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  1. Hemerlin

    10 Favorite Opening Film Credits

    The Last Boy Scout - the movie equivalent of a Big Mac and the Friday Night Football opening sets the right mood :) youtube.com/watch?v=zwqh9Dw0FPo
  2. Hemerlin

    COCKTAIL MAKING - The classic Cuba Libre

    I also like the Havana Club 3y - rather light in it's taste but still my favourite for a Cuba Libre (maybe because of habit). But one can surely do without Havana Club and there are some excellent and affordable alternatives out there: Cartavio Ron Silver from Peru - aromatic and stronger in...
  3. Hemerlin

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Beuser & Angus Special I was thinking of using Chartreuse at the next cocktail party and so I tried the "Beuser & Angus Special" today. A great drink if you love cough syrup ;) (seriously: it differed from my usual spirits of choice but was very tasty, definitely a keeper). 50 ml (1¾ oz)...
  4. Hemerlin

    The Mint Julep

    I discovered the Mint Julep too late this year :( It's already getting colder; no more blue sky but a grey mass of clouds. I am bit torn because I finally can start wearing my tweeds again, but I still hope for some warm and sunny days to enjoy a Mint Julep in a linen suit - like nature...
  5. Hemerlin

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    I allowed myself a Boulevardier today - a Negroni with Bourbon instead of Gin. I'is quite delicious but I have not found the perfect proportion and balance yet; with a Negroni I am quite happy with one part each of Campari, red vermouth and Gin, but I think the Boulevardier needs a larger...
  7. Hemerlin

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Hoi. Fletch, it's the opposite with me, I seem to have a natural curiosity when it comes to mixed drinks but am terribly shy about wines; I typically have to rely on my family to equip me with some bottles out of their cellars lol. Consequently I'd also love to read more about the wine...
  8. Hemerlin

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    I drank my very first Mint Julep and had to archive this glorious moment ;)
  9. Hemerlin

    The Very Best Vintage Cocktail - The Lounge Decides

    Then comes the zenith of man’s pleasure. Then comes the Julep After watching this fine video from Mr. McMillian (presentation is indeed everything :)), I'll have to revoke my former vote and endorse the Mint Julep. THE MINT JULEP But in the Blue Grass land there is a softer sentiment---a...
  10. Hemerlin

    The Breakfast Martini

    It is said that the Ramos Gin Fizz (a classic breakfast cocktail) was so popular, that around 1915 the Ramos brothers had hired 32 shaker-boys and it was still difficult for them to keep up with the orders in their saloon :eek: Mr. McMillian of the Library Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton in New...
  11. Hemerlin

    Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds

    Hoi! I can't really agree with that opinion. People know a spoof when they see one. And the spoofs are so clearly visible in this movie, that there is nothing to be upset about (there are always those who are blessed with global ignorance - but this movie is neither the cause for it, nor will...
  13. Hemerlin

    The Very Best Vintage Cocktail - The Lounge Decides

    I second the Brandy Alexander :eusa_clap I also like the Sours (esp. Whiskey or Pisco Sour) with egg white and a dash of Angostura (not fancy, but solid performers :)). And for the following hangover breakfast, I'd suggest a Whiskey Flip with a whole fresh egg.
  14. Hemerlin

    A Gentleman knows when he's had enough to drink, when...

    It's indeed crucial to know when you are about to have too much to drink and stop while still being a gentleman (or a lady for that matter :eek:)... and though I've kind of gotten the knack out of it, I more than once failed miserably in my first student-year. So you know that you had too much...
  15. Hemerlin

    Blended vs. Single Malt

    If one knows the rules (sadly that's where most people fall short), one can break them with style ;) Most of the time I drink my whisky out of a nosing glass (certainly if it's a new one for me). But sometimes I just crave a heavy tumbler instead of those fragile tulip glasses and if it's a...
  16. Hemerlin

    The Well Dressed Monster

    I always liked Kinski in Nosferatu (though being dead helps to pull off that coat) and Isabella Adjani knew how to dress for a vampire :rolleyes:
  17. Hemerlin

    Anyone heard of szaszi - hutmacher?

    Mr. Shapira (the current hat maker working in the tradition of the Hungarian Michael Szaszi) looks like a nice fella. Exquisite website, too: http://www.szaszi.com/en/index.htm This might be a place worth visiting while in Vienna (can picture myself right now getting my head size measured...

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