Recreated - Lawn Mower from The Simpsons

Thought you'd seen every Simpson's cocktail on this channel? Enter the "lawn mower" from Season 10, Homer's masterful concoction of wheatgrass and vodka that rivals only Skittlebraü for genius two ingredient drinks. As you can expect, it's pretty terrible. But can I make a version that's actually good?
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[@CocktailChemistry]

Any more Simpsons cocktails out there? The Forget Me Shot was wild: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5qalmujjLtje8U

[@kylejacques8577]

If you can figure out how to replicate strupo...

[@iHawke]

You're missing the "Future Homer"

[@loganleunidus]

How about Abe Simpson’s Irish drink?

[@jodyanthony]

Red tick beer. Hmm, needs more dog.

[@SoleMan117]

More had one called a "lobstertini" where he mixed vodka, gin, vermouth and lobster juice into a martini glass, and garnished with lobster claws. I'd hate for you to drink it, but it would look spectacular if you actually made it.

[@NickSquaredTV]

"And we're just making your standard wheatgrass simple syrup" *ah yes, the standard*

[@nathanbrady2704]

I assumed he used wheatgrass juice as was the fashion at the time.

[@CocktailChemistry]

They didn't have lemongrass, because of the war

[@Crowbars2]

So I tied wheatgrass to my belt, which was the style at the time. Now, to take the ferry cost a nickel, and in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em. Give me five bees for a quarter, you'd say...

[@blookarakal4417]

I legit thought thought you were going to use green chartreuse

[@obiwankenobi3058]

How can I enjoy this drink? There's no chartreuse

[@richardbaba1298]

a polish Vodka has Bison Grass inside the bottle called Żubrówka.

[@CombustibleKitttens]

Never drink apple juice without it.

[@iLikeCoffee777]

@@CombustibleKitttens 😱🤣😂🤣😂 I cannot see apple juice and vodka being a good combination ever... Cider works good but apple juice itself is a freaking terrible mixer.

[@zombieguy224]

@@iLikeCoffee777 Apple juice and Medical Ethanol, aka: The Dr.'s orders

[@russbuck1000]

@@iLikeCoffee777 in the UK, cider is alcoholic, but apple juice is literally that: the juice of an apple - it makes an excellent mixer, especially with Żubrówka which has a sort of cinnamon-y hint - we heard it referred to as a "frisky bison" in Kraków, where they rim the glass with sugar/cinnamon powder - it is outstanding.. "If it's clear and yella, you've got juice there, fella. If it's tangy and brown, you're in cider town" - this Flanders quote never made sense to me here on the UK, because cider is a hugely popular alcoholic drink that you can get by the pint in a pub, juice is just juice 😁

[@Kounetsu2501]

I actually don't know if Zubrowka can make it into the states. At first i thought he was gonna use that. But, i don't know if they FDA let's it through. My country has it but, my countries FDA is much more lax.

[@kessel12]

That reminds me, I’m out of lemon shaped rocks right now.

[@Erichwanh]

Now do a clarified milk punch version of it.

[@fredster0044]

Love the Simpson’s ones

[@th4tp1nkybo18]

Did you like your own comment? >,>

[@HisVirusness]

@@th4tp1nkybo18 Did you?

[@th4tp1nkybo18]

@@HisVirusness nah I disliked mine

[@HisVirusness]

@@th4tp1nkybo18 How can we be sure? Both of your comments have 1 like.

[@th4tp1nkybo18]

@@HisVirusness cause mine has a dislike

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

Ok so I've actually had wheatgrass based beverages (all soft) and I actually enjoyed the taste. The trick is to blend it with lemon juice, then pass it through a square of muslin or a fine sieve. It makes this wonderfully vegetal bright green juice.

[@mkultra2456]

You gotta stop saying actually.

[@GirishManjunathMusic]

@@mkultra2456 you gotta stop being an ass

[@michaelantosch9888]

There is actually a spirit called Żubrówka ("Zhubrovka"), which is vodka infused with bison grass. It's really popular in Poland. You can serve it over vanilla ice cream, or mix it with apple juice to make a "Polish Kiss" (or "tatanka" -- "apple cake"-- as the Poles call it), or mix it with blackcurrant juice to make a "Black Bison".

[@zeyface6366]

Or just drink it straight, I find it delicous

[@edd1003]

Are there any more cocktails from archer that are worth showing or improving upon? I believe archer mentioned needing to get more Tom for his Collins during the archer vice episodes. Maybe a Tom Collins made with old Tom gin?

[@mepatton]

"This looks pretty healthy, let's FIX THAT with some VODKA."

[@kidyuki1]

I wouldn't write off the rum and zinc. I mean, without zinc, we wouldn't have telephones, car batteries, or hand guns.

