On Apr 6, 8:17*pm, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
> On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
> >What are you serving for the premier of Mad Men 2013?
>
> >I have two cocktails that I want to make, but have nothing to eat in
> >mind yet. *I should consider crepes or a souffle because they were
> >"guest" food back then. *I would make linguini with clams because it
> >was popular in the late '60s, but hubby can't eat shellfish anymore.
> >Of course, a big beef steak and baked potatoes is very '60s as well.
> >Decisions, decisions!
>
> >Here are the drinks I have in mind
>
> >Sidecar Cocktail
> >Serves 1
>
> >3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
> >3/4 ounce Cointreau
> >1 1/2 ounce Cognac
> >Lemon wedge and sugar, for rim, optional
> >Garnish could also be lemon twist
>
> >If you prefer the traditional sugar-rimmed glass, run the wedge of
> >lemon around the edge of a martini glass to moisten. Dip the rim into
> >sugar.
>
> >In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the freshly squeezed lemon
> >juice, the Cointreau and the Cognac. Shake until well chilled. Strain
> >into the martini glass and enjoy.
>
> >Ophelia (tested and approved)
> >2 cocktails
>
> >Ingredients
>
> >For the Rosemary Simple Syrup (make ahead):
>
> >1/4 cup ground rosemary (use an herb grinder, a coffee grinder or a
> >small food processor)
> >1/2 cup water
> >1/2 cup of sugar
>
> >Preparation:
>
> >Bring the water to a boil, add the sugar and rosemary and stir until
> >the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and steep the mixture off
> >heat for 45 minutes.
>
> >Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a container. (The
> >accompanying video has a visual reference for the depth of color that
> >should be achieved; a light golden syrup).
>
> >To Make the Cocktail:
>
> >1 and 1/2 oz of good Gin
> >3/4 oz rosemary syrup
> >3/4 oz fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 of a lemon, squeezed)
> >Club Soda
> >Sprig of rosemary for garnish
>
> >Fill glass with ice.
> >Add gin, lemon and rosemary simple syrup and stir.
> >Top with club soda, stir briefly and garnish with a rosemary sprig.
>
> What is Mad Men?

Some lame hippie/baby-boomer bullshit that attempts to be relevant.