Viewer Created: Black Martini

[@colesweeney5324]

Thanks for the video on one of my favorite drinks! I’m no longer at hunt room but across the street on the new nobu inspired Japanese fusion cocktail rooftop bar at orions roof! If you do trip to Virginia Beach I still suggest the hunt room where my mentors James and Matt still work and then come across to nerd out over Japanese whisky and have this cocktail from me! Cheers guys!

[@fray2748]

I think I'm speaking for everybody when I say, that we want your opinion on adding an orange twist!

[@colesweeney5324]

Hahah originally in my notes I did specify an orange twist and then our clientele was so obsessed with the 2005 trend of smoking drinks that I would flame grated cinnamon to the drink as well but that neither hurt nor helped the drink so usually just expressed orange. So definitely orange twist that bitch.

[@thewerepyreking]

Awesome

[@White__Ink]

So it isnt a nobu but a nobu inspired cocktail bar? How cool! I worked at a Nobu pre-covid on the West coast! I gotta check that place out!

[@Jackal836]

VB Native here. Next time I'm in town, I'm on my way there!

[@PalCabral]

Just a lovely cocktail, btw. Really nice. Well done.

[@garlicgirl3149]

LOVE this video!!!!!! this is what cooking, mixing and bartending is about! taking and shooting the breeze with a crazy good cocktail.

[@paulcommander]

Italian here. It's MarasKino. I swear!

[@AndrewElliotHu]

Yep, its MarasKino, not MaraSino. :D

[@thewerepyreking]

It's the common american pronunciation to incorrectly interpret "bruschetta" and "maraschino" with the German styled "sh" pronunciation for "sch".

[@arkoudiou]

100% true

[@colin.gibson8121]

Who cares

[@nemelissz-genalcoholic7219]

@@colin.gibson8121 i guess u dont mind to be called 'Chulan Yebsan' but a lot of people do care on pronunciation, after all is part of the culture of a whole country or even more than just one country, and yes, Chulan is a possible way to read your name.

[@bromfrog]

Very solid cocktail, so much yum. Like you, I'm surprised how much the Gin shows through in this cocktail and the rye whiskey plays a supporting role. Thanks for sharing!

[@onedrink7770]

Here’s a great recipe for a drink. Basil martini 🍸. It’s not mine, but a former fellow bartender here at Trabocco kitchen and cocktails in alameda, CA. 10 basil leaves add one cube or 2 into your shaker and muddle the heck out of it, the add 2 ounces of vodka, 1 ounce of triple sec and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice. Shake with ice and double strain into a coupe. Garnish with basil leave. Cheers

[@natethurston5436]

Your into phrase is back! “What’s up guys, welcome back to the educated barfly.” For some reason the episodes aren’t the same unless you say it LOL! Your channel is awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@randybrown8941]

Tried this one out and I really like it. Well balanced and agree definitely gin forward but still get the rye.

[@christinecamley]

This cocktail is a huge hit, and I love it. Cheers to Cole Sweeney!! He has come up with a spectacularly complex, delicious drink. This is an instant favourite for me. These spirits are some of my favourites. I have made many Black Martinis and each time it's bliss!!

[@glenngallegos]

I didn't know you had such segments about viewer made drinks. That's interesting. I used to think the only drinks in the world were Johnny, Jack, and Absolut. How naive I used to be.

[@stephane.foisy.186]

I have to admit I like the tangent banter as the types of bars I prefer are those where I can sit and chat or hear stories being told by the clientele or the bartender's wanting to chat.

[@TheMatthewcota]

Great video. Loved Disneyland as a kids, love it more with kids.

[@MyPancho1]

Such a good video... !!! My morning is complete...

[@boozeontherocks]

Awesome. Viewer cocktails !!! Glad your back into the swing. This view cocktail looks interesting really good. IF your are Star Wars Fan watch the Mandalorean. Its exactly how Star Wars should have stayed.

[@elizabethgeorge168]

Dried blood orange would make and amazing garnish for this. Beautiful colors! Sounds very interesting 🤔

[@elizabethgeorge168]

Also, my only experience with Star Wars is the pod racing game on N64. That was my jam back in '99!

[@peterverdon645]

Love the witty banter about witty banter

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Star Trek Millennium Falcon 😂 That’s a masterful troll. Well done.

[@BelovedNL]

This cocktail looks extremely interesting, have to try it!

[@colesweeney5324]

Thank you !

[@bravowhiskey4684]

This strikes me as a mashup of the Black Manhattan and a Martinez. Both of which I like immensely. I use Absaroka barrel aged gin in my Martinez, and love it. I’ll try this with it.

