Best Top Shelf Liquor or "Customized" Mixed Drink That Packs A Punch...Or If Not Strong Just Dang Tasty?

[BlackForest]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I like the idea of Hendricks to replace Bombay Sapphire. I read that Hendricks has cucumber notes...if that is a thing for liquor. Maybe a cucumber Martini with Hendricks??

 

You all raise good options that I have never tried so I appreciate it. Some I never heard of so I will have to research the ingredients. Fun! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

[HicksRA]

1 hour ago, BlackForest said:

Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I like the idea of Hendricks to replace Bombay Sapphire. I read that Hendricks has cucumber notes...if that is a thing for liquor. Maybe a cucumber Martini with Hendricks??

 

You all raise good options that I have never tried so I appreciate it. Some I never heard of so I will have to research the ingredients. Fun! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Hendricks is all I drink. I find Botanist to be a little too hot with Hendricks having a better taste. It’s traditionally served with a cucumber slice instead of lime but you never know which one you’ll get on Royal. 
Lately they have had Hendricks Amazonia for sale in the shop which I really like. It has a little pineapple fruity hint to it. It was made mainly for duty free shops and you can’t find it in the US. I’ve stocked up with five bottles. I’ve seen it for sale through individuals for $250 a bottle because it’s so hard to get. 

[crewsweeper]

On 11/22/2023 at 5:24 PM, cruiseguy1016 said:

Bourbon

Buffalo Trace/ Bulleit, or Makers?

 

I think some ships still have Bookers.  And teh Wonder has Whistle Pig at teh Mason Jar.

Edited November 24, 2023 by crewsweeper

[crewsweeper]

I think Hendricks or Botanist would be the top shelf picks for a martini that the barkeep just picks up the vermouth and sets it back on the bar unopened.

 

[BlackForest]

Great tip on the Hendricks Amazonia! Thanks!!