What are you drinking?

[theoldlady 2,305]

3 hours ago, Wormfarmer said:

Ha, I also had to chuckle here.  Back in my college days, Pabst was one of a few beers that we commonly drank only because it was so affordable.  I'm remembering less than $3 a sixpack, along with Schaffer's and Mickey's.  But even so we considered it barely palatable.  If we had funds to spare, we would splurge on Michelob or Heineken.  I have heard that a similar marketing feat has occurred with the Aussie beer Foster's, which we enjoy as a decent import but I've heard it is considered the dregs in its home country.    Enjoy what you enjoy!

He! He! Additionally my Canadian friends inform me that Moosehead Beer is crap — yet in my youth it was considered to be good — probably because it has a cute name. 

[TQR 14,399]

A peachy Viognier from le Languedoc. Paired perfectly with some spicy Singapore noodles.

[theoldlady 2,305]

Hard night last night. (Based on a true story. Only the names are changed to protect the innocent.)

 

[Toast 16,143]

Chocolate Biscuit

Brandy, crème de cacao, Kahlua

 

Very rich and strong, and not as sweet as one might expect. I floated a little cream on top just to make it naughtier.

[Wormfarmer 427]

On 07/09/2023 at 23:25, theoldlady said:

He! He! Additionally my Canadian friends inform me that Moosehead Beer is crap — yet in my youth it was considered to be good — probably because it has a cute name. 

I liked Moosehead too!   Haven't seen it in a long time . . . . 

[TQR 14,399]

Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer with ice, fresh lime juice, a wedge of lime and a double measure of Dead Man's Fingers rum, with a Vasco de Gama Sumatra, sat outside cos it's still 23C. One of those "actually, life's alright" moments.

[Toast 16,143]

29 minutes ago, TQR said:

Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer with ice, fresh lime juice, a wedge of lime and a double measure of Dead Man's Fingers rum, with a Vasco de Gama Sumatra, sat outside cos it's still 23C. One of those "actually, life's alright" moments.

 

Inspired me to try an Anejo Highball

Made mine with dark rum, triple sec, lime juice and ginger beer. A dash of orange bitters instead of the standard angostura.  Very refreshing.

 

In other news, I was in Tesco today and spotted a bottle of Lagavulin on the top shelf.  I was sooooo tempted but it was £46.  I will treat myself but can't just at the moment.

[theoldlady 2,305]

 Went to the doctor today. Wise lady.

[DCI Frank Burnside 3,887]

 

[theoldlady 2,305]

Beringer Zinfandel — a Californian Rose wine.

 

[Toast 16,143]

It's pretty much impossible to drink anything while in a water bed.  Spill, yes, drink, no.

[TQR 14,399]

I've only slept on a waterbed once. I was completely sober but it made me feel completely hammered. It was bloody awful.

[Bentrovato 1,088]

Last time I slept in a waterbed I was about six years old!

[Paul Bearer 6,102]

Tullibardine. On a school night too.......

[TQR 14,399]

I’m not really one for a whisky neat but I bloody love an Old Fashioned. Monkey Shoulder is the whisky of choice, and a blob of orange blossom runny honey instead of the traditional sugar cube.

[Paul Bearer 6,102]

8 hours ago, TQR said:

I’m not really one for a whisky neat but I bloody love an Old Fashioned. Monkey Shoulder is the whisky of choice, and a blob of orange blossom runny honey instead of the traditional sugar cube.

Never tried Monkey Shoulder with that. Might get a bottle at the weekend and give it a go. 

[Toast 16,143]

I couldn't resist trying Black Forest Gateau

Vanilla vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, crème de cacao, kirsch, crème de cassis, cream

 

Some substitutions were made. 

I don't have vanilla vodka, so I used plain vodka and some Monin vanilla syrup.  No Kirsch, so subbed in cherry brandy.  No cassis, so subbed in crème de mure which I prefer.

I do have Chambord, but I completely forgot to put it in.

 

It was still bloody delicious.

 

[theoldlady 2,305]

[theoldlady 2,305]

On 21/09/2023 at 03:07, Toast said:

I couldn't resist trying Black Forest Gateau

Vanilla vodka, Chambord raspberry liqueur, crème de cacao, kirsch, crème de cassis, cream

 

Some substitutions were made. 

I don't have vanilla vodka, so I used plain vodka and some Monin vanilla syrup.  No Kirsch, so subbed in cherry brandy.  No cassis, so subbed in crème de mure which I prefer.

I do have Chambord, but I completely forgot to put it in.

 

It was still bloody delicious.

 

I need to try this! 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

On 20/09/2023 at 01:55, Paul Bearer said:

Never tried Monkey Shoulder with that. Might get a bottle at the weekend and give it a go. 

I thought it ok.  I admit I’m a tough sell lol but like most ‘popular’ drams they tend to be more marketing than punch. It’s ok though.  6.5/10. Maybe TQR’s option is what is needed to spruce it up a bit.

[TQR 14,399]

A very reasonably priced 2014 Tempranillo from Valencia that’s been sitting on the shelf for a while, which I decanted a few hours in advance given its age. Mature stone fruitiness with a creamy smooth oak baseline. Gorgeous.

[Paul Bearer 6,102]

Tonight I’m having a nice Auchentoshan.  Another single malt whisky. 

[Toast 16,143]

Been to the pub and was on vodka and tonic, or VAT as Arthur Daley used to say.

[TQR 14,399]

Tobermory Gin which is an absolute barg on Amazon (well, as gins go at least). With Fever Tree Med tonic and a sprig of thyme.

[Toast 16,143]

Olympic

Cognac, orange curacao, orange juice, orange bitters

 

Subbed in Grand Marnier for the curacao, should probably have gone for Triple Sec.  A bit drier than I was expecting, but nice.