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@ohalfacoke5329

3 жыл бұрын

First reply

@ozymandias3456

3 жыл бұрын

This will sound horrible to Cocktail enthusiasts but my go to used to be a white Russian variation where I replaced the vodka with butterscotch schnapps, I called it a butterball. Also I should say it wasn't more butterscotch than coffee liqueur but around equal parts with like a lot of milk instead of cream

@user-tr6sy5lm8l

3 жыл бұрын

Bolivar n O'Darby 1/2 n 1/2 with ice...Cheers!!!...RAL...I call it *The O'Boliby* ..lol

@pleli

3 жыл бұрын

Please do comparison between different Mr. Black product. I really want to order one, but I couldn't find any reference to which one to get.

@mattparker9726

3 жыл бұрын

Flannel + Denim, I approve.

"it's very fancy and its the only one I have let's not break it" ~proceeds to immediately almost break it

@jafrazer

3 жыл бұрын

And turned into a very angry Mickey Mouse.

@IanHutchison

3 жыл бұрын

That's why we love the show!

@Chejo3

3 жыл бұрын

I jumped when I saw that!

@SuperUTubeLogin

3 жыл бұрын

I am amazed that the hot water didn't just shatter the glass; must be real crystal or just well made.

@ryangauthier3957

3 жыл бұрын

I immediately thought - "famous last words..."

Out of all the things I love about Greg (and there are a plethora of things), the one I love the most is that he's never afraid to admit when he messes up a drink and works to re-do it and improve it.

@AxxLAfriku

3 жыл бұрын

WOAH WOAH WOAH!!! Let me get this perfectly straight: You comment something that is completely unrelated to the fact that I have two HAZARDOUSLY HOT girlfriends? Considering that I am the unprettiest KZreadr worldwide, it is really incredible. Yet you did not mention it at all. I am VERY disappointed, dear box

@Twobitsteak

3 жыл бұрын

Still not exactly sure what he messed up before. Was it using packaged whipped cream?

I like how Greg was hesitant to bring a new apron on the show because now I'm imagining some guy watching this going, "Hm, new apron. I don't like the cut of this guy's jib anymore."

@AMSinc301

3 жыл бұрын

New apron completely changed the show's dynamic. This guy just ain't likeable now.

@henkvandebeek7921

3 жыл бұрын

That apron really tied the room together!

@elfieblue3175

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a sucker for grommets.

@alphaamino

3 жыл бұрын

Nah, greg's as goofy as always. This new guy, on the other hand...

@palehorserider26

3 жыл бұрын

Big city Greg and his high falootin aprons, what's next, a shirt without holes?!

Lived in Ireland for seven years: all the folks I hung out with who drank coffee rather than tea would just make a cup of coffee with whatever they normally had in, then pour in an appropriate amount of whiskey. Job done. Those who drank tea rather than coffee, poured an appropriate amount of whiskey in their tea. Job done. In all cases, repeat as needed

@normtrooper4392

3 жыл бұрын

Tea and whisky? That's a new one

@danielschneider1504

3 жыл бұрын

@@normtrooper4392 Sweet milky tea with a splash of Jameson's or Tullamore Dew is looovely! I worked there as a field archaeologist, and it was exactly what you wanted after working out on a rainy, cold Irish day.

@normtrooper4392

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielschneider1504 wow, that sounds lovely. I don't drink but if I did, it sounds like it would be perfect

@nitrobw1

3 жыл бұрын

Coffee or tea optional

@monkeybench

2 жыл бұрын

That's ah...that's just alcoholism 😂 if you're getting to the stage of adding Jameson to your Lyons you have a problem 😂

The apron looks dope if you like it wear it and that dope effect of you passing the drink to your self was fun and awesome and very on brand for you. As far as you using the thermos for coffee and even tea episodes is fine I'm always for creators having easier lives. This is an awesome episode so far and I'm dying to make these and will so in the future.

@skjaldulfr

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the traditional apron for being comparatively elegant in its simplicity.

@flintmech

3 жыл бұрын

"I'm always for creators having easier lives." - Well said!

Quick nitpick; Foynes port became 'The Shannon Airport' because it was by the river Shannon. It would never be called Shannon's airport as it is not owned by a person called Shannon.

@howtodrink

3 жыл бұрын

Damn my Americanness... thank you, but I can’t fix it now🤷‍♂️

@DaraghDaly96

3 жыл бұрын

@@howtodrink Nay stress, with March 17th coming up the redemption story can be sticking the landing on the Paddy's/Patty's day choice.

