Comments on: My Turn in the Barrel http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/ Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes about bartending and mixology from Portland, Oregon Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:30:51 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Johnny http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-244920 Johnny Fri, 03 Jun 2011 22:02:47 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-244920 My favorite sidecar I've ever had is 2 oz Brandy 1 oz Cointreau Splash of Lemon Juice Splash of Orange Juice My favorite sidecar I’ve ever had is
2 oz Brandy
1 oz Cointreau
Splash of Lemon Juice
Splash of Orange Juice

]]> By: formulaben http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-57936 formulaben Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:16:56 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-57936 Jeff, the people have spoken, we need to see you wipe/pick your nose in the next video. How else will we know you are a pro?! DO IT FOR THE KIDS!! Seriously though, keep up the great work, you're awesome! Jeff, the people have spoken, we need to see you wipe/pick your nose in the next video. How else will we know you are a pro?!

DO IT FOR THE KIDS!!

Seriously though, keep up the great work, you’re awesome!

]]> By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-55991 Jeffrey Morgenthaler Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:44:29 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-55991 Ivana - Thanks! The Sidecar recipe I use is: 2 oz cognac 1 oz Cointreau ¾ oz lemon juice Ivana – Thanks! The Sidecar recipe I use is:

2 oz cognac
1 oz Cointreau
¾ oz lemon juice

]]> By: Ivana http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-55983 Ivana Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:24:32 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-55983 Great video, good explanation! Good looks :))) One question: What ratio of ingredients do you use in your sidecar? Great video, good explanation! Good looks :)))

One question: What ratio of ingredients do you use in your sidecar?

]]> By: Walt http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-50761 Walt Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:17:14 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-50761 Great job all the way around. But at my age that proper shaking technique is wrecking my shoulder! Great job all the way around. But at my age that proper shaking technique is wrecking my shoulder!

]]> By: Thomas Smith http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-2/#comment-49564 Thomas Smith Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:46:23 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-49564 I miss my bartender! Great video. Now I gotta run, I need a drink! I miss my bartender! Great video. Now I gotta run, I need a drink!

]]> By: Smach http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-47864 Smach Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:17:46 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-47864 Might I recommend something mesh for the next video? And black lights, you NEED black lights! Back-up dancers? Back-up Shake Dancers! Might I recommend something mesh for the next video? And black lights, you NEED black lights! Back-up dancers? Back-up Shake Dancers!

]]> By: Rick http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-47005 Rick Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:39:06 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-47005 Jeff, Everything about this video is excellent. Your technique is impeccable. I hope this series continues into the far future. Cheers! Jeff,

Everything about this video is excellent. Your technique is impeccable.

I hope this series continues into the far future. Cheers!

]]> By: Garretto http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46987 Garretto Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:04:53 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46987 Is it a coincidence? Today Jamie Boudreau posted a shaking-how-to video on the Small Screen Network. He only covered how to use a Boston Shaker —the banana coupling of the glass and tin, and where exactly to tap it for easy separation. Both points I had not considered and my shaker will be happy when I skip the usual beating next round. Very good tips actually, coupled with your lengthier, more encompassing video the novice has the complete works of Shakesphere. (sorry). Anyway, your both great sources; did you guys work this out together? Is it a coincidence? Today Jamie Boudreau posted a shaking-how-to video on the Small Screen Network.
He only covered how to use a Boston Shaker —the banana coupling of the glass and tin, and where exactly to tap it for easy separation. Both points I had not considered and my shaker will be happy when I skip the usual beating next round.
Very good tips actually, coupled with your lengthier, more encompassing video the novice has the complete works of Shakesphere.
(sorry). Anyway, your both great sources; did you guys work this out together?

]]> By: Mark http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46977 Mark Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:07:39 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46977 Very nice video - well done! Regarding shaken cocktails on a side note. I like to shake 'til there's frost on the outside and I can't take the cold. My three-year old son is well-trained in that when he hears the shaker going he'll run in to lick the bottom of the tin. A little gross if he's in the middle of eating something but what can you do. I can't wait 'til he's tall enough to see over the bar so I can get him to fix me my cocktails - on the other hand, to paraphrase Steve Allen, Never let children mix your cocktails; they use too much vermouth and it's unseemly. Very nice video – well done!

