Trader Joe's 2011 Vintage Ale

Nice cocktailing Al, they both look intriguing.

Decided to go with a simple communist

1 oz Junipero Gin

1 oz Fresh Orange Juice

3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice

1/2 oz Cherry Heering

Shake with ice and double strain into a collective glass.

Beautiful, cocktail comrade!

Moved on to Back in Black IPA

I had some Heavy Seas Peg Leg on tap in honor of our new temporary pirate. A bit meh.

Thank you sir. Right now I am enjoying a diet pepsi but will probably gravitate to something a little stronger after dinner.

Poking around for a good amaro cocktail or two for tonite. Any favs?

Cobble Hill

Templeton Manhattan.

Thanks, Mike! Good stuff! Aaar!

Templeton Manhattan.

Thanks, Mike! Good stuff! Aaar!

You are doing a pirate proud John.

2004 Lewis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, toasting Mike B. during his vigil.

Inspired by John, I'm also having a Templeton Manhattan. And since I am a lazy pirate, I'm just stealing his photo.

And I'll also dedicate this beverage to Mike B. and family. Hoping you all find peace during this difficult time Mike.

Edited December 22, 201114 yr by Absorbine_Sr

And since I am a lazy pirate, I'm just stealing his photo.

Pirated my photo, eh? That's cool, especially since you provided part of the booty for it.

And another toast to Mike and family. Peace.

Edited December 22, 201114 yr by jvlgato

Excellent looking Manhattans John.

A toast for peace during the holidays Mike B.

Followed by a Greenpoint

more Sierra Nevada Celebration & a local winery's (Oliver) Beanblossom Hard Cider...

Nice drinks John, Mike, and Jim! I cannot find any whiskey in Cali so I'll have to stick with Sanpellegrino Aranciata.

i had some rye, then some milk stout.

Stagg

Toasting Mike and his family with a Ballast Point Big Eye IPA. Cocktail toasts only get half credit from him for the thought, but beer toasts get full credit.

Cheers!

I toasted with straight Bourbon. What's that worth?

I toasted with straight Bourbon. What's that worth?

It would have been double but you wrecked it with that cocktail pic immediately following. :/

I toasted with some Rittenhouse 25. Peace and comfort to you and your family, Mike.

I also didn't realize that Harry Morgan died this year. I toasted him too. What a great and long career he had.

Made it down south (Lompoc, CA)... enjoyed many beers with my brother .... some sierra, some stone.. welcome after the 5 hour drive...

Cheers

Spending Xmas in Lompoc?

If you'd like to get together to do some local wine and/or beer tasting, let me know. If you don't want to come to Santa Barbara, we could meet in Santa Ynez or Los Olivos?

will let you know... pretty booked this trip.. visiting.. golf... food.. beverage.. drive back up...