We were curious as to what the Interweb would offer up for an October cocktail we found several Black Old Fashioned’s. We picked the Black Barrel Old Fashioned from Cleveland Whiskey that tied in cold brew, tailgates, high-end cherries. Can’t go wrong with that.
Here’s the ingredients and their Web page right here.
Not the bad ones. Good luck, Florida. You may need to swill a good Hurricane on higher ground to calm the nerves.
Located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s is a prime destination for tourists who may not know its past as a popular speakeasy. That’s according to New Orleans Historical. Pat O’Brien’s signature drink, the Hurricane, was invented in the 1940’s during World War II when manufacturing replaced distilleries, making whiskey scarce. To obtain a single case of whiskey, bar owners would have to order 50 cases of rum. The abundance of rum inspired employees at Pat O’s to create a new cocktail, and the Hurricane, a rum-based drink, was born.
Although the Pat O’Brien’s recipe remains a secret, here’s a close match:
A traditional hurricane includes:
-2 oz. light rum
-2 oz. dark rum
-2 oz. passion fruit juice
-1 oz. orange juice
-1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
-1 tbsp. simple syrup
-1 tbsp. grenadine
– an orange slice and cherry to garnish.
Made from scratch, your Hurricane will likely surpass most of the touristy pre-mix versions in the French Quarter.
Enjoy and be safe out there.
– Jet Cannon
Our informants tell us the the Margarita, Martini, and Old Fashioned are the most popular cocktails in many of the 50 states. Nothing wrong with sticking to a few classics.
What we meant was… eat your way to younger. Men’s Health has a nice summary of what to eat and how much of it to boost your health. It’s worth reading. Click here.
– Jet Cannon
Peet’s Coffee is helping us celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th by introducing concentrated coffee. While we weren’t sure we needed anything more concentrated than espresso, the bit below about an “indulgent espresso martini” did catch our eye.
“Ultra Coffee is crafted from Peet’s boldest and most versatile blend, Espresso Forte, and is the perfect addition to any beverage — whether it’s hot, iced, or even sparkling. For those feeling adventurous, add a splash of Ultra Coffee to craft an indulgent espresso martini, whip up a java-forward crumbly coffee cake, or spruce up an everyday latte.”
This may be just what we need for Monday mornings.
– Jet Cannon
This goes out to local musician The Savage. And not because it’s from AARP. Well, that’s part of it as he is no longer a spring chicken. Anyway, AARP has an article about music’s impact on brain health. In their report, “listening to and making music… can enhance a sense of well-being, reduce stress, facilitate interpersonal connections, modulate the cardiovascular system, improve balance and boost the immune system.” Seems like a good start.
BuzzFeed shared some Boomer phrases that we are apparently known to employ. Here are a few that we need to renew if we’ve stopped using them. They’re what make us Buzzed Boomers uniquely us.
“So, what’s the damage” when you get the check at a restaurant.
“I’m videoing this.”
Saying “Lemme ask you something” before asking a question.
The phrase “That’s the million dollar question.”
Saying “pot” instead of “weed.”
The phrase “I guess you hated it” when someone finishes their meal.
Saying you’re going to “zap” something when you microwave it.
The word “widget.”
The phrase “Out the Wazoo,”
And lastly, calling a remote control a “clicker.”
We just hit our first tailgate of the new football season with excitement and anticipation…. Because nothing says ‘I love my team’ like getting drunk in a parking lot!!
– Jet Cannon
