tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post950083294866445784..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: The Jack Rose CocktailKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-55720498701547116702013-11-14T22:18:26.468-06:002013-11-14T22:18:26.468-06:00Hi Amelia, it's a great cocktail - such a nice...Hi Amelia, it's a great cocktail - such a nice flavor. Thanks for the kind words, and comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-38553502817525519072013-11-14T21:30:23.172-06:002013-11-14T21:30:23.172-06:00Hi John, great posting. Always enjoy read your pos...Hi John, great posting. Always enjoy read your posting, you provide lots of useful info and notes.<br />This cocktail sure look refreshing. Very impressive photography skill. <br /><br />Have a great week ahead.<br />Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930759301128608286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-13308041546155352242013-11-13T21:27:56.025-06:002013-11-13T21:27:56.025-06:00Hi Fran, a lot of Calvados can taste a bit astring...Hi Fran, a lot of Calvados can taste a bit astringent - it's the rawness of the alcohol. Cooking certainly masks that because the alcohol evaporates. And in cocktails, other flavors enhance the apple notes, and mask the rawness of the alcohol. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-50620684759549496582013-11-13T20:42:54.475-06:002013-11-13T20:42:54.475-06:00This is interesting- we made a chicken dish at the...This is interesting- we made a chicken dish at the Cordon Bleu School in Paris using Calvados - an apple brandy from Normandy, France. I love anything with apples in it, so I took a swig directly from the bottle- UGH! Tasted alright in the chicken dish, though!Fran @ G'day Souffle'http://www.gdaysouffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-6708283207563930672013-11-12T22:55:02.369-06:002013-11-12T22:55:02.369-06:00Hi Terra, this is really a good one! You'll en...Hi Terra, this is really a good one! You'll enjoy. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-16681851413097127642013-11-12T22:04:30.861-06:002013-11-12T22:04:30.861-06:00First, you know I love learning about booze....umm...First, you know I love learning about booze....ummm, I mean cocktails! AND second, you know I enjoy brandy. So now that you have introduced me to apple brandy, well I must buy some soon! This cocktail has beautiful Fall flavors combined, and would be gorgeous with Thanksgiving dinner:-) Take care, TerraTerrahttp://www.cafeterrablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-18399286884015167512013-11-12T10:58:39.827-06:002013-11-12T10:58:39.827-06:00Hi Dedy, applejack has pretty good flavor and alth...Hi Dedy, applejack has pretty good flavor and although I usually use Calvados in cooking, I bet it would work fine too. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-22520859261265508312013-11-12T10:22:32.929-06:002013-11-12T10:22:32.929-06:00well actually i'm not used with cocktail or li...well actually i'm not used with cocktail or liquor for dringking but only cooking.....<br />this shoots sounds a refreshing, the color is beautifull too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-34237800600708024162013-11-10T15:21:11.866-06:002013-11-10T15:21:11.866-06:00Hi Anne, isn't this pretty? And it's such ...Hi Anne, isn't this pretty? And it's such a natural for autumn. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-34728669044597908142013-11-10T14:29:13.595-06:002013-11-10T14:29:13.595-06:00Oh gorgeous cocktail, John! Perfectly crisp and t...Oh gorgeous cocktail, John! Perfectly crisp and tart for these fall days! I'm definitely checking out your recipe for home made grenadine, too! Thanks for sharing another perfect cocktail! : Anne@FromMySweetHearthttp://www.frommysweetheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-82150929400287058932013-11-10T13:07:13.130-06:002013-11-10T13:07:13.130-06:00Hi Gintare, isn't this a pretty drink? And it ...Hi Gintare, isn't this a pretty drink? And it tastes even better than it looks. Glad you enjoyed the braised beef with sweet potatoes. Such a nice dish, isn't it? Thanks for letting me know you liked it, and for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-39719210931904444372013-11-10T11:38:45.169-06:002013-11-10T11:38:45.169-06:00That's a sweet looking cocktail! I've just...That's a sweet looking cocktail! I've just made your braised beef with sweet potatoes yesterday and it was wonderful, definitely a keeper!Gintare @Gourmantinehttp://www.gourmantineblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-8196326956250758672013-11-09T15:41:54.072-06:002013-11-09T15:41:54.072-06:00Hi Gomo, I'm with you on tartness - it works s...Hi Gomo, I'm with you on tartness - it works so well in cocktails. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-67573042093207098802013-11-09T15:41:12.642-06:002013-11-09T15:41:12.642-06:00Hi Kristi, doesn't lime have a wonderful flavo...Hi Kristi, doesn't lime have a wonderful flavor? And so nice in this drink! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-8778128475666668832013-11-09T15:04:31.128-06:002013-11-09T15:04:31.128-06:00I love your cocktails! The festive color of this ...I love your cocktails! The festive color of this drink would make it perfect for the holidays. I love a little bit of tartness in my cocktails. Another must-try drink from you. Thanks John!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06069149476671783805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-25988048311396436592013-11-09T15:03:45.560-06:002013-11-09T15:03:45.560-06:00MMM I love the addition of lime juice in this cock...MMM I love the addition of lime juice in this cocktail - it sounds like pure bliss!Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchenhttp://www.mysanfranciscokitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-90355617960470549922013-11-09T13:59:19.767-06:002013-11-09T13:59:19.767-06:00Hi Ilke, isn't the color nice? The flavor is e...Hi Ilke, isn't the color nice? The flavor is even better! Have fun shopping at the liquor store. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-72557118806210183442013-11-09T12:51:30.853-06:002013-11-09T12:51:30.853-06:00Such a pretty color. I did not know about Applejac...Such a pretty color. I did not know about Applejack before...now I know! Knowledge is power :) We are planning to stop by the liquor store this afternoon (you know, usual Saturday errands!), so I will look for this to see if they sell. Ilkehttp://www.ilkeskitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-26519554088231218062013-11-09T10:07:07.369-06:002013-11-09T10:07:07.369-06:00Hi Kristi, absolutely! We always have the makings ...Hi Kristi, absolutely! We always have the makings for a few drinks on hand. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-59697307993931734272013-11-09T10:06:42.755-06:002013-11-09T10:06:42.755-06:00Hi Adri, it's so, so nice. I love the color of...Hi Adri, it's so, so nice. I love the color of it! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-26577328519280822013-11-09T10:06:07.500-06:002013-11-09T10:06:07.500-06:00Hi Cquek, it's such a great drink! Totally del...Hi Cquek, it's such a great drink! Totally delish. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-82122642705415728032013-11-09T09:20:55.989-06:002013-11-09T09:20:55.989-06:00If I bring appetizers, can I come to your house fo...If I bring appetizers, can I come to your house for drinks?Mother Rimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325736848992475285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-5479984760610742712013-11-09T08:55:53.299-06:002013-11-09T08:55:53.299-06:00Beautiful! I love Applejack. This sounds delight...Beautiful! I love Applejack. This sounds delightful - perfect for this time of year. Thanks!AdriBarrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03251939060270872249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-62346903716779998832013-11-09T06:24:05.976-06:002013-11-09T06:24:05.976-06:00The beautiful pink blush. The sour bite. The warmi...The beautiful pink blush. The sour bite. The warming lemon. Yes please.CQUEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589822757850120820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-54051965688260379882013-11-09T00:25:50.138-06:002013-11-09T00:25:50.138-06:00Hi Carolyn, good call! This would be perfect with ...Hi Carolyn, good call! This would be perfect with ham. :-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com