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Whoa!

Tried out Jim's Matin but decided it was too Vodkaish for me. So I made myself a dirty martini with Citadelle Reserve Gin and Dolin Dry. That hits the spot.

Sorry to hear about Dusty's mom, Al's dad and Scott's Dad. Glad to hear that your Vicki's Dad is continuing to improve. In response to Vicki's "new" temporary kitchen. Why is it that everyone I know in S. Florida has an electric stove? What is wrong with you people?

Happy Birthday Tyll!

Does not compute.

Good stuff Jim and Knuckles! I need to get myself some Oogie - we are lucky to have it here for $65. Jim: I am sure you will share your favorite elderflower drinks with us.

Bonal and Rye 2 oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye 1 oz Bonal 1/2 oz Clement Shrubb Creole Orange Liqueur 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters 1 dash of Boker's bitters

Enjoying Houston Restaurant Week(s). Just finished a bottle of Orin Swift "The Prisoner" Red Wine with some friends and a nice 3 course meal. Life is good.

That is great news about your dad Vicki!!!

Glad you like the HC Peralta better Jim. The Bonal and Rye is quite nice as well. The Clock Bar sounds fun Marc, have fun! For me, some La Posta Pizzella Malbec with dinner and a Eagle Rare 17yr Mint Julep afterwards.

That is great news Ric (same for Crappy)!

Cannot wait to go!

Or moar whiskey.

That looks so grownup.

Oops, I meant North Carolina (Winston-Salem).

DP bug

Sounds like a lot of fun! My next two trips are to S. Carolina and Nebraska... needless to say, I would much rather be heading to SF.

The Remember the Maine looks very nice (I do have to agree that Al's glasses are awesome!).

Like. I suppose you didn't find that in TX.

Last night's drinks: Triomphe Cocktail for my friend as suggested by Al. 3/2 oz Luksusawa Vodka 3/4 oz Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Green Chartreuse (recipe called for yellow chartreuse) 1/2 oz Simple Syrup Shake well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon peel. Very yummy Peralta for me - really really good 3/4 oz Wild Turkey 101 Rye 3/4 oz Cynar 3/4 Green Chartreuse 1/2 oz grapefruit juice 1/4 oz lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters

OK, decided to go for the Dubonnet. 40ml Drambuie 25ml Dubonnet Rouge 10ml Laphroaig Quarter Cask 2 dashes of Boker's Bitters This drink is actually pretty nice. I love the Boker's.

Got my Boker's Bitters today! What should I make? There is a recipe on the back of the bottle that calls for Drambuie, Laphroaig 10yr, Bokers and sweet vermouth. I don't have any "classic" sweet vermouth. Do you think Bonal or Dubonnet would be better?

Peralta for me Triomphe Cocktail (with green instead of yellow chartreuse) for my friend Both excellent, chartreuse FTW, pictures tomorrow.

Green Flash West Coast IPA on draught.

Will do. Since I have a friend visiting, I may not be able to get around to it for a couple of days though.