Sharkbait’s Cocktail of the Week: Vieux From The Top

Happy Friday once again. Hopefully we’re all enjoying the lesser footy matches this morning! If you’re looking for a tasty beverage to enjoy during Croatia vs. Czech Republic or (more importantly/drunkenly) England vs. Scotland, may I present this week’s cocktail: The Vieux Mot from the Please Don’t Tell cocktail book by Jim Meehan.

This one I’ve had bookmarked for a while, but never got around to making. With the heat expected to rise again this weekend, I went looking for something that appeared to be refreshing and easily drinkable in mass quantities (for better or for worse). This gin and elderflower concoction certainly looks like it will do the trick.

Vieux Mot

1.5 oz. Plymouth gin

.75 Lemon juice

.5 oz. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur

.5 oz. Simple syrup

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled coupe. No garnish

Not pictured: The PDT book

There is an ever so faint gin aroma on the nose. I can also detect some elderflower notes as well. Which, when mixed with the juniper tones of the gin, makes for a pleasant smelling drink. I also used London dry vs. Plymouth gin, so if you choose the latter, you may get less juniper, and more elderflower. However your mileage may vary.

On to the sip. It is cool and very refreshing. I get a lot of lemon and elderflower up front surprisingly. I figured that the gin would be the star of the show, but that turns out not to be the case. You can definitely tell it is there however. By the middle of the sip, the gin notes really start to come through the sweet and sour front put up by the elderflower and lemon. Despite the gin becoming more prevalent, it never really takes over the entire palate. Everything stays nicely balanced for the most part. Upon further tastes, I think there might be a little too much simple syrup in here for my liking. With the elderflower liqueur having some natural sweetness to it, adding more in the simple syrup just barely crosses the line into over sweet territory for me, personally. Though to be fair, I eyeballed the half ounce measure, so that could be (probably is) on me for that.

I also might add a twist to this as well. I think the yellow lemon peel would provide a nice contrast to the cloud like color of the cocktail, as well as provide a little more sour bite to again counter act the sweet base.

Despite the slightly sweet flavor, I recommend this one. It is refreshing and would stand up well to the late afternoon summer heat.

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Sharkbait has not actually been bitten by a shark, but has told people in bars that he was for free drinks. Married to a Giants fan, he enjoys whisk(e)y, cooking, the Rangers, and the Patriots.
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Brick Meathook

I had one of these when I was a kid. I want another one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui7BF5_j_eU

Mr. Ayo

There’s plenty of victims out there if you look hard enough.

Senor Weaselo

I built a working paper trebuchet in physics class. Well, almost working. I couldn’t get the string length for the basket right. After a bunch of failures, I stuck it onto the end of the arm and made a catapult instead.

scotchnaut

I strangled a 14 year-old kid underneath the bleachers while the football team was playing and made a big mess in my pants!

scotchnaut

Following the NHL’s lead, I’d like to announce that I have a Lower Body Injury and I may or may not walk/jog five miles tomorrow. I’ll take no questions.

Gumbygirl

I have a theory

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Dunstan

I don’t really care about the NWSL, but I do feel vindicated that decades ago I wrote a paper in my Sports Law class arguing that age limits in sports not covered by a collective bargaining agreement were an antitrust violation:

Olivia Moultrie wins preliminary injunction in fight against NWSL’s age rule – The Athletic

Senor Weaselo

Cecil is probably beside himself right now.

Brick Meathook

Imagining a better tomorrow:

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Brick Meathook

Interesting that the smaller “fun size” model was used for women.

BeefReeferLives

La petite guillottine pour les femmes. Tres mignon!

scotchnaut

“These depictions sicken and disgust me!” #dobetter

-Left-Handed Executioners

Gumbygirl

Like many of my comments, this has nothing to do with the subject at hand

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scotchnaut

“I’d give her a Win Share of ‘1’.”

-Bill James

Viva La Tabula Raza

Last I heard, Shelley Duvall supposedly had mental health issues and was living in a mobile home (or her car?) in Blanco TX, about 25 miles up US 281 from me.
I hope she got better.