[@colesweeney5324]

Bravo Whiskey I’ve gotten that a lot making this for other bartenders I guess the distinction of it being more of a martini is in the orange bitter profile rounding out and bridging the sweet and dry profiles but essentially yes.

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Cole Sweeney I’ve been using orange bitters in my Martinez since I feel it’s more period-correct. I like that drink just about anyway it can be done, but if you can get your hands on Absaroka, it’s incredible. In fact, I’m going to go make this right now. Thanks for your response, you crazy genius!

[@colesweeney5324]

Bravo Whiskey I love where your head is at! Don’t worry I named dropped this whole video with my coworkers behind the stick. I’m officially the man thanks to Star Trek. IM the crazy genius

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Cole Sweeney ok, that’s friggin incredible. Just like Leandro’s experience, the gin dominates and devolves into averna, but dried by maraschino. It might not be so subtle with a different rye, but only commies don’t like Rittenhouse. This drink is amazing.

[@cwidd1929]

This is really a great cocktail; fits nicely in the repertoire of Kara Newman's 'Nightcap'.

[@markusmottus1686]

Loved the video and must absolutely try the cocktail! Keep it up mate!😁👍

[@johnb3948]

I love Virginia Beach. I lived on the cheap there 3 different times in my life. Twice I was close to this. Historically cool feel

[@Xanatos712]

It's only a 3¼ drink, but that looks like a HUGE cocktail in that coupe. Or maybe Leandro just got shorter.

[@gabrielstrong2186]

It’s the sports version short wheelbase coupe.

[@johnolmos8670]

I just made this one but swapped the proportions of Rye and Old Tom since I’m more of a Gin fan and wow it’s a hit!

[@SecretusLiber]

Glad to see viewer cocktails back. This looks delicious. I love the tangents. Keep em coming.

[@cachebar1599]

I like the time stamps. I like the banter

[@MrMoney331]

I usually only use the Jumps or whatever they are called on the Second or third watch to see the cocktail or something I forgot quickly. Great Episode!

[@LeandroBordoni]

Sounds like a nice recipe, I would prefer to have Amaro Montenegro instead, and it definitely deserves an orange peel! And the right way to pronounce it is Maraskeeno! Nice content mate!

[@patrickeverett5866]

I’ve been looking for a reason to buy every one of these bottles, Black Martini to the rescue!

[@bravowhiskey4684]

Patrick Everett so many doors have now opened to you. Literally hundred of variations on the Manhattan, Brooklyn, Martinez, and if you’ve got Campari, something I’ve always wanted to try... the Dark Boulevardier.

[@johndeppel]

My wife is from Virginia Beach. When she heard you mention the Cavalier, she came running from the other room. I've been to the Hunt Room multiple times. Never had a bad or even mediocre drink. And either pronunciation of "maraschino" is acceptable (either with a "k" or "sh" sound). MW Dictionary accepts both.

[@Gintoo24]

Hi Leandro, can you remind me of which cocktails you have made recently with Rhum Agricole? A quick list would be great! Thanks

[@cactusmann5542]

Think ill make something like this, but with different brands of amaro, whiskey and gin.

[@jackwyatt47]

Of all the measurements in this episode, I'm most interested in the distinction between a bunch and a ton.

[@nrpbrown]

What an awesome cocktail!

[@jakubzidek]

I wonder if Ango Orange would do the job here. I'm gonna find out next weekend.

[@ThePhantom0230]

This reminds me of a Midnight in Manhattan which is just rye, sweet vermouth, and Averna.

[@garrisonmatthews8412]

Love the banter! I think Splash Mountain is the one getting the big update rather than Small World

[@ethangillese]

Oh man, two videos in one day, is it Christmas already? On the Disneyland topic, my dad’s flight training was in LA, so we went to Disney quite often. The rule was, every family member got to pick 1-2 rides just for them, then the rest of rides were agreed collectively. My dad always Vetoed Soarin’, you gotta do the same man!

[@Carebear2678]

The ride in California Adventure is now Soarin Over The World, not just Soarin Over California. They've both been great!! But the world one is definitely cool 👌

[@moehoward21]

Love the vids Leandro. I have a cocktail that I think is very interesting you may enjoy doing, it’s not mine but I had it at a bar called Blossom Bar in Boston and it won 2019 Bacardi cocktail of the year competition. I was very surprised by it, here are the specs they gave: 1.25 parts Bacardi Añejo Cuatro .75 parts passion fruit syrup And cinnamon syrup mixed 1:1 .75 parts lime juice .25 parts coffee liqueur One dollop of marscapone cheese Add everything to a shaker and Shake with crushed ice and pour into Collins glass top with crushed ice Garnish with mint sprig It was very originally and surprisingly outstanding! Keep up the good work! Cheers Btw- it’s called the Gloria

[@dravendrinks]

How does one stretch specifically their gums? Do you like soaring over California because it reminds you of a nice orange zest?