Regarding shaken cocktails on a side note. I like to shake ’til there’s frost on the outside and I can’t take the cold. My three-year old son is well-trained in that when he hears the shaker going he’ll run in to lick the bottom of the tin. A little gross if he’s in the middle of eating something but what can you do.

I can’t wait ’til he’s tall enough to see over the bar so I can get him to fix me my cocktails – on the other hand, to paraphrase Steve Allen, Never let children mix your cocktails; they use too much vermouth and it’s unseemly.

]]> By: Jill http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46976 Jill Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:06:39 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46976 Hi Jeffrey, Being a total cocktail novice (but with a high level of appreciation) I thought your video was great- clear, to the point, and effective- quite unlike the cachaca video you "highlighted" earlier. Well done! Hi Jeffrey,
Being a total cocktail novice (but with a high level of appreciation) I thought your video was great- clear, to the point, and effective- quite unlike the cachaca video you “highlighted” earlier. Well done!

]]> By: John Claude http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46908 John Claude Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:09:45 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46908 Rafe. The shaken Manhattan would look like the sidecar with a slightly different hue and vice versa. Rafe.

The shaken Manhattan would look like the sidecar with a slightly different hue and vice versa.

]]> By: Jonathan B. http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46901 Jonathan B. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:00:24 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46901 Job well done. Am I delusional or is there a Bobby Flay vibe and look (sans new york irish accent) to our friend Jeffery in this 3 minute and 44 second jem? I mean this as a compliment (one hopes). Job well done. Am I delusional or is there a Bobby Flay vibe and look (sans new york irish accent) to our friend Jeffery in this 3 minute and 44 second jem?

I mean this as a compliment (one hopes).

]]> By: Brian Rea http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46890 Brian Rea Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:33:14 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46890 Jeffrey, very stylish, very fine basic info, especially with the double strain. Eons ago when I tended bar, we rimmed the Sidecar glass with a blend of sugar and coarse salt, which did add another dementia to that FINE cocktail. You have made me quite thirsty, so I shall have an adult beverage! Jeffrey, very stylish, very fine basic info, especially with the double strain. Eons ago when I tended bar,
we rimmed the Sidecar glass with a blend of sugar
and coarse salt, which did add another dementia to that FINE cocktail. You have made me quite thirsty,
so I shall have an adult beverage!

]]> By: Rafe http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46866 Rafe Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:46:34 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46866 Nice presentation. I agree with Garretto, Robert has some competition! Being an exacting viewer, though, it would have been nice to see you illustrate in parallel what a shaken Manhattan would look like (or a stirred Sidecar). This would give a clear example of what the cocktail looks like when prepared incorrectly. Nice presentation. I agree with Garretto, Robert has some competition!

Being an exacting viewer, though, it would have been nice to see you illustrate in parallel what a shaken Manhattan would look like (or a stirred Sidecar). This would give a clear example of what the cocktail looks like when prepared incorrectly.

]]> By: Garretto http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46821 Garretto Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:02:51 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46821 Bravo! Look out Drinkboy! Will you be posting all your Imbibe videos here? After reading you're articles and stealing your recipes for months now, it's great to see you in action. That Sidecar has me aching to get out of the office and make one. I shall, and I'll even apply the double-strain, which I have never done. Thanks, G Bravo! Look out Drinkboy!
Will you be posting all your Imbibe videos here?
After reading you’re articles and stealing your recipes for months now, it’s great to see you in action. That Sidecar has me aching to get out of the office and make one. I shall, and I’ll even apply the double-strain, which I have never done.
Thanks,
G

]]> By: ND http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46727 ND Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:18:37 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46727 I've always wondered about the thing of stirring in the mixing glass, though. I mean, steel is a conductor, and glass is a bit of an insulator, so in theory you should be able to get the drink colder faster by stirring in the tin, correct? Are drinks mixed in the glass for aesthetics only, or is there another reason? I’ve always wondered about the thing of stirring in the mixing glass, though. I mean, steel is a conductor, and glass is a bit of an insulator, so in theory you should be able to get the drink colder faster by stirring in the tin, correct? Are drinks mixed in the glass for aesthetics only, or is there another reason?

