Thanksgiving Cocktails [Bitter Clinger]

If you want to create cocktails and think like a bartender, you have a couple of options. One is to become deeply knowledgeable in all the finest products available, experiment and find what optimizes existing cocktails. The masters do this, guys like Chris McMillan, Dale DeGroff, and David Wondrich. They have nuance and refinement. They stand on the shoulders of the great bartenders of yore, the Founding Fathers of bartending, like Jerry Thomas and Harry Craddock. These guys are the Rembrants of the industry.

But then you have bartenders like me. I’m the Dogs Playing Poker on crushed velvet of the industry. So when I create cocktails, sometimes they have elements of skill to them, but I mainly want them to be fun and tasty, even if they are not always exclusive and refined.

One way I like to create new cocktails is to think of food or flavors that are reminiscent of a particular theme I’m developing drinks for and see if I might be able to deliver those flavors in cocktail format.

For Thanksgiving cocktails, there are plenty of iconic dishes to be sure. But I’ve no desire to create anything to do with pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce. They are both done to death and there are great drinks out there that deliver on those flavors. Well, at least cranberry, anyway. Pumpkin spice can DIAF.

Turkey and dressing seems a bit too savory. I suppose a cocktail onion and pickled green bean garnish might make a green bean casserole martini, but that seems rather unpleasant as well. Mashed potato and gravy daiquiris, umm no. But pecan pie and sweet potato casserole…hmm. I can work with that!

If you are into simplicity, the may be for you, no muss/no fuss. Or if you are a bit more adventurous and don’t mind doing a little prep work, the Yam, What I Yam is a fun little cocktail that might give your Thanksgiving guests the impression you know a thing or two. If you make these drinks, I highly encourage you to eat the garnishes as you sip on the drinks, they really add something to the flavor and aren’t just for show.

If these look inviting, give them a try. But whatever you do and whatever you drink, have a great Thanksgiving!

Cheers!

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Pecanhattan

1.5 oz Rye Whiskey (I used Rittenhouse)
1.0 oz Select Club Pecan Praline Whisky
.75 oz Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth
3 dashes Fee Brothers Black Walnut Bitters

Stir with ice for 30 seconds and serve up with a cocktail cherry and candied pecans.

Yam, What I Yam

2.0 oz. Marshmallow Vodka*
1.5 oz. Sweet Potato Simple Syrup**
1.5 oz. Half and Half

Shake vigorously with ice for 10-15 seconds, strain fresh over ice and garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg and some charred mini-marshmallows.

* To make marshmallow vodka, simply put mini marshmallows in a jar and cover with vodka and allow to sit overnight, shaking occasionally. Make as much or as little as you like. Strain the finished vodka and store for use.

** To make sweet potato simple syrup, bake a sweet potato at 400 degrees until it is soft. Scoop the pulp out of half of it, combine with 1 cup of water and a 1/2 cup of light brown sugar and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Puree the mixture until smooth and strain through cheesecloth.

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1 Going to be hard dragging themaway

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 07:31 PM (2JoB8)

2 Rum and Diet Coke.

Posted by: flounder at November 23, 2021 07:32 PM (SH2Zi)

3 cheap white rum served at room temperature.

Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 07:33 PM (P9T5R)

4 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 07:33 PM (Zz0t1)

5 "For hard drinking men who want to get drunk"

Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 07:33 PM (P9T5R)

6 Have drank mixed drink long ago, pretty much everything neat these days.

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 07:34 PM (2JoB8)

7 hiya

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM (arJlL)

8 my goto drink was always an Abolute a small splash of Kahlua

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM (us2H3)

9 I haven't had mixed drinks in a while. It's been straight somethingerother.

Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Tequila.......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM (Zz0t1)

10 Woodford reserve over. Along with the chocolate chip cookies containing Heath toffee chips and toasted almond cut in half. Guittard 46% chips. Plenty to be thankful for.

Posted by: 80's music fan at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM (glGDV)

11 Hiya Bitter !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM (arJlL)

12 There's such a thing as Pecan Praline Whisky? Why did I never hear of this?

These drinks sound like great fun, Bitter Clinger! You're very imaginative. I put a little vodka in a lot of cranberry juice, squeeze in a wedge of lime and call it my Thanksgiving drink.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:36 PM (wyw4S)

13 And Longbows, for good measure.

Posted by: 80's music fan at November 23, 2021 07:36 PM (glGDV)

14 We'll be celebrating with the new Rittenhouse drink:

. First one chaser; followed by
. Four shots.

Posted by: ShainS -- Let's Poop Brandon! (Non Compos Anus) at November 23, 2021 07:37 PM (4fSQf)

15 Longbow ?

That's what the chicks call me !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:37 PM (arJlL)

16 2oz lairds bottled in bond apple brandy
1/4oz Benedictine
1/4oz maple syrup
2 dashes angostura bitters

Apple Old Fashioned.

Delicious.

Posted by: ballistic at November 23, 2021 07:37 PM (oXNqT)

17 Are the pictures sideways for anyone else?

Posted by: Oddbob at November 23, 2021 07:37 PM (nfrXX)

18 >>And Longbows, for good measure.

Well. You can't stir a Martini with a Crossbow.

Posted by: garrett at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (4/+ky)

19 Fixed while I was typing. Thx.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (nfrXX)

20 I'm guessing my standard bourbon Manhattan on the rocks will have to do - with really good sweet vermouth, but I too am curious about this pecan praline whiskey.

Posted by: Black JEM at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (V6xwG)

21 Sorry about that...the photos were a bit screwy, but they should be fine now.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (Q9lwr)

22 This is very interesting. When I first saw this post, I saw no pictures. Then I saw two pictures, both sideways. Now the top one is still sideways, but the bottom one is upright.

No matter, I turned my computer sideways so I could read the excellent quotes.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (wyw4S)

23 And now they are both upright! Cheers!

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:38 PM (wyw4S)

24 15 Longbow ?

That's what the chicks call me !

I'm trolling on purpose. Like this: .45 ACP!

Posted by: 80's music fan at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (glGDV)

25 Judging by that first image, BC, I've already had too much to drink and have fallen over on the couch.

;-)

Posted by: ShainS -- Let's Poop Brandon! (Non Compos Anus) at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (4fSQf)

26 some of my fav memories was going out to the Sierras for the summer and bartending at the Ponderosa and a bar in Kennedy meadows

all those truckers, lumberjacks and bikers

and I never saw one serious fight

absolutely great people they were

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (us2H3)

27 I soak anise seed and star anise in white rum, and use the flavored rum to add to pie crust when I make fruit pies. It seems to make the crust that much lighter, and adds to the flavor of the fruit

Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (P9T5R)

28 Bourbon and Blenheims hot ginger ale

Also PSA PSA they have 5.56 box of 20 for 11 bucks. I don't know what their shipping cost is but 55 cents a round y'all!

Posted by: blaster at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (mbFEM)

29 You don't get that kind of visual entertainment on any other site!!

Posted by: Black JEM at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (V6xwG)

30 Bitter Clinger your pics just did a 90 degree flip, you must have changed something

Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 07:39 PM (P9T5R)

31 17 Are the pictures sideways for anyone else?

A minute ago, yes.

Posted by: 80's music fan at November 23, 2021 07:40 PM (glGDV)

32 This is very interesting. When I first saw this post, I saw no pictures. Then I saw two pictures, both sideways. Now the top one is still sideways, but the bottom one is upright.

No matter, I turned my computer sideways so I could read the excellent quotes.
Posted by: bluebell

Cranberry juice will do that to ya !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:40 PM (arJlL)

33 Pecan Praline Whiskey?

Damn, Imma gonna have to make a Pecan Praline Whiskey Pie!

Posted by: ShainS -- Let's Poop Brandon! (Non Compos Anus) at November 23, 2021 07:40 PM (4fSQf)

34 I still can't get over the tootsie roll shot. Taste just like a tootsie roll.

1/3 Kaluha
1/3 OJ
1/3 vodka

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (shMPn)

35 Are the pictures sideways for anyone else?

Why, no !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (arJlL)

36 And now both pictures are the same. CBD, are you trolling us? Or have you just had too much to drink?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (wyw4S)

37 Lol.

I just sent in the post.

