Signature Club Cocktails

« **on:** August 05, 2011, 01:53:01 PM »

I'm not sure if it was Shivas' mention of a "De&Re" or that it's a Friday afternoon in the Summer that got me thinking about club cocktails. It seems that there are quite a few "signature" cocktails that are made up and then ordered in mass by the membership. The "Fernando" at The Country Club of Brookline being a favorite, personally and otherwise.

Recently, I've been introduced to a Minneapolis-St. Paul tradition called a "Bootlegger," which may or may not of contributed to my inability to read Interlachen's greens.

Essentially it's lemonade blended with mint leaves, with sprite and vodka. They call it a bootlegger because you can't taste or smell the alcohol over the lemonade and mint and it was made popular during the prohibition. If you're interested, here is an article I found on the drink and it's origins:

http://www.citypages.com/2009-09-16/restaurants/the-bootleg-minnesota-s-signature-country-club-cocktail/

Anyway, what's your favorite "signature" club cocktail?

« **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:56:29 PM »

The Velvet Hammer at Augusta Country Club is pretty tasty this time of year. This one is made with vanilla bean ice cream. It is more hammer than velvet.

« **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:04:57 PM »

The bootlegger sounds a lot like a Southside...the preppy choice at Piping Rock, The Creek, etc...

« **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:25:32 PM »

Quote from: Mark Pritchett on August 05, 2011, 01:56:29 PM

The Velvet Hammer at Augusta Country Club is pretty tasty this time of year. This one is made with vanilla bean ice cream. It is more hammer than velvet.

Sounds nice. I've gotta get back down there pronto!

« **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Eric Smith on August 05, 2011, 02:25:32 PM

Quote from: Mark Pritchett on August 05, 2011, 01:56:29 PM
The Velvet Hammer at Augusta Country Club is pretty tasty this time of year. This one is made with vanilla bean ice cream. It is more hammer than velvet.

Sounds nice. I've gotta get back down there pronto!

http://www.ehow.com/how_2099450_make-velvet-hammer.html

Sounds like one heavy post-round drink!

« **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:42:31 PM »

Red eye - beer and Clamato juice.

« **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:49:04 PM »

I've always thought that some club should specialise in a Longhurst. Henry Longhurst's favourite Sunday morning drink was a pink gin topped up with champagne.

« **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:51:17 PM »

Thanks, Pat! I just went out and bought some mint. Sounds like the perfect drink for this afternoon.

What is NGLA's drink? I recall reading about it, but I have no idea where.

« **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:01:55 PM »

Was jst with some guys that have played NGLA some and they kept talking about drinking South Siders there.

« **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:05:38 PM »

Steve, Thanks. In reading Bill Hyde's comment above, I suppose the drinks follow the architecture.

« **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2011, 03:36:15 PM »

Quote from: Pat_Craig on August 05, 2011, 01:53:01 PM

I'm not sure if it was Shivas' mention of a "De&Re" or that it's a Friday afternoon in the Summer that got me thinking about club cocktails. It seems that there are quite a few "signature" cocktails that are made up and then ordered in mass by the membership. The "Fernando" at The Country Club of Brookline being a favorite, personally and otherwise.

Recently, I've been introduced to a Minneapolis-St. Paul tradition called a "Bootlegger," which may or may not of contributed to my inability to read Interlachen's greens. Essentially it's lemonade blended with mint leaves, with sprite and vodka. They call it a bootlegger because you can't taste or smell the alcohol over the lemonade and mint and it was made popular during the prohibition. If you're interested, here is an article I found on the drink and it's origins:

http://www.citypages.com/2009-09-16/restaurants/the-bootleg-minnesota-s-signature-country-club-cocktail/

Pat, I came across the Bootleg a number of times during my research for the Minnesota golf book -- though I was too responsible to sample one. Woodhill C.C. claims Bob Hope pleaded with their bartender for the recipe, but Somerset C.C. was adamant that the drink started at their club, with mint that grew just outside the clubhouse bar. I regret to say it's a mystery I was unable to definitively solve. I think I'll do more research.

« **Reply #11 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:00:47 PM »

Southsides on LI, Rum Floats at Fairfield, Fernandos at TCC, Ship Wreck at Boston Golf, Ramborita at Champions, Mai Tais at Kapalua, Jager at Rivermont, Transfusions just about anywhere. All good thoughts on a Friday afternoon.

« **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:31:07 PM »

Funny, the Southsider is the signature drink at the Vally Club on the West Coast as well.

« **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2011, 04:57:46 PM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on August 05, 2011, 04:31:07 PM

Funny, the Southsider is the signature drink at the Vally Club on the West Coast as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't CB Macdonald bring the Southsider to NGLA from Chicago? Hence the "Southsider" name?

« **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2011, 08:56:40 PM »

Quote from: Pat_Craig on August 05, 2011, 04:57:46 PM

Quote from: Bill_McBride on August 05, 2011, 04:31:07 PM
Funny, the Southsider is the signature drink at the Vally Club on the West Coast as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't CB Macdonald bring the Southsider to NGLA from Chicago? Hence the "Southsider" name?

Chicago Golf Club is west side , right?!

Somebody from either LI or Chicago must have taken the recipe out to Santa Barbara!

« **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2011, 04:40:32 PM »

Long Island Tea at National Golf Links. We all have one after golf and I could barely walk straight.

« **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:32:57 PM »

Southerly Buster at Kingston Heath

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« **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:45:59 PM »

Come to Rolling Green and ask for a Malone-------water on ice.

« **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:07:21 PM »

I like the bloody mary at Fallen Oak.

« **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:22:44 PM »

Cypress Point has the 'Sam's Special' with a base of rum but the rest is secret.

Bob

« **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:28:47 PM »

I would think many clubs have a drinker or two in their histories which had a unique drink of choice. If the mens bar tender has enough years at the tap so to speak a club drink is born.

« **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:41:27 PM »

A few of my favorites:

Cypress Point - "Sam"
The Golf Club - "Moscow Mule"
The Country Club - "Fernando" and the latest addition, "Tina Ria"
Crystal Downs - "Sleepy Bear"
Merion - "Mug" and "Pine Valley"
Atlantic City - "Bloody Mary"
Whisper Rock - "Chocolate Shake"

« **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2011, 06:29:10 PM »

Quote from: Patrick Kiser on August 07, 2011, 03:32:57 PM

Southerly Buster at Kingston Heath ...

Patrick - the Southerly Busters at Kingston Heath were fantastic! The ceremonial clinking of the tankards was a hoot. I loved the way they seemed to refill themselves when I wasn't looking!!!

« **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:19:30 PM »

Does anyone actually know whats in The Fernando at TCC??

« **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2011, 08:28:59 PM »

Quote from: mike_malone on August 07, 2011, 03:45:59 PM

Come to Rolling Green and ask for a Malone-------water on ice.

Based upon our summer thus far, that is clearly the drink of choice.

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