There’s stuff out there, but it is harder to find. It’s going to be especially hard to find right now. If you want more colorful clothes look again when the Spring and Summer looks come out. The Winter styles are going to be more muted and less colorful.
I like Bonobos and Todd Snyder for when I want something more interesting. Although Todd Snyder is definitely caught in the muted colors for winter thing.
I’m not real familiar with the style, but you might have some luck searching around for “techwear” and “technical workwear”. Those pants remind me of stuff I’ve seen in that realm.
A quick search turns up the company Truewerk and they have some that look similar and have the extra pockets and similar details.
Lots of good recommendations already.
I’ve only made Coquito with Appleton Estates, but that’s mostly because I have Appleton around during the holidays to make hot buttered rum for my wife’s family. The white rums that I’ve had and liked have been the Plantation and Rhum Barbancourt. Like others said, you probably won’t taste much of the rum.
I’ve never had a Godfather, but that sounds like a perfectly fine drink. I like Old Fashioneds and other drinks that follow the same bourbon plus a dash of something interesting format. I would bet that the drink will still mostly taste like whatever whiskey you use. Don’t bother chasing down something special or expensive, but I would go with something good. Also, you’ll still have the rest of the bottle to finish, so buy something you’ll drink. If you already have a preferred bourbon or whiskey, you’ll probably still like it in this drink. I would try something like Old Forester (100 proof), Four Roses, or Wild Turkey 101.
I have not had any amaretto apart from DiSorano, which I do not like.
Amaro is a very loose category of liqueurs. It’s spirits and/or wine infused with a variety of herbs and other flavors. It’s bitter and often very sweet at the same time, with a complex mix of other flavors. There really is so much variety it’s hard to narrow down, but a couple personal favorites are Cynar (very bitter), Montenegro (kind of sweet), and Amaro Nonino (well balanced).
If you like egg nog and want to try something kind of similar, try Coquito. It’s spiced coconut cream and rum. It’s got a similar texture without any eggs and a lot of those holiday spices. Here’s a recipe. It can be batched up and stored for a week or two in the fridge.
The other one I like is Amaro Caldo. It’s just hot water and your favorite amaro. I prefer to use tea instead of plain water. A black tea plus an ounce or two of Montenegro is really tasty.
Do you want to taste it or just use it up?
If you just want to use it, I’d turn it into modified Paloma’s. Mix up grapefruit juice, grapefruit vodka, rosemary infused vodka, and some Angostura bitters in a pitcher and refrigerate. Then to serve, pour the mix into a highball with ice and top with a little grapefruit soda (I strongly prefer San Pellegrino), garnish with a small sprig of rosemary. You might add some sweetener or something to tone it down. You can also make it a little showy by smashing the rosemary sprig with a big flourish and handclap.
I left off portions since I really don’t know what the vodka tastes like. I’d sample it first with mostly vodka and then up the other measures as needed to get something palatable.
Clark chukkas are one of my go to nice, and casual shoes (boots). The Clark’s are great value for the money too. I like their Wallabees too, but those tend to be pricier and are a less universal style.
A clean pair of Adidas Stan Smiths can look good too. Really any of the simple sneakers will look good with most outfits, like these, the Nike Cortez, or whatever. I don’t like sneakers that look too technical or chunky, but that’s just me.
Johnston and Murphy has a mixed reputation and are expensive, but I’ve liked the two pairs I’ve had from them. They’ve been worth their price too, the last pair I had from them lasted about 8 years.
At a bar I don’t know, I’ll usually order off their menu or go for beer. I’ll try whatever they are saying is their specialty, or I’ll just pass on the whole mixed drinks affair. If I’m at some new bar I’m probably not trying it out as my new favorite spot, I’m probably visiting someplace and will never be back. I just want something tasty and easy.
Over the course of this summer I went against my better judgement and I tried to order boulvardiers at two different bars. Both times it was at a nice bar that appeared to have a modern cocktail program and both times led to lengthy discussions about what I was asking for.
I’m not much help on the specific question, but I hate to have it die on the vine. So, I’ll offer what advice I have.
I know a couple of people who shop at DXL and I’ve heard them recommend it to others, so I’d check with what they’re offering. The guys that I know that shop there dress well.
The other place I’d look is Bonobos. They’ve got a wider selection of sizes than most retailers and I’ve been happy with everything I’ve bought from them.
That looks pretty good. I’ve always seen it made with some variety or combination of aged rum, usually demerara. My personal favorite for this (and most tiki drinks) is Hamilton Jamaican Black Rum. Using white rum might be the right call for serving it with dinner.
I think you could turn just about any Jungle Bird recipe into a decent batch cocktail. Most of the ingredients are pretty stable. The juices would go off first, but not likely over the course of a few days. If you need them to sit for more than a week, then you probably want to look at something with spirits only.
The Jungle Bird could fit that bill pretty well. It’s one of my absolute favorite drinks, and the only tiki drink my wife likes. It’s fruity, sweet, and sour and most of all it’s a lot. My fear would be that it might be too much to pair with dinner.
I had a clarified jungle bird once, and that was a kind of muted version. That may have been a function of their recipe or the process. It wasn’t a bar I go to regularly, so I can’t really say why it was mellowed out.
It’s not wrong, but I don’t know how helpful it is. I think it could be helpful for identifying complimentary colors, but it’s missing some context about which articles of clothing are which colors.
For example, it lists pink as a matching color for light blue. IMO, light blue pants with a pink shirt works fine, but a light blue shirt wouldn’t work so well with pink pants. In general you’d want your pants a darker color or cooler tone than your shirt.
Dead Man’ Handle
1.5 oz White Tequila
.5 oz Aperol
.5 oz Lime Juice
.5 oz Orgeat
Shake vigoursly over ice and serve in a tall glass over crushed ice. Sprinkle some Tajin on top.
I tried coming up with my own take on this and none of the changes I tried made it better. There’s a bar near me that makes their own sesame orgeat and I bet that would be good.
My first thought is to look for something kind of mild to not overpower the food, but still has some earthy/roasted flavors. Maybe a Montenegro spritz?
What time of year will the event be? If it’s fall/winter I’d not do a spritz and maybe try something coffee flavored.
Do you also have a link to a good recipe for making syrups from peels? I’ve had mixed results and it’s been awhile since I tried.
I made a couple Ford’s for myself over the weekend.
1.5 Ounces Gin 1 Ounce Dry Vermouth 0.5 Ounce Benedictine Few dashes orange bitters Measurements are loose estimates. Garnish with a bit of lemon peel.
I really like these. They’re a little more herbaceous and slightly sweeter compared to a classic martini.
I totally agree. This sounds really good, but it barely resembles a Paloma.
Mostly settled. I make the occasional purchase to replace something that’s worn out or to fill in a seasonal gap, and when I do I try to be a little experimental.
I wear classic jacket and tie stuff for work and American workwear when I’m home.
I was unaware of this community until this post, I joined shortly after.
I feel like it’s always kind of a niche topic. Too many people see one style or another as something to be derided for being exclusive and/or unnecessary. Whether its calling suits classist or streetwear drops wasteful. Not too many people are interested in fashion in general, especially men’s fashion.
This is why it’s common in the black community to get a receipt whenever you buy anything. You can’t prove where you are at all times, but you can prove that you were at a particular time and place. Might save you from being railroaded for a crime you didn’t commit.