I ain't got nothing to do with the technicals!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (7F9te)

38 Fuck...Those photos have stumped me.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (Q9lwr)

39 *plants flag*

Pumpkin spice everything!!!

Posted by: G. Gnome will not comply at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (OQcPl)

40 It's Gimlets or Old Fashioneds for me as far as cocktails go.

Nothing beats Bourbon neat or with one rock.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (Ls9Kq)

41 Willowed:

"Red Rubber Ball" by The Cyrkle -- Zod.

Paul Simon once said he hated punk music, so the Diodes recorded it just to piss him off.

https://tinyurl.com/np8nnz58

And my cocktails are either an Old Fashioned (the way dear old dad used to make!) or an ice-cold bottle of Veuve Cliquot.

Proper arm candy required, of course.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (2JVJo)

42 We're back to one of each photo, but they've switched places.

Gee, this is fun!

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:42 PM (wyw4S)

43 AoSHQ drink thread photos come pre-squinted!

Posted by: Walter Freeman at November 23, 2021 07:42 PM (+WWsf)

44 Those recipes look delicious! If I can find the ingredients, I will try them. Thank you!

I am trying to say thankyou more often because gratitude is good for the heart and apparently it makes the right people mad.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM (IDhUW)

45 Said a few time I have a old Crown Royal bottle, just lookedand its from 1975, tomorrow ot Thanksgiving maybe break it open

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM (2JoB8)

46 So BC, are you serving these drinks up at your bar?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM (wyw4S)

47 I finally remembered the name of a somewhat obscure song that I love , but now Im intrigued with making fancy cocktails. This place sure keeps me on my toes.

Posted by: LASue at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM (Ed8Zd)

48 I finally remembered the name of a somewhat obscure song that I love , but now Im intrigued with making fancy cocktails. This place sure keeps me on my toes.
Posted by: LASue at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM (Ed8Zd)
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You gotta think fast around here these days.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:44 PM (wyw4S)

49 CBD, are you trolling us? Or have you just had too much to drink?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:41 PM (wyw4S)

Yes.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 23, 2021 07:44 PM (Q9lwr)

50 I knew it.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (wyw4S)

51 I think you make up the name of a cocktail and then create it. Kind of like the liberals on the SC write their rulings.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (shMPn)

52 46 So BC, are you serving these drinks up at your bar?

I have given a few of them away to my favorite regulars, but they aren't on the menu.

I actually just created these for the blog.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (7F9te)

53 "1.5 oz Rye Whiskey (I used Rittenhouse)"

BC, I'd like 3 shots of Rittenhouse, 2 stiff and 1 weak.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (KAi1n)

54 I drank the content !

Posted by: runner at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (V13WU)

55 you guys are are doing yeoman's work. So much respect for pitching in. It is one thing to talk about it, but another to do it

I can't think of many Thanksgiving cocktails. I do like the Cape Codder, which is based on cranberry juice. It is a funny drink that I am sure a bartender could expound upon. Even though I know too much about booze, I am no bartender. The Cape Codder is vodka, cranberry juice,and fresh lime. A cool drink and certainly in the Turkey Day realm. The funnys thing is, if you just add a bid of triple sec, and put it in a martini glass, you have the Cosmopolitan of Sex and the City fame.

Again,my wine picks for T Day are Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, and after that,whatever the Heck you want.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (NXntH)

56 Bluebell, your nic makes me want to invent a special cocktail.

Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (a8b7P)

57 I knew it.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:45 PM (wyw4S)

Actually, I haven't had a drink yet (first world problem!) and I am not trolling. Sometimes the software just doesn't like photos, and swaps their dimensions.

It's one of the least endearing aspects of the blogging software.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (Q9lwr)

58 Marshmallow vodka? Really?

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (0mAW3)

59 Bluebell, your nic makes me want to invent a special cocktail.
Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (a8b7P)
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Invent away! I'd love to see what you come up with. I imagine it would be blue in color?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (wyw4S)

60 Anyone got a good recipe for Purple Drank?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (R/m4+)

61 I've mentioned this before, you can approximate a bourbon/whiskey sour by chewing on sour patch kidz while drinking bourbon or whiskey.

It's actually quite tasty.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (Ls9Kq)

62 Marshmallow vodka? Really?
Posted by: Brother Northernlurker at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (0mAW3)

Loopy is Fruit Loops with a burn. I can only drink it once...it gets old fast.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (Zz0t1)

63 It's one of the least endearing aspects of the blogging software.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (Q9lwr)
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But everything else about it is perfect, and so you can live with it. Right?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (wyw4S)

64 I think JT needs a lot of attention. I could be wrong.

Posted by: Ronster at November 23, 2021 07:48 PM (7oEqW)

65 CBD

You have mail !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:49 PM (arJlL)

66 Invent away! I'd love to see what you come up with. I imagine it would be blue in color?
Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (wyw4S

Gonna hafta do a lot of research.

Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:49 PM (a8b7P)

67 I have never seen black walnut bitters. Then again, I've never looked for black walnut bitters. I used to really, really like Manhattans back in the 90's, that was my go-to after work sedative.

One bourbon based drink that sounds awful but is really tasty is something I had at the Majestic Cafe in old town Alexandria. I haven't been in 13 or so years, but they had an awesome menu and mixed prohibition era type cocktails and had mostly 90-100 year old distillery hooch. The "Clinton" is really simple, IIRC it's 2oz bourbon, 1oz. lemon juice (should be a very lemony bitter one like a Eureka, not Meyer) and 1oz. dark maple syrup. Somehow, the lemon and maple cancel each other out, and the bourbon still stands out quite well. Dangerous with a capital D.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (wAnMi)

68 No booze this year, antibiotics y'know.

Heineken 0.0%

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko gender fluid at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (RomaI)

69 Bluebell, your nic makes me want to invent a special cocktail.
Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:46 PM (a8b7P)

I told ya.

Blue Curacao and something something.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (shMPn)

70 Anyone got a good recipe for Purple Drank?
Posted by: Hairyback Guy at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (R/m4+)

Everclear used to have something called Purple Passion that came in 2 liter bottles. I may've drank it once or twice.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (Zz0t1)

71 Something to tie this thread and the last one together.

Cody Jinks - Must Be The Whiskey
https://youtu.be/WlmO8UoOCbY

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (mZUr4)

72 Bluebell,
THANKS for promoting homeschooling and putting together the homeschooling posts. Sorry to go OT, i just got here late.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (IDhUW)

73 Gonna hafta do a lot of research.
Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:49 PM (a8b7P)
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I was going to offer to invent one for you based on your nic, but you're a chicken. If BC can't invent one for turkey, I can't invent one for chicken. Sorry about that.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:51 PM (wyw4S)

74 Anyone try Mr. Black Australia Coffee Liqueur yet ??

Posted by: runner at November 23, 2021 07:51 PM (V13WU)

75 for some reason i missed the first half of the content on the original go around. What is the first cocktail? It looks like a White Russian with toasted marsmallows.So no pumpkin spice at all?

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:51 PM (NXntH)

76 9 I haven't had mixed drinks in a while. It's been straight somethingerother.

Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Tequila.......

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 07:35 PM
Makers Mark right there in front of me.

Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (0OP+5)

77 I remember in 72 or 73, I was bartending at the Ponderosa in Springville CA

just came on at 4pm after a day of fishing

guy comes cruising in about 6pm in a Covair convertible

asks for a mint julep

first time I ever said "get the fuck out"

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (us2H3)

78 Anyone ever do a "Screaming Blue Jesus"?

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (KAi1n)

79 Marshmallow vodka? Really?

....

There used to be a marshmallow vodka on the market, but when I went to get some, shocker, it was discontinued.

So I just made my own.

