Stick with me here! Bit of a deep dive on creative boundaries in the classic cocktail world. Cheers! 🥃 You don't need all these bottles to make one Deshler, but you can get them all at Curiada! 👉 bit.ly/Andersbackbarspirits
Sounds delicious. Stopping at Binny's today to pick up the Dubonnet - def trying this tonight. Might get some Lillet Rouge and Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao too ... looks super interesting. I dig swapping thing out, we've been doing that with the Ward 8 this week (Office Recipe Book version) trying with regular lemon and meyer lemon (which really works great).
Great instructional and fun video. Will definitely give this a try. And wait, Vermouth needs to be refrigerated after opening and only last 2 months. Yikes!!!
I was thinking the same thing. The pace, presentation, humor, lighting, illustrations, gorgeous shots... this is one hella creative duo who genuinely seem to enjoy doing this. Wonder if it pays the bills by now :)
Right? I like that it’s accessible. There’s other channels where it feels super long winded and pretentious but this is like Bob Ross makes drinks vibe
In philosophy, there's a thought experiment called the "Ship of Theseus," which asks how many alterations/repairs a ship at sea can undergo while being identical to the ship that initially set sail. In light of this, I suggest that we call the modified, modern Deshler the "Sip of Theseus."
Other than the actual cocktails themselves, the best part of this channel is the history portion. It really makes me appreciate the cocktail even more. History transforms a cocktail from just a tasty concoction to a story. It’s brilliant. I hope that you merge with The Rake or Mr. Porter. You’re just what they need.
Great video! I love these more in-depth looks at the history, variations on a drink (or ingredient, or drinks you can build with a certain ingredient), and the comparisons from a bartender and a non-bartender. Keep up the great work; I keep coming back for more videos!
@AndersErickson this is the only channel on RU-vid which provides a complete knowledge of cocktails and the presentation of him is the best part how he showcase his talent and spread the knowledge of drinks which he have and he is spreading his knowledge in best possible way
Hey Anders, I just wanted to say you've been really inspirational for my home bar setup and some of your favorite cocktails have made it to the house favorite list! Great work!
Too much you say? No, this is the opposite! This is exactly what I want and hope to see - comparisons, classic recipes, history... This is the kind of content I love from you and I hope you keep doing more of these! Cheers Anders and Az!
Thank you sooo much for making a video with Dubonnet! So many people have no idea what it is. I've been mixing with it for years and it's so underrated. Thanks to you it will be out of stock at my suppliers now hehe.
Love your videos man, beeing bartender for 6 years and actually I lost my love for this because I felt like everything was the same. But I start watching your videos for a competition and I fall in love again with cocktail world ! Thanks
Not 'too much' brother. Love the back and forth and analyzing of different variations. Ignites larger discussions about interpretation, without ignoring the tradition! Cannot wait to try all three and pic a favorite
Honestly this is the type of exploration that I love about your videos and as a bartender I really appreciate this channel for teaching me about this drink and more. Thank you Anders for the inspiration and passion
Love the exploration of the idea of slight modifications changing things, as well as both of your opinions on what you prefer taste-wise. Appreciate the video, and keep up the good work!
Loved this Anders! I love learning how to make a cocktail but getting the history behind it amplifies the experience to the next level. Solid work, my man. Also, Az is a rockstar!
@@AndersErickson No, thank YOU. Anders pls help! I was wondering if you would do a video on what I can do with the nearly full bottle of goldschlager in my freezer? It’s hard to drink if you’re not wanting to shoot it. Or even a video on how we could dress up these “party liquors” that people have on hand but never drink like jager, fireball, etc.
Not too much at all. I love the history, the comparison and the objective opinion along side your professional opinion. It's all good and much appreciated. Please, keep them coming.
As a newbie into the 'whole cocktail thing', as opposed to just getting hammered, appreciate your dive into the history behind the drink . Plus, Az is always fun. :-)
That was so....dippin a toe into the water. 👍👍 The whole cocktail thing is just one part of a life spent searching for new experiences and then taking the time to make them your own. Very glad you have matured past the hammered phase. Many (many!) never do.
Thank you! It's been so great to find a cocktail channel where every single cocktail is exactly to my taste. I love the history aspect, I love the focus on not doing anything unnecessary but what IS done should be done well. The graphics and overall aesthetics are great too, and not too heavy on the manly man man-cave vibe which are endlessly tiring. Thank you again! I look forward to every video!
