Day drinking thread

[Iggy aka IG]

lynnerself, thank you for posting the picture!  It is similar to the design I'm implementing on our upper deck I mentioned in a different thread. 

[lynnerself]

More pictures, this is the view the other way including the bar:

[jerseygirl]

Jul 29, 2020 13:27:48 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

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!!!

Congratulations! Link please

[chiver78]

I'll put up some pics when I'm in.    not sharing the link publicly for creeper reasons. (not that I think YOU are a creeper....) 

[empress of self-improvement]

Jul 29, 2020 16:23:42 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I'll put up some pics when I'm in.    not sharing the link publicly for creeper reasons. (not that I think YOU are a creeper....) 

I'm a creeper! Gimme the address!

[Lizard Queen]

Is this in the same town your last house was? Or is it closer to your work?

[chiver78]

barely closer to work. but in chats with my out of state boss, who has explicitly said he doesn't care where i sit, Im going back to the beach. Im not managing anything local.

[mamasita99]

Jul 29, 2020 13:27:48 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

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!!!

I’m late to the party but congrats!

My grandma had a tiny place in Provincetown when I was a kid. Grandpa was a chef there in the summers and he would work in Florida off season. They had to sell but man I wish they still had that place...

[chiver78]

I   Ptown! I could never live there, though. it's WAY too people-y for me. lol... have you been back since childhood? 

[mamasita99]

Jul 31, 2020 8:58:35 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

I   Ptown! I could never live there, though. it's WAY too people-y for me. lol... have you been back since childhood? 

Lol, nope, for same reason... too people-y! Maybe off-season, though, I have to make a trip out there.

[chiver78]

well if you do get back up there, let me know. I'm moving back down that way, would totally come meet up for a drink! 

[empress of self-improvement]

Jul 31, 2020 9:51:50 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

well if you do get back up there, let me know. I'm moving back down that way, would totally come meet up for a drink!  This creeper may pop in too!

[chiver78]

Jul 31, 2020 16:18:07 GMT -5 empress of self-improvement said:

Jul 31, 2020 9:51:50 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

well if you do get back up there, let me know. I'm moving back down that way, would totally come meet up for a drink!  This creeper may pop in too!

you would come down to the Cape? 😮

[empress of self-improvement]

Jul 31, 2020 16:21:27 GMT -5 chiver78 said:

Jul 31, 2020 16:18:07 GMT -5 empress of self-improvement said:

you would come down to the Cape? 😮Maybe. Not like I have anything else to do. I'm running out of furniture to move.

[Cookies Galore]

Having two friends over for backyard dinner and drinks. I made a batch of aviations (six servings). Guesses on them being too ginny? I'm no recipe expanding expert, lol. 🤪😈

[lynnerself]

I biked, worked in the yard, and swam laps today. So now I'm enjoying my 2nd Aperol Spritz out on the deck. It's a bit hot (85) but not bad in the shade. I've decided I like them with a little extra Prosecco.

FYI

This is my favorite Youtube channel on making drinks. I just love this guys style and personality.

[Iggy aka IG]

Started my upper deck rehab!  LEDs strung up, deck swept, chairs moved, the one table that arrived today unpacked and set up.  Waiting for the second table and rug to be delivered before I unpack the artificial plants and set out accessories.

Celebrating with my second vodka, club soda, orange cream.  

[lynnerself]

Tonight I tried something a little different, a New York Whiskey sour.

It's a regular whiskey sour, but with a float of dry red wine.  Sounds weird, but was actually pretty good.

[lynnerself]

Started the day with Mimosas and ended with Chocolate Martinis. In between there was a whiskey sour and a glass of wine. Luckily (or not) not all days are like this.

[Iggy aka IG]

lynnerself, chocolate martinis are one of my (rare) favorites.

Welp, yesterday I made these, Red Berry Frozen Sangria recipe, and was going to enjoy them out on the deck to take in my project thus far.  I looked at the outside temp first.  97 Fahrenheit.  Nope.  Stayed inside and they were delightful.  I used bourbon instead of brandy, and omitted the added sugar.

[chiver78]

that sounds pretty tasty, Iggy. definitely saved that recipe. 

I saved one a friend posted to FB last night, too. I'd just the pic, but her name is in the pic. I'll just rewrite it here. 

Watermelon & Cucumber Mojito
This makes a whole pitcher. (note: this recipe says 6-8 servings, but in reality probably only 3-4. Just enough for you and a friend. )

Ingredients:
1 seedless watermelon, pureed
1/2 English cucumber, pureed
2 limes, juiced
1/2 c mint, chopped
8oz chilled vodka
1 large bottle sparkling water

Instructions: 
Using a blender or juicer, puree watermelon and cucumber together. Strain using a fine mesh sieve if using a blender, to remove pulp and set juice aside. (Preferably in fridge to chill). 
Juice limes, then muddle with mint using a wooden spoon or a muddler, if you have one. Put the mixture in a shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a large pitcher. Add juice to pitcher, then vodka, and bottle of sparkling water. stir and serve over ice. 

[chiver78]

I just cracked open a seltzer and added a little chilled vodka. my latest boozy care package had a new-to-me brand, and I love it so far. I had a peach one yesterday, today I opened a raspberry lemon. no added sugar or fake sweeteners. I'm going to drop off the three mango ones with a local friend here, that's one flavor I'll never like. the three lime ones are still in the case, I'll get there eventually. 

nude hard seltzers

[lynnerself]

I made lemon drops with blue curacao instead of triple sec. They are an electric blue/green color. I need a name for this drink.

[chiver78]

that sounds fun, lynn. wish I had a name to offer up, but I'm stumped. 

I poured the last of a bottle of chianti earlier after an errands run, and opened a new bottle of the same label but different year (that I've actually had before, too). woof, these two are NOT compatible to move between.     this second one tastes like a merlot, which I definitely don't like.

[ners]

Just opened a Leinenkugel Orange Shandy.  

[crazycat]

Just added triple sec to my Instacart order so I can make Lemon Drops this weekend . YUM ! Thanks to all who mentioned them . I love them but haven’t had one in a while . Good thing I have a Meyer lemon tree in the front yard . 

[lynnerself]

Aug 6, 2020 15:14:07 GMT -5 ners said:

Just opened a Leinenkugel Orange Shandy.  

Have you tried this?

Schofferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit

www.totalwine.com/beer/specialty-styles/fruit-beer/schofferhofer-hefeweizen-grapefruit/p/131823162

Super light and tasty for summer. But only 2.5% alcohol

[ners]

lynnerself    No I have not.  Do not think I have ever seen that in the store.

[lynnerself]

I'm continuing my exploration of classic cocktails.

Last week a gimlet. Meh, I didn't like gin and lime unless tonic is involved

This week a classic (not fruity) daiquiri. Rum, lime simple syrup.

This is nice . I used a high end Nicaraguan aged 7 year golden rum.

Next week I'm on to Manhattan.

I may work my way up to martinis, but not expecting to like that much.

[lynnerself]

Aug 6, 2020 19:29:54 GMT -5 ners said:

lynnerself     No I have not.  Do not think I have ever seen that in the store.

I've found it at places that sell hundreds of kinds of beer. Also a tap house around here has it on tap in the summer.