And your gonna mock me for it, but that drink is really good. I tried it out on some bartender friends that gave me a sideways look, but they smashed it and asked me for the recipe.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (7F9te)

80 Bluebell,
THANKS for promoting homeschooling and putting together the homeschooling posts. Sorry to go OT, i just got here late.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 07:50 PM (IDhUW)
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You're welcome! I enjoyed seeing all the homeschoolers (HordeSchoolers) show up.

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (wyw4S)

81 Off Topic.

I have not been following the Arbery Case in Georgia, but Andrew Branca at Legal Insurrection thinks an acquittal may be possible?

https://tinyurl.com/2ebb5rrp

Read all his posts about the case and make up your own mind.

Everything the media has said has made this seem like a slam dunk GUILTY. Living through the Zimmerman and now the Rittenhouse case last week, I think Not Guilty may be possible. I do not know Guilty/Not Guilty for sure.

If they come back with a not guilty verdict? Look out for madness. This case has huge Racial Issues.

Posted by: rd at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (Z32m1)

82
Reminder: "sweet potatoes" is "racist." Call them Yams.

Or it's the other way around. I forget.

Posted by: Soothsayer -- "fuck around and find out" at November 23, 2021 07:53 PM (f9z5j)

83 Hiya Ronster !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 07:53 PM (arJlL)

84 I forgot which of you morons suggested I have gummi bears with bourbon - I haven't forgotten. Seems there's been a run on gummi bears at my market, they only had sugar free. I somewhat recalled either a video or amazon reviews that you'll have explosive diarrhea eating too many of those, and it just seemed wrong for the purpose anyway. They did have gummi worms, but that didn't seem right either. So, I'll keep looking.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (wAnMi)

85 Doof's favorite cocktail...

1 ounce of bourbon
1 more ounce of bourbon
Another ounce of bourbon
And so on
And so on

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (mZUr4)

86 guy comes cruising in about 6pm in a Covair convertible

asks for a mint julep

first time I ever said "get the fuck out"

That was the right answer.

Posted by: Ralph Nader at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (nfrXX)

87 I have not been following the Arbery Case in Georgia, but Andrew Branca at Legal Insurrection thinks an acquittal may be possible?

unfortunately, no

maybe a hanger but acquittal is gone

white flight must be negated at all costs

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (us2H3)

88 Invent away! I'd love to see what you come up with. I imagine it would be blue in color?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:47 PM (wyw4S)

i always thought of Texas Bluebells that wring the highways. The only other option is the famous ice cream from Brenham. Crap, i already gave the guy two ingredients. Cocktails mostly only need three.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:55 PM (NXntH)

89 When I was a tennis teaching pro in NY I invented the Tennis Ball which was simply Pineapple juice, coconut shavings and rum. This was in the mid 80's. Didn't catch on . I guess because it basically already came in a bottle called Malibu Rum.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:55 PM (shMPn)

90 >>> for some reason i missed the first half of the content on the original go around. What is the first cocktail? It looks like a White Russian with toasted marsmallows.So no pumpkin spice at all?
Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:51 PM (NXntH)

Marshmellow one is the yam cocktail. The other is the pecan one. They have moved around a few times. We are viewing this page in new "Drunk View" it's like 3D but instead of an extra dimension you're sloshed.

Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 07:56 PM (lSgzp)

91 Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (mZUr4)

next time I will go back the basic clubs and balls

you will probably win

great to see tho

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:56 PM (us2H3)

92 Kyle killed one Black guy he would be in jail, the threat of burning the town would be to great for a jury.

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 07:57 PM (2JoB8)

93 47 I finally remembered the name of a somewhat obscure song that I love , but now Im intrigued with making fancy cocktails. This place sure keeps me on my toes.

Posted by: LASue at November 23, 2021 07:43 PM
I know what you mean. Til I Run With You by Joe Butler and The Lovin Spoonful. And drink it straight with cool water.

Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 07:57 PM (0OP+5)

94 And Old Fashioned. But a good one.

But wow, I have had some shit ones served by so called 'professional' barkeeps.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 07:57 PM (jZSOU)

95 I was going to offer to invent one for you based on your nic, but you're a chicken. If BC can't invent one for turkey, I can't invent one for chicken. Sorry about that.
Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 07:51 PM (wyw4S)

I'm a Rooster, dammit!

Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (a8b7P)

96 HLN has been promoting the Arbery case as the Jogger murder but seems that no matter how much the media has pushed it no one has ever seen Arbery jog.

Posted by: blaster at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (mbFEM)

97 (Delurking)Enjoying a Blantons single barrel neat. Now back into the shadows!

Posted by: Theos at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (Q+UiE)

98 next time I will go back the basic clubs and balls

you will probably win

great to see tho
Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:56 PM (us2H3)

Haha! It's a fun game. Not yet as addicted to Ultimate Golf as I am 8 Ball Pool. But the golf game is a great time killer. Thanks for the recommendation!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (mZUr4)

99 And your gonna mock me for it, but that drink is really good. I tried it out on some bartender friends that gave me a sideways look, but they smashed it and asked me for the recipe.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (7F9te)

No mocking here

Posted by: Brother Northernlurker at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (s794k)

100 Marshmellow one is the yam cocktail. The other is the pecan one. They have moved around a few times. We are viewing this page in new "Drunk View" it's like 3D but instead of an extra dimension you're sloshed.

Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 07:56 PM (lSgzp)

for some reason I missed it while trying to be legit. I think sloshed is right,or i might need to talk to my ISP.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (NXntH)

101 Seems there's been a run on gummi bears at my market, they only had sugar free. I somewhat recalled either a video or amazon reviews that you'll have explosive diarrhea eating too many of those, and it just seemed wrong for the purpose anyway. They did have gummi worms, but that didn't seem right either. So, I'll keep looking.
Posted by: clutch cargo

Yes, that was the funny Amazon review thread thing.

If you have a 99c store nearby, think they carry the original GBs.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (1t5dY)

102 And your gonna mock me for it, but that drink is really good. I tried it out on some bartender friends that gave me a sideways look, but they smashed it and asked me for the recipe.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (7F9te)

I think they've flavored vodka with everything at this point. This could be a good one - not sure what I'd mix with. I'm not a fan of sweet booze most of the time, but done right that might be nice.

One of my favorite things to do when they're available, the champagne mangoes make insanely great infused vodka. They're not too sweet, and lend it a nice golden color that's very, very drinkable. Now that I've discovered 5 Column, that'd be my choice - the cleanest vodka I've ever tasted. I've used regular mangoes, but they're sweeter, require straining and you've got to be careful the mangoes don't ferment themselves, giving the vodka a really nasty flavor. They don't seem quite as stable as the little champagne ones.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (wAnMi)

103 I like a chilled Titos

Ice Titos Shake

Give the the Titos

Posted by: rhennigantx at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (yrol0)

104 or both

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (NXntH)

105 can't believe their isn't someone in the grill of those armed Black Panthers

a bunch of fucking women

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 07:59 PM (us2H3)

106 Cliff Clavin trivia

Original Marshmallows used to come from a plant and was medicinal.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:59 PM (shMPn)

107 >>> I forgot which of you morons suggested I have gummi bears with bourbon
Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 07:54 PM (wAnMi)

Ok I just thought this up:

The Viking
Swedish fish + akvavit

It would probably taste horrible, which is how the Vikings would want it.

Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 08:00 PM (lSgzp)

108 i always thought of Texas Bluebells that wring the highways. The only other option is the famous ice cream from Brenham. Crap, i already gave the guy two ingredients. Cocktails mostly only need three.
Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 07:55 PM (NXntH)

Damn, y'all done most of my research for me!

Posted by: RI Red at November 23, 2021 08:00 PM (a8b7P)

109 Zodka:

7.5 parts vodka
1 part human soul
dash Angostura bitters

Serve in coupe, room temperature.

Posted by: ZOD at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (M3Z2J)

110 Haha! It's a fun game. Not yet as addicted to Ultimate Golf as I am 8 Ball Pool. But the golf game is a great time killer. Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (mZUr4)

I played a lot of golf as a kid and it somewhat tranfers over to the game

and I have a pool table and play almost daily but somehow that game eludes me

I'll log on 8 ball and let you know

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (us2H3)

111 >>> Cliff Clavin trivia

Original Marshmallows used to come from a plant and was medicinal.
Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 07:59 PM (shMPn)

Yes, the mallow. You'll never guess where it grew.

Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (lSgzp)

112 Ice Titos Shake

Oh heck yeah!

Wait. Tito's. That's okay too.

Posted by: blaster at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (mbFEM)

113 I've been drinking vodka with unfiltered apple cider.
Very tasty, and makes one highly regular.

Posted by: MkY at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (Foq6I)

114 The difference between US and Russian drinking

https://tinyurl.com/45hazd4r

Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (P9T5R)

115 Original Marshmallows used to come from a plant and was medicinal.

I think Alton Brown did a show where he made the confection from marsh mallows.

Posted by: Oddbob at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (nfrXX)

116 Lonesome George
One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer.

https://tinyurl.com/4r8wh63e

Posted by: dartist at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (+ya+t)

117 One I use to love, but next day you thought you drank a desert
Segram 7 and Canadian Club

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (2JoB8)

118 Anyone ever do a "Screaming Blue Jesus"?
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (KAi1n)

I've heard of Flaming Blue Jesus and Screaming Purple Jesus, assume the blue one uses schnapps and not kool aid (blech).

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (wAnMi)

119 And Old Fashioned. But a good one.

But wow, I have had some shit ones served by so called 'professional' barkeeps.
Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 07:57 PM (jZSOU)

Tough to beat a good old fashioned. I make a great one myself. Better than most I've had at bars and restaurants. I'd be honored to make one for you one day!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:02 PM (mZUr4)

120 This might be my favorite thread of the day! I intend to make the sweet potato simple syrup as soon as I get home from my Thanksgiving sojourn in beautiful elsewhere, and see what it does for a cocktail. Thank you BC.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:02 PM (szbbg)

121 It would probably taste horrible, which is how the Vikings would want it.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 08:00 PM (lSgzp)

That would have to be shitloads better than a lutefish on a toothpick.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:03 PM (wAnMi)

122 I'll hold you to it Doof!

We'll sit around, drink big, lie our asses off, and laugh at foolish things.

Lives well lived.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:03 PM (jZSOU)

123 118 Anyone ever do a "Screaming Blue Jesus"?
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 07:52 PM (KAi1n)

shit, I was about to say "hell yeah" until I realize you weren't saying "screaming blue jeans"

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:04 PM (us2H3)

124 Also, I am one of those apparently rare birds that loves egg nog. Christmas season is a lot of fun for good and inventive drinking, just like our lord would have wished.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:04 PM (szbbg)

125 I think Bluebell ice cream is coming out with egg nog ice cream this year.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:04 PM (shMPn)

126 (Delurking)Enjoying a Blantons single barrel neat. Now back into the shadows!

Posted by: Theos at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (Q+UiE)

that is what is known in netspace as a "humblebrag". I am having the much less sought after Ardeg Uigeadal. This is my tenth bottle and still I am not sure i would recommend it. It is like Fernet Branca. You drink it but in the end you are not sure why. All kidding aside, I promise it is better than Fernet Branca. But it is an acquired taste

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (NXntH)

127 Also can't skip over the classic Negroni and all the Mr. Potato Head variations where you swap the gin out for something else.

Bourbon = Boulevardier
Mezcal = Mezcal Negroni

Posted by: ballistic at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (oXNqT)

128 Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:03 PM (jZSOU)

kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (us2H3)

129 I generally make the same cocktail for every occasion. Pour 3 fingers of whiskey in a glass. Serve.

Posted by: Drc at November 23, 2021 08:06 PM (llGBY)

130 PG Woodhouse's Oldest Member (best literary character name ever) drinks "Hot Scotch and Lemon", which I tried finally last winter in Vermont. I could have done without the lemon, honestly, but warm scotch was delicious.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:06 PM (szbbg)

131 I'll log on 8 ball and let you know
Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (us2H3)

Definitely let me know if you get back on 8 Ball Pool. I'll send you my unique ID

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (mZUr4)

132
kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (us2H3)

Should that ever happen.....the MUSIC! My lord.......we wouldn't be seen for weeks.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (Zz0t1)

133 50 years ago, when I was bartending pt

after popov vodka, the thing we sold most was

wait for it

peach schnapps

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (us2H3)

134 Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:04 PM (szbbg)

I can put away some 'nog. It doesnt even need to have brandy in it.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (fLri9)

135 I've heard of Flaming Blue Jesus and Screaming Purple Jesus, assume the blue one uses schnapps and not kool aid (blech).
Posted by: clutch cargo

Close, blue curacao. The screaming part is Bacardi 151, lit on fire (hence the alternative name of "flaming"). Survived a couple of them in college. That immunity lasts a lifetime, no booster required. ;->

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (KAi1n)

136 I generally make the same cocktail for every occasion. Pour 3 fingers of whiskey in a glass. Serve.
Posted by: Drc at November 23, 2021 08:06 PM (llGBY)

This guy gets it!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (mZUr4)

137 kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED

(He's running for mayor)

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (arJlL)

138 As a former bartender we used to make a concoction called "The Hairball."

All the shit that spilled into the bar trough poured into shots. At the end of the night if you could down one, and not barf, the tab was on us.

Spoiler... we seldom paid the tab.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (BFigT)

139 A brandy snifter (big one) filled with crushed ice followed by as much gin (your preference here) as will fit, let stand for 3 minutes then enjoy.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (KATBx)

140 These pretzels are making me thirsty!

Posted by: Kramer at November 23, 2021 08:08 PM (4I/2K)

141 We need a drinking games thread!!!

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:08 PM (KAi1n)

142 We need a drinking games thread!!!
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:08 PM (KAi1n)

Do a shot every stop of the John McCain funeral precession.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 08:09 PM (Zz0t1)

143 kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (us2H3)

Should that ever happen.....the MUSIC! My lord.......we wouldn't be seen for weeks.
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (Zz0t1)

Appreciate the kind words!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:09 PM (mZUr4)

144 Someone introduced my MIL to Godiva Chocolate Liquor and Eggnog - a Cheggnog, as they call it - but now I have to get that shit every time she comes for the holidays.

It's not bad tasting, just really just too sweet.

The best holiday drink? A really silky-smooth bourbon, no ice.

Posted by: Boswell at November 23, 2021 08:09 PM (5iUNf)

145 Bluebell, your nic makes me want to invent a special cocktail.
Posted by: RI Red

Invent away! I'd love to see what you come up with. I imagine it would be blue in color?
Posted by: bluebell

Blue curacao for the sorority girl style.

Creme de violette (see: Aviation cocktail) for something more refined.

Posted by: mikeski at November 23, 2021 08:10 PM (lyXGZ)

146 This may or not float your boat.
Watermelon Vodka.
1 whole watermelon.
1 bottle of cheap vodka.

Cut a hole in the watermelon just big enough for the bottle's spout.
Jam the spout into the watermelon.
Place on top of the dryer for 3 days.
The vodka will have taken on a faint pink color and taste a bit like watermelon.
The watermelon should be given to people who drink; but, do not expect to get fall down drunk eating watermelon.
ahhh... a 'friend' (yeah, that's it) served this at a beach bbq on the 4th of July.

Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 23, 2021 08:10 PM (mMQZc)

147 Bonus content:

If you have a cocktail enthusiast on your Christmas shopping list, may I recommend four great books:

Smuggler's Cove by Martin Cate (tiki drinks)
Potions of the Caribbean by Jeff Beachbum Berry
The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale Degroff
Cocktail Codex by Day and Fauchald

Potions of Caribbean is a fun read even if you never make a drink from it!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:10 PM (7F9te)

148 Appreciate the kind words!!
Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:09 PM (mZUr4)

be careful of the Sponge

the probs a stinger in there

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:10 PM (us2H3)

149 Old Fashioneds -- sweet like my mama liked them. Only 1 while making Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner cuz it will never get on the table otherwise.

