Message 30906 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > 
> > <rant>
> > 
> > Why is it that people who have never worked on a cocktail bar, maybe 
> > 
> > not even any bar, think they know it all when it comes to cocktails? 
> > 
> > Usually the only bar they tend is the space-bar on their keyboard!-) 
> > 
> > You might make a point of where you got your information from; if it 
> > 
> > was from another "internet cocktail pundit" (i.e. home enthusiast, 
> > 
> > blogger) then the chances are that the intelligence relied upon is 
> > 
> > flawed, baised, etc. Isn't it weird how all the bloggers go for the 
> > 
> > same subjects, and all write authoritatively about cocktails, but 
> > really they hadn't got the slightest clue about cocktails, until they 
> > 
> > read it on the next guys blog.
> > 
> > <end rant>
> 
> There is no need for you to be disrespectful. I have as much right to 
> my opinion as you do. I cite my research on my site and if you have 
> issue please do so via email. 

Research!!! How can you claim to do research, and at the same time are unable 
to find any bitter cocktails?


> > Syrups were used in early Manhattan recipes, though not all of them, 
> > 
> > and so there is a precedence, which means people can use syrups. In 
> > 
> > fact, Grenadine was the secret ingredient of Max Allen Jnr (sadly 
> > deceased), who is considered one of Kentucky's greatest bartenders. 
> > 
> > 
> > All the other ingredients I listed have been used in Manhattan 
> > recipes prior to 1900; seems a little late to say that all of those 
> > 
> > ingredients can not be used now.
> 
> I was not questioning your research... I was only commenting that If 
> ordered a Manhattan and I got a drink with Grenadine in it I'd be 
> disappointed. I'd try it, but its not the drink I ordered. Now if I 
> ordered a Manhattan and the bartender says, "Would you like to try a 
> Heavy Manhattan." Then that is different. 

No, you phrased your statement as if you had a right to be extremely offended 
if someone made you cocktail not to your liking. Jump over the bar indeed!!!
> 
> The reason people order beer and wine more often than cocktails is 
> consistency. When they order they know what they are going to get. 

Where's the proof of this last statement?

Stop trying to pass yourself off as knowledgeable, you obviously are just 
taking a wild guess on most of the things you comment on. The only reason I am 
picking up on what you are saying, is that I don't think you make valid 
points; and I wouldn't want someone else repeating what you write, thinking 
that it was somehow correct.

You are a 30 year old Software Engineering Consultant, with no expertise in 
bartending/ cocktails, do I presume correctly? 


Cheers!

George S.


g.sinclair[at]yahoo.co.uk

http://www.wiki.webtender.com/wiki/


"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."

-- Albert Einstein