[@srtrujillo]

Nooo, you pronounced it right the first time 😂 And it might be the first time i hear it correctly said in an English language KZbin video haha. Cheers and keep it up!!!

[@srtrujillo]

I mean the Maraschino haha

[@butopiatoo]

Have to try this.

[@mattarends5451]

Grew up in the area and have frequented the hunt room on visits since staying in the hotel a few years back. Great bar, I was surprised that you left out the part of the theory that the missing Nixon tapes were tossed into the hunt room fireplace.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

We never heard about that! Crazy.

[@michaelo5665]

Orange twist and a cherry. I don't know why but that visual appeals to me.

[@jacquesst-pierre973]

It is impossible for me to purchase Luxardo Marashino Liqueur in the canadian province in wich I reside. Can you please suggest a reasonable subsitute? You use it in a LOT of coktails.

[@colesweeney5324]

I now bar manage a very well respected restaurant called heirloom in Virginia Beach, I’ll put this on the menu if you come and let me buy you dinner. Still Love your channel, continual support. And thanks for making me a crazy genius

[@nigelgrove5294]

I love this! i have a cocktail for you- its a boulevardier/blinker combo: 2 oz whisky/bourbon, 2 oz grapefruit juice, 1/2 oz campari, 1/2 oz sweet vermouth, 1/2 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup

[@nigelgrove5294]

surprisingly good and refreshing, i make it at home all the time

[@nigelgrove5294]

i serve it on the rocks- but thats up to interpretation

[@nigelgrove5294]

with a grapefruit peal garnish and rosemary twig

[@nigelgrove5294]

Love your channel by the way!

[@MattyPGood]

I actually love barrel aged Old Tom gin. I make a riff on an Old Fashioned with barrel aged Old Tom gin (Barr Hill Tom Cat) with simple syrup, Earl Grey tea bitters, a lemon twist, and cbd oil that's actually excellent

[@WhyDoBabiesStareAtMe]

Here's more of that mad genius Leandro was talking about

[@roosterguy4958]

What exactly is averna? What is the flavor profile and what other drinks are good for it ? Thanks !

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

It's an Italian Amaro, so a herbal liqueur. It's bittersweet with some hint of caramel, along with anise, citrus, juniper, rosemary and a few others. We have a few cocktails with it so if you have the opportunity to pick one up, it might be well worth it.

[@icanwatchthevideos]

Hilarious to see at the start that there was a 4 min interlude called Disneyland coming up later in the video

[@austinknight5881]

How, I ask you, do you, Jack Black, and Zach Galifianakis all coordinate? You're all turning into the Same Dude, and that dude is pre-midlife-crisis Hunter S. Thompson Not at all an insult, by the way

[@Adrian_Creates]

Did you ever do the Oga’s Cantina drinks?? I thought you said you were after it opened. 🤔

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I went to Ogas but haven’t done the drinks yet

[@demetrinight5924]

The tasting notes on this drink were genuine. The Disney tangent was a little odd. Maybe do a Disney parks cocktail to further discuss the topic?

[@cwidd1929]

was there like a 10min aside about Disneyland in this video or did I black out?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

probably

[@gabrielstrong2186]

Loving the channel, especially the viewer cocktails. I wonder if there is a way to submit a cocktail without using twitter or instagram?

[@oboecoe]

There is. It's at the end of the first paragraph in the description. You have to email them. :)

[@statix6979]

Wow

[@PPy_14]

Everyone who likes dill pickles should try dill pickle martini its 1oz of gin 1oz of vodka 0.5 oz of dry vermouth 0.5 oz of pickle juice of your choice just not sweet pickle juice shake in shaker pour over stainer so don't get ice chips in martini glass and garnish with a pickle there have it a pickle martini it sour and salty it's delicious if you like pickles

[@rickardmoberg1525]

Barfly uncut! 😂

[@lukagiorgobiani4673]

Please say (ml) besides (oz) too cuz lot of Europeans are watching too, thank you. Love your channel, RockNRoll 🤟

[@axelwedelin92]

The look behind the camera that wasn't meant to lead to a tangent resulted in a tangent about tangents. This is getting way too meta.

[@henryeccleston7381]

Please could you do the Henry’s Old Fashioned recipe I sent you a while back? The recipe is, again, take 2-2&1/4 ounces Jameson whiskey (it doesn’t make the same flavour properly with other Irish whiskeys, and non Irish whiskeys just aren’t it), 3/4-1 ounce St~Germaine elderflower liqueur, and a solid dash or two of angostura bitters, shake with ice thoroughly, strain into a rocks glass, and garnish with a lime twist. Even if you don’t do it for the channel, give it a taste and let me know what you think? I created it over the course of a week of testing and can proudly say it is my favourite drink, and I would love to hear your opinions.