Thanksgiving starts Old Fashioned season in our family. It ends at Easter when we mix up a bunch of Ramos Gin Fizzes (Breakfast in a Glass!). Recipe given to my dad by the son of the inventor.

Posted by: la2la at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (wfrSv)

150 Doof spelled backwards is fooD.

I missed the advertising thread but I HAVE to link the best ad I've ever seen (other than women's lingerie and such): www.sfgate.com/news/article/Persons-of-heft-
protest-health-club-s-ad-3305257.php

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (KAi1n)

151 the thing is that a guy might offer these cocktails to a girl that he wants to bed, even imbibe in these to win her affectins, however, no matter how great the sex was after understanding what he did to get sex he is never going to have self respect again

Posted by: confederatefifth at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (K3ZCc)

152 I'm soaking blue marshmallows in blueberry vodka.

Too much is never enough.

I'll call my drink the Bluebell Bouncy Castle.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (Dc2NZ)

153 I generally make the same cocktail for every occasion. Pour 3 fingers of whiskey in a glass. Serve.

My wife prefers cocktails, so I often make her a Manhattan or whiskey sour, or, in the summer, a GandT or Mojito. I'll often have one as well, but you just can't beat a good scotch.

Posted by: pep at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (ZsR3z)

154 Gin is good with lemonade

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (2JoB8)

155 Close, blue curacao. The screaming part is Bacardi 151, lit on fire (hence the alternative name of "flaming"). Survived a couple of them in college. That immunity lasts a lifetime, no booster required. ;->
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (KAi1n)

That sounds like a classic Blue Hawaiian but set ablaze instead of iced.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (wAnMi)

156 Don't drink the Apple Pie if they offer it.

Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (0OP+5)

157 152 I'm soaking blue marshmallows in blueberry vodka. Too much is never enough.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (Dc2NZ)

The Violet Beauregarde.

Posted by: ZOD at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (M3Z2J)

158 This guy gets it!!
Posted by: Doof
---------
If you are adventurous, you can use different bottles. I like Michters for every day drinking, garrison brothers when I've had a good week.

Posted by: Drc at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (llGBY)

159 kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED

(He's running for mayor)
Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (arJlL)

I need a running mate

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (mZUr4)

160 Smuggler's Cove by Martin Cate (tiki drinks)

Concur, BC. This is a great resource and I think I need to get my own copy.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (Dc2NZ)

161 Sevens ( Buzz) was my favorite drinking game.

You start counting from one around the table and whenever it gets to a number with seven in it or a multiple of seven you have to say buzz instead of the number. Of course you drink if you screw up.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (shMPn)

162 The Viking
Swedish fish + akvavit

It would probably taste horrible, which is how the Vikings would want it.
Posted by: banana Dream at November 23, 2021 08:00 PM (lSgzp)

My college roomie pretended to have some Danish blood - pretty all american, but Akvavit stuffed in the freezer to be super cold wasn't bad. We kept the bottle in there all the time.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (eoQWY)

163 Eris has the blues......

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (arJlL)

164 Cheap bourbon and good root beer.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (KAi1n)

165 I would come in 2 weekends a month to visit my sis and dad

he had huge pool and fab parties

by the time I was 12, could make a perfect martini

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (us2H3)

166 Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:02 PM (szbbg)

Thanks Huck!

I'm looking forward to some food posts from all the great cooks here in the coming days!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (7F9te)

167 Gin is good with lemonade
Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (2JoB

Gin and Squirt (a citrus soda) was pretty good too.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (eoQWY)

168 (Delurking)Enjoying a Blantons single barrel neat. Now back into the shadows!

Posted by: Theos at November 23, 2021 07:58 PM (Q+UiE)

that is what is known in netspace as a "humblebrag". I am having the much less sought after Ardeg Uigeadal. This is my tenth bottle and still I am not sure i would recommend it. It is like Fernet Branca. You drink it but in the end you are not sure why. All kidding aside, I promise it is better than Fernet Branca. But it is an acquired taste.

I did not realize that is actually something. I thought you were joking had to look it up. I did not know acquiring a bottle of bourbon is an a acheivement to brag about. I guess you learn something new every day

Posted by: Theos at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (Q+UiE)

169 kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED

(He's running for mayor)
Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (arJlL)

I need a running mate
Posted by: Doof

I nominate Insomniac !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (arJlL)

170 Back when the Vikings played outdoors I went to a game. Even though I was underage, the whole stadium was drinking peppermint schnapps, a local favorite. By halftime I was watching two games and trying to pick up the wife of the guy sitting next to me. He was very understanding.

The point is, drinking outdoors on a cold winter day, maybe around a fire for fun, can be a great way to spend an afternoon.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (szbbg)

171 I need a running mate
Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:13 PM (mZUr4)

call me

Posted by: Kyle at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (us2H3)

172 I am having the much less sought after Ardeg Uigeadal.

But it is an acquired taste
Posted by: Quint

"Bottled forest fire" is an acquired taste, yes.

Posted by: mikeski at November 23, 2021 08:14 PM (lyXGZ)

173 This guy gets it!!
Posted by: Doof
---------
If you are adventurous, you can use different bottles. I like Michters for every day drinking, garrison brothers when I've had a good week.
Posted by: Drc at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (llGBY)

I might have more than 1 bottle here. Is 20 more than 1??

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (mZUr4)

174 "Sevens ( Buzz) was my favorite drinking game."

I learned it as Bizz Buzz. My favorites were "Thank you Mr. Smith", Cardinal, and good ol' Thumper.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (KAi1n)

175 kinda want to meet doof one day

seems like a great guy
Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:05 PM (us2H3)

Should that ever happen.....the MUSIC! My lord.......we wouldn't be seen for weeks.
Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 08:07 PM (Zz0t1)
Appreciate the kind words!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:09 PM (mZUr4)
i wanted someone to say that about me. I think I am cool. but you are Doof!. It is like when you have to tell people how much weight you have lost. It is not as good as when they say so on their own.

Doof is horde approved.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (NXntH)

176 Don't drink the Apple Pie if they offer it.
Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (0OP+5)

Are you Mags Bennett??

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (mZUr4)

177 We need a drinking games thread!!!
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:08 PM (KAi1n)

There'd be plenty of trigger words at the HQ I'd think. Sponge! First! Shelves! Nood! Corgi! Otters! Tater! Maple Syrup! (does it have to be one word or can 2 work?)

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (wAnMi)

178 adding a Bacardi 151 floater is the key to a great Planters Punch.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (szbbg)

179 One night I was in the mood for a mixed drink, but I'd already had a lot of my usual, so I put more whiskey in a glass with a couple ice cubes, a splash of apple juice and some orange bitters. It was weirdly good. I still make it from time to time.

Posted by: Drc at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (llGBY)

180 Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (NXntH)

you seem......lovely

Posted by: Don Lemon at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (us2H3)

181 "Raimondo" = community drink.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:17 PM (KAi1n)

182 "Raimondo" = community drink.
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:17 PM (KAi1n)

Every time Kurt comes in and shits in the thread.

Posted by: Sponge - Michael Byrd MURDERED Ashli Babbitt at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (Zz0t1)

183 BTW, I don't recommend drinking 2 cans of Bud followed by an entire bottle of creme de menthe straight.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (KAi1n)

184 176 Don't drink the Apple Pie if they offer it.
Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:12 PM (0OP+5)

Are you Mags Bennett??

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM
No sir Mr. Doof, I just crawled out of a Justified rabbit hole.

Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (0OP+5)

185 The difference between US and Russian drinking

https://tinyurl.com/45hazd4r
Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021 08:01 PM (P9T5R)

I read a book by USSR soldier and later spy and defector Viktor Suvarov about his time in the army, and he described a promotion ceremony where they dropped his new star in a water glass of vodka filled to the very top, ice cold and he drained it in one go, catching the star in the lips, which then went on the shoulder tab. Repeat for the other tab.

