Glenn I will meet ya at the border with a bottle, meet in the middle of the rainbow bridge, you bring a bottle of Canadian and I will bring a bottle of American. Great video, these remind me of a Manhattan just with Scotch or Irish whiskey. Going to try this one.
Peel in a tin for shaking is called a "Regal Shake:" It can greatly enhance the citrus flavour in cocktails if you add the peel. The ice is supposed to bruise the peel and express more oils than using regular juice only. ... supposedly.
Glen: How timely now that the CDC has announced that malaria is back in America. Dubonnet originally was France’s alcohol response to their North Africa Foreign Legionnaires need for quinine to combat malaria. What a 21st century ad campaign:. “Drink an Arnaud’s, it taste good and will take good care of your malaria”😊😊
Glenn I used to have Dubonnet over the rocks with a twist of lemon, plain, simple and refreshing. I believe that I will purchase a bottle of Dubonnet and give it a try, replacing my Perfect Brandy Manhattan every night. Thank you for bringing back memories of my past.
What a great comparison. Bith of those whiskeys are so different in flavour profiles. And substituting the Dubonet with the Sweet Vermouth that looks to balanace out a little smoother. Nicely done.
Yes you are correct - and I should have been more clear about that. While Dubonnet is a fortified aromatised wine - it is actually classified as a ‘quinquina’ and not a vermouth. Subtly different.
I should have been more clear in the video: While Dubonnet is a fortified aromatised wine - it is actually classified as a ‘quinquina’ and not a vermouth. The dominant flavour in Quinquina comes from chinchona bark - the same as Tonic Water. The dominant flavour in Vermouth is Wormwood. So while they are both aromatised wines made from many different herbs, and spices; their flavour profiles are subtly different.
I would say that Dubonnet is a vermouth! In the UK it is easy to get supermarket branded Vermouth ( which are all different) or the Branded cinzano. Before brexit I used to buy vermouth from an Spanish online shop and they were all very different! And the styles were very much French, Italian or Spanish. When you compare them all in one sitting you can really taste the differences.
However dubonnet is not actually vermouth, though has some similarities. Vermouth, from its name, means that it has wormwood in it. Aromatised wines like Dubonnet and Lillet do not.
Just a quick check regarding Dubonnet; the international version is 14.8% abv while the US version is 19% so in theory, it should have a bit more 'kick' and perhaps be a bit dryer in taste. I would also guess that the US version will use less Cinchona bark for steeping since it is the natural source of quinine and that makes it a controlled substance. So it will probably be treated similarly to wormwood in the States.
Glenn I will meet ya at the border with a bottle, meet in the middle of the rainbow bridge, you bring a bottle of Canadian and I will bring a bottle of American. Great video, these remind me of a Manhattan just with Scotch or Irish whiskey. Going to try this one.
I found this cookbook at a library sale and sold it for about $80. The illustrations of women in it were quite saucy! Very fun.
Peel in a tin for shaking is called a "Regal Shake:"
It can greatly enhance the citrus flavour in cocktails if you add the peel. The ice is supposed to bruise the peel and express more oils than using regular juice only.
... supposedly.
That makes sense 👍🏻
I don't drink, but I am amazed at how I just love watching these videos.
I rarely drink, and I also love these videos.
Glen: How timely now that the CDC has announced that malaria is back in America. Dubonnet originally was France’s alcohol response to their North Africa Foreign Legionnaires need for quinine to combat malaria. What a 21st century ad campaign:.
“Drink an Arnaud’s, it taste good and will take good care of your malaria”😊😊
And we'll be banned from all social media platforms for spreading misinformation 🤭
Glenn I used to have Dubonnet over the rocks with a twist of lemon, plain, simple and refreshing. I believe that I will purchase a bottle of Dubonnet and give it a try, replacing my Perfect Brandy Manhattan every night. Thank you for bringing back memories of my past.
Scotch, sweet vermouth, dash of bitters is a Rob Roy. Great classic cocktail that seems to have been a bit forgotten.
I've always associated Dubonnet with the late Queen. I don't think I've ever actually seen it used in a cocktail recipe before though.
I'd like to purchase The Queens Gin. I can't seem to be able to have it shipped to the United States. 😢
I love Arnaud’s!!
I enjoy learning about the different brands. I've never enjoyed sipping scotch, not sure if I'd like it in a cocktail.
Only one way to find out!
I love when you experiment!
God I love you guys!
What a great comparison. Bith of those whiskeys are so different in flavour profiles. And substituting the Dubonet with the Sweet Vermouth that looks to balanace out a little smoother. Nicely done.
Just thoroughly enjoying, watching you prepare the drinks and all of the discussion afterwards. Just a complete meal.
Seems like a variation on a Manhattan. I make mine with either Bullit rye or whisky and Carpano Antica vermouth, a dash of bitters.
I'm totally intrigued!
Isn't scotch and sweet vermouth a Rob Roy?
Yes you are correct - and I should have been more clear about that.
While Dubonnet is a fortified aromatised wine - it is actually classified as a ‘quinquina’ and not a vermouth. Subtly different.
I think that would be good with 40 Creek whiskey… 40 Creek is, in my opinion, exceptionally smooth and easily drunk neat..
Ted Saucier... so that's where "hitting the sauce" came from. Carson used to use that phrase a lot.
Let me know when you come to Kentucky! Thank you. God Bless and stay safe.
I've been swapping out vermouth for dubonnet in cocktails and like it better.
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It’s a fancy Manhattan
I should have been more clear in the video: While Dubonnet is a fortified aromatised wine - it is actually classified as a ‘quinquina’ and not a vermouth. The dominant flavour in Quinquina comes from chinchona bark - the same as Tonic Water.
The dominant flavour in Vermouth is Wormwood. So while they are both aromatised wines made from many different herbs, and spices; their flavour profiles are subtly different.
And Port?
At 5:35 I thought Glen was going to produce a bottle of Buckfast, the Scottish jaikey's Dubonnet 😅
I would say that Dubonnet is a vermouth! In the UK it is easy to get supermarket branded Vermouth ( which are all different) or the Branded cinzano. Before brexit I used to buy vermouth from an Spanish online shop and they were all very different! And the styles were very much French, Italian or Spanish. When you compare them all in one sitting you can really taste the differences.
However dubonnet is not actually vermouth, though has some similarities. Vermouth, from its name, means that it has wormwood in it. Aromatised wines like Dubonnet and Lillet do not.
try Lillet (vs Dubbonet)
Just a quick check regarding Dubonnet; the international version is 14.8% abv while the US version is 19% so in theory, it should have a bit more 'kick' and perhaps be a bit dryer in taste. I would also guess that the US version will use less Cinchona bark for steeping since it is the natural source of quinine and that makes it a controlled substance. So it will probably be treated similarly to wormwood in the States.
So this Ar-no is an Ar-yes? 🥁
I see what you did there.
First viewer! Never done that before.
I think the main characteristic of Dubonnet might be that it has quinine as a bitterant.
Sorry for being ignorant, but I don't exactly know what Dubonet is.....
!ALGORITHM!
So my question is...Have you found a couple of new cocktails to drink and enjoy and add to your favorites?
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Okay, but can we go back to things like perfecting a Coca Cola or KFC recipe? I miss those days.
A beginner's Manhattan.