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Can young-ish women drink have some? Turn on the fax man!

Is Al drinking the red vodka again? Reply does not compute.

I am trying to convince myself not to get the new Ipad... not sure it is working. I am pathetic.

Good stuff Jim and Marc! I am busy writing a report tonight so no more time for cocktailing.... will have to stick to whiskey... so... William Larue Weller it is.

Jim: Looks pretty good, although, the name of that drink is making me crave a martini with japaleno stuffed olives.

Good looking drink Al and Marc (especially the Yolanda and Mai Tai). *Anvil time* for me: Rum Alexander This is one delicious cocktail. My husband took one sip of mine and claimed it as his own! I made another and, unfortunately, it was so good that I already finished mine. 1 oz Gosling's dark rum 1/2 oz Marie Brizzard creme de cacao 1/2 oz heavy cream sprinkles of cinnamon on top

Awesome little camera!

Grahame, that looks quite delicious!

I like anything called Peat Monster, how is it? Marc: What is this blog (underhill lounge)? So, I guess I haven't noticed. Yes, some of us having been working through Anvil 100 list (from the Houston bar) for some time.... Jim and Al finished long ago.... I have to work so unlike them so I am way behind... Marc decided to go through Dr. Cocktail's book so he is also behind... some of us (cough cough Mike, Gene....) are not manly enough to make cocktails. You have a lot of catching up to do! Good stuff. No, but I haven't looked. I'll ask them about it the next time I am there. ------ Tonight I made my first my "raw egg" cocktail - I need to make more of these.... I like the frothiness! Anvil # 70 Pink Lady 3/2 oz Bluecoat gin 1/2 oz Daron XO Calvados Egg white from 1 egg Lemon juice from 1/2 of a lemon 1 tsp homemade grenadine Add ice and shake like a mad(wo)man!

You should.

Al: That looks good, I am jealous. Jim and Marc: Thanks for the rum recommendations. I checked my store and they have the Smith and Cross, Wray and Nephew white overproof, and various El Dorado rums so I will pick up some of those. I did find some forget about the Goslings I had in the cabinet (need a bigger cabinet) so I am not bad off as I thought. Tonight with dinner, I opened a bottle of 2009 Columbia Crest Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon. This was a really nice was, especially for the price (~$15). *Anvil TIme* Monkey Gland 3/2 oz Bluecoat gin 3/2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice 1 tsp homemade grenadine 1 tsp Vieux Carre absinthe This drink is pretty nice and much better than the name sounds.

Good luck Jacob and Bryan!

The ones where you feel the most barefoot... no shoes at all. Good stuff Jim!

Looking through my liquor cabinet, I realize that I am very low on rum. I have about a 1/2 bottle of Zacapa 23. Any suggestions would be welcome for dark, light, overproofed, etc. rum for mixing and sipping.

YUM! Good stuff Al, Jim and Marc! Earlier this evening: Victory Yakima Glory "a dark IPA" on tap with a juicy short rib and cheese griddled sandwich on sourdough Now: The Liberal Cocktail 1. This drink is fantastic!!! 2. See #1 1 oz 17 yr Vintage Bourbon (94 proof) 1 oz Carpano Antica 1/2 tsp Torani Amer 1/4 tsp Regan Orange Bitters

They might have two different gift packs. I am pretty sure the one I saw had jam but I cannot confirm that since I didn't buy it.

Mike, those ribs look fantastic. I really do need to get a smoker! Do you have both a BGE and a Traeger now? Which do you prefer?

Very. I might put a tiny bit more next time.

@ Jim: Haven't tried the Tito's yet but thought I should have some in house being in Texas... but now that I have heard Marc's comments on Titos I am probably not going to be in a big hurry to try it. Also, be careful about the Luxardo gift pack, the one they had at my liquor store had cherry jam, not cherries (although the cherry jam is probably good).

I need to get some cream so I can make the Rum Alexander, that looks good. Tonights drinks: 1) Negroni-ish drinks Dougroni 1 oz Bluecoat gin 1 oz Cynar 1 oz Dubonnet I made this and then realized it was too sweet so I added a bit more gin to it and a dash of Angostura bitters... much better. Ordinary Negroni 1 oz Bluecoat gin 1 oz Campari 1 oz Dolin Rouge After making these two, I decided that the Dougroni was still too sweet for me so I tried Cynar + Dolin Rouge Nedougroni. Nice! I am not so sure I am so fond of the Dubonnet, I'll have to try it in a few more drinks. 2) Anvil Time Twentieth Century Cocktail 3/2 oz Bluecoat gin 1/2 oz Marie Brizard Creme de Cacao 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc 1/2 oz lemon juice I liked this quite a bit! Next time I will try it with Cocci. @Al: I'll forgive you this one last time but next time take pics!!!!

The Black Louth isn't nearly as good as the Redbreast 15 or 12 in my opinion, it brighter as less refined. That said, it is perfectly drinkable on its own and perfectly fine for mixing. But you are right, I should try the Redbreast in cocktails.

Good stuff Al but I am disappointed with the lack of pictures. Colin: How do you like the 2008 Avalon? I bought a few bottles of the 2008 yesterday but haven't tried it yet. I hope it is as good a value as previous years.

Wayne, you look great!

Happy Birthday Naaman!!!! Glad you are able to celebrate it with your loved ones.

The Redbreast 15 is goooooood. A Dougroni is the menu for tomorrow!