Gordon's Cup | How to Drink
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 พ.ค. 2018
- On this episode of How to Drink, I’m going to be showing you how to make the best brunch cocktail on earth, the Gordon’s Breakfast. This is a Gin and Cucumber drink courtesy of Milk+Honey, and it is one of my absolute favorites! Now, the Gordon’s Breakfast is a variation of the Gordon’s Cup, so I will be making this drink both ways but either way both are sublime brunch drinks. Hope you enjoy, cheers!
This drink was originally invented and served at the world famous Milk + Honey in the Lower East Side of NYC. That bar that really kicked off the modern speakeasy scene with it's complete lack of a sign, no reservations, no menu, and clever list of rules for patrons to abide by. It's also the place that set me on the path that lead to How to Drink, so it's near and dear to my heart. Sadly it's gone (though the bartenders who worked they opened a new bar in the same place called Attaboy: tremendously fantastic) but the recipes and concoctions that made it famous are available in the book: Regarding Cocktails by Sasha Petraske. Tragically Sasha passed much before his time, far too young, and left a very long shadow over the world of mixology, he is deeply missed.
Gordon's Cup Ingredients:
- 8 Lime Wedges
- 4 Cucumber Wheels
- .75 oz or 21 ml of Simple Syrup
- 2 oz or 60 ml London Dry Gin
- Garnish with Cucumbers & Limes
- Add Pinch of Salt & Pepper
Gordon's Breakfast Ingredients:
- 6 Lime Wedges
- 3 Cucumber Wheels
- .75 oz or 21 ml of Simple Syrup
- 2 oz or 60 ml of London Dry Gin
- 2 Barspoons of Cholula Hot Sauce
- 1 Barspoon of Worcestershire Sauce
- Garnish with Cucumber & Limes
- Add a Pinch of Salt & Pepper
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Get this man on Hot Ones
I’m available and willing!
Serge Harboian I was just thinking this! Great idea
Or have Sean Evens come over to How To Drink and try out some of the hottest drinks from around the world.
Get that slow motion shot on the last dab
Oh my god yes, we need to know more about him
Also... Never change. You, your production, your style, this format, everything going on here...is perfection.
Thank you!
One year later, he’s only gotten better!
The importance of this format is in its informality - the connection between the viewer and the host, a 'real person' is huge.
😍thank you!
No, thank YOU! And the whole production team!
After making both of these (...a handful of times) I was unhappy with the cucumber seeds left floating in my glass after shaking. So, I did a cucumber infused simple and replaced the .75oz Simple with the infused syrup. Also, I cut the cucumber garnish into spears instead of wheels, and it made the glass a little less crowded.
This is the drink you bust out when someone says "I've never really liked gin"
Tried it today to impress a girl. Welp, it worked. She was sceptical about the pepper but she loved it. Thanks!!
That’s what I like to hear!
I can get fired up about anything if there's someone who is passionate about it, and you get me fired up about cocktails. I went from casually liking them to loving them with your channel, your knowledge and passion is amazing
I love everything about these videos! from the HQ production, slo-mo shots, familiar background music, and best of all how I can enjoy those snazzy looking cocktails vicariously through you, Greg! Keep up the good work guys
Thank you!
I love the slow-mo in this!! It’s always done at great moments like pouring
God it's so nice being able to watch new videos again! Re sparking my love for drinks, thanks Greg!
Happy to help!
amazing drinks, I'm so happy you are back you have inspired me to make cocktails. My friends love coming over due to the forever expanding drink options. Thank you Greg
Glad to help!
Great to see you back. Even though I can't drink yet, it's entertaining to see all the unique drinks and the pours and slow motion is fantastic.
Your channel is by far my favorite channel for cocktails. You’re always bringing nice quality videos with a unique style. Plus the drinks are amazing. I work in a country club in north LA and have started using your videos for inspiration for our “drink of the week” and my guest love it. Thanks my guy!
YES more videos :D I love watching this channel grow, really great content.
I never knew this had an official name! This is absolutely my favorite drink. I've also had it with a little elderflower in place of simple and it's soooooo good. The cucumber and elderflower combined with the gin botanicals just feels so springy and bright.
I could see a dash or two of elderflower being lovely here!
really love the jazz playing throughout your videos
Keep coming back to this one greg. Having a gordons breakfast right now. Easily one of my favouite cocktails
I feel like if you're going to garnish with lime wedges and cucumber wheels anyway, just go ahead and do the open pour.
