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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 20, 2020 10:44:59 GMT -5
This seems apropos to this thread:  I had one the other week! Pretty good. My favorite guava gose from a local brewery is back in cans. Life is good. |
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Post by lynnerself on Jul 22, 2020 20:11:32 GMT -5
I'm watching too many bar tending videos. Now I think I need a bar spoon, 2 kinds of jiggers, a cocktail mixing glass, some trays to make oversize ice cubes and some "coupe" glasses! I really wish I was comfortable going to the bars because there are some drinks I want to try, but don't want to invest in all of the ingredients until know if I like them. Like an Aviation. Tonight I tried a gimlet. It was OK, but I like other liquor better than gin with lemon or lime.
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Post by jerseygirl on Jul 22, 2020 21:05:56 GMT -5
I'm watching too many bar tending videos. Now I think I need a bar spoon, 2 kinds of jiggers, a cocktail mixing glass, some trays to make oversize ice cubes and some "coupe" glasses! I really wish I was comfortable going to the bars because there are some drinks I want to try, but don't want to invest in all of the ingredients until know if I like them. Like an Aviation. Tonight I tried a gimlet. It was OK, but I like other liquor better than gin with lemon or lime.
That Aviation cocktail is beautiful! Never heard of it so googled and now I need to buy creme de Violette |
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 22, 2020 21:17:29 GMT -5
I'm watching too many bar tending videos. Now I think I need a bar spoon, 2 kinds of jiggers, a cocktail mixing glass, some trays to make oversize ice cubes and some "coupe" glasses! I really wish I was comfortable going to the bars because there are some drinks I want to try, but don't want to invest in all of the ingredients until know if I like them. Like an Aviation. Tonight I tried a gimlet. It was OK, but I like other liquor better than gin with lemon or lime.
I had never heard of a gimlet before a large group of us went out after a day of remodeling a friend's salon. one girl in the group ordered a vodka gimlet and the rest of us were like whaa....?  that said, you can probably find a decent sale on bar tools at either Kohl's or BB&B. I bought some silicone ice cube trays at BB&B to bring with me to wherever I end up after here, after finding I liked them from using them in this rental. maybe $15 for two sets? |
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Post by wvugurl26 on Jul 22, 2020 21:45:07 GMT -5
DH took a cooler to his sister's house and unloaded her bar coolers into it. I haven't looked to see what we got. She's moving south and it's too much of a hassle to move it 14 hours.
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Post by andi9899 on Jul 22, 2020 21:59:35 GMT -5
DH took a cooler to his sister's house and unloaded her bar coolers into it. I haven't looked to see what we got. She's moving south and it's too much of a hassle to move it 14 hours. Party at your house! |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 23, 2020 10:34:31 GMT -5
I'm watching too many bar tending videos. Now I think I need a bar spoon, 2 kinds of jiggers, a cocktail mixing glass, some trays to make oversize ice cubes and some "coupe" glasses! I really wish I was comfortable going to the bars because there are some drinks I want to try, but don't want to invest in all of the ingredients until know if I like them. Like an Aviation. Tonight I tried a gimlet. It was OK, but I like other liquor better than gin with lemon or lime.
Get yourself creme de violette and Maraschino liqueur! I make aviations often, they are one of my absolute favorite cocktails. Plus, once you have Maraschino you can make Hemingway daiquiris. :-) I love gimlets. If you like a classic daiquiri then you'll enjoy a gimlet. Lovely summer sippers. I have these Nick and Nora glasses for classic cocktails (well, I bought a two pack, not a giant set of 12): www.riedel.com/en/shop/drink-specific-glassware-on-premise/nick-nora-041701205 |
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jul 23, 2020 11:16:23 GMT -5
I'm watching too many bar tending videos. Now I think I need a bar spoon, 2 kinds of jiggers, a cocktail mixing glass, some trays to make oversize ice cubes and some "coupe" glasses! I really wish I was comfortable going to the bars because there are some drinks I want to try, but don't want to invest in all of the ingredients until know if I like them. Like an Aviation. Tonight I tried a gimlet. It was OK, but I like other liquor better than gin with lemon or lime.
That Aviation cocktail is beautiful! Never heard of it so googled and now I need to buy creme de Violette  Though I don't like gin, it's very pretty!  |
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jul 24, 2020 10:54:47 GMT -5
I have a lemon and some limes, so that means tonight is a cocktail night!
Definitely starting off with an aviation then moving on to most likely a caipirinha.
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jul 24, 2020 11:06:30 GMT -5
So a big biker friend of mine posted a picture of the Corona Premier on his social media page and included the word nasty.... Let's just say he doesn't like it either, LOL! On a DVR'd rerun of Guys Grocery Games last night, one of the professional chefs made what he called a San Diego Smoothie. It contained the usual ingredients such as yogurt, berries and ice. Oh, and a bit of whiskey. Guess who's making one this weekend?  Have a fantastic weekend, everyone!
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Post by dippyegg on Jul 24, 2020 15:43:18 GMT -5
I kind of like hard seltzer! Goes down easy.
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Post by andi9899 on Jul 24, 2020 16:46:28 GMT -5
I'm thinking about getting takeout before I start drinking.
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Post by flamingo on Jul 24, 2020 16:50:07 GMT -5
I had a margarita earlier this afternoon. Now I’ve moved on to vodka and Sprite Zero. I foresee at least one more drink my future tonight. It’s been a week and I’m ready to relax and tune out for a bit.