@FalconOfStorms

3 жыл бұрын

@@DaraghDaly96 it's Paddy's of course, named after the famous rice fields of Scotland.

@scottybassman

3 жыл бұрын

@@FalconOfStorms St. Paddy, the patron saint of rice farmers

Greg handing himself a drink is the story of my life.

He really hits us with the serving himself bit, and plays it off cool like he didn’t just blow my mind right there

I've made a version of irish coffee from my Army buddy's recipe (he's a second generation immigrant from Ireland), where you basically steep coffee in whiskey overnight in the fridge. I chose some jim bean vanilla and folgers to experiment and it was delicious. Very very strong in caffeine and alcohol so I ended up mixing it with regular coffee like a liquor but the taste was amazing. By far the smoothest adult coffee beverage I've had without sugar.

@aarondorobek4903

3 жыл бұрын

Like the coffee grounds?

@DeGouzaru

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarondorobek4903 yeah, it was about half a cup of grounds for most of a bottle of whiskey

I've been putting orange peel in my coffee for years when it's in season. A swath or two expressed and dropped in the bottom of my mug with vanilla creamer and hot coffee. By the time I drink to the bottom it's an orange chocolate candy. Could do the same with iced coffee but I peel most of an orange in a spiral and pack against the glass as a coil around the ice. Also, half a cracked cinnamon stick in hot coffee. Right in the grounds for steeping or in the bottom of your mug. Do it

@scottybassman

3 жыл бұрын

You could try a star anise pod in the grounds too, great stuff!

@katrinahockman5561

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottybassman DUDE, that one sounds right up may alley... unfortunately I'm probably the only coffee drinker in my house that would like that, so... darn, I guess I get it all to myself... 😉☕

Going to restaurants back in the UK as a kid you would always see “Liqueur Coffees” on the after dinner drinks menu, there was a selection: Irish Coffee - Irish Whiskey Gaelic Coffee - Scotch Calypso Coffee - Tia Maria French Coffee - Cognac There may have been others but I don’t remember them off hand.

@ninjacole803

3 жыл бұрын

Still very common! Many renamed the french coffee to the “Royale” and scotch isn’t so common now Source: working as a bar-back!

@Praephyr

3 жыл бұрын

In the north of France we had "le g'nief" , as we call it , it was a cup coffee served with some genièvre , an eau-de-vie with juniper berries , some say it is the gin's ancestor . We still find the alcohol but it was so much vilified because of the local high alcohol consumption that most of the people forgot about the liquor and the coffee .

@user-lv8dn8gw9z

2 жыл бұрын

Baileys and Russian is two other examples, Baileys being (obvs) baileys and Russian being vodka. How I was taught to do it was 1. Heat your glass with hot water (put a spoon in it so it doesn't crack) 2. Empty your glass out and add a teaspoon of coffee 3. Add sugar if the customer wants it, add your alcohol and add hot water until you're about 3/4 the ways up the glass 4. Using a combination of (hand) whipped and liquid cream, pour over the back of a hot spoon I'm aware using instant coffee might be a bit of a sin to some

My girlfriend said it the other day and I can’t help but agree, she said something along the lines of ‘he seems like the type of bartender I wouldn’t be afraid to ask about drinks’, you make spirits and their history accessible and friendly, recently set up my own bar and we both thank you!

My Irish Coffee recipe: Cup O'Coffee, pour some whiskey, eh, good enough amount. Some cream, yep

Lately my wife has been turning our Mr. Black into a caramel sauce, so we can add it to our morning coffee and it's amazing. Cheers 🥂

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds incredible!

I can't wait to get my first bottle of Mr. Black in the mail, I'm so freaking excited they reached out. And I'm trying the Scotch Coffee for sure, that sounds amazing!

It was invented in Foynes near where I'm from but it wasn't a traditional airport the planes at the time would land on the River Shannon and were known as flying boats. The drink was literally created to warm passengers up after a flight to New York had to turn back due to bad weather Great to see you covering this, keep up the good work

Boy do I enjoy hanging out with you Greg. At the end of the day nothing helps me wind down more than watching a new video from you while mixing a similar drink based on what ingredients I have off hand.

I’m a Middle School Social Studies Teacher... your channel intersects in the best way. I’m a Social Studies Teacher so I LOVE History, I chose to spend my life around pre-teens to teens so on weekends I need booze 🥃🤣

Burning himself with hot water reminds me of the flaming moe episode

@DH-xw6jp

3 жыл бұрын

Flaming Moe ended with a broken toe.

