Easy Rum Drink To Know - The Queen's Park Swizzle

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024

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  • @AndersErickson
    @AndersErickson  3 года назад +39

    Ever use a swizzle stick? Or do you prefer a bar spoon? Let me know if you try this one! 🍹

    • @cas9065
      @cas9065 3 года назад +6

      I want a swizzle stick, but haven't one yet.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +9

      @@cas9065 it's a fun tool to use. In the meantime, though, your bar spoon will do the trick!

    • @skogspekkaswe
      @skogspekkaswe 3 года назад +2

      I have a swizzle stick in my home bar and have used it a couple of times for the Chartreuse Swizzle and some goodies from the Smuggler's Cove book. But ... the "thorns" are short and chubby on it so it's not as good as it's supposed to be. I often use the barspoon as well. :D

    • @cas9065
      @cas9065 3 года назад +2

      @@skogspekkaswe Thanks. That makes me feel better with my bar spoon.

    • @copelandcory
      @copelandcory 3 года назад +2

      Honestly think it's less messy with bar spoon as sacrilegious as that is. I just made this recipe and love it. One of the few complex tiki adjacent drinks that isn't just a mono-color brown that requires a tiki glass to look cool.

  • @Kazaii64
    @Kazaii64 3 года назад +45

    The one person downvoting must be prejudiced against swizzlin'. That or he/she time traveled from the 1890's and takes offense to the Guyana rum trade shade you're throwin'. Because who the hell else downvotes a top-notch visual episode about the Queen's Park Swizzle.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +4

      Haha thanks, Mark! I'm going to go with the time traveling story. Glad you liked the video! Cheers!

    • @GreenWitch1
      @GreenWitch1 Месяц назад

      Downvoting counts the same as an upvote for the algorithm 😂

  • @melsc26
    @melsc26 3 года назад +18

    Big up to my beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 ! The Queen's Park Swizzle is one of my favorite cocktails!❤ Next time use Angostura 7year old Rum , it's the best !

  • @ryanebrecht5651
    @ryanebrecht5651 3 года назад +39

    I am for sure trying this one out. This is my new favorite channel.

  • @mattyjohnsson257
    @mattyjohnsson257 3 года назад +34

    Recipes like this one really makes you understand the joy and advantage of having your own syrups and juices close at hand. So simple.

    • @censusgary
      @censusgary Год назад

      Not to mention, your own fresh herbs. There’s no substitute for fresh mint.

  • @kumqwtf
    @kumqwtf 3 года назад +7

    I absolutely looove that you give the little history lesson at the beginning. Probs my fav cocktail channel on YT. Great work dude x

  • @cas9065
    @cas9065 3 года назад +11

    I hosted a cocktail hour for my birthday today, with such a bunch of wonderful cocktails, but in the end they all turned to the Queen's Park Swizzle, what a win, again! A monthly cocktail club is born.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +4

      Happy birthday! Hope it was a good one - cheers! 🍾

    • @cas9065
      @cas9065 3 года назад +4

      @@AndersErickson it was, with your help!

  • @KonstantinBaumMasterofWine
    @KonstantinBaumMasterofWine 3 года назад +5

    Great video! Now it's time to swizzle ...

  • @TriniDaChief
    @TriniDaChief 3 года назад +1

    From Trinidad.. gotta try this. Thanks!

  • @HumaneTouch
    @HumaneTouch 3 года назад +12

    Really nice video, cocktail and edit! You deserve more subsribers! :)

  • @leighbrowne8863
    @leighbrowne8863 3 года назад +2

    I’m in the UK and planning a BBQ with cocktails. The first time I tried this event the cocktails were ok.... I purchased all the cocktail “gear” but did very little research. I had the wrong glasses, nothing was really cold and the range I was offering was very limited. I kind of figured that cocktails were to complicated and required lots of exotic ingredients. Ive started watching your channel and you explain everything really well. I love the format you use. I’m going to expand and try some of the drinks from your channel. I don’t think they will be as good as yours but I’m going to give it a go. I’m an ex military self employed electrician now and have never had cocktails in my life but really getting into this, much to the amazement of my family. Love the one with mint, soda water and rum. Take care.thanks.

  • @DrinkInDigital
    @DrinkInDigital 3 года назад +6

    Elevated Mojito indeed! The layering was totally iconic, love a bitters forward style like this!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Such a nice drink - love how it evolves as you drink it. Cheers!

