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Skriven 2010-04-12 23:14:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
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-=> Quoting Michael Loo to Dave Drum <=-

 DD> amateurish [...] concept and execution.

 ML> that's the kind of cartoon (both quality
 ML> of drawing and of inspiration) that often gets into the New Yorker
 ML> these days.

I like that comic and find that primitive minimalist technique
rather whimsical, especially the stick figures making love. It's
actually quite difficult to draw that crudely and still convey a
message or a feeling properly. But the meat cereal was not one of the
artist's best work.

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     Title: Princeton Cocktail
Categories: beverages, alcohol
  Servings: 1

      2 oz Old Tom gin or 
           Plymouth gin plus 
    1/2 ts simple syrup
      2 ds orange bitters
    3/4 oz ruby or tawny port
           (preferably chilled)

Port doesn't get enough play as a cocktail ingredient. This
fortified wine from Portugal resides in the mixological shadow of
other fortified wines such as vermouth.

The Princeton Cocktail dates to the late 19th century, when New York
barman George Kappeler mixed them alongside other Ivy League-named
drinks at the Holland House bar.

Heavy and rich, port lends not only flavor to this drink, but an
elegant appearance: when poured into the cocktail glass with a
steady hand, the port will settle on the bottom, creating a two-tone
visual effect without all the fussy effort of a pousse cafe-style
layered drink (and it helps the layering and the flavor if you chill
the port in advance). 

The Princeton is best made with a type of gin called Old Tom, which
was impossible to find until just a couple of years ago. There are
now two brands of Old Tom on the market domestically: Hayman's,
and Ransom. If you can't find Old Tom or don't want to trouble with
buying one more style of gin, you can still give the Princeton a try
by using a savory dry gin such as Plymouth, and adding a little
simple syrup to approximate the sweetness of Old Tom.

Princeton Cocktail Procedure

Combine gin (and simply syrup, if using) and bitters in a mixing
glass and fill with ice. Stir well for 20 seconds and strain into a
chilled cocktail glass. Gently pour the port down the inside of the
cocktail glass, allowing it to slide down the side and settle in the
bottom of the drink. Twist a piece of orange or lemon peel over the
drink, but don't drop it in, as that will ruin the visual effect. 

About the author: Paul Clarke blogs about cocktails at The Cocktail
Chronicles


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Cheers

YK Jim


... Hipsters just love that stuff.

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