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SonOfSpam

Rikki and I are tied for the lead in the Eurine 2020 pool.

It’s because of our proximity to the LA Galaxy, the greatest sockher club in the Mundo.

scotchnaut

My Stupid Takes-

-the Scots D was really composed when under pressure-they never panicked

-England has a deep bench

-Scotland is in need of a forward that complements Dykes’ skills, seems like he’s on his own out there.

Last edited 3 years ago by scotchnaut
Dunstan

So you’re saying Dykes really need a man.

scotchnaut

Yes. Almost as badly as Albert Fish needed a bicycle.

SonOfSpam

Or Helen Keller needed an iPod.

Dunstan

Canadiens coach Ducharme has tested positive for COVID and is now in isolation. There’s a fun new wrinkle for the NHL playoffs.

ballsofsteelandfury

Scottish HOTTIE at the end there!

Wassa hen??

Dunstan

Scotland defeats England, 0-0!

Mr. Ayo

One of the most anticipated matches in group play ends in a Seamus.

Ban soccer.

Senor Weaselo

A Seamus on the scoreboard and on the fight column. I want my money back.

Mr. Ayo

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ballsofsteelandfury

If we could banner a picture…

clint greasewood

“I don’t understand”

-B.Shapiro, CA

scotchnaut

I’m at the “yelling at the TV” part of the game.

Gumbygirl

Me too. I hate that they’re playing for a tie. Fuck that.

Don T

Yeah! Congratulations man.

scotchnaut

Sounds like a significant turning point. Enjoy your Summer Slam.

Mr. Ayo

Is Hisense what replaces common sense when you’re on the weed?

BeefReeferLives

or is it sense-imillia?

Gumbygirl

Yay for jerbs!

Mr. Ayo

Congrats on your future Stoughton baby.

ballsofsteelandfury

Congrats!

Senor Weaselo

I gotta say, I’m still surprised it’s 0-0. I mean in terms of fights and red cards.

Senor Weaselo

Dykes couldn’t quite scissor through the English defense.

scotchnaut

Scotland coming out of the half with more pith and malt vinegar, imo.

Gumbygirl

Big Country!

clint greasewood

This 0-0 halftime brought to by:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvLrlHl70v8

Don T

Scotland looks good, but creates less scoring opportunities than Quasimodo.

scotchnaut

Should Scotland score, I hope it’s Dykes on a scissor kick.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Fuck it, making midday bacon for this sandwich

scotchnaut

The most dangerous of all the bacons

BeefReeferLives

I thought that was Mexican bacon…
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Senor Weaselo

Needs rich creamery butter.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

Irish or french?

litre_cola

Foden looks like the dude in a tracksuit outside the pub dealling 2 pound molly

WCS

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“I approve!”

scotchnaut

Could really go for some Scottish takeout right now but the only place in town-Haggis R’ US-shut down a few months ago because of Covid and having, by far, the shittiest food in town.

Gumbygirl

We had braunschweiger sammies and pretended it was haggis. Och aye!

Game Time Decision

Is the meat in haggis better or worse than the meat in a hotdog?

Senor Weaselo

In fairness the burger and chips place near us that week in Edinburgh wasn’t that great either.

In fairness to them, it was 2005.

Warthog

Current headline in WaPo.

Group of tubers plunge off 8-foot dam along N.C. river

Will potatoes never learn?

Last edited 3 years ago by Warthog
Don T

Scottish man of the match (so far)
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WCS

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Don T

Here for the carnage, would settle for riots. Go 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿!

Mr. Ayo

Prediction:

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WCS

This match needs Buddy Ryan and Joe Gibbs on the sidelines.

scotchnaut

Canadian/Scot studio fella is wearing his kilt today, of course. You don’t see Norwegians wearing the national dress of fur-lined parkas made from the skin of the Sami people do you? Give it a break, Scotty! smh…

Last edited 3 years ago by scotchnaut
BeefReeferLives

Hmmm. Fur lined kilts… Bet those would sell in the Highlands & Isles.

scotchnaut

Am I cheering for the Scots because my grandfather was one? Ach, no-I just love a good oonderdoog story.

blaxabbath

My wife watches the great brattish baking show and I get a kick out of the scots and other weirdos who appear on there.

