EDIT: I've been hearing from some folks saying they aren't able to get the foam on the top. I'm thinking it's the cucumber. I recently tried it with two different cukes (of the same type) and one came out with foam and the other did not. A solution to this is to add .25-.5 oz of aquafaba and that should help emulsify things. Either way, it's gonna taste good so don't worry too much about it! Thanks Caldera + Lab for sponsoring today’s video! thld.co/calderalab_erickson_0222 (Code ERICKSON to get a special discount of 20% off!) Check out my collection on Curiada to grab my go-to bottles! bit.ly/andersbottlepicks
Speaking of pink liqueurs and Valentine's Day, could you do something on Sloe gin? I'm in Ireland where it's kind of a thing, and while I love the flavor I think I'm doing it a disservice with my current mixing practices.
This looks great. I think this is the cocktail I’ll make for my wife and I! I feel like swirling through the dots with a cocktail pick or tooth pick to make hearts could up the Valentine’s Day factor.
This seems heavily inspired by an older cocktail, the Southside (london dry gin, lime juice, mint, simple syrup, angostura), augmented by the cucumber and rosewater. The Southside and Tom Collins are my go-to drinks for turning people on to gin.
I believe the eastside has both mint and cucumber. The southside I believe only has the mint. The difference for the J&R is that it also adds rose water, salt and bitters. I could be wrong though
This is a wonderful and fresh cocktail. I can see myself holding one of these more or less constantly during the summer. Since I'm not a huge fan of rosewater I've started replacing it with creme de violet and with great results. You get the same flowery notes but without the rose, it works really well. As always, thank you for the great content!
I'm going to give this a try with Hendricks gin and omit the cucumber and rose water since it's naturally infused with cucumbers and rose! I know it won't be the same cocktail, but I have Hendricks gin on hand so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I am making this tonight, I happen to have all the ingredients (including Beefeater)! What a perfect alignment! Cheers guys, have a good Valentines! P.S. Salt in cocktails is ❤
I found some in a pharmacy (here in germany it seems like a pretty common thing for them to carry) Or try some middle eastern store/ isle. Its a pretty common ingredient there
Definitely heading out to find some rose water and mint. I love anything gin, so thanks for giving us this new (for me) recipe. Do you dump the cucumber muddle into the building cup before you add the ice to the smaller cup and shake/
You can, but it's going to want to stick on the bottom of the tin - so I add the ice on top of the muddled cucumber and shake it hard to break everything up. Cheers!
Really reminds me of the White Linen, a summertime favorite in Sacramento CA. Gin, lemon (or lime, depending on who you ask), cucumber (and maybe mint depending on who you ask), simple syrup, and St Germain for the floral/sweet component. It's really refreshing and aromatic without being overwhelmingly floral.
Anders, great video again. 2 questions: (1) Is there any chance you can start making merchandise? Maybe a T-Shirt, Hoodie, or Hat? and (2) Is there any chance we can get a tour of the new space, when it's done of course? Keep up the great work. Cheers!
Hi Anders! Tried this one at my bar and absolutely adored it. However I can’t seem to get the same foam that you do in order to add the bitters? Did everything the same apart from using a rich instead of simple, could this be why???
What a beautiful drink!! 😍 But I have to say I hope to see more variety in glassware! I know the coupe is the most practical but you showed us all these beautiful glasses in the glassware video and we barely get to see them! 😭 Nevertheless , thank you for showing us these great recipes! Have a wonderful St Valentines Az and Anders! ❤
This is a staple at The Patterson House in Nashville (another Toby Maloney speakeasy bar). It's a beautiful color. It's probably the most refreshing cocktail I like. I have asked for this recipe before and made it at home. I like it with Hendrick's.
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Had a really hard time getting this to make a foamy head that holds the mint leaf and Ango. Any tips? Is there too much dilution? Maybe from the cucumbers?
Looks so tasty! This reminds me of a cocktail I had in Paris, France called a "Rimbaud" - I've since tried to recreate it but to little satisfaction. It's an absinthe cocktail with cucumber, lemonade (I think) and lime juice. Maybe you could look into this elusive recipe as well?