[@michaelcase8231]

Ladies and Gentlemen, that was the origin of the "California Garden". Seriously you created a new drink here, now name it.

[@Rockzilla1122]

Well since it's a spin on an existing drink template, the name should be the Improved Lawn Mower

[@foxyfoxington2651]

@@Rockzilla1122 The Riding Lawn Mower

[@michaelcase8231]

@@Rockzilla1122 I would contest that by saying that since the original drink was just Vodka with Wheatgrass powder added to it that by making a Wheatgrass syrup and the addition of the Pepper Vodka and Lemon makes it an entirely different drink. I mean at what point is two different drinks "Two different drinks" if adding both techniques and ingredients to it's make up keeps it the same drink? Is a Vesper and a Martini the same drink?

[@necronomicon1472]

1:59 Reminds me of Bison Grass Vodka. The first sip is pretty interesting, after that it gets worse and worse.

[@Matarro1980]

In a podcast I listen to they recently made a hay syrup. Not sure what hay they used but apparently it worked well with strawberries. The same guy also made a syrup with aged cheese, fantastic podcast really.

[@JotaC]

You say "Common wheatgrass simple syrup" like you've made wheatgrass simple syrup a hundred times

[@nilsroesel]

this spring i started experimenting around with different kind of garden stuff. my favourite was some interpretation of the bees knees with dandelion sirup (we call it dandelion honey in germany). was pretty nice

[@ozymandias3456]

You haven't done a single plum floating in perfume served in a man's hat

[@eggpassion]

a brewery in italy called baladin makes a hay tonic that uses the grass that they cut from around their property, this made me think of that!

[@shogun2215]

I like the idea of a grass taste/flavour in a drink, much like lavender.

[@starkfish79]

Wheatgrass oxidizes with heat and light. It makes it solidly gross. You can juice the fresh Wheatgrass with a mascerating juicer, add fresh lemon to the juice to slow the oxidation, and then mix from there. I make a brunch cocktail that has been lovingly named the "lawn shaving latte" with Uncle Val botanical gin, Wheatgrass and lemon juice, Edinburgh ginger and rhubarb liqueur, and a scant barspoon of carrot eau de vie. Pretty tasty.

[@JoeSmoe1]

I had a wheatgrass bloody mary in LA a few years ago actually. Bartender used a small amount simple syrup and was really good, like an umami flavor. The grass wasnt infused in the S. syrup though, the drink had about 5-6 wheatgrass jelly drops or something but they melt in your mouth. It mixed well with everything.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

I like the way you think. If it begins to look healthy, add vodka!!!!!

[@Crowbars2]

It might have been interesting to see what effect a vodka extraction on the wheatgrass would have had on the final drink. Kind of like how vodka is used with tomato sauce to make vodka sauce.

[@cyberlegs]

Perhaps not the place to ask, but this video seems fitting. In certain pipe tobaccos there’s a flavor similar to the smell of straw, or dried grasses. It’s a very pleasant aroma, perhaps that flavor could fit in a cocktail.

[@sosigking6358]

There's Grandpa Simpson's "remedy", but I recall it having no labeled ingredients. There's also the plum hat perfume drink, but idk how you'll pull that one off. Maybe a plum vodka or fruit brandy with a simple syrup of a pungent but safe perfume. The hat, idk.

[@nrpbrown]

Looks great! Did you consider Bison Grass vokda for this? That seems like a decent substitute

[@dnguyen253]

I actually really like Grass vodka, very earthy and herbal. Put it in a Moscow Mule makes a Grazing Bison. It also goes pretty well mixed with apple juice on ice.

[@TheArcSet]

I bought that glass, two for 0.50 each, from a for charity shop. Thanks for this Pop video culture. As someone who's' grey matter coverts gluten to a morphine-esque substance, the gluten-free nature of wheatgrass was a surprise; it did not enrich my life. I assume matcha would improve on wheatgrass, or fresh chives.

[@Mike0T7]

There is a grass vodka made by Zubrowka, mixing with Apple or other fruit juices is common.

[@Jydmd]

My local fancy-drink-in-a-Mason-jar place has a drink called the lawnmower : Absolut Peach Vodka, Triple Sec, lemonade, pear nectar, cucumber, mint, basil, agave syrup and strawberry puree, blended with ice as a slushie. It's delicious.

[@ThatDudeOnThePorch]

was just watching this the other day, love this spin on that sickly green concoction i could only think of

[@jakubzidek]

I honestly think that using Gin instead of Vodka would greatly improve the cocktail. I can see the Barrister Russian gin working really well with this. Maybe even Gin Mare.

[@devligue]

I so expected bison grass Żubrówka to be used in the improved version. It tastes like grass even without the syrup 🤣

[@CBurn]

I’ve always believed that a shot of Jeppson’s Malört encompasses the spirit of Homer’s Lawnmower.

