What are you drinking?

[thevillages2013]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?

[B-flat]

Water, coffee or tea. Anything with alcohol in it is poison to me, I'm highly allergic.

[Topspinmo]

Tea, water, orange juice, plumsmart, since pandemic occasionally little fireball mixed drink when I can’t sleep. Hard liquor taste like kerosene to me. Beer blows my up and give me headache. Wine to sour for me, I have hard enough time getting down the plumsmart beings they changed the formula.

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[asianthree]

We have 3 or 4 bottles of wine ready to pour. We use a system that only punctures the cork with fine needle. Keeps wine perfect for up to a year, so don’t have to waste a $50 bottle of wine, because just can’t finish, or need more than one variety for a dinner.

[dtennent]

Most nights, we enjoy a bottle of wine. Usually, I buy it by the case from Naked Wines. Occasionally, we will drink mules instead, that is if the new arrivals haven’t bought all the Gosling ginger beer. Once in a great while, we will drink Knob Creek or Baileys ( for my wife). Being a former home brewer, I enjoy a nice beer once in a while. Have gotten away from beer as it tends to cause bloating for me.

[ThirdOfFive]

Water, coffee or tea. Anything with alcohol in it is poison to me, I'm highly allergic.
Your post reminds me of an amusing incident out of the distant past...

I had just begun dating my wife (Thai immigrant), living up in Duluth, MN at the time. We were talking about going out for dinner. I hadn't known her long so I suggested a restaurant where I knew the drink service was first-rate.

"Oh, I'm allergic to alcohol" she said. "It makes my face numb and I can't talk right".

[blueash]

I find a well rested bottle of Fresca, properly cooled of course, is the idea accompaniment for most meals. It pairs well with peanut butter, crunchy, with jelly or marmalade. For some meals, as you certainly know, Diet Coke with or without caffeine is preferred by many. It does enhance the Buffalo wings.

For more casual occasions, Lipton citrus diet iced tea is an excellent option. I always have several bottles ready to pour.

[MrFlorida]

Red wine, Coors light, and Malibu Rum.

[thevillages2013]

Your post reminds me of an amusing incident out of the distant past...

I had just begun dating my wife (Thai immigrant), living up in Duluth, MN at the time. We were talking about going out for dinner. I hadn't known her long so I suggested a restaurant where I knew the drink service was first-rate.

"Oh, I'm allergic to alcohol" she said. "It makes my face numb and I can't talk right".

My kinda girl:bigbow:

[B-flat]

Your post reminds me of an amusing incident out of the distant past...

I had just begun dating my wife (Thai immigrant), living up in Duluth, MN at the time. We were talking about going out for dinner. I hadn't known her long so I suggested a restaurant where I knew the drink service was first-rate.

"Oh, I'm allergic to alcohol" she said. "It makes my face numb and I can't talk right".

Love it!

[ElDiabloJoe]

We have 3 or 4 bottles of wine ready to pour. We use a system that only punctures the cork with fine needle. Keeps wine perfect for up to a year, so don’t have to waste a $50 bottle of wine, because just can’t finish, or need more than one variety for a dinner.
Bwah-hah-hah-hah!!! There's no way on God's green earth that a bottle of wine would last a year in my house, whether it was already opened or not. Unless it was a muscodine, that thing would be here until the end of time. I tell you what, Tennessee makes some of the finest whisky in the free world, but the grapes that grow there are downright disgusting.

[JMintzer]

Your post reminds me of an amusing incident out of the distant past...

I had just begun dating my wife (Thai immigrant), living up in Duluth, MN at the time. We were talking about going out for dinner. I hadn't known her long so I suggested a restaurant where I knew the drink service was first-rate.

"Oh, I'm allergic to alcohol" she said. "It makes my face numb and I can't talk right".

Robert Downey Jr had a similar comment. He said he was allergic to alcohol and drugs. "When I take them, I break out in handcuffs..." :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[JMintzer]

Bwah-hah-hah-hah!!! There's no way on God's green earth that a bottle of wine would last a year in my house...

