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Comment on Labwork 3: Fizzy by Dominik MJ • the opinionated alchemist

Dominik MJ • the opinionated alchemist — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:09:15 +0000

I really have to buy one Perlini system [though the commercial version].

I think that Perlini is quite unique – it is not a “normal” carbonation device. It is not so good, of making home made sodas and so on.

However it is magnificent, to mix and carbonizing cocktails, in one step – other systems cannot do this at all. In future I guess, you would need both systems, Perlini to instantly carbonize drinks – and a more traditional system like Twist n Sparkle, Fizz Giz [I would fav this], a cream/soda siphon [though using CO2] or a soda stream [which is the worst option, as you shall only use water, to carbonate].

By the way, the need for more sugar is quite obvious, CO2 is dissolving in water into an acid – hence the drink will be more acidic, which can be counterbalanced with sugar.

Comment on Tiki month update by Mixology Monday Roundup: Tiki! | The Pegu Blog

Mixology Monday Roundup: Tiki! | The Pegu Blog — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:18:49 +0000

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Comment on Saint-Antoine by 2011 in numbers | The Old Town Alchemy Co.

2011 in numbers | The Old Town Alchemy Co. — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:08:03 +0000

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Comment on Labwork 2: Two-Step Mojito & Ex Aqua by 2011 in numbers | The Old Town Alchemy Co.

2011 in numbers | The Old Town Alchemy Co. — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:07:48 +0000

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Comment on Starry Night by Jon

Jon — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:13:23 +0000

Most of the time, you get to explain what you’re doing and why. That was the case for that comp, but I have done others where the drinks are judged blind or where there’s been an MC rather than me just rambling on for a goodly while.

They should pretty much have always have the ingredients at Sygn, but I can’t guarantee all the guys will know the recipe. I guess someone should post it online or something.

Hope Glasgow’s looking after you, let me know next time you’re heading through to the East Coast.

Comment on Starry Night by Helen

Helen — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:04:23 +0000

High five! A great drink but also thinking context, I like it. Do you get to explain in your presentation of the drink how you were influenced/what you were aiming for? Or do you just have to rely on it shining through?

Also, if I manage to duck into Sygn on my next visit to the ‘Burgh, can I buy one of these?

Comment on Secret histories of cities and spirits by Starry Night | The Old Town Alchemy Co.

Starry Night | The Old Town Alchemy Co. — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:34:43 +0000

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Comment on Saint-Antoine by helen

helen — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:05:13 +0000

maybe the first soley fair trade liquor company, but the Co Op were doing Fairtrade Mark branded white rum years ago. So it’s not a totally new concept. Hope to see more where it came from!

Comment on Saint-Antoine by Rich

Rich — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:42:01 +0000

There is no such thing on earth as a “Tibetan Goji berry”!

Comment on Black Daisy by Jon

Jon — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:14:19 +0000

We pick it up from a local wine merchant - Laurence Smith - along with a bunch of other stuff. I believe you can get a decent chunk of the Fee Bros. range at Peckhams and Harvey Nichols; other brands of orange bitters are available. If you're buying online, the Whisky Exchange is a decent bet.