]]> By: John Claude http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46657 John Claude Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:21:28 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46657 Yeah, I will get the patrons who want me to as one person put it "shake it to death and then shake it some more". It's their martini, I just die a little inside, but with a smile on my face. Rarely will anyone preface the order with a stir or shake preference though. Yeah, I will get the patrons who want me to as one person put it “shake it to death and then shake it some more”. It’s their martini, I just die a little inside, but with a smile on my face. Rarely will anyone preface the order with a stir or shake preference though.

]]> By: Amelia Sauter aka Felicia http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46646 Amelia Sauter aka Felicia Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:35:18 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46646 Excellent explanation, and count me in as one of your viewers who is now inexplicably thirsty. Excellent explanation, and count me in as one of your viewers who is now inexplicably thirsty.

]]> By: Tokyo Tea http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46612 Tokyo Tea Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:34:56 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46612 Totally agree fellas. Possibly due to its extremely light translusiveness (bar grammar?)and the fact that I rarely use more than a 1/4 oz. I follow the same suit but preference of the patron is always a priority too with me Blair. Totally agree fellas. Possibly due to its extremely light translusiveness (bar grammar?)and the fact that I rarely use more than a 1/4 oz. I follow the same suit but preference of the patron is always a priority too with me Blair.

]]> By: Blair Frodelius http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46578 Blair Frodelius Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:22:21 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46578 Tokyo, Since a well made martini should always be stirred, I've always stirred when using brine. Granted, it is a bit of a cloudy addition (like juice), so if using in something like a tequila based drink, you could probably safely shake away. It really all comes down to preference. Blair Tokyo,

Since a well made martini should always be stirred, I’ve always stirred when using brine. Granted, it is a bit of a cloudy addition (like juice), so if using in something like a tequila based drink, you could probably safely shake away. It really all comes down to preference.

Blair

]]> By: John Claude http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46576 John Claude Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:16:20 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46576 TT. I definitely still stir dirty martinis. I guess I can't really give you a reason why, but it's just how I feel it should be done. TT.

I definitely still stir dirty martinis. I guess I can’t really give you a reason why, but it’s just how I feel it should be done.

]]> By: Tokyo Tea http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46533 Tokyo Tea Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:45:25 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46533 I definitely need to be spending more on clothing and less on bad habits. Was curious as to how you feel about olive juice? I've polled a few of the bartenders I trust around here as to their take on stirring or shaking dirty martinis with varied responses. Anyone have strong opinions on this either way? I definitely need to be spending more on clothing and less on bad habits. Was curious as to how you feel about olive juice? I’ve polled a few of the bartenders I trust around here as to their take on stirring or shaking dirty martinis with varied responses. Anyone have strong opinions on this either way?

]]> By: Jeff Frane http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46416 Jeff Frane Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:48:51 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46416 I noticed that you did not put a rim of sugar on the Sidecar, for which I applaud you. Clap clap clap. Nicely-done video, although I could swear your voice is deeper in person. Maybe it's the tight vest . . . I noticed that you did not put a rim of sugar on the Sidecar, for which I applaud you. Clap clap clap.

Nicely-done video, although I could swear your voice is deeper in person. Maybe it’s the tight vest . . .

]]> By: Karama Billick http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/2009/my-turn-in-the-barrel/comment-page-1/#comment-46307 Karama Billick Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:22:44 +0000 http://www.jeffreymorgenthaler.com/?p=1320#comment-46307 Perfect as always Jeff, It was great to see you, even if just in video. Makes me want to drive 2 hrs. to Ptld. Just to watch you shake a cocktail! but.. you did make drinks that were easy to pronounce:-) Perfect as always Jeff,
It was great to see you, even if just in video. Makes me want to drive 2 hrs. to Ptld. Just to watch you shake a cocktail!

but.. you did make drinks that were easy to pronounce:-)

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