[@Elfos64]

I'd try putting in some pureed Gooseberries and maybe some walnut, as that would make it more like my parents' lawn.

[@crow1403]

I was hoping to see fresh extracted wheatgrass juice used instead of powdered. A possible good combo could be: 1 ounce fresh wheatgrass juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, 1.5 ounces vodka, and 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice. I also like the idea of using zubrowka for the vodka as others have commented.

[@Camilo19832001]

Oh man, know im gonna comb for simpson episodes that mention any drink and post them here so you can make em!

[@pubcollize]

If you're making the rum and zinc and need to balance out the metallic flavor of the zinc, use salt. Salt diminishes metallic taste.

[@edd1003]

As someone else mentioned I thought you would have used green chartreuse in addition to the wheat grass also a very herbal Jen might accompany the wheat grass as well. Also to punch up that front lawn flavor maybe some wildflower honey as a sweetener instead of regular cane sugar

[@eliasjabbour31337]

So is the length of the video 4:20 just a coincendence while talking bout green grass?

[@walterbunn280]

Ehhh.... Rather than a nuetral vodka, i would have opted for grey goose. Grey Goose specifically has a grass-like taste added to it, but i can understand if this offends vodka purests (it's specifically called for in the drink tho...). After that, I'd have gone with Sorghum molasses for my sugar syrup. Sorghum is pretty grass like, but it still has a malty flavor to it. Keeping everything green, I'd have probably gone with lime peel and lime juice for the sour part of the drink, and maybe some of that wheat grass juice as a type of bitter. Also as a horrible aside, there's a grass jelly drink that might work equally well in this mixer. it's got a mild mint flavor, and is bright green. it's not good though.

[@sandouich5892]

He drank this like a champ

[@AdonisNesser]

If you're trying to taste a lawnmower, what about a mezcal with that wheatgrass to get those diesel notes

[@foxyfoxington2651]

It's been forever since I've had a good Rum and Zinc.

[@TheKlabim]

First Wolfgang Puck in Chefs Support and now Nick. Pretty nice day.

[@Skulderklap]

Try just juicing the grass - it's actually quite good on it's own. It's sweet, earthy and floral. If it's good with vodka, I dunno - but could imagine that it would be.

[@zeyface6366]

Was expecting Zubrowka. Amazing grass flavored polish vodka

[@hogwallowsoaps]

Chlorophyll actually increases the oxygen level in your cells. It is very good for the immune system. Spiralena, chlorella (best), and wheatgrass are all good for this. It’s very motivational for becoming a lush! 😉 - Love the video as always! ❤️👍🏻

[@kidyuki1]

Great episode as always! I know the "recipe" calls for vodka, but I was kinda hoping you'd try rhum agricole in the improved version. Also, "there's a lemon behind that rock" might be my favorite line from the whole series.

[@NoahTheJew17]

Did you consider using Sotol to try and get a more grassy flavor? I think doing a 50/50 split with the vodka could be interesting a get a more complex cocktail while still staying true to the original concept

[@sumawav]

Was expecting zubrowka since it’s flavored with bison grass. Got the vodka part right!

[@CocktailChemistry]

oo that would have been interesting

[@boozeontherocks]

Nick this is really interesting, You could have tried a milk based vodka to go with it.

[@CImusicvids]

if you’re mixing vodka with grass then how about using zubrowka which is already mixed with bison grass? Or use bison grass

[@DWCStuff]

Anyways so I used to make these. But I would take fresh wheatgrass squeeze juice and good vodka. 2to1 Some times i wound have it with a slice of lemon or lime.

[@dumass5729]

I’m still laughing at your face after the second sip of the first drink!!!!!!!!!! OmG

[@flarg790]

Have you heard of bison grass vodka? That might have been good for this

[@ThaPaz]

Grazovka

[@TheSurfaceWorldProductions]

Oh man, I've been hoping that you would get to this Simpson's cocktail for some time now.

[@jonnyconnoro]

Could use bison grass vodka in this for more grass flavour

[@oaf-77]

Can you recreate Shaun Mondavi Vineyard’s reddish style wine drink from SNL?

[@gabitorres9577]

Hey, in the episode of The Archer named "tango for three" it seems that archer make a drink with mate and other things, can you make that drink?

[@JoshSmith-kg6ou]

Not wheat grass but a local taco place does a cilantro margarita that is delicious

[@thisquietplace]

Wheat grass through a slow juicer would probably be even better

[@SadCrabMan23]

Another great green chile vodka is Teller Vodka.

[@idhalaralbaiesh5429]

Fuck my life, now I want to try the second one. You, Sir, are amazing.

[@jabileeric5061]

You know I'd love to try this cocktail!

