On Apr 6, 11:54*pm, Cheryl > wrote:
> On 4/6/2013 9:17 PM, Janet Bostwick wrote:
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> > On Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:54:09 -0700, sf > wrote:
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> >> What are you serving for the premier of Mad Men 2013?
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> >> 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!
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> >> Here are the drinks I have in mind
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> >> Sidecar Cocktail
> >> Serves 1
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> >> 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
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> >> 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.
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> >> 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.
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> >> Ophelia (tested and approved)
> >> 2 cocktails
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> >> Ingredients
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> >> For the Rosemary Simple Syrup (make ahead):
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> >> 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
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> >> Preparation:
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> >> 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.
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> >> 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).
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> >> To Make the Cocktail:
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> >> 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
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> >> 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.
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> > What is Mad Men?
> > Janet US
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> I read the other replies because I didn't know what Mad Men is either,
> but I still wonder why you have to make cocktails or food to watch it.
> Must be like the superbowl of TV shows.
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I watched it a few times at its onset - then lost interest. Just like
Dynasty and so many others which went on and on and on.....