A Delightful Beverage!

moses

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Jan 12, 2013

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Biddeford

• Jan 29, 2014

• #1

In honor of not having to do anything responsible later (or early tomorrow, for that matter), I decided to make myself a drink. Since it's only about 3pm Eastern, and thus a little early to break out the rocks glass for a straight whisky, I thought a mixed drink was in order (not my standard MO lol). As it turned out, the only thing I had on hand that seemed appropriate for mixing was Moxie.
Drumroll!
As it turns out, Wild Turkey 101 with Moxie is delicious! I can hardly believe this hadn't occurred to me before! Two great tastes that taste great together! Life is indeed full of wonder. :D

 

blueeyedogre

Lifer

Oct 17, 2013

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #2

What is Moxie? lol

 

moses

Part of the Furniture Now

Jan 12, 2013

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Biddeford

• Jan 29, 2014

• #3

It's a soft drink that seems to be a Love-it-or-Hate-it kind of thing. I obviously belong to the former camp lol. It's really hard to describe; I guess think of CokeRootbeerDirt kind of flavor. Indigenous to the Northeast United States. An important component of the flavor is the Moxie Man.

I realize that flavor description sounds awful, but there's a reason I don't do tobacco reviews. :mrgreen:

 

teufelhund

Lifer

Mar 5, 2013

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St. Louis, MO

• Jan 29, 2014

• #4

Like a birch beer or a sassafras? I like that kind of stuff. Sounds pretty good.

 

moses

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Jan 12, 2013

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Biddeford

• Jan 29, 2014

• #5

Like a birch beer or a sassafras?

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Maybe a bit like that, but tending toward the bitter end of the spectrum (at least as far as soda [or pop, if you prefer] goes). Maybe what you've just described also tends toward the bitter, but I don't think I've had birch beer or sassafras. I've had a locally made Sarsaparilla (which actually didn't have any sarsaparilla in it, so... Mock sarsaparilla, I guess. Still good though. It was kind of wintergreen-y), and that's probably the closest I've gotten. But the Sarsaparilla was in no way similar to Moxie, and it may be leagues away from what you've described.
I don't think I've helped you at all lol

 

jfox520

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May 24, 2013

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #6

You are diffidently a Mainer.

 

moses

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Jan 12, 2013

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Biddeford

• Jan 29, 2014

• #7

Born and raised, probably going to die here too. 8) John, where do you stand on the Moxie front, if I may be so bold?

 

yazamitaz

Lifer

Mar 1, 2013

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #8

I live in NJ and have never heard of it and just spent the last 5 days in VT and don't recall seeing it.
If it works for you, then enjoy

 

jfox520

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May 24, 2013

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #9

I do not care for the flavor but my wife loves it. I am a transplant from Massachusetts.

 

spartan

Lifer

Aug 14, 2011

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• Jan 29, 2014

• #10

Speaking of mixing whiskey...
Cream soda of your choice, 12oz, and 1oz whiskey of your choice. The wife can't get enough of it.
The men can do 2oz of whiskey. (sexist comment of the day!) Callback anyone?

 

petes03

Lifer

Jun 23, 2013

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The Hills of Tennessee

• Jan 29, 2014

• #11

I've always heard of Moxie, but I've never seen it for sale here in the southeast.

 

ravkesef

Lifer

Aug 10, 2010

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Cheshire, CT

• Jan 29, 2014

• #12

Moxie is very much a New England beverage. As a boy in New Hampshire, I thought that Moxie always tasted a bit medicinal, and avoided it whenever I could. A few years ago I had my sons sample it, and darned if they didn't like it! So for a few years, we always had a case of moxie in the refrigerator. I'm surprised to learn that it still being made, but then I guess everyone is.

 

trucha

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 26, 2013

106

0

• Jan 29, 2014

• #13

I remember my grandfather drinking that when I was a kid. I always tried a sip but hated it. I can see how it would be great mixed with whiskey.

 

scrapyardape

Starting to Get Obsessed

Oct 9, 2013

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Florida gulfcoast

• Jan 29, 2014

• #14

For some bizarro reason, Moxie is available in my little corner of Florida. I tried some last year and liked it. I enjoy watching the expressions on "Moxie Virgins" faces the first time they take a sip. :wink:

 

sallow

Lifer

Jun 30, 2013

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3,771

• Jan 29, 2014

• #15

Never had a moxie, being from Illinois. Ginger ale will do for bourbon in a pinch.

 

buster

Lifer

Sep 1, 2011

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• Jan 30, 2014

• #16

I'll drink that! Just hold the moxie.......

 

bryanf

Part of the Furniture Now

Jul 16, 2013

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• Jan 30, 2014

• #17

I'll have to look for Moxie at Bev-mo. Wild turkey is my favorite whisky.

 

jcsnaps

Lifer

Oct 18, 2010

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• Jan 30, 2014

• #18

Never had Moxie as a mixer, but might give it a try. I'm from Mass. originally and have been displaced to NJ. Whenever I'm back in Ma. I always stock up. Maybe a flavor like a Dr. Pepper on steriods. It is unique.

 

tombraider

Starting to Get Obsessed

Feb 21, 2013

128

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• Jan 30, 2014

• #19

"You are diffidently a Mainer."
I thought you guys were referred to as "Mainiacs"

 

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plateauguy

Lifer

Mar 19, 2013

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• Jan 30, 2014

• #20

The closest I can come in the PNW is my antique Moxie bottle sitting next to my Old Times ...
My wife was interested in the cream soda/whiskey thing - I'll try a taste of hers.