I agree actually, it’s a concession towards presentation I wouldn’t make at home or in a darkened bar, but under 20,000 watts of light I do
Just in time for summer cocktail parties! Keep the lineup coming
They're coming!
Really good to see you back and making videos man, your channel is one of my absolute favorites. These drinks look fantastic too.
Thank you!
I can't wait for the rest of this season with the new recipes, chasers and bar tips, cheers Greg!
Just made a Gordon’s breakfast. Nice mild heat balanced with sweet and sour. I dig it.
Love the show. Keep at it.
Im loving the stories before he start making the drink. Feel more connect. Keep it up!
Thank you!
You knocked it out of the park on this one. I love both variations, and I think Gordon's breakfast might be one of my favorites!
This show is really awesome. it's entertaining and I love learning about new drinks I've never heard of before and seeing them in action
Thanks Sean!
Greg you can't drop these in the morning. Woke up and now I'm already craving a drink - definitely making these
But I GOTS to drop them in the morning... because that's when they perform well...
Greg, that looks amazing! Definitely going to try a Gordon's Cup tonight.
Hope you enjoy!
It was so good it called for a shout out in my post roll: th-cam.com/video/pJC5mdAvGTo/w-d-xo.htmlm53s
Holy shit hey Jeff, I didn't expect to see you here.
Had a long week at work, saw you uploaded this, ran to the store, just made one. Incredible. You are THE man, love your videos.
Wow! I can’t believe you made one of these that fast! Glad you enjoyed!
You can't even imagine how happy I am about my favorite YT show coming back and kicking it! Great drink, great Greg, great production - awesome episode. MOAAAAR!
Moar to come! Thank you!
Great episode Greg, very informative. I'm not a gin drinker so I've had a bottle sitting at home forever and no idea what to do with it. Now I know, thanks!
Glad to help!
I was just trying to figure out what drink to make the wife for Mother's day breakfast (last year I did your Ramos Gin Fizz)! This year I wanted to do something a bit more savory and this is perfect! Thanks!
Oh man, so happy to help!
Lovin' the content! Great persona, great set, and the recipes deliver every time. Thank you for sharing🙏🏼
Thank you for sharing! 😏
just wanted to let you know that you are my inspiration for getting into mixology, I've only been bartending for a few months. your content is great and the production quality is amazing. thanks to you I am experimenting every chance I get with new flavours and combinations.
Do a video with Binging with Babish!
He finally did! And they're so perfect!
It's actually how I found H2D. So thank goodness for that collab, because I am now binging his channel
73Stargazer Haha! Same exact thing here.
Binge Drinking with Babish!
He could never be on Binging with Babish because he didn't use freshly ground pepper.
audio balance is much better, thanks! love your show :)
I made these all weekend for family and friends. No one could get enough. I also tried adding a couple dashes of celery bitters, and I have to say it's not a bad addition. Thanks Greg!
I always watch your new videos instantly, you are by far my favorite cocktail guy!
Thank you!
so glad your back
Thanks Shaun!
Awesome episode! Doesn't get better than gin cocktails for brunch. Please consider doing a Gin de Provence! Obscured but awesome!
I need to learn that one!
Made this over the weekend for some people, it was very popular. Good job Greg! Keep the vids coming!
This one is usually a crowd pleaser! Thank you!
This is the only cocktail channel you need to see, only discovered Greg a month ago and he’s great!
Hey man, great content as always, I’m always super impressed by your production value and the cinematography of your videos, as well as the cocktails! Keep up the good work, and tell the crew to do the same!
Thank you!
I’m so happy you’re back
Thank you! I'm happy to be back!
I love how you actually react to the drink like any other person would. It's true and authentic.
I love that light you have built into the bar to light up your drinks. Really clever.
That deer is staring into my soul
Yeah, that's what it does.
Hosting a party for the girlfriends college graduation this weekend. This channel is going to help me stay afloat and keep everyone light and lit
Glad to help!!!
I love that you spent so long rambling/storytelling at the beginning. Great video.
I'm glad you liked that!
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story and insight into your life! Brilliant video as always!
Thank you Ben!
Awesome! Also you should totally do a drink with that Plantation OFTD you have on your shelf there. I just bought a bottle of it and it's easily the best overproof rum I've had.
It’s good stuff! Hasn’t replaced my Wray and Nephew but I have made some mai tais with it!
