Today me and my lovely wife went up to look at the downtown set for Killers of the Flower Moon and then went and saw a bunch of bison. I can't even imagine what the herds looked like before major predation. https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
Now, ordinarily I would never dream of disrespecting our bartender like this, but this is no ordinary weekend. Many have been celebrating Juneteenth for years, but for most Americans, our brand-new Federal holiday is completely new territory. And it happened so quickly! One could not expect Hooper to research Juneteenth-appropriate ingredients and develop a libation around them in a mere 24 hours, especially if he had to write coherently about it afterwards. I did do some research yesterday, and while I pulled this recipe off the Webz, it'll serve for now.
For the most part, Juneteenth celebrations are typical of any other summertime holiday. Cook-outs, with cook-out appropriate foods, drinks and activities. Since the Juneteenth Holiday is best established in Texas, where cookouts are Texas style and often include soul-food side dishes like black-eyed peas and okra, you couldn't go wrong there.
One tradition is red-hued food and drinks, to symbolized the blood spilled by slaves. Watermelon is popular. So, if you want a Juneteenth-appropriate Martini to substitute or compliment your Cucumber Martini, a Pickled Watermelon Martini will work:
This uses a half ounce of Brine Brothers Chili Cherry Fire as a flavoring to go with the muddled watermelon. However, you could substitute a half ounce of pickle juice and a half-dozen drops of sweet chili sauce, I'm sure that would work fine. Of course, martini purists would call this an abomination, but they're probably not happy with the cucumber martini, either. And please note that this recipe follows Hooper's stated rules, above: muddle the watermelon as you would the cucumber, shake, rather than stir (because it's fruit) and use chilled equipment to mix before straining into a chilled glass.
I look forward to next year, when Hooper will have had time to come up with his own Juneteenth cocktail.
I’ll research and get back to you. My impulse is 2 weeks or so, the high sugar content should keep it safe if you keep it covered in the fridge. Next time, bear in mind that the recipe is a ratio and not fixed - you can halve it or quarter it.
I’m thing that incredibly sad book now. You can see why Hitler based his treatment of the Slavs on our treatment of the native Americans and the African Americans.
I want a cucumber martini NOW!
Today me and my lovely wife went up to look at the downtown set for Killers of the Flower Moon and then went and saw a bunch of bison. I can't even imagine what the herds looked like before major predation. https://uploads.disquscdn.c... https://uploads.disquscdn.c...
I swilled Shirley Temples throughout my youth. As for Lillet Blanc, it is very good.
Matthew - If you see this, I have a quick question about last week's cocktail.
How long does the homemade cream of coconut keep in the refrigerator. Can you freeze it?
It makes A LOT and I'm the only cocktail drinker in the house.
I did google it and couldn't find a consistent answer. :)
Well LA DE DAH! I didn't know the Queen of England was joining us tonight, folks! 😜
Alternative SPECIAL OCCASION martini!
Now, ordinarily I would never dream of disrespecting our bartender like this, but this is no ordinary weekend. Many have been celebrating Juneteenth for years, but for most Americans, our brand-new Federal holiday is completely new territory. And it happened so quickly! One could not expect Hooper to research Juneteenth-appropriate ingredients and develop a libation around them in a mere 24 hours, especially if he had to write coherently about it afterwards. I did do some research yesterday, and while I pulled this recipe off the Webz, it'll serve for now.
For the most part, Juneteenth celebrations are typical of any other summertime holiday. Cook-outs, with cook-out appropriate foods, drinks and activities. Since the Juneteenth Holiday is best established in Texas, where cookouts are Texas style and often include soul-food side dishes like black-eyed peas and okra, you couldn't go wrong there.
One tradition is red-hued food and drinks, to symbolized the blood spilled by slaves. Watermelon is popular. So, if you want a Juneteenth-appropriate Martini to substitute or compliment your Cucumber Martini, a Pickled Watermelon Martini will work:
https://brinebrothers.com/p...
This uses a half ounce of Brine Brothers Chili Cherry Fire as a flavoring to go with the muddled watermelon. However, you could substitute a half ounce of pickle juice and a half-dozen drops of sweet chili sauce, I'm sure that would work fine. Of course, martini purists would call this an abomination, but they're probably not happy with the cucumber martini, either. And please note that this recipe follows Hooper's stated rules, above: muddle the watermelon as you would the cucumber, shake, rather than stir (because it's fruit) and use chilled equipment to mix before straining into a chilled glass.
I look forward to next year, when Hooper will have had time to come up with his own Juneteenth cocktail.
Back to you, Hoop!
Roses are blueViolets are pinkAfter you've hadYour 13th drink!-Anon
Thanks for the literal LOL! ❤️❤️❤️
Hendricks is definitely on the pricier side. But totally worth it.
Hi Morgan!
Ooh, I like this. I haven’t had pickled watermelon since I moved to Ohio.
I think I’d want to do a rum drink for Juneteenth. Maybe that’s a little too grim, but it might be right, too.
I’ll research and get back to you. My impulse is 2 weeks or so, the high sugar content should keep it safe if you keep it covered in the fridge. Next time, bear in mind that the recipe is a ratio and not fixed - you can halve it or quarter it.
lol like the gunslinger who goes into a salon and orders “milk - in a dirty glass”.
I'm a Bombay guy myself. Not the Sapphire, which always tasted like Tanqueray to me.
I’m thing that incredibly sad book now. You can see why Hitler based his treatment of the Slavs on our treatment of the native Americans and the African Americans.