I feel the same way about whiskey...

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[NoMo50]

W.C. Fields to Bartender: "Did I come in here last night and spend a $20 bill?"

Bartender: "Yes, you did."

W. C. Fields: "Thank God...I thought I'd lost it."

[ThirdOfFive]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?
I make wine as a hobby so there is usually a few bottles of that lying around. I'm not much for mixed drinks; just about always something on the austere side like a vodka-tonic. Being of Slavic heritage we usually have a bottle or two of slivovitz lying around. I was surprised when I found out that the liquor stores down here actually carry it.

We had just moved here and I was gathering up stuff to make a batch of wine. Lacking plastic tubing I went to Lowe's and asked if they carried food-grade plastic tubing. The guy looked at me and asked what on earth I'd need food-grade tubing for. I told him it was for winemaking. "Never been asked for that before" the guy said. "Some people come here for things to make whiskey stills out of but that's about all".

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I drink SanPellegrino, one or 2 n/a beers and str8 vodka right from the fridge , maybe I glass of wine when I’m smoking weed and listening to Miles

[Garywt]

We do drink mostly water but my wife always has wine available and I have Kahlua, Baileys or Mike’s hard lemonade on hand.

[fdpaq0580]

Rarely enjoy alcoholic drinks these day, so when I do I want it to be something I really enjoy. 18 year old or better, single malt scotch straight up. Other choice is occasionally a straight shot of Suntory whiskey.

[tophcfa]

When we first bought in the Villages we were drinking the “kool-aid”. Now we water down the kool-aid with some reality juice. It’s still a good drink that we enjoy very much.

[Ecuadog]

Right now, I'm on my Clamato Michelada kick.

[eremite06]

I'm on my second long-term wagon ride. Hope to stay moving.

[Boomer]

Aw c’mon, TOTVers — admit it — Metamucil.

[fdpaq0580]

Aw c’mon, TOTVers — admit it — Metamucil.

Boomer, you have a mean streak! Truth can hurt! Ouch! 😄😄😄😄

[Boomer]

Boomer, you have a mean streak! Truth can hurt! Ouch! 😄😄😄😄

:)

Boomer

[fdpaq0580]

Right now, I'm on my Clamato Michelada kick.

Never heard of this before. Looked it up and it sounds good. Seems there are several recipes. How do you make your version?

[rustyp]

Lately Kentucky Owl Dry State. Cheaper by the case.

[lkagele]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?

Single barrel bourbon from small craft distilleries. A wide variety can be found at Unlocking Craft Spirits - Online retail dedicated to craft distillers



– Seelbach's (https://seelbachs.com). IMO, much better than any bourbon found in liquor stores.

[JMintzer]

Boomer, you have a mean streak! Truth can hurt! Ouch! 😄😄😄😄

So can not taking your Metamucil!

[Vikingjunior]

Alcohol is the new smoking.

[New Englander]

Good quality Chardonnay.

[Davonu]

The temperature today never got above mid-50’s. Where are the hot drink recipes?? :D

[Ecuadog]

Never heard of this before. Looked it up and it sounds good. Seems there are several recipes. How do you make your version?

Ecuadog’s Michelada

Wet rim of 18 ounce glass.
Coat rim with Tajin.
Add 4 ice cubes.
Add a few good dashes of Tabasco.
Add a good squirt of bottled lemon juice.
Add a few good dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
Pour in beer til glass is about 2/3 full.
Fill glass with Clamato (Original, Picante or Limon).

You can find the powdered Mexican seasoning Tajin in the international aisle of Publix. Use whatever beer is on hand. I just scored some New Belgium Voodoo Ranger on a BOGO at Publix. Once in a while, I’ll sneak a scant shot of vodka in there too.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Budweiser makes a Clamato chelada also, very popular in the immigrant and working class neighborhoods of So Cal, easily found in many 7-11's.

FWIW- Michelada is a beer cocktail with a Tajin (Tah-heen) rim and contains many of the ingredients mentioned above by Ecuadog (worcestshire sauce, tabasco etc.). Chelada usually uses just salt and lime.

