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I don't know what cider donuts are but I want some.

I'll make sure to wear my snake suit so I can fit in.

I was suspicious (since the usual Martinez has the amounts essentially switched as you mentioned). Since I had never had the Genever gin, I went with the recipe on that site. That was dumb.

I want some Seasmoke. Let me know about that place... I'll check it out if I have the time while I am there. Decided to crack open the Bols. Martinez (from this site). 2 oz Cocchi Torino sweet vermouth 1 oz Bols Genever gin 1 tsp Maraschino liqueur 1 dash Boker's bitters lemon peel The problem with this drink was that the sweet vermouth overpowered all the other ingredients. Otherwise it was fine.

This made me laugh.

Do report back.

Oh, ok. I guess I have those four in the fridge as well. By the way Marc, did you see my post about the Bols Genever? We have finally gotten them at Specs here. If you don't have a bottle and want one, I will be in Austin in early October.

Since we have had a couple of damp days, I felt it was safe to break out the BBQ and grill a ribeye steak... so good... and the backyard is not on fire either.

Really? 4 dry vermouths?

Behave. Welcome. Enjoy.

I could tell you but I would have to bill you.

I didn't think I was close either. Keeping trying and one day you will be able to do one.

You clearly should have made a ham sandwich. Ouch.

Today at the gym, I did my first (real, no cheating, starting from a dead hang) pullup in about 8 years. As a slightly overweight woman in her mid-30's, I was pretty happy with myself.

Copying Jeff (except I made my chips from corn tortillas). Yum!

The company is called "Wines than Rock." This was the 2006 Pink Floyd Cabernet edition. I had some with dinner yesterday. Was good for the price but I wouldn't run back and get a case of it. I think the problem was that I wasn't listening to the Dark Side of the Moon with it... evidently that is part of the directions. "Now pop the cork, turn up Pink Floyd & enjoy the taste of The Dark Side of the Moon." In my last taste test (before the Partida), I liked both the Casa Noble and the Avion more than Don Julio and the Partida was very close to the Avion. DJ just seemed a bit too subdued, too smooth. It is still very good and I plan to keep some around in my cabinet. The CN is clearly #1 in my book. I should do more testing.

Al, that punch looks fantastic. Need some Allspice Dram and Pineapple Gum Syrup. Having some Indian Mysore Nuggets coffee. I forgot how much I like this one.

Just had some Partida, and some Casa Noble, and some Avion (all anejos)... for science of course. Casa Noble is still the winner (for me) but all three are really good. I honestly cannot decide which I like better between the Avion and Partida - maybe the Partida, by a nose. Both are better than Don Julio without a doubt. Guess more experimentation is in order. Do you think I could get a grant to fund this research?

Nice drinks Jim, Al and Marc! It's no fair that everyone has Gran Classico bitters but me. Earlier today I made a Bloody Mary using Jacob's "recipe". (I initially forgot the soy sauce and had to add it after the picture). I also added a bit of ground Wasabi seed and garnished with celery and two jalapeno stuffed olives. The vodka I used was Jim's recommendation (green peppercorn infused Russian Standard). I have to admit that this was the best Bloody Mary I have ever had. The Sriracha sauce is a really nice substitute for the Tabasco. Now: Springbank 12yr Cask strength!!! I am *loving* this. Thanks Mikey, you're not so mad after all. It is going to be hard not to buy the 15yr next time I end up at the local spirits store.

Yeah, that is a sweet looking knife! It'll probably last longer than the booze also.

That looks good except that it looks like it is made with flour tortillas instead of white corn tortillas.

Played tennis this morning - I was pretty rusty but it was still fun! Oh, yeah, and it rained again this afternoon!!! Mike must have been a dancing fool today.

Decided to wait on the Chinato but got a few other things. I was happy to see that my store is now carrying Bols Genever gin!

Happy Birthday Stretch!

Planning to buy some Chinato today. Which should I pick up? Damilano Barolo Chinato (~$55 for 500ml) or Vergano Chinator Moscato Luli (~$50 for 500ml) I think they sometimes carry the Cocchi Barolo Chinato, they must be out. I could also wait until they get that back in stock.