Really love the rose water on the mint leaf. It’s like dew! Def gimlet, south side, east side adjacent. Classics are a great starting point for making new drinks. Sub this, add that. Usually ends up at least interesting and good even if you choose something that sounds odd.
Yeah, perhaps more overlaid upon than adjacent to the Eastside, since it's just adding rosewater and salt (the latter of which I already include in my Eastside). Add the presentation, the occasion of a new bar and holiday, and it certainly deserves some local fame. I'll have to make some rosewater when the flowers bloom this spring and the mint is bursting forth to test Anders notion that it deserves it's own place as a unique cocktail beyond the immediate environ of the Violet Hour.
can't wait to try this! The only thing I would mention is that it could be difficult the get that layer of foam without egg white or aquafaba. You just have to make sure you use a lot of ice because that can help you get a very thin layer or white foam but not always. I'll try whatever helps me do the pretty design lol
Saw this and had to make it. I had the ingredients at home except for rose water... But I had orange blossom which I used in please of the rose. I think it worked great. The salt, sweet sour and floral notes played so well against eahc other. Loved it! Thanks Anders!
I had the same problem. The only variable is the cucumber? Off to the market tomorrow to buy a different one in case the last one had been refrigerated too long… only thing I can think of. Very tasty all the same!
A cocktail full of British taste influences (cucumber & mint) with Beefeaters gin (one of the best and very underappreciated gin) that shouts summer and could have easily been invented a hundred years ago. Nice video
I honestly like when you have non-alcohol related sponsors. That way I don't feel like you're teaching us a drink just because someone is paying you to do it. But, yeah, cool.
It’s to my great detriment that I’ve never really enjoyed cucumber in cocktails… especially considering it was so commonly used in Petraske’s drinks that I’m sure heavily influenced the early VH menu. I did learn something really interesting here though. I didn’t realize VH opened just in 2007… I thought it was far more established by the time I was frequenting in ‘08 because I moved to a place down the street. Sadly haven’t been back in years (as in, maybe once since big star opened) but always have fond memories and appreciate the impact it’s had on our local cocktail culture. In fact, just finished a paper plane prior to watching this video. Cheers, keep up the excellent work.
made this for my girlfriend last valentine’s day, since then i turned 21 and i have now been bartending since june, revisiting this video as i’m going to make it for her tomorrow ! thank you for this great video anders !!!
You, sir, are psychic. Just this morning, I was thinking that I hadn't made a gin-based cocktail in a while and needed something new to try. And you delivered!
Hi Anders! Very nice idea since I'm also not the biggest fan of gin, but I'll give it a try. Just a question to the rose water: Is it true, that it's expire after only two weeks in the fridge after opening?
One reason I go with store-bought rose water is for it's long shelf life. I only use it in small amounts, and It'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 years. Handcrafted rose water has a much shorter lifespan.
I'm a gin drinker. I'll definitely try the Juliet & Romeo. Anders, have you ever tried Hendricks gin? Could I substitute it for the beefeater? Or should stick with beefeater? The Hendricks has a strong cucumber essence.
I had the same thought! I have Hendricks that I use for gin and tonics. Not only does it have cucumber, it’s also infused with rose flavors. Might be able to substitute?
I tried it right after I saw the ingredients list. After all Anders helped me stock my basic home bar; so I had all the ingredients! My question is.... I didn't have enough of a head to float the ango drops. Do I just need to shake longer? The drops kinda hit the surface of the liquid and did that weird alcohol spread.
I don't want to ruin life for you... and me. But Anders, if someone was born in January of 2003, they almost certainly have no memory of 2007, and are fully legally and responsibly able to consume the beautiful libations you put forth. So... That's depressing.
Being in Chicago, I'd be curious of your interest/opinion on Finn's Gin. It's a "modern" or "contemporary" gin. It's heavy cardamon. Just curious. Anyway, I absolutely love the videos. Thank you!
Definitely going to try this. I've been trying to make a similar cucumber martini, but I'm not adding mint, and I'm using St Germaine's. Absolutely will try adding salt! My question, though, is... Should I be shaking the gin? Maybe shaking is ok with a dry gin?
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This drink sounds great Anders. I love hearing about gin sour variations. And I like that you're repping Beefeater. A pure and distinctive London dry. There have been many pretenders to the throne here in the UK since the gin fad took off, but when you want gin, you want gin.