[fdpaq0580]

Ecuadog’s Michelada

Wet rim of 18 ounce glass.
Coat rim with Tajin.
Add 4 ice cubes.
Add a few good dashes of Tabasco.
Add a good squirt of bottled lemon juice.
Add a few good dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
Pour in beer til glass is about 2/3 full.
Fill glass with Clamato (Original, Picante or Limon).

You can find the powdered Mexican seasoning Tajin in the international aisle of Publix. Use whatever beer is on hand. I just scored some New Belgium Voodoo Ranger on a BOGO at Publix. Once in a while, I’ll sneak a scant shot of vodka in there too.

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger?? Never heard of this one. Good? Will Red Stripe work as well?

[manaboutown]

I actually had an Aunt Roberta. She enjoyed Southern Comfort when she imbibed which was rarely.

Anyone ever tried this?

4. AUNT ROBERTA
CONSIDERED TO BE THE STRONGEST COCKTAIL IN THE WORLD, THIS DRINK CONTAINS 100% ALCOHOL, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO MIXERS WHATSOEVER.
GIN, VODKA, ABSINTHE, BRANDY AND BLACKBERRY LIQUOR ARE MIXED TOGETHER IN EQUAL PARTS ARE USED TO CREATE THIS LETHAL MIX.
ACCORDING TO ANCIENT FOLKLORE, THE DRINK WAS CREATED BY THE DAUGHTER OF A SLAVE OWNER IN 1800S ALABAMA. ‘ROBERTA WAS SAID TO HAVE FLED HER ABUSIVE HOME BEFORE TURNING TO PROSTITUTION. SHE THEN MOVED ON TO THE MOONSHINE BUSINESS WHERE SHE USED TO SELL THIS DRINK TO HER CUSTOMERS LOOKING TO DROWN THEIR SORROWS.’

GIN: 40 PER CENT ALCOHOL
VODKA: 40 PER CENT ALCOHOL
BRANDY: 40 PER CENT ALCOHOL
BLACKBERRY LIQUEUR: 40 PER CENT ALCOHOL
ABSINTHE: 45 PER CENT ALCOHOL

From: A breakdown of the 10 most alcoholic cocktails in the world - Would you try them? - Kettle Black Bars (http://www.kettleblackbars.com/breakdown-10-alcoholic-cocktails-world-try/)

My tastes have changed over the years. Back in college we made rum runs to Tillie's liquor store in Palomas, Mexico. Columbus alumni honor 'Tillie,' Dona Irwin (https://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2017/04/25/columbus-alumni-honor-tillie-dona-irwin/100847964/) Pete's, a bar across the street, while our cars were being loaded, gave us Zombies which were iced tea glasses filled with multiple layers of rum. (Last time I was down there Pete's was gone. I was told the Federales had arrested Pete.) We came back with Bacardi flasks in baskets and gallon cans of Everclear grain alcohol. We mixed the rum with Coca Cola and poured the Everclear into punch. Coors was the beer of choice although I never was much for beer. The Delta Chi Tau fraternity in "Animal House" had nothing on us.

Now I enjoy Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons such as Stag's Leap and Bordeaux, especially Chateau Palmer.

[Velvet]

Right now hubby and I are drinking Patron tequila to watch Formula 1. (F1 is in Mexico, Patron is too.) He made his into margarita; blue agave, lime with salt rim and crushed ice and is looking around for a straw to sip it. I’m having a small amount straight as this stuff is goood tequila.

Usually I drink Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, reserve. Hubby prefers bourbon. We drink about once a week…maybe.

[thevillages2013]

I drink SanPellegrino, one or 2 n/a beers and str8 vodka right from the fridge , maybe I glass of wine when I’m smoking weed and listening to Miles
Dang Charlie O! U tha man!

[villagetinker]

My current and long term poison is Scotch, i have several bottles of top shelf, and several bottom shelf that I use for mixing.

