sigh, still haven’t learned.
i must forge ahead with my notes, through pain and shame.
– shiso leaf is really strong, don’t go hogwild
– fruit juice syrups: start with good fruit. for example, something other than a bland-yet-slightly-funky honeydew.
– also: be careful with sweetening. start with 1/2 the amount of tart. [...]
pops is turning 70. the fam is rallying to put together a sushi party which is one of his favorite family activities.
i’m on drink detail and trying to come up with some sushi-appropriate cocktails.
idea one: vodka, cachaca, lime, honeydew syrup, shiso. maybe a drop or two of luxardo maraschino
idea two: vodka, gin, lemon, [...]
from a recipe by scott beattie (”beau regards”), he makes a special syrup. as usual, i was too lazy to do such a thing. i also only used five berries (frozen from back in the season) which yielded a distinct, but shallow, blueberry flavor, and a beautiful magenta color.
beau retard
2 oz vodka
1 oz lemon
1 oz [...]
