Post #402450 by oysterschnapps on Tue, Aug 19, 2008 10:57 PM

OK, I just tried a Jet Pilot. Not bad! As one would expect, it has many of the same flavors as the 1934 Zombie, but the omitting the grenadine and boosting the cinnamon syrup moves the emphasis from the fruit juices to the spices of the various ingredients, which makes a surprisingly different drink. This one will definitely go on my short list.

On 2008-08-19 21:14, MadDogMike wrote:
"Oyster Schnapps"? What kind of cocktail would you put that in!? :lol:

It doesn't exist, I hope. Seafood-flavored cordials probably wouldn't mix well anyway.

Not to derail your thread, but tell me about this "Control State" thing. I've seen that mentioned before. Seems like I saw something about some state-owned liquor stores too.

I think it's something of an anachronism to you west-coasters, just a relic from when Prohibition was rescinded. It means the state government controls the retail sale of liquor, either through control of the wholesale market and micromanagement of the pricing and selection of private liquor stores, or through complete state ownership of all liquor stores. Pennsylvania is one of the worst states for this--all wine and liquor must be sold through the state-owned liquor stores, direct shipping to consumers is prohibited, and bringing beer, wine or liquor into Pennsylvania from another state, even just for personal use, is a criminal offense. Taken together, this means that anything not in the PLCB's catalog is illegal to own. This includes St. James, El Dorado, Lemon Hart 80, Coruba, Old New Orleans, Matusalem Gran Reserva, aquavit, Plymouth Sloe Gin...the list goes on. Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have tried a number of times to privatize everything, but the state employee's union, which represents 3600 overpaid liquor store clerks, is far more powerful than the handful of wine collectors who show up to protest the existing system.

Edit: ps Welcome to TC oysterschnapps!

Thanks!