[tranceminder]

Thank you for asking. In my personal glass you will see either Absolute and Kahlua with shot of Bailey's Irish Cream; OR Patron Anejo with Triple Sec and little bit of mixer. Either way, both are my favorites for year.

[teach23]

Usually, Captain Morgan and ginger ale (preferably Vernors), but lately Vodka/tonic/lime. Always have beer in the fridge too

[ROCKMUP]

Kirkland brand tequila, agave syrup, cranberry juice. Shaken and poured over a single ice cube.

Don't drink brown tequila- ever.

[Ecuadog]

New Belgium Voodoo Ranger?? Never heard of this one. Good? Will Red Stripe work as well?

Any beer works for me in a Michelada.

I have enjoyed Voodoo Ranger IPA in the past. My recent BOGO score was for Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA. It has a little higher alcohol content and is a little less bitter. I enjoyed it also. My favorite brew is probably Duvel, but don't look to me for beer advice. I am more of a cocktail person.

[Michael G.]

Anyone hear of the Midwest cocktail: A Old Fashion or a Gimlet??

[RPDaly]

:beer3:

[EdFNJ]

I find a well rested bottle of Fresca, properly cooled of course, is the idea accompaniment for most meals. It pairs well with peanut butter, crunchy, with jelly or marmalade. For some meals, as you certainly know, Diet Coke with or without caffeine is preferred by many. It does enhance the Buffalo wings.

For more casual occasions, Lipton citrus diet iced tea is an excellent option. I always have several bottles ready to pour.

Fresca, that's so 1970's !!! I have some circa 1985 "New Coke"(a-Cola) I keep in my soda cellar. I mean refrigerator for special celebrations. Opened one for our 50th Anniversary using a special needle to keep the fizz fizzing for weeks after opening.

[B-flat]

Anyone hear of the Midwest cocktail: A Old Fashion or a Gimlet??

Yes, once upon a time I not only made them during my bartender days and I also drank my share of them in my mis-spent youth.

[Davonu]

Anyone hear of the Midwest cocktail: A Old Fashion or a Gimlet??
The squares serve Old Fashions. A bit pricey but worth it. :)

[Shansonmarx]

Buy a pump. It removes the oxygen out of your bottle and seals. Your wine will be even better. I am a future villager here who owns a winery. We use pumps on all our wines.

[daca55]

Bacardi and Diet Coke or Bud Light Beer for me. The lady enjoys Baileys.

[George Page]

What was the question?

[Mark1976]

I feel the same way about whiskey...

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A classic!

[Rwirish]

Water. It is much healthier.

[Fastskiguy]

In many blinded taste tests I've come to the conclusion I don't have a very sophisticated palate so it's Hamm's for beer, Owl Merlot for wine (from Aldi), and LTD for whiskey. Our alcohol expenditures are ridiculously low.

Joe

[La lamy]

My recent trend is lemon water all day and a couple small glasses of red wine in the afternoon. But I have enjoyed many a beer in the past.

[Taleena]

Water or tea during the day, then once it's 4pm-ish, we'll typically drink rum & diet (for me) or bourbon & diet (for hubby) for a Happy Hour drink. Sometimes a different mixed drink as the mood strikes.

We also typically split a bottle of wine with dinner - anything from a $3 buck chuck or box wine through a $300+ bottle, depending on occasion, where we are, what we're in the mood for, or what we have on hand. I rate wines as a hobby on the Vivino app, so I tend to drink a lot of different ones, but I typically prefer Napa Valley Cabernets - like manaboutown, one of my favorites is Stag's Leap. We also buy cases of wines from NakedWines.com and I've found a couple extremely reasonably priced gems from there.

Occasionally we'll also have a small glass of sherry or port before bed.

Yeah, we drink too much. :wine: :loco:

[MandoMan]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?

