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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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2011 MBA 11" i5 4GB 128GB ordered

Could always hackintosh or install linux.