Anders! I've been enjoying watching your videos for a while now, and you along with a couple other channels have inspired me to pursue a home bar of my own! Thanks for the work you do. I live in Uptown, just off Broadway on Argyle. Wild to come across someone so close! Do you bartend locally??
I have just made one, very delicious but didn’t look good at all, added 0.5oz of egg white and looked amazing, plus the awesome flavour. Amazing cocktail!!!
Interesting, I’m a big Beefeater fan, actually most London dry gins. Not the other styles, too busy. Oh, I love your shirt, I’m normally an Aloha shirt guy but I’d rock that. Love the channel.
Hey Anders love your channel. do you think Hendricks Gin would work for this ?I love the stuff and it's already infuse with Bulgarian Rosa Damascena, and cucumbers
Muddled cucumber to me screams for Hendricks as opposed to Beefeater, but maybe that's just me. Maybe it wouldn't hold up to the sweetness of the syrup, but I do love a Hendricks martini garnished with cucumber. This looks like one to try and to play around with!
Can you do a video of your top 3 favorite cocktails? The top 3 you make for yourself at home. That or any original cocktails you have come up with. If you are ever in Detroit Michigan, you have to stop by Sugar House. An amazing cocktail bar.
Anders . I’ve scrolled through all the comments and so many people saying “no foam” . I’m thinking it’s the inferior produce in the uk . What do you think ? 🤷♂️
Wait. Didn't you used to play hockey in the NHL? yeah! I remember you! You got drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and then you bounced around. wow, what a transition!
I made this using Hendrick's gin. They have cucumber in their botanicals. My cucumber did not provide the frothy head yours did, but the cocktail was still great. On another note, do you have any ideas on how to put this bottle of Koval cranberry gin I have to use?
Hello Anders and Az, Quick question, what rose water do you use? Is there a specific need for me to find a bottle that's for culinary purposes? I can only seem to find bottles intended for "Spa" use and I'm not sure if those are safe to consume. Thank you, Matt
I tried this one tonight and it was awesome. Had my doubts but it is really good. Simple question, I don't have any foam after shaking my drink, can you help me? I did shake it well for 10 good seconds
I tried making this and boy is it delicious! One question though: how did you get that white head on yours? Mine didn’t have any sort of head so the garnish didn’t exactly look great... (note: im not using a proper shaker, if that affects anything)
There’s a sushi place that has made this for years and to this day, I contend it’s the greatest cocktail ever. They use a ginger simple syrup and basil instead of mint. Plus it is the greatest name, The Gin Henson.
First Concert - Incubus Sugar Ray, & 311 This cocktail sounds great. I love an Eastside and this sounds like it with a couple additions. Cheers you crazy love birds
Hey! Got a geniune question for anyone able to answer please. Should we be taking out the green part of the cucumber so it´s peel? I´ve heard it gives it too much acidity, is that correct or not important at all?
Gonna be honest chief I don’t remember 2007 that well and I’m a good bit over legal drinking age lol I was born in ‘98 so I was what 9 years old in 2007?
its funny, cause I didn't really like gin until I had hendricks, and you're saying this is the cocktail to sell skeptics on gin; you added cucumber and rose just like the profile of hendricks
I’m not a big lover of gin myself but love gin cocktails because of how fresh they are with mint and citrus so I’m excited to give this one a try! Great video, as always, thanks guys
@anders, I made this last night....it was great! My only thought is that it could use a little kick to it. Ever thought about muddling in a jalepeno slice with it? Do you think that would work well?
I've made this several times this week as its getting hot in New England, it's fantastic. I will say, and I'm not sure this is blasphemous or not, I prefer swapping the mint with Basil.
Great video! How do you get the foam so perfect? Anytime I add the bitters at the end of the drink it just dissolves into the drink (it's not a perfect drop like yours)?!
Can I ask? See when it comes to mint, I usually rub the mint instead of “slapping” it cause I worry that slapping it bruises the mint. Is that too cautious?
Question - In terms of Aromatics, would a misting of Rose Water over the top get a better affect then a single drop of rosewater on the piece of mint? Or would the be to over powering you think?
