Adam Schwartz wrote:
> Like most people, I enjoy an occasional drink. However, I do almost all
> of my drinking at home with my fiance. I rarely frequent bars, and I rarely
> drink with anyone who knows anything about drinking. Thus, I do not know
> the most appropriate way to enjoy various alcoholic beverages. I have the
> following in my liqour cabinet:
>



> Seagrams Extra Dry Gin

Good for mixed drinks as in Iced Tea. Otherwise, busy some vermouths,
olives, pearl onions, and make martinis.

> E&J Brandy

Flush down toilet. Nothing compares to the brandies of Spain: Le Panto,
Duque De Alba, Osbourne, Cardenal Mendoza. These are premium aged
brandies that should be taken straight with a nice Cuban Cohiba if you
like them.

> Bacardi Gold Rum

Follow E&J Brandy's fate.
You want good sipping rums, try premium aged Cuban rums. My personal
favorite is Puerto Rico's El Barrilito 3 star.

> Southern Comfort

I don't like that sweet twist, but it's ok on the rocks.

>
> What are the best ways to enjoy these beverages? What cocktails can be made
> from them. I have limes and some frozen fruit juice I can use as well.
> Mostly I've just been taking shots of the various spirits, but I'd like a
> more appealling way to reduce my sobriety.
>
> Thanks,
> Adam
>
>

Do yourself a favor, and get a small red book called Boston's Bar
tending Guide (I think that's what is called.)

Richard

--
"..A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava
beans and a nice chianti..."

Hannibal "The Cannibal"

Silence Of The Lambs 1991