I’ll try it. It will be interesting to see how the result is different. Thanks.

Reverse? Nope. What’s that?

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Thanks, Bob. Yes, I can imagine that the fizzes would get much “better” as the day progressed. I still haven’t been able to get one right in the blender. Happy New Year!

I’ve heard of adding agitators like that into the dry shake, but never tried it. How did that work for the person you worked with?

I had not encountered the Black Bee. It’s intriguing; I’ll have to give it a try.

Thanks!

As part of my blog is about beekeeping, I came across this one as well. Heard of it?

http://romancingthebee.com/2013/02/21/the-black-bee-cocktail/

Never mind!

She should definitely try one, if she can find a place that makes a good one.

As for the Blue Blazer: I’ll probably try that one of these days. The problem, of course, is that my house is flammable. Whiskey, fire, showing off… what could go wrong?

http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/02/the-blue-blazer-how-to-make-americas-original-flaming-cocktail/273193/

Great post!

Great Blog! ;)

So many great cocktails, so little time…

I’m glad you found Cold Glass, thanks!

Other great drinks I’ve had are French75’s “French 75s” or a Napoleon Houses’ “Pimm’s Cup”… or Bayona’s “Stormy Morning”… or a Commander’s “Whiskey Smash” … the Ritz’ “Papa Doble”… a g&t at the Spotted Cat… I’ve left out a bunch others, there are so many great 1920s classic options.

I love that you did the scientific (and culinary) experiments for us, too! And I’m glad it doesn’t require a full 15 minutes, either!!

Loved this entry!

A very interesting list—sort of like a survey class in college! Congratulations to you for working your way through.

The Ramos Gin Fizz was by far my favorite, though the Hurricane and Cafe Brulot were close behind!

Thank you, and cheers to you!

I see the bartenders’s point—they have to protect their business, and if they don’t trust their egg supply, they can’t put themselves on the line with raw egg. I guess that’s one of the good things about making these drinks at home—you can use ingredients as you see fit. One of the things I like about Minnesota is that the egg supply seems to be very low risk so far, and I can use egg in these classic drinks fearlessly.

The long shake is exhausting for sure—”jelly arm,” that’s a good description, and it doesn’t do much for the back and shoulders, either. The 4-5 minute shake is just fine.

You’re welcome. I am now following you!

Thank you, it’s fun when Freshly Pressed brings new friends.