Will definitely order this, if they know what it is. Very interested in other gin cocktails that don't taste like drinking a bottle of perfume. Or even a recommendation for a "beginner" gin.
I saw this, and The thought came to me, instead of the simple syrup how about making a lime syrup for extra punch. ps I prefer to use a lime syrup instead of a lime cordial for a gimlet
What a lovely cocktail! However, when we got to the garnishing stage our drops of Angostura split the foam in a large circle, then shrank a little, but didn't look nearly as nice as yours. So as a follow-up, we took @jnsl1892'S suggestion of substituting creme de violet, but also added 3 drops of fee foam to help make the foam more robust, but had the same results when the Angostura was applied. It was a delicious cocktail! In order to differentiate it from the Juliet & Romeo, we're referring to it as the Violet Romance. For a 6 oz coupe, we used, 80 ml gin, 4 (1/4") slices cucumber, 13 ml creme de violet, 1 med-lg mint sprig, 30 ml 1:1 simple syrup, 30 ml fresh lime juice, pinch of salt. Yum! Any thoughts on the behavior of the bitters???
EDIT: I've been hearing from some folks saying they aren't able to get the foam on the top. I'm thinking it's the cucumber.
I recently tried it with two different cukes (of the same type) and one came out with foam and the other did not. A solution to this is to add .25-.5 oz of aquafaba and that should help emulsify things. Either way, it's gonna taste good so don't worry too much about it!
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anywhere for us to order that sweatshirt or some other merch?
First concert- Hall & Oats, Till Tuesday was the opener. Cool shirt. Where’d you get it?
happy VD
yeah seriously. I want that "To The Bar" Hoodie. When is your shop opening up?
Speaking of pink liqueurs and Valentine's Day, could you do something on Sloe gin? I'm in Ireland where it's kind of a thing, and while I love the flavor I think I'm doing it a disservice with my current mixing practices.
she doesn‘t like it 😂😂😂
This looks great. I think this is the cocktail I’ll make for my wife and I! I feel like swirling through the dots with a cocktail pick or tooth pick to make hearts could up the Valentine’s Day factor.
Good idea!
This seems heavily inspired by an older cocktail, the Southside (london dry gin, lime juice, mint, simple syrup, angostura), augmented by the cucumber and rosewater. The Southside and Tom Collins are my go-to drinks for turning people on to gin.
And the eastside subs the mint for cucumber
I believe the eastside has both mint and cucumber. The southside I believe only has the mint. The difference for the J&R is that it also adds rose water, salt and bitters. I could be wrong though
Yep southside just mint, then eastside mint and cucumber. So the R&J is just a twist of the eastside
I also make Gimlets for people who prefer lime to lemon. Haven't had anyone not like it yet.
@@vincenth2782Somewhere I had a 'Ramos Fizz' version with cucumber and it was delicious. Where? No idea, none. Age...
This is a wonderful and fresh cocktail. I can see myself holding one of these more or less constantly during the summer. Since I'm not a huge fan of rosewater I've started replacing it with creme de violet and with great results. You get the same flowery notes but without the rose, it works really well.
As always, thank you for the great content!
I'm going to give this a try with Hendricks gin and omit the cucumber and rose water since it's naturally infused with cucumbers and rose! I know it won't be the same cocktail, but I have Hendricks gin on hand so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe I’ll make it both ways to see.
That literally becomes a cocktail called a Southside - it’s the same cocktail less cucumber, rose and salt
I am making this tonight, I happen to have all the ingredients (including Beefeater)! What a perfect alignment! Cheers guys, have a good Valentines! P.S. Salt in cocktails is ❤
Any recommendations on where to get rose water?
Cheers Dimitar!!
Some grocery stores near me will have it in the international isle, but it should be available online as well!
I found some in a pharmacy (here in germany it seems like a pretty common thing for them to carry)
Or try some middle eastern store/ isle. Its a pretty common ingredient there
@@scottsmith2965 if you have a Middle Eastern market nearby they usually have it. I saw BevMo has it too
Definitely heading out to find some rose water and mint. I love anything gin, so thanks for giving us this new (for me) recipe. Do you dump the cucumber muddle into the building cup before you add the ice to the smaller cup and shake/
You can, but it's going to want to stick on the bottom of the tin - so I add the ice on top of the muddled cucumber and shake it hard to break everything up. Cheers!