Most often, San Pellegrino Popelmo [grapefruit] soda and vodka. It’s the only flavor of San Pellegrino that isn’t terrible, but it is an excellent mixer, though hard to find. Last night, Amaro di Toscana [a bitter herbal aperitif made in Tuscany] and Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water. (I love the bitter liquors like Campari and Aperol, Green Chartreuse and Benedictine.) If it’s a whiskey night, I prefer Evan Williams to more expensive brands because it is very sour, which I like mixed with Gosling’s Diet Ginger Beer. For sipping, try Ensign Red Mango flavored Canadian whiskey over crushed ice. It’s like drinking a perfectly ripe mango. Often I drink Not Your Father’s Root Beer, which tastes exactly like a very good root beer but has more alcohol than many beers.

[Ele201]

Robert Downey Jr had a similar comment. He said he was allergic to alcohol and drugs. "When I take them, I break out in handcuffs..." :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl: Thanks for sharing that one!

[airstreamingypsy]

Water, red wine, Mexican beer or vodka neat. Water because I never drink soda (Coke, Pepsi etc). Red wine because I like Merlot or Cab. Mexican beer because I only drink beer out of bottles, never cans, and I like that Mexican beers don't have screw caps...and I like Mexican beer. Vodka neat, with 3 olives, preferably Titos. I can't see diluting vodka with ice cubes and I've never liked mixed drinks.

[Barryb46]

Blanton's bourbon and Chivas Regal scotch (neat).

[Old Bob]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?

I'm from Texas, Jose Quervo Gold, I mix it with 7 up, and Smirnoff vodka mixed with Spicy hot V 8, makes a pretty good Bolldy Mary.

[ElDiabloJoe]

How many have tried a mat shot? Don't know what that is? Ask a bartender, lol.

Ya know the little mats on the bar that the bar keep pours all the drinks on all night long? At the end of the night you take all the spills and pour the contents of the rubber mat into a shot glass.

Dare ya!

[JMintzer]

Blanton's bourbon and Chivas Regal scotch (neat).

Mmm... Blanton's...

[Ecuadog]

Most often, San Pellegrino Popelmo [grapefruit] soda and vodka. It’s the only flavor of San Pellegrino that isn’t terrible, but it is an excellent mixer, though hard to find. Last night, Amaro di Toscana [a bitter herbal aperitif made in Tuscany] and Fever Tree Aromatic Tonic Water. (I love the bitter liquors like Campari and Aperol, Green Chartreuse and Benedictine.) If it’s a whiskey night, I prefer Evan Williams to more expensive brands because it is very sour, which I like mixed with Gosling’s Diet Ginger Beer. For sipping, try Ensign Red Mango flavored Canadian whiskey over crushed ice. It’s like drinking a perfectly ripe mango. Often I drink Not Your Father’s Root Beer, which tastes exactly like a very good root beer but has more alcohol than many beers.
Amari are favorites of mine too. A Negroni might be my favorite cocktail. For refreshing drinks, I like a Campari & club soda or an Aperol spritz. After dinner, some Benedictine & brandy hits the spot.

Thanks for the tip on Not Your Father’s Root Beer. I see that Total Wine carries it and I'll get some.

[newbie1758]

:a040::a040:I find a well rested bottle of Fresca, properly cooled of course, is the idea accompaniment for most meals. It pairs well with peanut butter, crunchy, with jelly or marmalade. For some meals, as you certainly know, Diet Coke with or without caffeine is preferred by many. It does enhance the Buffalo wings.

For more casual occasions, Lipton citrus diet iced tea is an excellent option. I always have several bottles ready to pour.

[Flyer]

Corona light, or Ultra beer, Usually a couple bottles of Scotch, single malt and blended.
Wine, buy the kit and make at a friends who has the equipment, Have around 25-40 bottles aging at all times, usually an Italian Red. Maybe some Bailey's for ice cream topping occasionally.

[BigSteph]

I used to hate Scotch,.. I mean, really hate Scotch.

Later, I went on a graduate school trip to Scotland and was lucky enough to room with the grandson of a major jewelry chain. He like to drink, and he liked to show off, so he bought flights of scotch every night and seldom paid attention to who actually drank them.

We went to a pub named the Copper Pot in Glasgow. The bartender asked what I wanted and I shared that I didn't like Scotch (the only thing they served). The bartender took a little offense and accepted the challenge to change my mind.