THEN the drinking party started.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (eoQWY)

186 I'm reminded of the bar scene in Its a Wonderful Life where Clarence orders a drink.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (shMPn)

187 BTW, I don't recommend drinking 2 cans of Bud followed by an entire bottle of creme de menthe straight.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (KAi1n)

I see where you went wrong there.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (NXntH)

188 Initiation for new guys in the army were flaming shots of anything that would light. Had to throw em down or risk burning the porn stash.

Posted by: dartist at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (+ya+t)

189 i wanted someone to say that about me. I think I am cool. but you are Doof!. It is like when you have to tell people how much weight you have lost. It is not as good as when they say so on their own.

Doof is horde approved.
Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (NXntH)

Wow - I'm honored and humbled. Thanks for the awesome words!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (mZUr4)

190 I'm soaking blue marshmallows in blueberry vodka.

Too much is never enough.

I'll call my drink the Bluebell Bouncy Castle.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (Dc2NZ)
--------

Woo hoo! Umbrella, perchance?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (wyw4S)

191 The best mint julep I ever had was at Colonial Williamsburg, made with a regular bourbon called "Southern Gentleman."

Laugh at me if you must, but I loved it. Loved it so much I stayed at the bar the rest of the night.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 23, 2021 08:20 PM (2JVJo)

192 When I was an ROTC cadet, at recently 21, I had the occasion to be in an Officers club in some base or another. To sound sophisticated I ordered a whisky sour, as that was the only cocktail I could think of. The waitress said "OK Miss, coming right up." Last one of those I've ever ordered.

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:20 PM (OSAc7)

193 Gin is good with lemonade
Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 08:11 PM (2JoB
============

One of our favorite cocktails here is two shots gin (we use Bombay) in a shaker with lots of ice, preferably shaved or cracked, with one shot of triple sec and one shot of fresh lemon juice.

Make sure the shaken drink is very cold and serve in a martini glass.

Addicting.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at November 23, 2021 08:20 PM (szbbg)

194 No sir Mr. Doof, I just crawled out of a Justified rabbit hole.
Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (0OP+5)

My favorite show ever! Watched through 4 times. Better every time!!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:20 PM (mZUr4)

195 At airborne school I was not about to be the first in my stick to opt out of getting blood wings so I took the punch. Wings stuck right in. I pulled 'em out. No blood, barely two marks. Self-sealing pectoral muscles. The tall, skinny cadet with no chest muscles had blood streaming down his BDUs and the biggest grin on his face.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:21 PM (KAi1n)

196 I've got a cocktail question for this learned assembly.

What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew.

Posted by: mindful webworker - asking for a fiend at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (rVgDP)

197 just had a piece of local northeast PahKan pie

with a quart ot nilla ice cream

it's almost good

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (us2H3)

198 The difference between US and Russian drinking

https://tinyurl.com/45hazd4r
Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021
~~~
Funny

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (IDhUW)

199 196 I've got a cocktail question for this learned assembly.

What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew.
Posted by: mindful webworker - asking for a fiend at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (rVgDP)

easy

Mount Gay Rum

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:23 PM (us2H3)

200 I don't recommend drinking 2 cans of Bud followed by an entire bottle of creme de menthe straight.
Posted by: SFGoth

Oh my.

If I - could put barf - in a bottle. . . .

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:23 PM (jZSOU)

201 What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew.
Posted by: mindful webworker - asking for a fiend at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (rVgDP)

It could be made like a Bloody Mary and called an Angry Trump.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:23 PM (shMPn)

202 Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (NXntH)

you seem......lovely

Posted by: Don Lemon at November 23, 2021 08:16 PM (us2H3)

I prefer Bob Lemon,the baseball player. Really I can't think of another Lemon.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:24 PM (NXntH)

203 189 i wanted someone to say that about me. I think I am cool. but you are Doof!. It is like when you have to tell people how much weight you have lost. It is not as good as when they say so on their own.

Doof is horde approved.
Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:15 PM (NXntH)

Wow - I'm honored and humbled. Thanks for the awesome words!!
Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:19 PM (mZUr4)

if there is a room available, please retire to it

Posted by: REDACTED at November 23, 2021 08:24 PM (us2H3)

204 183 BTW, I don't recommend drinking 2 cans of Bud followed by an entire bottle of creme de menthe straight.
Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:18 PM (KAi1n)
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AKA "The Purge".

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Sans-Culottes (except for the Book Thread) at November 23, 2021 08:25 PM (Dc2NZ)

205 I see where you went wrong there.
Posted by: Quint

In my defense I was 16 and it was the bus ride back to D.C. from NY with the Model UN Club. I was summarily kicked out afterwards by my AP history teach who ran the club. I got back at him by writing my next essay using a magnifying glass. I got a 92. Still have it actually.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:25 PM (KAi1n)

206 The best mint julep I ever had was at Colonial Williamsburg, made with a regular bourbon called "Southern Gentleman."

I'm surprised you found a best of anything in CW. The establishments there tend to rely on colonial ambience in lieu of quality.

Posted by: pep at November 23, 2021 08:25 PM (ZsR3z)

207 If I - could put barf - in a bottle. . . .

This isn't the music thread ......

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:26 PM (arJlL)

208 I actually did not hurl at all. Not to imply I was fine; I was hugging grass when we arrived, but I did not hurl.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:26 PM (KAi1n)

209 Tonypete

How was dinnah ?

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:26 PM (arJlL)

210 Mulled wine, heavy on the cinnamon and light on the cloves.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:26 PM (shMPn)

211 I prefer Bob Lemon,the baseball player. Really I can't think of another Lemon.
Posted by: Quint

YO!

Posted by: Meadowlark at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (KAi1n)

212 difference between US and Russian drinking

Pal Drew one of those for his wife's drinking:
I Love You.
I Hate You.
One Eyed Pirate.

Posted by: Commissar of Plenty and Lysenko gender fluid at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (RomaI)

213 I've got a cocktail question for this learned assembly.

What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew.
Posted by: m

DDT??

Posted by: confederatefifth at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (K3ZCc)

214 I generally make the same cocktail for every occasion. Pour 3 fingers of whiskey in a glass. Serve.
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This sounds good. As does this...
~~~

I'm soaking blue marshmallows in blueberry vodka.
Too much is never enough.
I'll call my drink the Bluebell Bouncy Castle.
~~~
Does this make me bipolar?

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (IDhUW)

215 "Beer, CoBs and Miklos are proof that God loves us and wants us to be Happy"

Posted by: Official Ben Franklin quote I read on the Internets at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (QzkSJ)

216 I know once to many times drinking a bottle of peppermint schnapps it took me 30 years to be able to eat a peppermint candy.
Well sweet drinks everyone, time here to turn in.

Posted by: Skip at November 23, 2021 08:27 PM (2JoB8)

217
In my defense I was 16 and it was the bus ride back to D.C. from NY with the Model UN Club. I was summarily kicked out afterwards by my AP history teach who ran the club. I got back at him by writing my next essay using a magnifying glass. I got a 92. Still have it actually.
Posted by: S

when are you going to offer your defense?

Posted by: confederatefifth at November 23, 2021 08:28 PM (K3ZCc)

218 'Night Skip !

Posted by: JT at November 23, 2021 08:28 PM (arJlL)

219 198 The difference between US and Russian drinking

https://tinyurl.com/45hazd4r
Posted by: Kindltot at November 23, 2021
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Funny

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (IDhUW)

My son spent a lot of time in Russia. He said you don't want to start drinking with them.

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (OSAc7)

220 when are you going to offer your defense?
Posted by: confederatefifth

At this point, I'd rather have the story to tell.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (KAi1n)

221 We have bourbon, wine, and High Noon seltzers (for the Millennial) in the house but I got two cases of prosecco for the real festive fizzy occasions like Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Posted by: JuJuBee at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (mNhhD)

222 Tonypete

How was dinnah ?
Posted by: JT

Still baking over here Boss!! Finished the dressing, PB cookies and mixed dough up for what I call Friday Pizza. (no tomato sauce) Olive oil, herbs and cheese only. I'll bake it tomorrow.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (jZSOU)

223 Wow - I'm honored and humbled. Thanks for the awesome words!!
Posted by: Doof

Doof puts the effing A in Awesome!

Posted by: Official Miklos quote I read on the Internets at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (QzkSJ)

224 The closest I get to a cocktail is vodka with Sanpellegrino sparkling soda - orange or lemon - although their orange with prickly pear is interesting.

Otherwise, bourbon & ice. As I've mentioned before, when this cheapskate was getting a new refrigerator I suddenly decided to spend an extra grand for a nice one that just happens to make craft ice. Downside, it takes a long time, but I suppose that has to do with why it's so clear. Perfect (well almost) spheres to melt in your Rye.

Hmm, I do have an unopened bottle of Basil Hayden - I can hear it scratching at the cabinet door...

I ordered a pizza, was hit with a tremendous case of the lazies. Have a pork chop all marinated and ready to smoke, but that's so many steps outside, and back in... tantamount to exercise.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:30 PM (wAnMi)

225
If I - could put barf - in a bottle. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete

Jim Croce's worst song.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at November 23, 2021 08:30 PM (63Dwl)

226 I've got a cocktail question for this learned assembly.

What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew
~~~
I think you are right. Ew! You know that grated carrot salad...it is only goos without the Pineapple and raisins.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:30 PM (IDhUW)