Really reminds me of the White Linen, a summertime favorite in Sacramento CA. Gin, lemon (or lime, depending on who you ask), cucumber (and maybe mint depending on who you ask), simple syrup, and St Germain for the floral/sweet component. It's really refreshing and aromatic without being overwhelmingly floral.
Did you manage to get the white head on your cocktail. I didn't and the Bitters became a blur.
Yum, that sounds great!
@@andrewkirby7379 add a ¼oz pineapple I found it didn't change the flavour too much but gave it that head I was looking for 🙌🏼
Anders, great video again. 2 questions: (1) Is there any chance you can start making merchandise? Maybe a T-Shirt, Hoodie, or Hat? and (2) Is there any chance we can get a tour of the new space, when it's done of course? Keep up the great work. Cheers!
Hi Anders! Tried this one at my bar and absolutely adored it. However I can’t seem to get the same foam that you do in order to add the bitters?
Did everything the same apart from using a rich instead of simple, could this be why???
What a beautiful drink!! 😍 But I have to say I hope to see more variety in glassware! I know the coupe is the most practical but you showed us all these beautiful glasses in the glassware video and we barely get to see them! 😭 Nevertheless , thank you for showing us these great recipes! Have a wonderful St Valentines Az and Anders! ❤
Noted. Cheers to you!
This is a staple at The Patterson House in Nashville (another Toby Maloney speakeasy bar). It's a beautiful color. It's probably the most refreshing cocktail I like. I have asked for this recipe before and made it at home. I like it with Hendrick's.
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Had a really hard time getting this to make a foamy head that holds the mint leaf and Ango. Any tips? Is there too much dilution? Maybe from the cucumbers?
Same problem . Someone else mentioned this earlier also . Anyone have any ideas ?
It’s an east side with ango and rose water. I’ll try it this weekend
Looks so tasty! This reminds me of a cocktail I had in Paris, France called a "Rimbaud" - I've since tried to recreate it but to little satisfaction. It's an absinthe cocktail with cucumber, lemonade (I think) and lime juice. Maybe you could look into this elusive recipe as well?
Lemonade in Paris isn't going to be what we think of as lemonade. You're probably getting way too much lemon and sugar.
Wonder how it would go with cucumber vodka.....I got given a bottle and after testing have not found a use for it
Question for you: what are some of your favorite cocktail bar(s) in Chicago?
Should the cucumber be bruised, like in a Screaming Viking?
Really love the rose water on the mint leaf. It’s like dew! Def gimlet, south side, east side adjacent. Classics are a great starting point for making new drinks. Sub this, add that. Usually ends up at least interesting and good even if you choose something that sounds odd.
Yeah, perhaps more overlaid upon than adjacent to the Eastside, since it's just adding rosewater and salt (the latter of which I already include in my Eastside). Add the presentation, the occasion of a new bar and holiday, and it certainly deserves some local fame. I'll have to make some rosewater when the flowers bloom this spring and the mint is bursting forth to test Anders notion that it deserves it's own place as a unique cocktail beyond the immediate environ of the Violet Hour.
Love seeing a channel like this from the start to see it getting sponsors and growing to be even better keep it up y’all
can't wait to try this! The only thing I would mention is that it could be difficult the get that layer of foam without egg white or aquafaba. You just have to make sure you use a lot of ice because that can help you get a very thin layer or white foam but not always. I'll try whatever helps me do the pretty design lol
I couldn’t get mine to foam enough to properly suspend and showcase the bitters drops.
@@seantilldawn Yeah, what little foam I had was strained out. I'm guessing I didn't shake it vigorously enough or maybe didn't use enough ice.
I am unable to get the same foam. So is more ice and/or more shaking the trick, then?
@@somecatdad use a little (0.5 tbs) of aquafaba. It’ll foam up for u.
