Cuban Old Fashioned - a Prohibition-Era Twist on the Classic with Cuban Flair

[@300jet]

Lots of great mixology channels on KZbin; this is by far is my fave! Perfect 'cocktail' of history, expertise, and passion. Well done Sir!

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Haha. Thanks! Glad to hear you liked it so well. Cheers!

[@viperhalberd]

Another delicious looking and sounding cocktail! Cheers!

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Awesome. Glad you dug it. Let me know what you think of it when you mix one up. Cheers!

[@chinamoon8386]

Heaven in a glass DS!

[@Pogokoala]

Oye soy de Cuba!!! Thanks for making this one cheers!

[@mentalistp.s.9915]

Really enjoyed the background story

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Awesome. Glad you dug it. It was a fun one to look into.

[@Fenianboyo]

Not a big fan of mint in my drinks, but I would try this one...looks awesome

[@ManInArea]

Dude, i don’t know where to start. 1) this drink looks great, b) your voice is super trippy, iii) you scared the bejesus out of me taking the lime peel while pulling towards your thumb, and D) great video. Thank you.

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Glad to hear you liked the video. Don't sweat the lime peel shot. I still have my thumb...for now.

[@WalkersParadise]

actually I'm enjoying this inconspicuous but quite complex beauty. thanks for sharing!

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Good to hear! This is definitely a fun one.

[@matthewweitz1949]

Great video

[@angel2of7death]

Man, this channel is the best

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Haha. Awesome. Cheers!

[@Kitsua]

That looks great, trying it tonight.

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Great! Enjoy. Let me know how it turns out. Cheers!

[@matthewsibson7019]

I love the history parts to your vids! And whats the music on this one?

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Great to hear. The context gives it a little something extra. Glad you dig it. In terms of the music, I usually try to put their credit in the Description. Although, I don't always remember to do it. Anyway, in this case it is "Cuba Libertad" by Stefan Netsman. Hope that helps. Cheers!

[@ryan34ssj]

Is there a difference between Orange Curaçao and triple sec? Can they be substituted for one another?

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

They are different styles of what are essentially orange liqueurs. It can be like American and Scotch whisk(e)y. The sweetness and dryness of Curaçao and Triple Sec depends on the brand. Grand Marnier is sweet, Cointreau is drier and Combier is even drier. Those are all Triple Secs. The Curaçao I'm using it pretty dry. This recipe specifically called for Curaçao, but it could have been made with Triple Sec, especially given how little was being used. In the final drink, there's only a hint of orange flavor. Here's a couple articles about the difference in orange liqueurs: www.thekitchn.com/curaao-triple-sec-and-in-between-an-orange-liqueur-crib-sheet-the-9bottle-bar-205372 www.alcademics.com/2011/02/whats-the-difference-between-orange-curacao-and-triple-sec-.html drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/08/which-is-the-best-orange-liqueur-triple-sec-curacao-cointreau-grand-marnier-reviews.html

[@RadioactiveLegos]

How reasonable would it be to use Cointreau instead of Orange Curaçao in a pinch?

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

In a pinch, in this case because so little of it is being used, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. The orange flavor is pretty subtle. Just an accent.

[@chazz30000]

Love the series and drinks in general, but could you consider adding a "skip here for recipe" button inside the video? I often find myself jumping through videos when I watch them a 2nd time later on just needing the recipe when making the drink.

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

The printed recipe is always down in the Description if you wanna use that for reference.

[@chazz30000]

Never noticed that! Thank You!

[@RaifNW]

sounds really Good, your simple syrup is 2:1 right?

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Simple (1:1) works best, but I was using some Rich Simple Syrup (2:1) I had left over for the shoot.

[@Persadish]

Question: As you mentioned, Americans can't buy Cuban products in the USA. But, Canadians can buy Cuban products. So, can Americans buy Cuban rum via Canada???

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Us Americans can get out grubby little mitts on Cuban rum whenever we're out of the country. We're are not supposed to bring it back, but those rules are slowly eroding. Maybe one day the Cold War will end...

[@Persadish]

Distinguished Spirits One day....... or, if Canada finds a way to legally sell Cuban cigars and rum to America.

[@nerzule]

Do you live in the United States?

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Yeah.

[@doctorx0079]

He lives in California I think.

[@chuckfletcher2436]

I can almost taste it from here...

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

😉👍

[@JamesSmith-qv9qo]

Couldn’t you just build this in the glass with a lime twist? Seems like it would save time.

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

It's about controlling the amount of lime in the drink and, of course, the presentation. But make them back-to-back, one built, one stirred and strained. You'll find a difference in the two. Cheers!

[@garlicgirl3149]

Too bad I can't reach thru the screen. 😞

[@DistinguishedSpirits]

Haha. Make one at home. Problem solved. BAM!

[@cryptocovered4729]

3:40 video starts...

[@GreenFors]

That is a matter of opinion ;)