Nice, little anecdote. I'd like to hear more about your cocktail experiences. Maybe your first cocktail ever or first alcoholic drink ever. If you remember that is.
I do recall the first time I drank a beer... I can't quite recall my first cocktail
made this drink tonight... 2 thumbs up... the salt/pepper add-ons at the end made the drink perfect... thx!
Papa Greg!! This is a great drink I'm gonna enjoy this with a nice vacation day keep them coming.
Your confidence in this season really shows, and it is a good thing. Keep it up, it is getting better and better. But please don't change the style, it is still the foundation.
Thank you! I’m confused though, have I changed the style?
I agree man, I like it a lot, really feel-good mood going on
No you have not, and for that I am glad. Just tried to make you aware that I hope it does not change. It often does for some channels when it comes to food and drink, but if it's good it doesn't need to. You could become chef john of cocktails for that matter.
Sounds like a pretty good soup, but what drink should I pair with it? ;-)
I’d pair it with a shaken tomato bisque
Had a bartender who I know, make a me a Gordon's cup the other night. So deliciously refreshing. I'm trying new stuff thanks to your channel. Thanks!
I made this drink for myself and a friend of mine and it’s now our favorite cocktail. Cheers. 🍸
Tried it. It's awesome. I wound up replacing the simple syrup and hot sauce with a few squirts of a chili-infused honey that I had in my cabinet after remembering that I don't have any simple syrup. It's a-niiiiice!
That sounds pretty awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
As always.. fantastic! And i am always early
Good morning!
I've just started watching your channel, and damn I gotta say your show is LOVELY. Somebody needs to give you a medal! Maybe because of the background jazz that I love so much, and the way you just naturally talk through the show. It just never gets boring.
this is quickly becoming my favorite channel on youtube to follow.
great job!
It better be!
I'm dedicated now. Every video, a comment about you liking basically all the comments. I'm as dedicated as you are.
Let's do this thing.
I don’t drink often (because I can’t stand the taste of alcohol like a wuss), but this video was fantastic and I’m 100% subbed because damn if I don’t hope to one day find the magic thing I can drink without looking like I ate a moldy lemon.
As you get older and continue to try new alchohol you will eventually find at least one good liqour you can enjoy even straight
Any time I restock my bar I find myself looking through your channel to find good cocktails I’ve never tried. All I can say is HOLY MOLY this is a good drink!!
Getting these into my bar. Thanks for sharing.
More how to drink yes please
THUMBS UP FOR BEING BACK! ... I havnt had a drink in months.. I.. I have to go tell my wife things are going back to the way they were now... it's ... at least your back, right!?
I’m back! But uh, please don’t leave your wife for me, I’m taken.
Aaand I'm definitely making this later this evening.
Greg, you're the man! Thank you for another video. Have a good weekend!
Thank you! Have a good one!
Made my start of the weekend. Thanks for the upload!
Thank you Emmanuel!
Another video!? Oh my god yeeeees!
Every Friday and also inbetween!
Just finished the video. I gotta say you have really sparked my interest in cocktails!
I have a fun little one for you.
Try a cuba libre but substitute the lime with ice cold limoncello. I think it makes for a refreshing drink with a little quirkieness ;)
That gin pour.......YAH BABY
Pristine!
I’m an alcoholic, sober for a year and some change. I love your show. It does make me go, “man I could’ve been drinking with some class.” Instead of the cheap vodka and orange juice. Ah sai la vie
Your production quality is just phenomenal. Keep up the good work Greg!
Thank you!
What cocktails would you recommend for watching the Eurovision (I know it's not a thing in the US but imagine a huge yearly song contest with European nations competing with their own artist)?
Gonna try this one tomorrow as well, sounds right up my alley!
i don't know how u do it, but somehow u make making a mess look cool
We've all got our talents I guess
Slo-mo magic
As someone who always wanted to make cocktails I just love watching these
The History that you give for each drink is the perfect way to start a Friday thank 😁👌🏽
Glad to hear it!
I know this is a cocktail channel, but is there anything in particular you enjoy drinking straight? A lot of worthy candidates on that shelf behind you.
Oh my yes. Blanton’s pleass
Man, gotta try a Gordon’s Breakfast next time I’d ordinarily order a Bloody Mary.
Bring the recipe, it's not one that's commonly known to be honest
Watched this with a mild ‘ish hangover 🍻🍻🍻 Man, those slo-mo shots are makin’ me thirsty! 🍸🍸👍
I believe you just gave me the perfect mothers day gift that I was looking for. Great content mate, keep it up!
