coke

@Naaman: if you mean bitters, I would say Angostura, Bitter Truth Jerry Thomas Own Decanter or whatever it is called (a fave), or a cherry bitters like Fee Bros.

Second try of the night. I was using Angostura and I do have some of the Fee Bros. Then I remembered I have some Stirrings Blood Orange in the fridge. Rittenhouse 25+Vya Sweet+Stirrings=good

I like blood orange manhattans, too

Rittenhouse 25+Vya Sweet+Stirrings=good

That sounds like a winner. Also try cherry bitters and another variant called the Liberal if you can find some Torani Amer (or other sub for Amer Picon).

I am going totally girlie tonight with my choice of drink: Creamsickle. Really, I wanted some ice cream, saw the Vodka in the freezer and thought there must be some way I can have Vodka and ice cream.

Creamsickle

2 oz Luksusowa Vodka

3/4 oz Creole Shrubb Orange Liqueur

2 oz orange juice

2 small scoops of vanilla ice cream

2 ice cubes

Blend in blender

Edited September 3, 201114 yr by shellylh

^ What happens when you want Bacon?

Negroni on Rye? Ryegroni? Whatever you call it this is an odd drink that I made because I had made a Negroni with Charbay Double & Twisted Bourbon instead of gin and that was very tasty. This Barbershop Rye Negroni is interesting but not as successful a variation as the D&T version. But it is big. It has that going for it.

In any event, cheers everybody!

Edited September 3, 201114 yr by Voltron

Lots and lots of Bell's Oberon from a mini-keg. I intended to open it tomorrow, but my sister will be staying here over the holiday weekend so I took first crack at it.

Host's prerogative!

In any event, cheers everybody!

OK, Oogie / Airigh Nam Beist "cocktail" on deck. Giants are finally having a good game while Beltran shows some life!

Edited September 3, 201114 yr by Voltron

Nice Al ... yours seem to have more dust on them than mine.. I think they are feeling neglect...

Smuttynose IPA

Yes, the Ardbegs are dusty but I thought it gave them character so I left it.

Now enjoying a DFH Hellhound in the Mayberry heat.

Fresh Mojito

BV 2006 Chardonnay (North Coast - Signet)

Oh Yeah - and SPAM and Beans... !!!

Oh Yeah - and SPAM and Beans... !!!

Now we know how you can afford all the scotch.

BV 2006 Chardonnay (North Coast - Signet)

Oh Yeah - and SPAM and Beans... !!!

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but that picture made me REALLY want a plate of SPAM and beans. Cheers Mikey!!

I'm just saying.....

Salty - fatty - with a nice crisp white wine...

Mikey food/wine match for the win!

Hanson Hseih Chardonnay about 1.5 hours ago and now for the Blackbird Illustration, fantastic bouquet on this Blackbird, like having Colgin or Scarecrow at one third the price.

I am celebrating my close call with being a VW hood ornament on this morning's ride. It appears some So Cal drivers do not feel that after driving 75+ miles per hour on the 101 they need to stop at the stop sign at the bottom of the exit ramp let alone look for oncoming traffic or bikers. Good thing I have great lungs ( when terrified) and can hit a high C to rival Pavarotti other wise I might be posting from the ER or the morgue. Fuggin' ehhhhhh

glad your still around...

cheers

You're always welcome in Mayberry Greg, where cyclists rule.

You're always welcome in Mayberry Greg, where cyclists rule.

^^ That is a true statement .. I use to live in San Anselmo...

Fresh Mojito

x2

Black Bull 30yo 50% (blend)

and a pipe full of 611 blend from ludwig's san anselmo

(very nice combo)

Mojito and Black Bull, approved.

Moar 25yr old rye in a Perfect Manhattan with Regan's orange bitters.... and a Maker's Mark cherry. Note: Maker's Mark cherries suck, do not buy. Guess I will have to give in and buy some Griottines.

Edited September 4, 201114 yr by shellylh