Fantastic video. I’ve been building my booze collection and learning new cocktails along with your videos. I must say out of all the similar youtubers in this category, you have the most charisma and entertaining/educational videos. Keep up the good work, you have a great format!
Loved it! I like that you gabe us the original, but also showed the ways you can be creative and alter while still being true to the essence of the original drink!
Manhattan is my go to drink so will have to give this a try. Even though I will probably not make most of the cocktails in your videos I still enjoy the history, the presentation, and watching the process of creating the drink. I find the videos very entertaining.
I'm currently drinking - and really enjoying - The Deshler 2, my first experience of this drink. It is delicious, so many thanks for making the video and showing different ways it can be made
This kind of variation and evolution comparison is brilliant. Your concern was clear but I for one really enjoyed it and hope to see more like this in the future. Great job!
Obsessed with this! I use substitutions when I want to try a drink all the time. Sometimes it comes out a bit different, but that's how you end up creating new drinks! Gonna try this one with what I have in my cabinet tonight!
great content, I love how you delve into the history of a cocktail and compare\contrast against modern interpretations, super interesting and fun to watch!
I don't know why each time I watch your videos, I end drinking and getting wasted trying to follow your recipes ahahaha. Cheers. I enjoy a lot your videos!
Not too much, but you knew that. I know it may feel a little loose, and if you were doing one of your skills or deep history episodes it “might be”, but…. This is a workshopping video and your loose style and ability to bounce into the current aspect of the drink/process/story is actually a nice way of being present in the moment with your audience. Thank you.
This was great! I made a non Deshler: 2oz bourbon, 1oz sweet vermouth, 1/4 oz Cointreau, and 2 dashes angostura orange bitters, because that is what I had available. It was good. As I am drinking it in hot weather and want it to last a little longer, after several tastings, I added 2oz of orange seltzer just to give it some volume and make it a slightly less spirit forward drink. Thanks for the video.
I'm going to agree with most of the comments here - a well-balanced video in two ways. First, between the history, the philosophy, and the recipe, and second, the balance between the expert Anders and the layperson Az. She is the secret ingredient. Keep it up!
So, use the "Newbonnet", eh? Now, off to my local to pick up a bottle and play w/ the Deshler options. Always appreciate the background and history you share - super-interesting how these thing morph and change over time. I love when you bring Az around, as her reactions are genuine and come from a place of not having experienced these drinks, which is great to see. You two have definitely boosted my interest in knocking about with cocktails - my girlfriend is both happy, since I'm making new fun drinks and miserable, since our bottle "collection" has exploded from maybe a hundred or so (mostly Scotch and bourbon) to probably twice that in the past several weeks... Cheers, and keep these coming!
This in-depth content is great. There is so many cocktail channels now that just making a drink (unless it is unknown/unique) doesn't add anything new to the conversation. More of this!
Finally another classic drink! Classics are my favourites! ❤ I have to try making this one, never had one before!Nice video, Anders and Az! Cheers to the start of a great weekend!
On the question: "Was it too much?"..... I gladly answer NOOO! This was great in my opinion. Got to get the last couple of bottles in to make this one.....but that will happen. Great stuff again; thanks!
When bartenders get too uptight or obsessive in their adherence to the "original" recipes it can choke creativity to explore, and as you so pointed out, potentially improve the cocktail. In my opinion the right recipe is the one that you or your customer enjoys. Thanks as always for the masterclass on another classic Anders and Az!
I really like the format. It's fun to experiment with drink variations to arrive at the one we like best. Your take on the flavors helps us to know if a particular bottle or ingredient is going to be up our alley, so to speak.
Really want to try these Anders. Really enjoyed the history of this cocktail. As always, it’s bourbon for the win. Btw, you need to do a show on the Belmont Jewel as horse racing is amoung us
I really liked that video. All of your content feels like a personal conversation at a bar, which is not surprising. It seems like there are fewer and fewer actual bartenders today with even a fraction of this knowledge.
Loved the video. Very interesting how the original was so different from the others. The variation from bar to bar has always amazed me. Cocktails can very between bartenders at the same bar. A hand pour vs a measured pour can make a big difference.
You guys are so sweet. This is a very informative quickfire passage through time, taste and trial. Very well produced and edited. So much fun. Love you two.
I’d say overall the thing I really like about this channel is how you promote flexibility and creativity in drink crafting. So a welcome topic and nice to switch things up a bit. Would even be interested in seeing something like a debate with a bartender who’s more rigid about recipes, discussing the line of when is a Deshler (or other cocktail) no longer a Deshler.