Mom's love this one cocktail secret trick
Hey if you want to try a Canadian twist on the Bloody Mary look up a Caesar.
I’m gonna get on that. Is that the one that’s made with Clamato?
How To Drink yeah! Invented in Calgary Alberta, every bar has their own spin on it. Bacon, maple, salmon, pickled, Montreal smoke spice. I just made the Gordon's Breakfast and I cant tell if I like it or not. It's so weird.
I think some crushed mint leaves would also be a fantastic addition.
It might be, but there's also already so much going on in here, it might just add noise. I'll have to try it.
Maybe as as a simple addition to the Cup, not so much the Breakfast. I can definitely see it conflicting with the hot sauce in that one.
Fantastic as always, Greg. Keep it coming man.
I plan to, thank you!
Some of the best content on TH-cam. Seriously dude, you’re amazing at what you do. Keep doing it!!
Thank you!
Could you make a “bee’s knees” I have tried to make it a few different ways and cant seem to get it correct.
Capital Lift Just do 2oz gin .75oz lemon .75 honey syrup. Shake and strain into a coup.
Or just for fun, do 2oz gin, .75 lemon and honey syrup, shake, pour into double rocks, and add a light lager or IPA to it.....fucking delicious
Great drink, Spring in glass! Swap black pepper for white pepper to get the speckles out.
That’s true! You can do the white pepper, I learned that from a Thomas Keller video actually
I'm definitely going to try both of these! Once again, great video!
Thank you Claus!
im really impressed by your presentation and the differing sets. it feels like a real tv show, nice job man!
Thank you Adventure Squad!
Greetings from England Greg, love the show! Just a tip - "Worcestershire" is pronounced "wuss-ter-sher", rather than "wuss-ter-shy-er"!
As a fellow Brit, I feel like punching a baby koala in the neck when I come across this pedantic bullshine.....credit to Tawny Evelyn for the koala quote!
>.> (watches buck) we meet again judgment deer.
Awesome video as always. I was very surprised that the limes didn't get squeezed or muddled at all and you're able to get what you need from just shaking them. Looking forward to giving them a try and always love hearing suggestions on places to check out next time I make it to the east coast. Cheers!
Woke up to this notification on my phone. What a way to start my morning ! Thanks Greg !
Thanks doc!
6:48 never heard something so true
That’s life
Yep!
For never being a bartender, you actually don't have many cringy moments. EXCEPT every time you cut a lime, I want to punch a baby koala in the neck.
What’s wrong with my knife skills???
Cut off the butt of the lime where it hangs from the tree and slice it the opposite way you did. It’s more for esthetics
Punch a baby koala in the neck hahahahaha
Always appreciate learning how to up my game. Thanks!
How To Drink just a little detail. But as a bartender it bugs me when a bartender cuts it that way. Love your channel dude. Been watching for a while! 🥃🍹🍸
Thanks for introducing me to these tasty drinks.
It’s my pleasure!
What a great watch. I enjoyed it.
I'll be in NYC soon, is Milk+Honey accessible? I mean can I just walk on in and have some tasty cocktails or do I need a reservation or need to know someone?
Milk and Honey is sadly quite gone. But Attaboy carries it's torch, same location, same fantastic staff. They don't take reservations but if you show up early enough you'll be golden. (open at 6pm). If they're full, they'll take your cell phone number and call you when they have an opening.
How To Drink thanks Greg!
Greg, Two things. First, wearable items like a tee-shirt or sweatshirt would be something I would purchase in support of your work. Second, a sign off may be, "Here's to drinking with you, on How to Drink". Plain and simple.
Keep em coming. Im happy to watch the 10+ minute videos to support.
I appreciate it! Every few comments suggests these are longer for monetary reasons, they’re not. They’re as long as I feel like I’m being entertaining/informative for. Over the years here I’ve just been tracking what people respond to in comments. Early on people asked for tasting notes, so now that’s a staple. Then I noticed folks responding to anecdotes and stories and such, so that’s in there.
Please don’t stop! World give these guys millions of dollars to do this for living. Please!
(And please don’t die from alcohol addiction 👌 You’re too nice people to miss)
1 million dollars would be nice! No worries on the addiction side, I actually drink a LOT less than this show probably implies. It’s something I’m planning to talk about in the future.
Yes but.... Its kind of a video addiction on our side. soooo please, you'd better watch out!. *written with a drink next to me*