    • @DrinkInDigital
      @DrinkInDigital 3 года назад

      @@AndersErickson Who doesn't love a bit of flavour dispersal haha!

  • @tuluk.whiteside804
    @tuluk.whiteside804 3 месяца назад

    I love the technique of raising the mint to add the oils to the entirety of the glass.

  • @shirvy
    @shirvy 3 года назад +1

    I’m from Trinidad 🇹🇹 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁😁😁💯💯💯

  • @maximp-ru7or
    @maximp-ru7or 10 месяцев назад

    Victorious way! Perfectly made

  • @KeytoKungFu
    @KeytoKungFu 2 года назад

    I did it right now, its brutally awesome

  • @philiptamarkin7280
    @philiptamarkin7280 2 года назад +1

    Made it yesterday. Used a bar spoon, because that's all I had. Perfect!!!

  • @josephclites6971
    @josephclites6971 6 месяцев назад

    Definitely going on the summer beach cocktail menu

  • @RobsHomeBar
    @RobsHomeBar 3 года назад +7

    One of my top 3 drinks! Actually the second drink I ever posted on my channel! ...Looooooooove this cocktail! And El Dorado 12 is AMAZING.. great choice!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      Thanks, Rob! Such a great drink - it had actually been a while since I'd had one. So happy to come back to it!

    • @RobsHomeBar
      @RobsHomeBar 3 года назад +2

      @@AndersErickson I tried it yesterday and with a new bottle of Havana Club Cuban Smoky (dark rum aged in Islay Casks) ...it was pretty damn good! Subtle Hints of smoke!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      @@RobsHomeBar Havana Club Cuban Smoky!? That sounds incredible - I doubt I'll be able to find it, but you've given me a mission!

    • @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591
      @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 3 года назад +2

      @@RobsHomeBar . Hints of smoke - just hooked me!

    • @RobsHomeBar
      @RobsHomeBar 3 года назад +1

      @@bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 I also made a daiquiri with the Smoky Rum... soooo good!

  • @spankosaurthegreat6211
    @spankosaurthegreat6211 Год назад

    So good with smith and cross! Just made it with fresh mint from the garden. Cheers!

  • @skogspekkaswe
    @skogspekkaswe 3 года назад +28

    That's the most beautiful QPS I've ever seen. The layering effect is just awesome. I've considered this drink as just a glorified Mojito, but now I got to try it. Great video, as always, Anders!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks, Peter! Hope you enjoy this one. Cheers!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 3 года назад +4

      Funny enough, thinking of it as a glorified Mojito is how I remember the recipe!

  • @MixedByTheScientist
    @MixedByTheScientist 3 года назад +8

    Looks like the Rasta flag 👌

  • @MrMoney331
    @MrMoney331 10 месяцев назад

    Such a great video and cocktail. Your channel has come a decent way since this video but still a great one!

  • @doktorzhigonzo9165
    @doktorzhigonzo9165 3 года назад +2

    Just made this and it may be my new favorite cocktail. Light and refreshing, it was delightful

  • @inthebag84
    @inthebag84 3 года назад +3

    Made this last night. I don't have a swizzle stick, and my crushed ice left something to be desired. But I think it turned out real nice! Thanks!

  • @danification6587
    @danification6587 2 года назад

    love your an oz's videos......you two have great interactions on your videos!!!!

  • @saucytabasco
    @saucytabasco 3 года назад +4

    Dude, that looks awesome! Love the layers, thanks for the history

  • @axelserrander882
    @axelserrander882 3 года назад

    Amazing looking drink Anders! I haaave to try it! *runs to my bar in a haste*

  • @fomocorox1989
    @fomocorox1989 8 месяцев назад

    Made this when this video originally came out..well I finally got a lewis bag and swizzle stick.. and while it tastes the same it’s way more fun to make now

  • @shariwuebben7280
    @shariwuebben7280 2 года назад +1

    Made this tonight. Now, I'm on a budget, and don't have fancy rums, so I just used Bacardi Gold. Even with a less expensive rum, it's yummy! Another use for my mint!

  • @Bluecow42
    @Bluecow42 3 года назад +5

    Tried it out for the first time last night. So good! I'm making another one right now. Thanks for sharing, Anders!

  • @jamesmetzler2031
    @jamesmetzler2031 7 месяцев назад

    Looks absolutely awesome!

