Team Popcorn Sutton

Visiting team Popcorn Sutton with Jamey, Jason and Mark. Good luck racing today guys

Drink of the Week - The "Improved" Whiskey Cocktail

There was a bit of a chill in the air last night; fall is definitely here.  With the change in the air I find myself craving bourbon or rye based cocktails.  This one is a perfect addition to the list.

The Improved Whiskey Cocktail

2 oz Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey

.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liquor

.25 oz simple syrup

Angostura Bitters

Shake and serve over ice in a Absinthe rinsed tumbler.  Garnish with a lemon twist. 

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Drink of the Week - The Perfect Gimlet

Boy has it been hot in LA the past few weeks.  And there is nothing better on a hot LA weekend then a cool, refreshing cocktail, and Thirsty Lawyer's mint, cucumber gimlet fits the bill.

The Perfect Gimlet

2 oz Plymoth Gin
Mint
Cucumber
Lime
.25 oz Simple Syrup

Muddle mint and cucumber in a cocktail shaker.  Juice one lime, add gin and simple syrup.  Shake and serve up.

Bar Review - The Buffalo Club

The Buffalo Club
3.5 out of 5 On The Scales of Drinking Justice

Buffalo Smash

Situated among the taquiras and industrial production facilities and hidden behind a nondescript facade sits an incredibly charming drinking establishment.  Its been open since 1994, but doesn't feel stayed our outdated.  The one complaint I have is about televisions over the bar in the courtyard.  Televisions over bars should be reserved for sports bars, dive bars or bars in hotels.  They are not appropriate for a bar that is trying to be anything other than those three things,  My advice to the Buffalo Club is loose the televisions; they are not doing anything for you anyway.

The Buffalo Club is serious about its cocktails.  They have a respectable menu, offering both the classics and modern creations.  On my recent visit, I had the Buffalo Smash (Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Fresh Muddled Orange, Lemon and Mint, Demerara Syrup, Angostura Bitters) and Mrs. Thirsty Lawyer had the Green Side (Hendrick’s Gin, Green Chartreuse, Fresh Lime Juice, Mint, Cucumber).  The drinks were well crafted and well balanced, especially the Green Side.  A heavy hand with Green Chartreuse can ruin a cocktail. 

The Buffalo Club gets a good score for its commitment to a solid cocktail program.  This is a good place to come to have a drink at the beginning of the night or if you don't want to have to fight a crowd (and don't mind the noise of the television over the bar.)