How about something sweet? No, not sugary sweet, but sweet vermouth. We've got a barrel-aged boulevardier, and then we're rolling with the sweet vermouth and riffing on Negronis and Manhattans. For food, we'll have homemade pizzas and "cookies and rye" homemade ice cream.
barrel-aged boulevardier
barrel-aged boulevardier
The boulevardier you known and love, barrel-aged for five weeks in oak to meld the flavors in new ways.
rye
rye, sweet vermouth, and campari
Your classic Negroni with rye, and this is not aged.
gin
gin, campari, and sweet vermouth
Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Simple. Sweet. Bitter. Delightful.
bourbon/rye
bourbon/rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters
The classic cocktail. It's a little sweet, plenty strong, and works well with a good rye.
scotch
scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters
A classic twist on the Manhattan. If Chris looks bored, ask him to smoke it for you.
gin
gin, sweet vermouth, and maraschino
Possibly the inspiration for the martini, this can be seen as a riff on a Manhattan or a martini.