  • @RomanBeschastnykh
    @RomanBeschastnykh Год назад

    Enjoyed bitters with mint on my nose! Tastes wonderful btw🥤

  • @dagerlandolsen
    @dagerlandolsen 3 года назад

    This is by far my new favorite cocktail 🍹

  • @drax14QC
    @drax14QC 2 года назад

    Oh I have a bottle of El Dorado 12 and some Demerara sugar.. I MUST make this drink! 🍹

  • @TaberIV
    @TaberIV Год назад

    This is the video that got me hooked on the channel and is one of my absolute favorites!

  • @johanlarsson2718
    @johanlarsson2718 2 года назад

    Summer in Sweden. Thirsty. And I found this one year old video and man…I’m in bitter need for some Angostura for my summer house bar and then it’s Swizzle time. Thanks for your great videos

  • @MrMoney331
    @MrMoney331 Месяц назад

    Oh one of these is getting made tonight!

  • @CoachVinoCocktails
    @CoachVinoCocktails 3 года назад +5

    Fo’ swizzle my nizzle! This sounds great Anders!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Haha thanks, Vino! Perfect for the warming weather!

  • @mmeiselph7234
    @mmeiselph7234 3 года назад +2

    Went to a cocktail party last night and brought all the stuff to make these for people. Easy to build in the glass, people really enjoyed it. Most were drinking wine, so I only had to make maybe 8 of them.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      Wonderful! Happy to hear everyone enjoyed them - now you'll be expected to make them for all future parties 😳

    • @mmeiselph7234
      @mmeiselph7234 3 года назад +2

      @@AndersErickson A couple of us are interested amateur bartenders, so your channel is a great reference.
      Best thing about neighborhood parties is we can _walk_ home.

  • @JSOS
    @JSOS 3 года назад +5

    I didn't use a swizzle stick yet, but I love this cocktail. It's so good. Once again, proof of how simple recipes are the best 👍

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      Agree completely - the simpler the better (in most cases). Thanks, Georgi! Cheers!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 3 года назад +3

      A barspoon works great in a pinch! That's how I swizzle most days!

    • @JSOS
      @JSOS 3 года назад +3

      @@Barprints Me too. A bar spoon is my best friend, but I love to get a swizzle stick.

    • @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591
      @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 3 года назад +4

      Yep... I couldn't agree more. Why do we over complicate things?

    • @JSOS
      @JSOS 3 года назад +1

      @@bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 I've been working on new simple ingredients cocktails, and I love them. One of the recipes did win a cognac competition. Another proof of simple is better.

  • @snowbird4788
    @snowbird4788 3 года назад

    I absolutely love your videos!

  • @Iammom_2
    @Iammom_2 2 года назад +1

    Trinidad in the house 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @traceybrantley5878
    @traceybrantley5878 2 года назад +1

    I made this for a special last night and THANK YOU!!!! Everyone LOVED it!!!! But I used Meyers rum and agave nectar

  • @rewdymeyer
    @rewdymeyer 2 года назад

    Omg yum. You are a true artist. Gimme dat swizzz.

  • @russellsparkman7351
    @russellsparkman7351 3 года назад +4

    I’ve got stuff. And rum! Will make tonight. Thanks for the new drink (and I’d love to learn more about the origins of “tiki” some day).

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      😂 happy you've got stuff! Definitely going to be talking more on tiki in the future - cheers, Russell!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 3 года назад

      Just got some fresh mint so I think I'll try it too. Been a while since I've had one of these.

  • @ericfallabel9201
    @ericfallabel9201 2 года назад

    Wow, this was really great!

  • @kevin1873
    @kevin1873 2 года назад

    That looks amazing for a warm-weather drink.

  • @1986dondada
    @1986dondada 2 года назад

    being from Trinidad, I've never heard of this. Thank you for sharing, learn something new everyday. I will be trying this but I'll use Angostura rum instead of El Dorado...this looks yummy!

  • @mmeiselph7234
    @mmeiselph7234 3 года назад +3

    This is a really nice drink, and you're right, super easy. It warmed up enough that the mint is actually growing in the yard (I'm in NM), so I literally had all the ingredients good to go. Used a bar spoon, no swizzle.