Omg, Anders, this is heavenly. Bumps to “Tony Bologna” for inventing this, and you for bringing it to my life😊
Saw this and had to make it. I had the ingredients at home except for rose water... But I had orange blossom which I used in please of the rose. I think it worked great. The salt, sweet sour and floral notes played so well against eahc other. Loved it! Thanks Anders!
did you get the foam? I didn't
Hmmm....Az's initial reaction and the cutaway after.....lol. Looks like a winner, I'll give it a go.
I just made this and it tastes GREAT! Only problem is that i didn't get that white foam, so the bitters just disappeared. Any suggestions?
I had the same problem. The only variable is the cucumber? Off to the market tomorrow to buy a different one in case the last one had been refrigerated too long… only thing I can think of. Very tasty all the same!
A cocktail full of British taste influences (cucumber & mint) with Beefeaters gin (one of the best and very underappreciated gin) that shouts summer and could have easily been invented a hundred years ago. Nice video
I honestly like when you have non-alcohol related sponsors. That way I don't feel like you're teaching us a drink just because someone is paying you to do it. But, yeah, cool.
It’s to my great detriment that I’ve never really enjoyed cucumber in cocktails… especially considering it was so commonly used in Petraske’s drinks that I’m sure heavily influenced the early VH menu. I did learn something really interesting here though. I didn’t realize VH opened just in 2007… I thought it was far more established by the time I was frequenting in ‘08 because I moved to a place down the street. Sadly haven’t been back in years (as in, maybe once since big star opened) but always have fond memories and appreciate the impact it’s had on our local cocktail culture. In fact, just finished a paper plane prior to watching this video. Cheers, keep up the excellent work.
It would be even more awesome with Romeo's gin! It would be great with the name, but it also has amazing botanicals that mix perfectly with cucumber.
made this for my girlfriend last valentine’s day, since then i turned 21 and i have now been bartending since june, revisiting this video as i’m going to make it for her tomorrow ! thank you for this great video anders !!!
Violet Hour - my eldest daughter took me, one of the best cocktail experience I've ever had.
Worth trying. Eastside + rose water.
I just tried this and an instant favorite in the house. The cucumber flavor is absolutely superb!! Hoping for more speakeasy cocktails
You, sir, are psychic. Just this morning, I was thinking that I hadn't made a gin-based cocktail in a while and needed something new to try. And you delivered!
Another great video. And love the background stories you always share. Going home to make this tonight (love that it uses common bar ingredients).
I love gin. What would’ve made me don’t like this cocktail is the cucumber. I hate the taste of cucumbers 😂
Hi Anders! Very nice idea since I'm also not the biggest fan of gin, but I'll give it a try. Just a question to the rose water: Is it true, that it's expire after only two weeks in the fridge after opening?
One reason I go with store-bought rose water is for it's long shelf life. I only use it in small amounts, and It'll keep in the fridge for up to 2 years. Handcrafted rose water has a much shorter lifespan.
Isn't this also called an Eastside?
Anders this looks really good. Thank you.
Absolutely, David! Cheers!
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I'm a gin drinker. I'll definitely try the Juliet & Romeo. Anders, have you ever tried Hendricks gin? Could I substitute it for the beefeater? Or should stick with beefeater? The Hendricks has a strong cucumber essence.
I had the same thought! I have Hendricks that I use for gin and tonics. Not only does it have cucumber, it’s also infused with rose flavors. Might be able to substitute?
I tried it right after I saw the ingredients list. After all Anders helped me stock my basic home bar; so I had all the ingredients! My question is.... I didn't have enough of a head to float the ango drops. Do I just need to shake longer? The drops kinda hit the surface of the liquid and did that weird alcohol spread.
Yes… same problems.
Same here . I’ve seen a lot of comments saying no foam. I’m in the uk , maybe it could be poor cucumber / limes 🤔
@@batfinksdad I had luck getting a sufficiently thick foam by adding 1/2 Tbs (~8ml) of aquafaba.
I'd love to see you two try out some cocktails that you've never heard of/tried before. I think that would be fun.
I don't want to ruin life for you... and me. But Anders, if someone was born in January of 2003, they almost certainly have no memory of 2007, and are fully legally and responsibly able to consume the beautiful libations you put forth. So... That's depressing.
Being in Chicago, I'd be curious of your interest/opinion on Finn's Gin. It's a "modern" or "contemporary" gin. It's heavy cardamon. Just curious. Anyway, I absolutely love the videos. Thank you!
