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Dishes? You can't force your kids to do all your housework?

Nice louching Al! So what is the verdict on the cherries Marc? Were they worth giving up your childrens' college fund? A friend of mine sent me a couple of drinks to try. Coolage Cooler 2 oz bourbon (I used Vintage 17yr) 1 oz Lillet (I substituted Cocci Americano since I didn't have any Lillet) 1/2 large lemon (I used 3/4 of a small-medium lemon) 7 dashes of Absinthe (from an Angostura bottle - since I didn't have an empty Ango bottle, I used about 1/2 tsp) 1/4 oz simple syrup or sweeten to taste Stir and serve over ice Pretty nice summer drink.

If you are a Cubs fan then it is good to go see them when they are playing the `stros.

I do have plenty of Fernet left.

Rum & Cola + Cuba Libra Tried both drinks with the Fentimans Curiosity Cola (2:1 ratio cola to rum) and Ron Zacapa rum. They were both awesome but I think I prefer the sweeter Rum & Cola. Maybe next time I will use an 1/8 of a lime instead of a 1/4 of a lime. Cheers to Karen's grandmother.

That is what I was thinking (well possibly just a rum and cola without the lime). The real question is which rum?

Yay!

Fentiman's Curiosity Cola I was surprised to find that it had a very small amount of alcohol in it (less that 0.5%). I suppose this is due to the fermented herbs. I think it is pretty awesome. Reminds me of cola with a bitters.

I think that was my first reaction too. I also had a Negroni tonight - at the movie theater watching Tree of Life. I love movie theaters with full bars. Afterwards I mixed up some drinks for myself and hubby. For hubby: Mai Tai 2 oz Clement Rhum Agricole 1/2 oz Clement Creole Shrubb 1/4 oz Monin Almond Syrup 1/4 oz simple syrup 3/4 lime This was quite tasty but not as tasty as the following! For me: Bonal and Rye Thanks for the suggestion Jim (maybe via Al?)! I really need to try this with Sazerac 18. Very nice! 2 oz Sazerac Rye 1 oz Bonal 1/2 oz Cointreau 2 dashes of Peychaud's bitters 1 dash of Angostura bitters

LOL, I'll let it pass. Actually, I cannot remember who started it but I was certainly in favor of it.

^This, major suck

I do like the Laphraoig 18! Looking forward to a not so wee dram after I finish my current drink. Haha, I was wondering if anyone would notice the open bottle. No problem there, Marc and I split a bottle.

Very sad. RIP Amy.

Did a little shopping with Marc and his friend today.

So damn cute! I love english springer spaniels - grew up with them. Wish I could have a dog buy hubby is allergic to dogs and cats.

Really sad.

^Nice! Having a Blackwood's Negroni

Very nice Fitz!!! Please stay far far away from Old Overholt. The only way I can drink it is with a bunch of cola - really not good. Look for Wild Turkey Rye, it is not too hard to find usually and isn't too pricey.

Added a little extra Blackwood's to the G&T and it was moar better! Had some 2009 Seghesio Zinfandel with pizza and then fell asleep. I really need to get over this jet lag, either that or I am getting old. Nice, how is Lucid? Have fun Al! Damn you Raffy.

This... eees good.

Blackwood's/Fever Tree G&T I made this with a 2:1 ratio of tonic to gin. What is your preferred ratio? I feel that this could use a bit more gin. It is good though.

Why do you need your iphone to work as a phone???

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