227 What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

Hmm....carrot dishes. Honey glazed carrots. Carrot salad with raisins.

Perhaps Barenjager for a hone glazed carrot cocktail.

Perhaps soak golden raisins in an amber rum for a carrot salad cocktail.

Might be awful. You never know until you try!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:31 PM (7F9te)

228 If I - could put barf - in a bottle. . . .
Posted by: Tonypete

Jim Croce's worst song.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

reverse charges Declined

Posted by: Operator at November 23, 2021 08:31 PM (QzkSJ)

229 I wish I'd thought of this earlier - a very funny (but British) book by Michael Green, The Art of Coarse Drinking:

https://tinyurl.com/myzr59j8

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at November 23, 2021 08:31 PM (2JVJo)

230 What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew.
Posted by: mindful webworker - asking for a fiend at November 23, 2021 08:22 PM (rVgDP)

It could be made like a Bloody Mary and called an Angry Trump.

Posted by: Just a side note at November 23, 2021 08:23 PM (shMPn)

when in doubt, vodka. If you are crazy like that go with gin or good tequila. If you are Quint certified, try

Ardbeg. They wasted Lagavulin with Coke andcalledit a smokey cokey.BTW a horrible i dea but fine. and my freaking new keboard does not work. This cheap is china made thing is worthless. tomorrow it is a trade in.Feel lucky you didn't know what I had to do to type this..A lot of banging and no fun at all.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:32 PM (NXntH)

231 Lagavulin is disgusting. It's the only scotch I've ever re-gifted. Utterly undrinkable.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:33 PM (KAi1n)

232 What about something based on carrot cake? Take it away, Bitter Clinger!

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 08:33 PM (wyw4S)

233 Still baking over here Boss!! Finished the dressing, PB cookies and mixed dough up for what I call Friday Pizza. (no tomato sauce) Olive oil, herbs and cheese only. I'll bake it tomorrow.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (jZSOU)

Hello Mr Tonypete. We have started assembling our own pizza here but have yet to graduate to our own crust. I've baked a lot of bread so I guess I should give it a try. Any tips?

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:34 PM (OSAc7)

234 I wish I'd thought of this earlier - a very funny (but British) book by Michael Green, The Art of Coarse Drinking:

https://tinyurl.com/myzr59j8
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

Thanks!

Just bought it for $5.36, shipping included

Posted by: Refined Drinker Miklos at November 23, 2021 08:34 PM (QzkSJ)

235 I prefer Bob Lemon,the baseball player. Really I can't think of another Lemon.
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Smell my fingers?

Posted by: Don LeMon at November 23, 2021 08:34 PM (+ya+t)

236 Wow - I'm honored and humbled. Thanks for the awesome words!!
Posted by: Doof

Doof puts the effing A in Awesome!
Posted by: Official Miklos quote I read on the Internets at November 23, 2021 08:29 PM (QzkSJ)

Thanks, my Hungarian friend and fellow music fan! You're good people - no matter what they say at Waffle House

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:35 PM (mZUr4)

237 I say slice the carrot endways in 1/4 inch sticks, add it along with the celery, asparagus, pickled okra, green beans, and spring onion to your bloody mary. Whammo! Wait did I mention the raw oyster?

Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:35 PM (0OP+5)

238 SFGoth, it tasted more like an industrial cleaner?

Posted by: qdpsteve at November 23, 2021 08:36 PM (L2ZTs)

239 My son spent a lot of time in Russia. He said you don't want to start drinking with them.
Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08
~~~
At a baptismal party I was drinking with MIL and other older ladies, my SIL told the father of my children to move me. Good call and he listened to her.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:36 PM (IDhUW)

240 I got two cases of prosecco for the real festive fizzy occasions like Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

I'm a big fan of the French 75.

Posted by: pep at November 23, 2021 08:37 PM (ZsR3z)

241 I've got a cocktail question for this learned assembly.

What kind of alcoholic beverage could use carrot juice for a mixer?

When I try to think of any, I just think, ew
~~~
I think you are right. Ew! You know that grated carrot salad...it is only goos without the Pineapple and raisins.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:30 PM (IDhUW)

Back when I had my office in Palo Alto, the market around the corner (Molly Stones) had this hippy that made carrot juice (as well as orange/grapefruit/lemonade IIRC). I was honestly addicted to that stuff. It was SO sweet and thick and rich - like a vegetable milk shake. Then they had the whole people getting poisoned by juice thing (the Mexicans in Watsonville couldn't make it to the space shuttle) and started cooking everything, and they stopped carrying that juice. Naked and Odwalla couldn't touch it. If I was ever tempted to get a juicer... Juice has never been the same.

But carrot juice as a mixer - I'm just not seeing it.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:38 PM (wAnMi)

242 Thanks, my Hungarian friend and fellow music fan! You're good people - no matter what they say at Waffle House
Posted by: Doof

They all working straight through till Sunday PM

Maybe get some Peace and Quiet

Posted by: Miklos, giving away Frozen Turkeys to the Needful (which ain't these girls) at November 23, 2021 08:38 PM (QzkSJ)

243 Chivas or any scotch, actually, on the rocks. a fireplace to drink it in front of is a must have too.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 23, 2021 08:39 PM (KATBx)

244 SFGoth, it tasted more like an industrial cleaner?
Posted by: qdpsteve

It tasted like Godzilla farting on Tokyo.

Posted by: SFGoth at November 23, 2021 08:39 PM (KAi1n)

245 Carrot cake....

Well there actually is already a shot called a carrot cake. Its Goldschlager, Baile's Kahlua and Butterscotch Schnapps in equal parts.

But if I was attempting one with actual carrot juice...hmm...it'd probably be all about proportions.

