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Kina L'Aero D'Or is supposed to be closer to Kina Lillet even than Cocchi Americano, and the manufacturer even has a Bondian name: Tempus Fugit Spirits.
I'd love to get my hands on a bottle.
This year the Bombay Club in New Orleans is temporarily closed, they recommend the Empire Bar at Broussard's.
I'm sure they make fine martinis. A couple other items on their menu piqued my interest.
Not in Virginia where I live, but it's nearby in Washington DC. A mere 13 miles away. So I will search out a bottle.
I'm thinking it's just a matter of time (if I can say that) to be available in Canada.
And to close out National Martini Day.
Lost in America, "The Three Martini Lunch", Graham Parker.
Son sells 28 years of Macallan birthday whisky to buy first home...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-54040307
Lav is a Carlsberg product.
As an Octopussy fan, this was a no brainer when I was at the bottle shop earlier.
Don’t know about his brother.
On your bike?
Yes - well, as far as there are roads. I'm not an off-road person. Alternatively, maybe on a wolf-watching trip: http://slovakwildlife.org/en/activities/whitewilderness
Naturally, Red Stripe advertising is also seen in Live and Let Die, what with Jamaica in the fold.
Anyone here tried Red Stripe beer? What's the verdict?
Ah, screw it - I'm buying a carton.
I think I had Lillet Rose for the first time several years ago when I was in Paris, served by my hosts. I was impressed and later looked for it here the U.S., not remembering what it was and thinking it might've been brandy or Armagnac, which introduced me to that type of brandy. But Lillet Rose is very nice on its own. I assume the Blanc is less sweet and more refined. When I picked up the Lillet Rose I also bought some Drillaud Blackcurrant Creme de Cassis. A little in a mixed drink is tasty, but I find it doesn't keep that well.
By the way, if you like rum and want one for sipping (or occasional mixing), I highly recommend Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva. I used to like Ron Abuelo 7 years for sipping, and also had a bottle of Plantation 20th Anniversary, which I remember as being good, but I wager the Diplomatico is far better than either.
Of course the manufacturers and sellers of Lillet will push a recipe that has tons of Lillet in it :)) But seriously, vermouth-forward martinis are a great idea; they make the drink really a cocktail. Order your next martini one part vermouth and one part nice gin or tequila. Very tasty!
The Vesper recipe with Lillet Blanc is really nothing too special. Try to get your hands on Cocchi Americano or Kina L'Aero D'Or, if you can find it. Orange bitters help a lot too.
The YouTube channel How To Drink did a great video on the Vesper recently (a drink he admits he doesn't like). He made a matrix of cocktails; one with Lillet Blanc, one with Cocchi, and one with the Kina, and then he made each of those shaken and then stirred. I think his favourite was the shaken Cocchi Vesper. But he had a good analysis of the drink. I'll find the link.