Definitely going to try this. I've been trying to make a similar cucumber martini, but I'm not adding mint, and I'm using St Germaine's. Absolutely will try adding salt! My question, though, is... Should I be shaking the gin? Maybe shaking is ok with a dry gin?
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This drink sounds great Anders. I love hearing about gin sour variations. And I like that you're repping Beefeater. A pure and distinctive London dry. There have been many pretenders to the throne here in the UK since the gin fad took off, but when you want gin, you want gin.
Anders! I've been enjoying watching your videos for a while now, and you along with a couple other channels have inspired me to pursue a home bar of my own! Thanks for the work you do. I live in Uptown, just off Broadway on Argyle. Wild to come across someone so close! Do you bartend locally??
A sharp person can see she's not a fan... her face 6:46 (EWW..ish) & 7:18 (REALLY?? ya have now)
Incidentally, she's a bit of a spunk
I have just made one, very delicious but didn’t look good at all, added 0.5oz of egg white and looked amazing, plus the awesome flavour. Amazing cocktail!!!
Interesting, I’m a big Beefeater fan, actually most London dry gins. Not the other styles, too busy.
Oh, I love your shirt, I’m normally an Aloha shirt guy but I’d rock that.
Love the channel.
Looks amazing man
What if you replace the “london dry gin” with Hendrix? Mybe it will be too much cucumber? Should i replace it with cucumber?
Ty!
Hey Anders love your channel. do you think Hendricks Gin would work for this ?I love the stuff and it's already infuse with Bulgarian Rosa Damascena, and cucumbers
Muddled cucumber to me screams for Hendricks as opposed to Beefeater, but maybe that's just me. Maybe it wouldn't hold up to the sweetness of the syrup, but I do love a Hendricks martini garnished with cucumber. This looks like one to try and to play around with!
Hendrick's Gin, St. Germain, Muddled Cucumbers, Lime Juice and Rose Water Soda
Can you do a video of your top 3 favorite cocktails? The top 3 you make for yourself at home. That or any original cocktails you have come up with. If you are ever in Detroit Michigan, you have to stop by Sugar House. An amazing cocktail bar.
Anders . I’ve scrolled through all the comments and so many people saying “no foam” . I’m thinking it’s the inferior produce in the uk . What do you think ? 🤷♂️
Wait. Didn't you used to play hockey in the NHL? yeah! I remember you! You got drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and then you bounced around. wow, what a transition!
I made this using Hendrick's gin. They have cucumber in their botanicals. My cucumber did not provide the frothy head yours did, but the cocktail was still great.
On another note, do you have any ideas on how to put this bottle of Koval cranberry gin I have to use?
Hello Anders and Az,
Quick question, what rose water do you use? Is there a specific need for me to find a bottle that's for culinary purposes? I can only seem to find bottles intended for "Spa" use and I'm not sure if those are safe to consume.
Thank you,
Matt
Made it tonight but with Brokers, delicious.
Although I have to confess to dragging a pick through the Ango to make hearts since I’m basically basic….
I tried this one tonight and it was awesome. Had my doubts but it is really good. Simple question, I don't have any foam after shaking my drink, can you help me? I did shake it well for 10 good seconds
I tried making this and boy is it delicious! One question though: how did you get that white head on yours? Mine didn’t have any sort of head so the garnish didn’t exactly look great... (note: im not using a proper shaker, if that affects anything)
There’s a sushi place that has made this for years and to this day, I contend it’s the greatest cocktail ever. They use a ginger simple syrup and basil instead of mint. Plus it is the greatest name, The Gin Henson.
Honestly I bet this would go great with sushi.
First Concert - Incubus Sugar Ray, & 311 This cocktail sounds great. I love an Eastside and this sounds like it with a couple additions. Cheers you crazy love birds
Good answers! Definitely gonna like this one if you enjoy an Eastside. Cheers to you two as well!!
Hey! Got a geniune question for anyone able to answer please. Should we be taking out the green part of the cucumber so it´s peel? I´ve heard it gives it too much acidity, is that correct or not important at all?
Dammit Anders, it 10pm here and I just opened a cider as my last drink of the eve. Now I’m gonna be drunk.