    • @mmeiselph7234
      @mmeiselph7234 3 года назад +1

      The large bolus of ango is really interesting, almost savory? Think I need to make a Trinidad Sour.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      Perfect! I'm happy to hear you could use some fresh mint - nothing beats it!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      Now you're talking! That's the logical next step 👍 Cheers to you!

  • @pawelkietlinski4664
    @pawelkietlinski4664 3 года назад

    All i want is Anders never stop making vids 🙌

  • @israelramsumair4830
    @israelramsumair4830 2 года назад

    Loving your channel and the drinks you make.. i learn a lot from them.. also I'm from Trinidad and I love the fact that you use Ango almost exclusively... keep the vids coming my friend!!!

  • @carysportscards7982
    @carysportscards7982 3 года назад

    I have been religiously following your videos for the past week and making my girlfriend your drinks. Loved the mojito and I really the Martinez. (Trying to perfect it now)

  • @TrufflesOnTheRocks
    @TrufflesOnTheRocks 3 года назад

    As always... Bravo!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      Thanks, Jean-Félix! I appreciate that - cheers, my friend!

  • @skinnytwist6262
    @skinnytwist6262 3 года назад

    as ryan said, this is also my new favorite channel, because you are funny and not perfect

  • @uriasvelasquez2579
    @uriasvelasquez2579 3 года назад

    This guy don't miss!!!!!😏👌

  • @itsallaboutthecocktail
    @itsallaboutthecocktail 3 года назад +1

    Cool shirt, dude!
    I love this drink. Great history behind it.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      Thanks, Ray! Such a great drink - I'm sure you could make a good one with those great rums you have!

    • @itsallaboutthecocktail
      @itsallaboutthecocktail 3 года назад

      @@AndersErickson ,Thanks Anders. I have made this for consumption, but never made a video, (hmmm). I mentioned you in the video I made l last night, but forgot to say I'll provide a link, so I will do it again in a future video as I think highly of you and your channel.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      That’s very kind Ray, thank you!

    • @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591
      @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 3 года назад

      I like the history as well! Adds a bit of extra unexpected value to us (It's not always just about the product!)

  • @jonathangleason9404
    @jonathangleason9404 3 года назад +1

    Found you through TOTR collab and I’m binging these videos all morning. Incredible content man, amazing cinematography, and informative, witty format. Loving it!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      Thank you so much, Jonathan! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Cheers!

  • @paulgoodwin81
    @paulgoodwin81 3 года назад

    Why have I never seen this channel before? Glad I have tho. Nice video Anders. See you on IG.

  • @makissarlanis8198
    @makissarlanis8198 2 года назад

    It looks sooo delicious!! 😎👌

  • @Henerz1000
    @Henerz1000 2 года назад

    Crazy I’ve just watched this on Jan 15th!

  • @stanp.3428
    @stanp.3428 3 года назад +1

    Eventually made this last night: only have El Dorado 8 but also split the base to 45ml El Dorado and 15ml OFTD. The results were spectacular: the OFTD makes the drink much more complex and deep - partner loved it too. Once you've tasted this, it's hard to go back to the mojito. Cheers Anders for another winner

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +2

      I'm so happy you enjoyed this one, Stan! Thanks for giving it a try!

  • @ThatMikotan
    @ThatMikotan 3 года назад +4

    As someone who's favorite spirit to work with is rum, this drink is AMAZING! I have 3 of the 6 El Dorado bottles, 8, 12 and 21 years! The 12 Year is up there for one of my favorite rums to mix and sip!

  • @lygillis1
    @lygillis1 3 года назад +5

    Looks beautifully amazing, love all your videos. I'm a certified wine drinker, but you're going to turn me into an alcoholic trying to make all these amazing drinks! 🤣

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +4

      Nothing wrong with wine! Just want you have some options for when you're looking to try something new. Cheers!

    • @Barprints
      @Barprints 3 года назад +1

      I'd say that'll make you a certified connoisseur

  • @JamesBondJovi
    @JamesBondJovi 3 года назад

    This is a great drink. I noticed new flavors from the angostura bitters that I haven’t tasted before.

  • @ashleyclaiborne1182
    @ashleyclaiborne1182 3 года назад

    This makes me want to work in yerba mate straws into more cocktails, especially the herb heavy drinks, mint julip, mojito and this.