[@henryeccleston7381]

And for anyone about to jump in and say it’s not an old fashioned: it is old fashioned adjacent with a distinct sugar syrup (half the liqueur is syrup), bitters, whiskey, and some dilution in the form of the vigorous shake and the lower alcohol content of the liqueur. Sugar, whiskey, bitters, diluted, it’s close enough that I feel no shame calling it that, and it is served in a short glass, and old fashioned in the name helps bartenders remember that when I order it for the first time in a few weeks.

[@ernieforni3221]

I do not care about the time stamps. I watch the entire video. I am from Virginia Beach and have never been to the Cavalier.

[@tacticalpacciani6147]

How do i submit a cocktail?

[@thewerepyreking]

Email him, he comments the gmail sometimes around and I think it's somewhere in his channel description or in the video description

[@jordan_tenace]

Dude! My wife works for Disney. Get a media license when Disney opens up and do a barfly freepour or just a regular video on Disney cocktails. Ogas, Trader Sams, Lamplight Lounge, Napa Rose. Soooo much to unpack there.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

We’ve done one from Trader Sams but I’m itching to get over there and do some eps on more Star Wars Stuff both for reg Barfly and Freepour. Can she assist in getting us media passes ?

[@FCCHB1207]

@@TheEducatedBarfly She is in guest relations so not that direct department, but I can find the exact process for it and comment here.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Well is she could send us I. The right direction that would be very helpful! You can reach out by email at [e-mail] and thanks in advance!

[@Dzejmsz]

Nice :)

[@pnwesty7174]

As a possessor of an RDF, I'm looking forward to trying with this. I love Ransom Old Tom (local to me) and Rittenhouse Black Manhattans are a standard.

[@michaelo5665]

New deal's old Tom gin is another great PNW gin you should checkout if you like ransom.

[@UnclePete]

More like a black and a Martinez I'd say.

[@jkobstube4314]

No it really is marasKino, sch is pronounced sk in Italian it IS however pronounced sh in German, so if a German were to read it, he'd say "marashino", but most will probably realise it's an Italian word and many know abt these things in Italian. After all it's very close to Germany and many ppl go there for holiday.

[@ChristopherOdegard]

Hey that's me!

[@ChristopherOdegard]

Thanks for pronouncing my name correctly!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

The one thing I pronounce correctly 😂

[@Irishringo]

Maraskeeno

[@PalCabral]

It's MARASKINO. Capiche? ;)

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I think you meant Kapeesh right?

[@PalCabral]

@@TheEducatedBarfly that's right. Damn spell checker ;)

[@bayouninja]

Just make the drink

[@DavidPeveto]

As a fan of cocktails, Disney Parks and you... Feel free to "bullshit about Disneyland" all you damn well please. More of it would be nice actually. I just need you and Greg to go to Epcot and drink around the world. It will be the most nichly me video of all time.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

yeah, that sounds like fun. How to Drink around the World like an Educated Barfly!

[@austinknight5881]

Loooooooong stir, huh?

[@PalCabral]

Exactly, why did you stop showing viewer created cocktails? Instead you keep re-doing the same cocktails you did before. Great you are getting back on track!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

We didn't stop, just took longer between the last one we did :)

[@sixoffcenter80]

You can't just ask why a Martini isn't black.

[@happycamper2220]

MARIUS NEEDS A MIC. DO IT!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Funny thing is, there is a mic. BUT, at the present moment, if we boost the mic more we'll have more echo if Leandro talks at the same time. It's a balance but we're trying to find it.

[@subjidealist]

oh shit,,, the cameraman is talking smack :)

[@MisadelphiaSAR]

It's pronounced Maraskeeno in Italian. You had been saying it correctly, and then the commenters "corrected" you into saying a common English mispronunciation

[@OmegaWanpo]

It's pretty cool seeing an old video of you. Like seeing people in work mode lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5m2mHR5lK2beck You're around 2:00 , I believe

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Good find! That was from my first year behind the stick at Coles and I only recently found out it was on KZbin 😂

[@OmegaWanpo]

@@TheEducatedBarfly I was reminiscing about going out , Cole's was on of my go-to spots!

[@garg0731]

But its too much if you put some more, anyways your choice.

[@matteo-er1lm]

It's "maraschino" (maraskino) and not "marascino"

[@chrisherre7107]

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[@mamlazz2]

really boring to watch two of you guys talk nonsense between each other