Have to use lavender bitters, however.
I think your math is a bit wonky, Anders, I can't really remember 2007 and I'm perfectly of age to drink :P
Gonna be honest chief I don’t remember 2007 that well and I’m a good bit over legal drinking age lol
I was born in ‘98 so I was what 9 years old in 2007?
Cucumber with rose is Hendrix Gin!
I think the bartender wanted to make cocktail for someone who don't have hendrix gin😊
What's the difference between the Beefeater vs Botanist vs Plymouth? Can they be used interchangeably? (My gin game is weak)
Cucumber is a TERRIBLE thing to do to gin. Other than that, looks tasty.
Sounds like a very tasty riff on an Eastside.
And let’s see… pepperoni and mushroom, Weird Al maybe, and Mutemath.
Anders! What your intro music?! My boyfriend is obsessed with your channel and would love to know what the music is ☺️
its funny, cause I didn't really like gin until I had hendricks, and you're saying this is the cocktail to sell skeptics on gin; you added cucumber and rose just like the profile of hendricks
Definately need Romeo's Gin from Quebec, Canada for this drink 😊
I’m not a big lover of gin myself but love gin cocktails because of how fresh they are with mint and citrus so I’m excited to give this one a try! Great video, as always, thanks guys
Cheers, Scott! Hope you enjoy this one!
@anders, I made this last night....it was great! My only thought is that it could use a little kick to it. Ever thought about muddling in a jalepeno slice with it? Do you think that would work well?
We were gifted a lovely cucumber and thyme infused gin and so opted out of the cuke muddle... This is a Wonderful drink!!!
I've made this several times this week as its getting hot in New England, it's fantastic. I will say, and I'm not sure this is blasphemous or not, I prefer swapping the mint with Basil.
Great video! How do you get the foam so perfect? Anytime I add the bitters at the end of the drink it just dissolves into the drink (it's not a perfect drop like yours)?!
Can I ask? See when it comes to mint, I usually rub the mint instead of “slapping” it cause I worry that slapping it bruises the mint. Is that too cautious?
I´ll try this cocktail! :)
Do you have any connections to Sweden? (I´m thinking about your name ;) )
Question - In terms of Aromatics, would a misting of Rose Water over the top get a better affect then a single drop of rosewater on the piece of mint? Or would the be to over powering you think?
Will definitely order this, if they know what it is. Very interested in other gin cocktails that don't taste like drinking a bottle of perfume. Or even a recommendation for a "beginner" gin.
One of my favorite concerts was Shonen Knife with CJ Ramone opening for them. 2015 maybe
The fact that it is not called "Romeo & Juliet", like the play, irritates me an unreasonable amount.
Sounds like a nice cocktail though.
The music in the background? :)
Huge fan, keep up the good work Anders :)
I saw this, and The thought came to me, instead of the simple syrup how about making a lime syrup for extra punch. ps I prefer to use a lime syrup instead of a lime cordial for a gimlet
What a lovely cocktail! However, when we got to the garnishing stage our drops of Angostura split the foam in a large circle, then shrank a little, but didn't look nearly as nice as yours. So as a follow-up, we took @jnsl1892'S suggestion of substituting creme de violet, but also added 3 drops of fee foam to help make the foam more robust, but had the same results when the Angostura was applied. It was a delicious cocktail! In order to differentiate it from the Juliet & Romeo, we're referring to it as the Violet Romance. For a 6 oz coupe, we used, 80 ml gin, 4 (1/4") slices cucumber, 13 ml creme de violet, 1 med-lg mint sprig, 30 ml 1:1 simple syrup, 30 ml fresh lime juice, pinch of salt. Yum! Any thoughts on the behavior of the bitters???
favorite pizza topping: salami; first concert: rare earth; best concert: rammstein 😇
Ok, will try this on my wife who openly questioned my purchase of gin yesterday…I will use her homegrown mint
i knew a guy in the joint named TONY BALONEY may he rip .. now i love whiskey
I'm surprised this doesn't call for Hendricks, what with the cucumber and rose in the drink.
First concert I ever went to was some... local rock band, Breaking Benjamin, and then Korn for the main event. :>