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Approved! What is that stuff like Al? I picked up a few things in Austin this weekend, one of which was St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram. Wow, that stuff is good. I bet it would be nice in some sort of rum drink (or even just to put in some tea on a cold winter night). Black River Sidecar 3/2 oz Germain Robin Brandy 1/4 oz St Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/2 oz lemon juice (recipe called for 3/4 oz) 1 tsp Agave syrup I like this.

That would have been ok... at least it wasn't on the menu.

That does really ruck Salty. What lens?

True, it is quite unfair to hold cities to the same standards as SF. It was *much* better than going into some random loud bar on 6th street. [i was just annoyed that they didn't take me more seriously.] Also, I did have a really good margarita (Don Julio reposado + Grand Marnier) earlier with a delicious dinner at Fonda San Miguel (they had some pretty nice drink specialties there as well). By the way Marc, I picked up a few things at Austin Wine Merchant today, thanks the suggestion. Edit: Let's all move to SF. I am sure that Al won't mind us taking over Mayberry while we land on our feet.

Wow Mikey, that is quite a collage! Went to Peche in Austin, it was ok. Guess I am a little picky when it comes to cocktails. I asked them to make me something special with rye and they made me something on the menu (The Waterloo). It was pretty good but nothing extraordinary. The Rye didn't have enough kick in my mind - I didn't see what Rye they used. http://www.pecheaustin.com/ I did try some Germain-Robin absinthe which was nice but not as good as St. George IMO.

Seems to be sold at Cask as well. I will make sure it is in my next NorCal order. http://www.caskstore.com/kuchan-aged-peach-brandy.html

Yum

What is the "Georgia" part? Some kind of peach liqueur?

Cardinals beat the mighty Phillies!!!!! Cheers!

Rum and Coke

Cool Santa! We are on our way to Austin (for a conference).

Happy Birthday!!!

It was 87 and sunny here.

Glad to hear you had a drink for that moment.

Woohoo Yankees lose!!! Cheers!

Good whiskey and Little Italy (definitely the way to go Jim!). Tried out the new Mint Julep cups earlier.

Interesting, maybe I shouldn't immediately give away any pair of ipod earbuds I get... could be a useful gym phone?

OK, approved.

Tyll, were Yuin Pk#'s included in the anti-slam? Just curious.

What kind of snacks?

Why does this not surprise me.

Swapped the proportions and it is definitely better, not as sweet.

I could see that. I'll give it a try.

Nice Birgir!

Little Italy 2 oz Wild Turkey Rye 1/2 oz Cynar 3/4 oz Cocchi Torino sweet vermouth Fantastic drink. This one's for Steve (although I don't think he was much of a drinker).