So. Many. Bad. Teeth.

litre_cola

Am I wrong or just have an issue with people who wear jerseys to the game, pub WHEN THAT TEAM ISNT PLAYING??????

blaxabbath

Yes. One sec please….

Dunstan

Oh yes. Random Jersey Guy always perplexes me.

blaxabbath

So Mexico is getting fined for “anti gay chants” by their fans. I’m sure they’re as good for it as they are their one-time direct payment to the US Treasury for Stupid People’s Border Wall, as promised.

I did a little digging and the “chats” are literally just yelling “Ehh Puto” at goalies. I mean, these people can govern themselves however they want but how about addressing the diving that makes the game impossible to respect as well?

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/18/puto-chants-mexico-football-world-cup

litre_cola

No fans when Canada goes there. I am sure there wont be a fiesta outside the hotel on game night.

SonOfSpam

Demand a million a year and an in-home masseuse.

litre_cola

Then Meek Mill will buy you a Bentley for your birthday.

SonOfSpam

Damn, if that wasn’t the most pathetic and weird Uncle Tom shit…

Mr. Ayo

Think I’m going to have some pizza later.

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Mr. Ayo

May go for a swim first.

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Mr. Ayo

Definitely need a nap in there somewhere.

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SonOfSpam

And now John Stockton is an anti-vaxxer.

Somehow not surprising.

litre_cola

One of my best komments ever on the old site was someone asked about Jazz books and I spoke of a romance novel where a long distance trucker (Karl Malone), falls for a short Mormon man. (J Stockton)

SonOfSpam

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BeefReeferLives

“and can we talk about that honeymoon scene? Woo.”
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Viva La Tabula Raza

I hope all these anti-vaxxers catch polio.

BeefReeferLives

Harsh but fair…

ArmedandHammered

and smallpox.

Gumbygirl

Measles, mumps, and rubella. Oh my!

SonOfSpam

The drink sounds good, but everything about it (the name, elderflower, coupe glass) sounds like you should drink it while wearing white gloves with a pinky out.

Horatio Cornblower

Don’t kink shame me.

BeefReeferLives

HA!! I would just LOVE to hear Davie G’s reaction to this idiocy:

https://www.salon.com/2021/06/16/foo-fighters-ricky-schroder-anti-vax-protesters/

Viva La Tabula Raza

I guess Schroder spent too much time with Jon Voight when they filmed The Champ.

Whenever I hear of Agoura, I think of this line:
Otto: French fry maker, Agoura. Ha Ha that’s absurd.
Kevin: Yeah? Well you think it’s funny huh? There’s fucking room to move as a fry cook, man. You know I could be manager in two years? King! God! 

BeefReeferLives

Hey, beats being an asbestos worker in City of Industry…

SonOfSpam

Someone needs a silver spoon shoved up his ass sideways.

Viva La Tabula Raza

Kind of alarming to see that international borders can’t contain the crazy. All hail the Queen of Canada!
https://www.rawstory.com/qanon-queen/

BeefReeferLives

She’s speaking the international language of fever brained insanity…

Viva La Tabula Raza

I think these futbol players all must have watched Manu Ginobili and Vlade Divac growing up (among many other NBA players) to get their flopping histrionics down so well.

BeefReeferLives

Good note on perhaps needing less simple syrup!
The Good Mrs. Reefer is a fan of the Elderflower, so we have tried various varieties of Elderflower liqueurs. I have noticed a marked variance on the sweetness. St Germain, for example, is quite sweet to me. However we have settled on another brand (name escapes me) that is not as cloying. (so, LSS, YMMV)

King Hippo

Adam Ant taught me there wuz always room there, so I shall try this libation.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

What does one do if they aren’t a fan of elderflower?

BeefReeferLives

I suppose you could call the Rosemary variant an “Old Saw”

Horatio Cornblower

I would call it “Rosemary’s Baby”

litre_cola

Youngerdeflower? – M. Sanchez

blaxabbath

*Stops nodding and gets back to kid raping*

-M. Gaetz