Good thinking all around, Palsy Pirate!

This.

Apple Cider.

Now that our mulling spice of choice is no longer available, we need to either find another one or mix one ourselves. Suggestions anyone?

Germain Robin Coast Road Reserve - I do like this one.

Manhattan and a Greenpoint. So far. In-laws just arrived for the holidays.

was invited to a Turkish restaurant for hooka...had a Newcastle...since then, I've been drinkin' an undisclosed beer...

Good luck Al. I was doing the opposite this week - lower the tolerance now for maximum effect when they arrive later. Oh hell, time for a Liberal.

Corpse Reviver 2

Jim: How can you post a drink like that right before I am about to head to bed. Meany.

Sorry, just trying to revive myself from my grading induced haze. Nighty night.

Stone Epic Vertical 10.10.10

Stone Cali-Belgique IPA

Xingu black ale

Xingu black ale

Been about 10 years since I have tried one of those.... I remember it being none-more-black

Edited December 20, 201114 yr by mikeymad

Rogue Yellow Snow IPA....it has certain notes similar to Pliny (the Elder) but not nearly as balanced; this one is a bit more bitter and piney but still a nice West-Coast IPA representation.

Edited December 21, 201114 yr by raffy

Alamos - 2008 - Malbec

Edited December 21, 201114 yr by mikeymad

Drinking my milk like a good monkey.

Saw a mention online and thought I'd try it. A 4:1 Bluecoat and Lillet Rouge martini (yes I fucking said it Jacob). Not bad but not something I'll go back to often.

the straw is the best garnish of the year... -- cheers...

High West Rendezvous rye.

No pictures tonight, lighting's not right, but a wee dram of George T Stagg 2011 thanks to my christmas buddy

the straw is the best garnish of the year... -- cheers...

Notice it is the higher end bendy straw. Only the best for me.

Because you're worth it, baby!

Manhattan now.

Chinatown Cocktail

2oz bourbon

2oz ginger liqueur

Candied ginger garnish

Very nice and not as sweet as you would think.

Moving on to the Mission District Cocktail:

2oz anejo tequila

.5oz walnut liqueur (supposed to be Frangelico hazelnut liqueur)

5 dashes Mexican chocolate bitters

lemon peel for garnish

Oddly tasty, but I want to try with Frangelico, which is a bit sweeter.

Edited December 21, 201114 yr by Voltron