Going in my fave Greg moments bank - "You are senpai. Is that a sex thing?"

@georc16

3 жыл бұрын

If it weren't for this comment and me wanting context, i would have left the vid early and missed out on that gem, so thank you. "Is that a sex thing? I hope not" haha

I've been talking about needing to learn how to make irish coffee for days. Thanks

@wingracer1614

3 жыл бұрын

It's almost as simple as a Jack and Coke. It's just fresh brewed coffee, sugar to taste, Irish Whiskey and cream. Nothing else is needed and it's wonderful.

@QWERTYCommander

3 жыл бұрын

@@wingracer1614 Just gotta make sure to put at least 2 teaspoons of sugar in it so that the coffee is properly thickened, for the cream to float on top and not mix in with the coffee.

@michaelb1761

3 жыл бұрын

I would suggest using white sugar cubes as that's what they use at the Buena Vista, and I've tried different sugars including granulated versus cubed. Strangely, the white sugar cube truly does taste "right" as compared to granulated sugar, which makes no sense to me. Definitely, stay away from other sweeteners, as they make a big difference, and make sure the coffee is strong. I use a frother to whip the heavy cream just to thicken it a bit, just don't go as far as whipped cream. Been to Buena Vista several times, and they are not stingy with the whiskey. I haven't been there in a number of years now, but I believe they were using Jameson's.

Orange juice and kahlua makes a "tootsie roll". So, oj and coffee do go well together. Try it out.

@thomashoffman2456

3 жыл бұрын

I've made them with the Patron Cafe XO as well.

@michaelo5665

3 жыл бұрын

It's a personal thing I believe. I for one enjoy all my breakfasts with a big glass of oj and a cup of black coffee because I love the interplay of flavors. Not mixed of course but sipped alternately.

5:49 that transition with double greg caught me by surprise there won't lie

One great part of getting an Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista is taking a seat at the bar and watching the bartenders make a whole row of them at once.

Thank you, Greg! We've been looking for Mr. Black for so long and our local liquor stores kept telling me they were out of stock. Finally talked to the customer service desk and found out Mr. Black only distributed to our state for a limited time. Recently ordered directly and used your code. Thanks for introducing us to it. (So much better than Kahlua or any other coffee liqueur.)

Yesterday I just took some ingredients I had and made a Kentucky Mocha: 4 dashes Chocolate Bitters .3 oz - creme de cacao .5 oz - coffee syrup (I just make really sweet coffee) .5 oz - jameson coldbrew 2 oz - bourbon (I used 4 roses yellow) And I really enjoyed it

My own Creation: "The Dude in a Cadillac" 1 oz vodka 2 oz of Kahlua or Mr. Black Top with heavy cream Garnish with two dashes Frangelico Build in a low ball over ice and enjoy

@lxxwj

3 жыл бұрын

frangelico... helllllllllll yeah

@mrsadrobot

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds really, really good.

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds tasty!

@dudeist_priest

3 жыл бұрын

I could abide, gonna have to try that!

@TehCoD1KNifER15

3 жыл бұрын

Do you add sugar/simple syrup to the mr black version? Cause it’s a lot less sweet than Kahlua

If this matters at all to you: I didn't notice the apron change at all. People change their clothes, it's fine.

"The Brunch Breaker" - 1 ounce Bundaberg rum - 1.5 ounce Mr Black - 2 ounces cold black coffee (left out after breakfast) - 2 ounces cold black Earl Grey tea (left out after breakfast) - 1/2 ounce of Chilli/ Lavender syrup - 2 dashes of bitters - stirred and served in a shitted out enamel mug over a whole ice cube I'm open to alterations

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@MrSplic3r

3 жыл бұрын

Digging the syrup variations!

You are one of the most entertaining people on youtube. Love your videos. They always leave me with a smile and laugh.

Holy wow, the Mr. Black Cold Brew version is SO GOOD!!!! For my birthday my boyfriend made me a flight of all three of these variations (full size...because birthday) and they're all honestly perfect, but the cold brew version is my go-to Irish coffee from now on ❤❤❤ Thanks for the unintentional birthday gift, Greg!!!

I recently took up mixology as a hobby, and your videos are an absolute GODSEND. After watching your first video and making my drink in that way, I can safely say you've added Irish Coffee to my list of preferred drinks, particularly on a frigid night to warm me up before bed! Can't wait to try these versions as well, and serve them to guests; I know they will be fantastic!

