Formidable Dragon is stupid good, one of my favorites in the entire book.
@scottjohn4246
Жыл бұрын
I used to live in San Francisco and know exactly where Smugglers Cove is, amazing cocktails.
@ultimatemaitai
Жыл бұрын
that Hibiscus Rum Punch is amazing.
@ryanwiseley14
Ай бұрын
Just made a Formidable Dragon last night based on this video. This drink is ridiculously good!!
@Sunscorpio
6 ай бұрын
If you love tart drinks you’ll love formidable dragon. The citrus really punches the back palate 🐉
@11alexstreet
Жыл бұрын
This is absolutely my new favorite channel. The videos are so well put together. Appreciate you!
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Ah man I’m blushing. Wait that might be the rum. Thank you!
@robmichaels4728
4 ай бұрын
Revisited this video after the "What the Tuck" episode, as I am looking for additional cocktails to use Amaro di Angostura in, and now I have just ordered dried hibiscus flowers from Amazon. You are killing my budget, but I am loving every minute of it.
@Succumbed2Rum
Жыл бұрын
Love the gated finish tip. I keep Smugglers Cove in my bar at all times.
@maitaioneon
2 ай бұрын
Just enjoyed each of those at the bar recently. Not my first time of course but always hood. The formidable is a common go-to. Reminded me of this video of yours! Glad to see you share this with others. Cheers
@lothario4one
Жыл бұрын
Just made the punch. I made the liqueur with coconut rum… wow! Gives it more tropical tiki element!!!! Soooo good!!!
@f2343
Жыл бұрын
Wow Derek your attention to detail and your knowledge is what keeps me coming back for more 👍🏻🍹great video hope You make more for The SC book 📕
@nathansinger1171
Жыл бұрын
I noticed several of your recipes call for a 2:1 simple syrup where 1/4 of the sugar is demerara and the rest is white sugar. I assume this is a Smuggler's Cove recipe. I am using a 2:1 pure demerara syrup and it is delicious in these. When I run out maybe I'll try the Smuggler's recipe, but for now I'm loving the pure rich demerara syrup.
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
I do use the Smugglers Cove recipe but to my knowledge there is no uniform Demerara syrup recipe in the cocktail world and I assume it’s because not all Demerara sugar is the same. I buy one off Amazon that is processed a certain way, but I can’t imagine there’s any laws out there that dictate how much processing can/cannot be done on a Demerara sugar or any protections to that name or style. Probably likely that a lot of things people might find are just white sugar plus molasses, but would be interesting to find a definitive answer.
@bobsbottomshelf
Жыл бұрын
That hibiscus Rum Punch looks amazing. I've had a hibiscus syrup for a while but have not tinkered with it much, of course it wont be as good as a home made liqueur, but I might experiment with it.
@fitfit1288
Жыл бұрын
Really loving your channel, keep up the good work! Do you think I can substitute Amaro di Angostura for Amaro Nonino or are they totally different things?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! My broad and overly general response would be you can’t substitute any amaro for another. Nonino is one of the easiest drinking and “approachable” where di Angostura is more intense, but you should try it. I’m sure it will still be very delicious.
@AlfonsoVallarta
Жыл бұрын
That hibiscus rum punch looks great for a party (batched)!
@AlfonsoVallarta
Жыл бұрын
BTW, the description's specs are a bit off: it doesn't show that it's ½ CUP of flower, nor does it show the sparkling water.
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the catch. There were like 5 more errors in there as well.
@theolefranc7351
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing knowledge, I have one question tho, does using fresh hibiscus would increase for the best the flavors of the infusion,Do you think there will be any benefits?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
I don't know. I never see fresh hibiscus flowers around here but if I had the guess I'd assume the dried would provide a better flavor and way more color.
@Diaspro-1
Жыл бұрын
If you believe in yourself and with a tiny pinch of magic, all your dreams can come true
@tmunzing
Жыл бұрын
Great content as always! As a tip, you didn't cover how to make the honey syrup or molasses syrup. Easy enough but might have left some wondering. For anyone in that category, it's covered in the book... another reason to pick up this amazing book!
