I’m heading off to the liquor store later this week in search of some ingredients for the Christmas cocktails recommended to me. I’ve got vodka and spiced rum I like, but for things like Coquito and the Godfather, I’m not sure what brands would work best. I’ll need a whisky (or bourbon?) white rum and amaretto. What do all of yall like for mixing?
I’ll weigh in here. I’m assuming that you’re using these spirits for mixing and not sipping and are looking for reasonably priced options.
My go-to mixing bourbon is Evan Williams Black Label. It’s not awesome but it’s solid and is in the $20 range.
For rum - try plantation 3 star. It has much more flavor than Bacardi and is t much more expensive.
I don’t use amaretto much but I’d probably suggest DiSorano (sp?).
Hope that helps.
That does, thanks! Definitely would prefer not to break the bank on mixing whiskey, but I do really enjoy sipping it neat when I’ve gone to bars with friends. I’ve usually had people who know what they’re talking about order for me, and am now kicking myself for not asking what was the name of the ones I liked.