I started stocking Mr Black because of your videos and I gotta say, it really is the best in the world of coffee liquors. So nice

I love your channel man, as someone aspiring to become a bartender/owner of a speakeasy style restaurant, you are an inspiration.

My bottle of Mr Black arrived today, and I'm literally drinking the Whiskey version right now, with a plan to try the Scotch one later. Great recipe as always. I'm a massive fan of your channel,. and you're 100% responsible for getting me in to mixology after trying your New York sour.

An aeropress or a French press could fix the issue of moving a coffee maker. Already have the kettle 🤷‍♀️

@bombshellblonde544

3 жыл бұрын

He used a Chemex last time, but presumably he wanted to change as much as possible so people didn't squawk at him

Man I love your channel. Keep up the good work!!

Absolutely love your shows man. Thanks

Currently attempting to help “validate your existence”....not that hard though; your channel is awesome, you’re an awesome dude; so happy I found this channel; keep doing what you’re doing; and maybe one fine day post COVID, we’ll stumble into the same pub/speakeasy/bar around the city; wouldn’t hesitate to buy you a tasty beverage! Cheers

I had to order a bottle of Mr Black after this video. And just ordered 2 more bottles. Best Coffee liquor I've had. Thanks for drinks!

Greg, I love it. And it ts awesome, And Mr Black thanks for working with Greg to bring us some more great cocktails.

I love all these drink ideas i get from your videos

This is my absolute favorite channel

Good show...enjoyed this one.

I was just rewatching the old Irish coffee episode this morning at 1AM, so this update is a pleasant surprise

I just ordered Mr. Black from their website and made the cold brew Irish coffee and their cold fashioned. They were both fantastic. Thank you for introducing me to them.

Love the New Apron! For sure an upgrade! Gonna try this Scotch one for sure!

Irish Coffee is my all-time favorite cocktail. Definitely going to try it with scotch; thanks, Greg.

I've been making a very pleasant coffee old fashioned with 1.5 oz bourbon, 1oz coffee liquor, .5oz simple syrup, and orange bitters. I have been thinking of swapping out that bourbon with some scotch, maybe a Monkey Shoulder.

This is awesome! My father asked for Irish whisky for Irish coffee for his birthday tomorrow. I'm giving him Clontarf Single Malt, because that's what the guys at Dead Rabbit are using. And now I can show him this video. Thanks, Greg!

Well, i will have to try that out! Nice video! Cheers!

Its really cool to see a proper version of the drink me and my mates would drink on a sunday morning as a curer in the middle of a weekender. Except ours was typically just random instant coffee and whatever cheap whisky was hiding in the cupboard that morning lol Edit: greg, brother, its no glass-goe, if you’re wanting to keep in with your celtic brothers and sisters, its Glez-ga 😂

This is perfect timing! I got Mr Black for my brother, now he has an improved Irish Coffee recipe to try.

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Incredible, cheers!

Another great vid greg

If you enjoy the orange in the coffee, at a bar I work at, we do 1.5oz of Jameson and .5oz of Gran Mariner and a hefty pour of Vermont maple syrup for a maple irish coffee.

Yes! More Greg!

I started adding orange bitters to my coffee during the pandemic on a whim and found it a great combination.

I also really like the orange oils with the coffee, very underrated combo. Coffee cocktails are amazing I love playing around with what goes best with coffee/coffee liqueur. Cheers!

Irish coffee and history the perfect combination 🙌🏽

Accidentally whipped my cream into butter the other night making your Sir Coffee. Which was awesome BTW, highly recommend.

I like the apron. And great informative video as always.

i really love these beefier episodes 20 min+ keep it up greg ❤️

lol the chances! I sat down with a scotch coffee as this notification popped up. Perfect timing. I was enjoying it black myself, I was hesitant to go the white russian route with scotch but you've got me pining to try it!

Love the enamel mug. Best way to drink coffee imo

I loved your last Irish coffee. It’s delicious and the nutmeg is always a hit. I look forward to trying these.

Can’t wait to try

Great video man!

what a coincedence I was looking at my whiskey collection and my cold brew liquor and poured a similar cocktail earlier today and as I finished my drink I went to KZread and here you are doing the same thing. Thank you good sir.

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

It was fate!

I just found your channel and I may have fallen in love. Thank you for sharing this brotha!