  • @TheSpiritoftheCocktail
    @TheSpiritoftheCocktail 3 года назад

    ANDERS!!!! Tasty looking cocktail!!! Its amazing what angostura bitters do to a drink. I need to try this!!!! Thanks!!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely, Tim! Everything's better with Angostura Bitters!! 😂 Hope you enjoy this one, my friend!

  • @isekam14
    @isekam14 3 года назад

    as a fellow Trini I love seeing the QPS..next time you should try it with angostura 7yr rum

  • @derekdakan2716
    @derekdakan2716 3 года назад

    Love your videos. I like your spins and takes on the classics.

  • @tomjepson2295
    @tomjepson2295 2 года назад

    Damn this looks lush. Time to get the mint going!

  • @AngryCocktails
    @AngryCocktails 3 года назад

    That's a healthy dose of bitters - love a good swizzle

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      I tend to have a heavy hand with the stuff, but I'm not complaining 😂

    • @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591
      @bostonshakerbarmooloolaba7591 3 года назад

      Hahaha... I was thinking the same. They'll either return it, or want more (no middle ground!)

  • @mmeiselph7234
    @mmeiselph7234 3 года назад

    Looks awesome... and it's Friday, yahoo!

  • @ShAnE141287
    @ShAnE141287 3 года назад

    Fantastic channel Anders. It’s Saturday and I so happened to have all of the ingredients at home. Wow, this is a tasty drink. Thanks bro 👍

  • @eeedee1298
    @eeedee1298 3 года назад

    Yet another great video... You really sold that cocktail! You could well make a lot more money in sales...But not as much job satisfaction!

  • @FrogRider
    @FrogRider 3 года назад

    Tastes great! I love the bitters on top.

  • @bjschofied1
    @bjschofied1 Год назад

    They have this at a local bar as the drink of the month for national rum day. Beings a huge fan of mojitos I loved this one to where I bought ingredients the same day.
    Thanks for the amazing content but you're costing me a ton of money all of a suddenly 😂.

  • @Trixdee
    @Trixdee 2 года назад

    I’d like to try this! It looks really pretty and fun!

  • @arthur_gmt9591
    @arthur_gmt9591 3 года назад

    Just re-discovered this channel through this video! Anders, you're awesome!
    I already ended up on one video but forgot to subscribe and now I just went through all your videos!
    Keep the good work and vibes!

  • @mrtambasco4483
    @mrtambasco4483 2 года назад

    Just made this AMAZING! I only had white rum but excited to use the right rum 😂

  • @smokeytiki3185
    @smokeytiki3185 3 года назад

    Great video! I make this drink a little differently. Can't wait to try your version!

  • @Tilith
    @Tilith Месяц назад

    Hey! If you want more mint flavors, you can use granulated demerara sugar (instead of the latter syrup) and then stir your mint exactly like you did in the video, this will extract much mint oils thanks to the abrasiveness of the sugar, and without muddling the leaves to pieces, leaving the leaves pretty looking and the drink free of leaf residues, thanks to La Bodeguita del Medio in La Havana for the tip, cheers!

  • @patrickcannady2066
    @patrickcannady2066 2 года назад

    Yum

  • @GreenWitch1
    @GreenWitch1 Месяц назад

    It’s a beautiful drink! & I like the long hair pulled up!!

  • @Nortonj8
    @Nortonj8 3 года назад

    If I hadn’t discovered your channel I’d still be drinking coors this summer! I bought stuff for the Mezcal Margarita and love it! 👍👍👍👍

  • @andriespoelman264
    @andriespoelman264 Год назад

    Just started mixing recently and I loved this one! Did not get the same layer effect as nicely as you did though. Might be as my glass is a bit wider? Instead of three clear layers, I had two. However, I am glad I chucked my ice in a blender first cause I think that makes a difference and the taste was pretty good.

  • @gjmncc
    @gjmncc Год назад

    As soon as I read Port of Spain in the description my mystery was solved. It was driving me nuts whether it had to do with the NY borough which includes Jamaica or the Rangers of the EPL, I knew neither sounded right.

  • @sergiomontesdeoca5955
    @sergiomontesdeoca5955 3 года назад +1

    Great Drink!!! can´t wait to give it a shot, where did you get your BADASS SHIRT ?????