Maybe make a simple syrup with clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. Carrot juice, syrup, maybe a vanilla vodka and spiced rum in equal parts. I dunno, I'd have to play with it.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:39 PM (7F9te)

246 215 "Beer, CoBs and Miklos are proof that God loves us and wants us to be Happy"

~~~
I rate this as true.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:39 PM (IDhUW)

247 I would like to know the magic formula for the long island ice tea. I have ones that hit you like a pan galactic gargle blaster, and others you need to drink 3 before you even have a hint you're drinking something. The shit ones seem to be all over the map, but the places that make the great ones all seem to taste the same and have the same punch. THATS the formula I want.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 23, 2021 08:40 PM (VwHCD)

248 My son spent a lot of time in Russia. He said you don't want to start drinking with them.
Posted by: Javems

Switch out the vodka for Bourbon.

The American WINS

Posted by: Miklos, giving away hard won information at November 23, 2021 08:40 PM (QzkSJ)

249 I rate this as true.
Posted by: AmericanKestrel

*Positive Waves*

Posted by: Oddball Miklos, with a half-twelvepack of PBR at November 23, 2021 08:41 PM (QzkSJ)

250 Pizza crust: makes 2 -10in or 1 half sheet tray
3.5 C AP flour, 1.5 T salt, 1 t sugar, 2 T olive oil, 1 and 1/3 C warm water (110F), 1 envelope yeast (Rapid Rise)
Add the yeast to water, stir and set aside until bubby (5 min or so). In the bowl of a good mixer, use the dough hook, mix flour, salt, sugar and olive oil. Stir in the yeast water. At medium speed, mix until well combined. Reduce speed to low and mix for 10 minutes. Now, oil a bowl with olive oil. Roll the dough into a ball. Place the ball in the bowl and brush the top with more olive oil. Wrap plastic wrap on the top of the bowl and let rise for 2 hrs in a warm place. Done - spread out on tray and spread out with fingers. Add toppings as you see fit - bake at 475 for 10 or so minutes.

Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:42 PM (jZSOU)

251 Nood

Posted by: rickb223 at November 23, 2021 08:42 PM (OCTRt)

252 I say slice the carrot endways in 1/4 inch sticks, add it along with the celery, asparagus, pickled okra, green beans, and spring onion to your bloody mary. Whammo! Wait did I mention the raw oyster?
Posted by: Eromero at November 23, 2021 08:35 PM (0OP+5)

When my wife was growing for the farmer's market (yes, we had a county approved garden) she grew blue lakes and would let some get to exactly the length of a ball jar. She'd make "dilly beans" specifically for bloody marys. That, celery and a strip of thick-cut crispy applewood bacon and the hangovers weren't so bad.

Posted by: clutch cargo - processed in a facility that may contain lead at November 23, 2021 08:43 PM (wAnMi)

253 I would like to know the magic formula for the long island ice tea. I have ones that hit you like a pan galactic gargle blaster, and others you need to drink 3 before you even have a hint you're drinking something. The shit ones seem to be all over the map, but the places that make the great ones all seem to taste the same and have the same punch. THATS the formula I want.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 23, 2021 08:40 PM (VwHCD)

In college the formula was equal parts rum, whiskey, vodka, gin (?) then a little coke to make it brown.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 23, 2021 08:43 PM (eoQWY)

254 I actually have a cocktail to offer. And it actually doesn't have bourbon!

Sweet Tart (tastes like the candy)
1 part Raspberry liqueur (pucker Raspberry schnapps works well)
1 part melon liqueur
1 part triple sec
Pour all of those into a pint sized glass filled with ice. Add OJ to fill. Stir.

Sometimes I add a little cranberry juice and/or club soda. Whatever works for you!

Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:43 PM (mZUr4)

255 Chivas or any scotch, actually, on the rocks. a fireplace to drink it in front of is a must have too.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 23, 2021 08:39 PM (KATBx)

A friend of mine gave me a box of unopened booze left over from a party, there is a bottle of chivas in there, and there is a fireplace in the new house I haven't used yet. I may have to try your recipe. lol

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 23, 2021 08:44 PM (VwHCD)

256 There is a famous restaurant in New Orleans called Arnaud's. They fairly recently opened a bar called the "French 75 Bar". Suspect the know how to make them. Never been there as I don't drink and drive.

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:44 PM (OSAc7)

257 A guy earlier today told me he thought Glenfiddich was too peaty. I didn't have the heart to tell him it had no peat whatsover. JWB has way more peat than Glenfiddich. Some vs none at all is more.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:44 PM (NXntH)

258 *Positive Waves
~~~
*attempts uptwinkles, catches hand on table, ends up under table, contemplating the artistry of the table legs*

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (IDhUW)

259 Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 23, 2021 08:40 PM (VwHCD)

Be wary of discount Long island Teas. they are usually made with a LIT blend from Barton's. You get an ounce and a half of cheap LIT pre-blended spirit.

You probably prefer the hand poured, which is vodka, rum, gin, silver tequila (debatable among bartenders), and triple sec. .5 oz of each. Then generally an ounce or so of sour mix, shake and top with coke.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (7F9te)

260 Sweet Tart (tastes like the candy)
1 part Raspberry liqueur (pucker Raspberry schnapps works well)
1 part melon liqueur
1 part triple sec
Pour all of those into a pint sized glass filled with ice. Add OJ to fill. Stir.

Sometimes I add a little cranberry juice and/or club soda. Whatever works for you!
Posted by: Doof at November 23, 2021 08:43 PM (mZUr4)
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Oh that sounds delicious! Maybe a little umbrella?

Posted by: bluebell at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (wyw4S)

261 Can anyone recommend cocktails that involve shrimp?

Posted by: skunky choom at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (Y3scc)

262 Posted by: Tonypete at November 23, 2021 08:42 PM (jZSOU)

Thanks. We need to lobby CBD for a baking thread.

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:47 PM (OSAc7)

263
>Crushed ice
>Several generous splashes of 44 North huckleberry vodka
>Top off with Mike's Hard Lemonade

enjoy anytime!

Posted by: Dr. Bone at November 23, 2021 08:48 PM (BPuaD)

264 Can anyone recommend cocktails that involve shrimp?[/]

Sushi and sake.

Posted by: mikeski at November 23, 2021 08:48 PM (lyXGZ)

265 In college the formula was equal parts rum, whiskey, vodka, gin (?) then a little coke to make it brown.

Posted by: Oldcat at November 23, 2021 08:43 PM (eoQWY)

a splash of triple sec and agreed. An awful cocktail by taste.But if you want to get blatzed, it is easy..Maybe throw in some lemon.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:49 PM (NXntH)

266
Thanks, anti-barrel code.

Posted by: mikeski at November 23, 2021 08:49 PM (lyXGZ)

267 261 Can anyone recommend cocktails that involve shrimp?

Posted by: skunky choom at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (Y3scc)

I would suggest boiling the shrimp, making a remoulade sauce, dip the shrimp in the sauce, eat it, and take a sip of you favorite beer.

Posted by: Javems at November 23, 2021 08:51 PM (OSAc7)

268 My son spent a lot of time in Russia. He said you don't want to start drinking with them.
Posted by: Javems

on a legit bet, let's see what happens.

Posted by: Quint at November 23, 2021 08:55 PM (NXntH)

269 You probably prefer the hand poured, which is vodka, rum, gin, silver tequila (debatable among bartenders), and triple sec. .5 oz of each. Then generally an ounce or so of sour mix, shake and top with coke.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 08:45 PM (7F9te)

yeah no doubt, I did see them pouring 4 bottles, 2 in each hand, into the glass in this one place, and they were killer. The place limited you to 2, no more, and for good reason, lol. I'm guessing that would be white rum? I see that mentioned.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at November 23, 2021 08:56 PM (VwHCD)

270 I'm guessing that would be white rum?

Yes, we call it the white trash drink, because it generally has all the white liquors in it.

Some people debate whether the inclusion of tequila is proper. But the original, created Robert "Rosebud" Butt, had it in there, so thats the classic.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 09:03 PM (7F9te)

271 261 Can anyone recommend cocktails that involve shrimp?

We used to make a Bloody Caesar with two boiled shrimp and an Old Bay and salt rim as the garnish.

Its similar to a Bloody Mary, only made with clamato juice instead of tomato juice. If you can find Walter brand Caesar mix, they make a fine product. I think during the holidays they make one with lobster instead of clam juice. Tasty!

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at November 23, 2021 09:06 PM (7F9te)

272 My manhattan: .75 oz Carpano Classico vermouth (or .5 oz Antica) 2 oz Jim Beam, 2.372 zotz Peychauds bitters, 1/2 tsp maple syrup. Real maple stuff only, stirred only, steel vacuum thermal cup to keep it cold.

LPT; drink in moderation to avoid excessive chest hair and testicular gigantism.

Posted by: aawlberninf350 at November 24, 2021 01:29 AM (JcnFx)

273 God, if I drank any of those, I would be shaking vigorously. By the way, are those green olives under whipped cream in that first image? Looks like it.

Posted by: ahem at November 24, 2021 06:49 AM (7iupU)

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