It's really simple and it doesn't sound like it would work, but a single shot of vodka in a cup of black coffee is pure magic. It brings out crazy notes in the coffee that are usually hidden

I love these videos!!

The apron looks good! Your rockin it dood!

My biggest peeve with the previous Irish Coffee vid, was the cream. Nailed it this go around, well done lad

Greg: “this is my only fancy goblet, so let’s not break it” Greg: immediately pours boiling water onto hand while holding fancy goblet

I love the apron! I'm gonna order one now. That lining is awesome

Yay! We’re back to drinking real drinks

@AmericanBusinessman422

3 жыл бұрын

Second that

You may have been joking, but I would love a Flavor Spectrum for drinks!

@DH-xw6jp

3 жыл бұрын

Seconded.

I’m an avid watcher now and I use this channel as a recipe book for honing my skill in this great new hobby for me. Made the original Irish coffee for St. Patrick’s day today and love the cocktail. Also made an alternate for my wife as she only loves sweeter cocktails. Made the original but used 1/3rd oz Tullamore, and 3/4 oz Kahlua with a few dashes of cocoa bitters. Tastes lovely if you have a sweet tooth with your coffee!

Enjoyed this one.

Love the new apron dude, don't be afraid to test new things!

I like neither coffee nor alcohol and yet here I am watching this with pleasure.

I was introduced to the Chocolate Espresso Martini while Cruising on the Marella Celebration. It restarted my cocktail obsession.

That hand-off editing transition was AWESOME.

A Mr. Black coffee cocktail I created for a competition last year, based on the Penicillin: The Excedrine 2oz Mr. Black .5oz Mezcal .5oz Canton .5oz Honey Syrup .75 oz Lemon Juice Add everything to a shaker and shake with ice Double strain over a big rock into a double rocks glass Express and garnish with a lemon peel

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds incredible!

Just made some coffee syrup, me and the gf are staying up till 2am to watch a livestream on Friday. This video gave me a lot of ideas for cocktails to keep us up!

"Kings Crown" 1.5 oz coffee liqueur of choice .5 oz aged white rum .5 oz orange juice .5 oz cinnamon syrup + .5 oz simple or balance to taste 2 dashes xocolatl mole bitters Shake, serve over big rock, garnish with orange twist Enjoy

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds tasty

Yess!! New episode!!

Don't feel bad about your old Irish Coffee episode. It was a great episode, and you enjoyed it a lot! Yeah, it may not have been "proper", but if the drink you like is in the glass, YOU DID IT RIGHT. You do you, Greg!

Always nice to be early. Yummy Irish Coffee.

I appreciate you, Greg

I make a similer cocktail to the last one, but I use connemara peated whiskey and instead of syrup, I use an Irish cream for the sweetness. Cream stired in not floated. And I so agree with the smoke really adding to the drink. Thanks so much.

Whatever your commentary in other videos on scotch and coffee, namely Laphroaig....I've had a tiramisu and Laphroaig combo that was out of this world!!! Having seen said other video before this one, I'm so happy you enjoyed a scotch with peat and smoke that paired with coffee and a wee hint of chocolate. I'm reaffirmed in my tasting of the tiramisu and Scotch!

I'm Irish and it's my birthday tomorrow!!!! Gonna pick up some Mr. Black, thank you!!!!😘😘😁😁😁🍾🍷🍸🍹🍺🍻🥂🥃🧉🏺🤣

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Tiffany!

@tiffanysullivan5454

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBlackSpirits thank you!!! I'm 50 today!!! 😳😳🤯🤯🤯🤣

I got my first bottle of Mr black a bit ago because you recommended it and I am loving it. Ps. That twin peaks reference was perfect

@MrBlackSpirits

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jimmy, cheers!

Scalds himself and suddenly channels the voice of Miss Piggy. Cheers!

I don't drink but, I do enjoy all these videos. I'm so going to try these out. I've been wanting an Irish Coffee so bad since always! Thanks!

I came across this video delving into your back-catalog, and the Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee sounds like the answer to a drink I've been playing around with for a couple of years but was lacking something. Mine is called either the Black Irishman or the Jim Plunkett (I keep going back and forth on the name), and consists of Kahlúa and Powers Gold Label. I keep cutting back on the Kahlúa because it was too sweet -- Mr Black sounds like the solution. Thank you, and Sláinte!

Greg, you rule. Happy St Patty's !

You know jameson sells cold brew coffee whiskey it's literally irish whiskey they steep coffee in