The Brutal Hammer: A drink that lives up to its name
By Luke Bauer • Feb 1st, 2007 • Category: How To
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The Brutal Hammer. The name made me think that it was, possibly, the best cocktail in the world. Taste, palatability, actual ingredients are not important. Imagine ordering a Brutal Hammer at your local bar (ideally, one would shout “Brutal Hammer” loudly when ordering). Instant cool, right? Or, for those of us that ascribe to the idea of “a knowing tongue in cheek does not necessarily preclude an affectionate glow in heart”, instant ironic, ‘nudge nudge, wink wink’ kind of cool. Either way, best cocktail ever. That said-
What is it?
All right, grab a glass. Ideally, this will be a large glass, but any size will work. Fill said glass halfway with vodka. Then sadistically dump red wine into the other half so it goes everywhere and stains everything in sight. Ice is rather unnecessary, but can be added if you so choose. Now, force everyone you either know or can see to drink Brutal Hammers with you.
Since this is a wine magazine, I suppose it would be appropriate to tell the reader that I used a rather low quality California Cabernet Sauvignon of some variety. I mixed it with rather high quality Russian vodka of some variety.
The taste is indescribable. Well, that’s not true. I could describe it fairly succinctly, if necessary. But I won’t. I want every one of you to drink The Brutal Hammer the next time you’re out.
Remember, your cocktail is only as cool as you make it. Translation: make it in a big glass.