[@strifehellsing]

I once made a wheat grass soda.

[@273degrees]

You could make your own version of Duff beer

[@judychen1038]

Will you make ether the bonk drink or the scrumpy from tf2?

[@seriomarkj]

"We are just making your standard Wheatgrass simple syrup" - that the some words that have never been put together in that order before, and there is nothing standard about it

[@patrickhodson8715]

Ok but I’m living for the “rum and zinc”

[@Algrenion]

i actually think this sounds genuinely great and i love the recipe! definitely one i'd like to try at home, i'm a fan of that vegetal taste in a cocktail but if it was me, i'd have used Zubrowka Bison Grass vodka to make it extra... well... grassy :-)

[@__Niels__]

Finally a proper glas!! 👀👍🏼

[@AngryCocktails]

A brave effort

[@GothicPotato2]

I feel like the OG shot kind of missed the mark. Why not properly dissolve the dried wheatgrass first or, like it probably was “done on the show”, use fresh wheatgrass juice as the base? You already had the wheatgrass so it wasn’t a lack of availability. Not going to say it would be great, but there would be substantial more water and other floral elements in that version so it almost certainly would taste a little better. Just some thoughts!

[@aron137]

I have a sweetened vodka that has cucumber, lemongrass, and a little honey. I like it

[@resonanttotality8322]

Hey man, I love the show... I'm wondering how you would formulate a Nuka-Cola from the Fallout series...

[@Ervgotti1985]

Ron Howard: Homer we’re out of vodka!

[@Omegawabo]

Do Rum and Zinc.

[@ashlyannn]

I use to work at Jamba Juice MANY years ago and we had fresh wheat grass shots. ITS GROSS! It was like a right of passage working there, is to take a shot haha.

[@jmhh3264]

I love those shots. They are so gross but almost good?

[@jodyanthony]

Where's the bowl of cloves, frozen pie crust, and Tom Collins mix?

[@gk-zl1xp]

Next, ......mud flavour, ash flavour

[@jaxyjax7208]

I actually got a shil lawnmower advert for this video aswell

[@dumpeeplarfunny]

Why use water to extract flavor from the wheat grass? Why not use it to directly infuse the vodka?

[@pisacenere]

Can you try the Mexican Space Program? From Mike and Molly

[@c.french450]

Honey and wheatgrass do well together as well.

[@vancedthrowaway8432]

Not entirely the same but Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka is really good.

[@wastintime8792]

Dude from Cigarettes After Sex sure knows how to mix a drink

[@Christopher_Wheeler]

I got an ad for a lawnmower before this video...

[@CocktailChemistry]

i should have been sponsored by Black+Decker or something

[@jesuschrist408]

I got a lawn mower ad 😂

[@danmcconnell5941]

Maybe a wheatgrass infused vodka?

[@TRPLD]

Something with sour apple might have been good... :)

[@irisfailsafe]

Homer is an effing genius

[@Bantam2k]

I wonder how it would taste with Żubrówka for the vodka brand.

[@ogreenius]

Hmmmm. Hmmm! I love your videos and your channel, and always happy to see your fun TV and movie-themed drinks. But I feel like you under-thought this one. I'm sure you know by now that cooking *any* plant ingredient is going to produce a different result from fresh. And often a worse one. You don't want a cooked mint or basil simple syrup, right? Generally the rule is you make the syrup, heat it up, *then* incorporate the herb once it's off the heat, so that the herb is only minimally exposed to heat. Here you needed to just use wheat grass *juice*, i.e. juice the wheat grass you had, or if you don't have a juicer (or one that can handle wheat grass), go to one of the many juice bars in SF and get some straight wheat grass juice. This takes care of a couple issues. First, in your initial attempt, wheat grass *powder* obviously lacks the dilution that wheat grass *juice* would bring, so it's not really a fair or accurate test. Second, when you make the syrup, being able to use the actual juice would have changed the flavor considerably (and probably brought more of the wheat grass flavor itself, appropriately). All that said I can't imagine this tasting that great in the original approach, with no simple syrup, lemon, or anything. Although maaaaybe it would be kind of like a martini? Maybe experiment with ratios in that case... But your revised approach, with lemon and simple syrup, if used with an actual wheat grass *juice* rather than, er, boiled wheat grass, would probably be a lovely, bright green color, and have more personality from the wheat grass, while still tasting maybe decent. Seems fair to leave out the chile vodka though if you re-test, and see if you can really make it good just as a sour template with no other modifications...

[@BelovedNL]

The recipe link in the description doesn’t seem to lead to the right page?

[@m4tt_314]

not great, not terrible, 3.6 stars :sips:

[@masterpython]

Does fresh grass juice taste any better?

[@ObiTrev]

Why not pickle the wheat grass and then use the pickling in the cocktail?