  • @merijndriessen7374
    @merijndriessen7374 3 года назад +6

    Another awesome video :) This has really become my favorite cocktail channel. Made this drink yesterday and it tasted great!
    I have a request for a future video: As a great enthusiast of tiki (and tiki like) drinks, I get somewhat lost in all the different rum options. Could you make a video about what different rums you use for tiki, with some recommendations for what to buy when you want to start your own small in-house tiki bar? 😁

  • @nigelmapletoft2041
    @nigelmapletoft2041 3 года назад

    Great one Anders. Can"t wait to make it.

  • @UnclePete
    @UnclePete 3 года назад

    This is a lot like a planters punch, but much cooler looking. Nice one.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      It is quite similar - just a winning combination of flavors. Thanks, Pete!

  • @belenflores7409
    @belenflores7409 Год назад

    Amazing

  • @TheLowCarbCocktailGuy
    @TheLowCarbCocktailGuy 3 года назад

    great video.

  • @marcelnorthbay6086
    @marcelnorthbay6086 3 года назад

    Bravo

  • @LiamBrownPianoCovers
    @LiamBrownPianoCovers 2 года назад

    Made this tonight, and I think it's my favorite drink so far. I mixed some extra angostura bitters into the cocktail, but also put a nice layer on top ;)

    • @LiamBrownPianoCovers
      @LiamBrownPianoCovers 2 года назад

      Going to town on my ice cubes with a hammer was a wonderful experience.

  • @carl_busch
    @carl_busch 3 года назад

    Ok this sounds great. Don’t own a swizzle stick but will make it work.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Swizzle stick or not, this is a tasty one. Cheers, Carl!

    • @carl_busch
      @carl_busch 3 года назад

      @@AndersErickson I can't wait

  • @ronniesuburban
    @ronniesuburban 3 года назад

    Nooice one, Anders!

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад

      Ronnie! Thanks so much - it's been too long. Hope you're well! 🥃

  • @TailKlub
    @TailKlub 3 года назад

    Happen to stumble onto your videos. Great content! The background music is vibin. Could you possibly list your music as well? The music along with the presentation feels like I'm at the bar.

  • @als.2983
    @als.2983 3 года назад +3

    You make a beautiful QP Swizzle. It's a lovely, tasty drink. I enjoy drinks that feature mint. To punch up the mint flavor I have turned to using simple syrup infused with mint. I just take a cooled simple (or rich simple) and combine mint leaves in a mason jar for 4 days (before leaves brown). I find I get more intense mint flavor into drinks with a mint syrup than muddled mint. When you want the mint flavor to pop, do you have any tricks of the trade you can share? For the QP Swizzle I use a mint syrup plus mint leaves because I like the colored layers of the drink - just like you achieved.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      I love it! A fresh mint syrup is so tasty. In the past, I've added a splash of a good white crème de menthe to bring up the mint flavor, but your syrup would be a perfect match. Appreciate the comment - cheers!

    • @als.2983
      @als.2983 3 года назад

      @@AndersErickson Thank you for the helpful suggestion. One last question if I can impose on you. I like your use of El Dorado but I have always turned to ED 8 - purely for cost purposes. Am I losing much in the QP Swizzle by using 8 vs 12? I have always applied the "don't use a sipper rum" in mixed drinks because you lose the nuanced flavors found in higher priced sippers rule-of-thumb. Where do you fall on the "mixer" vs "sipper" rum debate (since the same can be said about Appleton 12 vs 8). Thanks, in advance, for sharing your expertise.

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      @@als.2983 I find the 8yr to be a bit drier than the 12yr, but don't think you're losing much in the swizzle. As for the "mixer" vs "sipper" argument, I think you should mix with whatever makes you happy. Of course the cost will be something to keep in mind if you're making multiple drinks. In most cases, I'll mix with the more affordable options, but I don't believe you're breaking any rules by mixing with a nicer spirit - especially if it's your bottle!

  • @krismael
    @krismael 3 года назад

    Awesome video and great cocktail, not too complex to create. I really look forward for every new video of yours. I guess I can say I’m a regular in your virtual bar.....Please pour me one Mr Bar-Meister! 😉

    • @AndersErickson
      @AndersErickson  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words! So happy you're enjoying the videos - you're always welcome at the virtual bar! 🥃

    • @krismael
      @krismael 3 года назад

      @@AndersErickson and I always feel welcome 😊

  • @519pale
    @519pale 3 года назад

    I just made my first QPS tonight, based on another recipe. Didn’t like that one, so made another based on another recipe. Although that’s it for the night, I try yours next! I love using the swizzle stick, BTW.