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
That's a good point but there is a story behind it. A couple months ago I filmed making EVERY single syrup in Smugglers Cove. I wouldn't say I liked the process and I hated it even more as I went to edit it. So I abandoned it. Turns out I don't enjoy making a 3 camera cooking show. As I made this video I knew I needed to share the star of the show, the Hibiscus Liqueur. I want to share just enough of the book without going overboard, but to your point, it should be at least in the recipe description which I will add right now!
@tmunzing
Жыл бұрын
@@makeanddrink Hats off to you, that's an undertaking.
@M-B-Smith
Жыл бұрын
Great content as always! These both look tremendous. What are some other drinks you'd recommend with the hibiscus syrup?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Great question and I don't know the answer. This will be much stronger than your typical liqueur, definitely north of 30% ABV and I'd suggest trying it in anything and everything!
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Will have another vid in the next few weeks with 2 more cocktails using the Hibiscus Liqueur
@briansiriwardena2169
5 ай бұрын
is the liquor shelf stable?
@makeanddrink
5 ай бұрын
I keep it in the fridge
@jcloiseau
Жыл бұрын
Nice vid and lots of efforts as usual! Would be nice to see the ingredient name a quantity written on screen both when you add it but also on b-roll at the end of the drink. What happened to the focus at the 8:10?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Nothing gets past you. For issues regarding the focus starting at 8:10, please reach out to wtf@sony.com
@bigmountain19
Жыл бұрын
Hibiscus punch is highly crushable. If you want something that is a more of slow sipper with a bit more unique flavours I think you go elsewhere. If you want something for a scorching hot summer day this is the drink for you
@als.2983
Жыл бұрын
So many interesting specs in the SC book. Thanks for showcasing some of your favorites. Very helpful when it's time to chose a new SC spec to try.
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Between you and me I wasn't a huge fan of the Pampanito. Still worth a try and I might revisit that one one.
@als.2983
Жыл бұрын
@@makeanddrink Thanks for the heads up. With the use of molasses syrup the Pampanito caught my eye. I'll get to several others first, but the Pampanito is on my try list. Thanks for helping me fine tune my "try it" list.
@robs4574
Жыл бұрын
How would you describe the flavor of the amaro di angostura and would you recommend it?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
It’s a much less intense angostura bitters. Something you can drink neat and not overly bitter, but you still get the gentian root, cinnamon, clove snd distinct ango flavor. To me, it’s closer to Averna than Nonino.
@robs4574
Жыл бұрын
@@makeanddrink thank you! I’m loving the show!
@parkerbarnes7726
Жыл бұрын
8:19 realizes the shot was focused on the backbar😅
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
That’s what people are here for anyways.
@KaisaSoze
Жыл бұрын
Hi Derek, one quick question: how much volume has the Snifter Glass you use for the Formidable Dragon?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
It’s 16 oz beer glass, but it works well as the snifters are usually 20-22oz and require a lot more ice.
@rbilabronze2653
Жыл бұрын
In the video you said “1/2 cup lime juice” instead of “1/2 oz” which ties to the book and the actual pour in the video :)
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Yes, correct. But once the video is posted I can’t edit the audio. 1/2 oz is the correct amount unless you like the taste of batteries.
@sevenone210
Жыл бұрын
Half a cup lime juice might be a little much.... Ha!
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
Don't knock it until you try it!!!
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
as the saying goes... do what I do not as I say.
@brianhowerin329
Жыл бұрын
Smugglers cove calls for 1/4oz overproof, is 3/4oz smith and cross an adjustment?
@makeanddrink
Жыл бұрын
No that's just me getting it wrong. Huh... well it tastes pretty good with 3/4 oz of Smith & Cross.
@brianhowerin329
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Hey I’m with you, when I was looking at how much juice and sugar there is, 3/4oz of smith and cross made sense to me
@BROVERLANDER
4 ай бұрын
1/2 of a cup of fresh lime juice, seams to be a little bit over kill on the lime juice! Lol
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