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Post by andi9899 on Jul 24, 2020 16:51:02 GMT -5
I kind of like hard seltzer! Goes down easy. This reminds me of a conversation with my cousin (B) at a bar one evening. Me: Let's do a shot! What do you want? I'll buy. B: I don't know. I never do shots. Me: What about Southern Comfort. Do you like that? B: I don't know. I never had it before. Me: I like it. It's sweet and it goes down easy. B: Like me? Me: (Points to the corner of the room) Go over there and think about what you just said! |
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Post by lynnerself on Jul 26, 2020 17:32:27 GMT -5
It's supposed to be 100 degrees today. So to prepare, I have made a big pitcher of Sangria.
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Post by stillmovingforward on Jul 26, 2020 18:39:24 GMT -5
I am having a margherita. I need to finish the tequila so I don't worry about that glass bottle breaking on my way home in the rv. 😎
I will have several more. The 'kids' are having a rough time in ER this week. So many people, so much covid, too much dying. They are getting a trial by fire.
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Post by saveinla on Jul 26, 2020 19:39:54 GMT -5
I am having a margherita. I need to finish the tequila so I don't worry about that glass bottle breaking on my way home in the rv. 😎 I will have several more. The 'kids' are having a rough time in ER this week. So many people, so much covid, too much dying. They are getting a trial by fire. Sorry to hear about your kids having to deal with this at such a young age. I have a close friend whose son is doing his residency in Florida this year and she is worried. One of DH's cousins is finishing his residency in NY and has seen too many deaths also. |
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Post by toomuchreality on Jul 26, 2020 21:05:53 GMT -5
Thinking of you all.
Stay safe and well. ♡
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jul 27, 2020 11:01:35 GMT -5
I kind of like hard seltzer! Goes down easy. This reminds me of a conversation with my cousin (B) at a bar one evening. Me: Let's do a shot! What do you want? I'll buy. B: I don't know. I never do shots. Me: What about Southern Comfort. Do you like that? B: I don't know. I never had it before. Me: I like it. It's sweet and it goes down easy. B: Like me? Me: (Points to the corner of the room) Go over there and think about what you just said! And flashbacks to the late 80's: Southern Comfort and orange soda. Not my idea, but by golly, I helped drink it! |
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 27, 2020 11:10:59 GMT -5
there's a guy I know from my music cruises, his go-to drink is Captain and orange. it actually tastes like a creamsicle. but damn if my teeth didn't hurt after taking just a sip.  Monday is already living up to its hype.  prosecco has been opened, with a splash of Cran-Pomegranite juice. |
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Jul 27, 2020 11:14:05 GMT -5
there's a guy I know from my music cruises, his go-to drink is Captain and orange. it actually tastes like a creamsicle. but damn if my teeth didn't hurt after taking just a sip. Monday is already living up to its hype. prosecco has been opened, with a splash of Cran-Pomegranite juice. AHEM! I'm right here! Feel free to bring me one. Sounds good. |
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Jul 27, 2020 11:15:20 GMT -5
This reminds me of a conversation with my cousin (B) at a bar one evening. Me: Let's do a shot! What do you want? I'll buy. B: I don't know. I never do shots. Me: What about Southern Comfort. Do you like that? B: I don't know. I never had it before. Me: I like it. It's sweet and it goes down easy. B: Like me? Me: (Points to the corner of the room) Go over there and think about what you just said! And flashbacks to the late 80's: Southern Comfort and orange soda. Not my idea, but by golly, I helped drink it! So Co and Mountain Dew. |
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jul 27, 2020 11:17:52 GMT -5
And flashbacks to the late 80's: Southern Comfort and orange soda. Not my idea, but by golly, I helped drink it! So Co and Mountain Dew.   |
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 27, 2020 11:24:48 GMT -5
there's a guy I know from my music cruises, his go-to drink is Captain and orange. it actually tastes like a creamsicle. but damn if my teeth didn't hurt after taking just a sip. Monday is already living up to its hype. prosecco has been opened, with a splash of Cran-Pomegranite juice. AHEM! I'm right here! Feel free to bring me one. Sounds good. except I am sitting in Mashpee today. I know how you feel about the Cape in the summer...  I'm here til tomorrow, checking out at least one house on the way out tomorrow. |
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Post by empress of self-improvement on Jul 27, 2020 11:40:08 GMT -5
AHEM! I'm right here! Feel free to bring me one. Sounds good. except I am sitting in Mashpee today. I know how you feel about the Cape in the summer... I'm here til tomorrow, checking out at least one house on the way out tomorrow.  |
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Post by andi9899 on Jul 27, 2020 12:18:03 GMT -5
there's a guy I know from my music cruises, his go-to drink is Captain and orange. it actually tastes like a creamsicle. but damn if my teeth didn't hurt after taking just a sip. Monday is already living up to its hype. prosecco has been opened, with a splash of Cran-Pomegranite juice. That's disgusting. I can't stomach anything creamsicle. That and with the amount of sugar in that I'd not last long on something like that. I can only drink one margarita because they're so sweet. And that was before I went to unsweetened almost everything. |
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 27, 2020 12:27:53 GMT -5
likewise on the margaritas. I usually have them pour mostly seltzer with a splash of the sour mix, that helps.
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Post by Iggy aka IG on Jul 27, 2020 15:26:00 GMT -5
Yep, count me out on sweet drinks as well. However, I love creamsicle anything. The past few months I've been enjoying vodka with club soda and orange cream flavored water.
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Post by lynnerself on Jul 28, 2020 12:33:14 GMT -5
Well, we were drinking at 9:45 this morning. We stopped in the middle of our 4 mile bike ride for Mimosas at the new bar in the local nursery. ETA Image from their Facebook page.
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Post by chiver78 on Jul 29, 2020 13:27:48 GMT -5
that looks so relaxing, a great break!
after making a few calls this morning, and running around a little over lunch today, I just cracked open a bottle of prosecco to celebrate that I have an ACCEPTED OFFER for the house I looked at and just LOVED yesterday. WOO!!!
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