPIRIT GUIDE" is actually a good idea but it works best if you commit further. Just thought I'd pass along my 2 cents. Thanks for all the great and interesting content! I've certainly leaned a lot 👍
I find it interesting to note that grand marnier is with a cognac base as opposed to the brandy base you mentioned for curaçao which might explain why it tastes so different from the other ones you drank on that episode
I love this series
Would love an episode on the specific terms related to spirit (like, what does "80 proof" means/does)
absolutely loved the video especially since i just got into triple sec. looking forward to more
great new series
Thank you!
Yes, please keep doing these!
This was pretty interesting. Usually I just automatically default to using Cointreau whenever a recipe asks for triple sec or curacao. Looks like I gotta pick up a few different products once this bottle is empty!
There is a difference!
Looking forward to that whiskey and vodka spirit guides
The vodka one is gonna get me in trouble I think.
Is this show getting a Whiskey Tribe vibe? I'm alright with that!
Evan C. I was thinking the exact same thing
I like this and hope you do more of these
Would you consider a video and a little history of the Harvey Wallbanger?
Greg, any reason for not including Creole Shrubb. It is a truly delicious rum based orange liqour. Love the series and would love to see an episode about Amaro. Cheers!