They had shots (Drams as they call them) from $5 to $2000. The $2000 stuff was locked behind plexiglass on the top shelf.

Once I realized that Scotch was a slow sipping drink rather than a head-tilting fast swallow, I began to appreciate the smokey brew. The bartender pointed out the caramel notes, the fruit, and the grasses.

Somehow, I staggered away with an appreciation for Scotch. My rich show-off room-mate made sure my dram was never empty that trip and I still drink Scotch from time to time.

I generally drink Johnny Walker Black as it is a good mid-point between the top and bottom shelf.



My current and long term poison is Scotch, i have several bottles of top shelf, and several bottom shelf that I use for mixing.

[Driller703]

Most nights, we enjoy a bottle of wine. Usually, I buy it by the case from Naked Wines. Occasionally, we will drink mules instead, that is if the new arrivals haven’t bought all the Gosling ginger beer. Once in a great while, we will drink Knob Creek or Baileys ( for my wife). Being a former home brewer, I enjoy a nice beer once in a while. Have gotten away from beer as it tends to cause bloating for me.
Have you tried Fever Tree ginger beer?

[Driller703]

Right now hubby and I are drinking Patron tequila to watch Formula 1. (F1 is in Mexico, Patron is too.) He made his into margarita; blue agave, lime with salt rim and crushed ice and is looking around for a straw to sip it. I’m having a small amount straight as this stuff is goood tequila.

Usually I drink Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, reserve. Hubby prefers bourbon. We drink about once a week…maybe.
Can we be friends? LOL

[Driller703]

Water. It is much healthier.

It’s amazing how a little liquor improves the flavor of water, and you still get all the water‘a health benefits!

[Driller703]

Water or tea during the day, then once it's 4pm-ish, we'll typically drink rum & diet (for me) or bourbon & diet (for hubby) for a Happy Hour drink. Sometimes a different mixed drink as the mood strikes.

We also typically split a bottle of wine with dinner - anything from a $3 buck chuck or box wine through a $300+ bottle, depending on occasion, where we are, what we're in the mood for, or what we have on hand. I rate wines as a hobby on the Vivino app, so I tend to drink a lot of different ones, but I typically prefer Napa Valley Cabernets - like manaboutown, one of my favorites is Stag's Leap. We also buy cases of wines from NakedWines.com and I've found a couple extremely reasonably priced gems from there.

Occasionally we'll also have a small glass of sherry or port before bed.

Yeah, we drink too much. :wine: :loco:
Love the Vivino app. Just take a picture of the bottle and it tells you the rating. Plus it is a great place to buy wines.

[Driller703]

Blanton's bourbon and Chivas Regal scotch (neat).
My scotch is Lagavulin. I love the peat!

[Driller703]

How many have tried a mat shot? Don't know what that is? Ask a bartender, lol.

Ya know the little mats on the bar that the bar keep pours all the drinks on all night long? At the end of the night you take all the spills and pour the contents of the rubber mat into a shot glass.

Dare ya!
How about a Prairie Fire? Tequila and Tabasco sauce. Dare ya ������

[Driller703]

:a040::a040:
You would love a Vieux Carré!
BTW, are there any Cocktail Clubs at TV where folks can share drink recipes, and perhaps sample the “drink of the week”?

[Taleena]

Love the Vivino app. Just take a picture of the bottle and it tells you the rating. Plus it is a great place to buy wines.

Glad to meet someone else that uses the Vivino app. I got hooked on using it several years ago when touring wineries in the Finger Lakes and have used it ever since. Look me up on there sometime (same screen name as here on ToTV) - I can always use another follower or someone else to follow! :)

[dtennent]

No will have to try the Fever Tree ginger beer.

I forgot to note that my brother when he was in high school would buy jugs of Welch's grape juice, add yeast and capped with a balloon. He kept it in a a small hideaway and, after the balloon shrunk, he would rebottle in smaller bottles to sell at school. One day he came home from school to find our mom pouring his brew down the sink. Me - I would have begged for forgiveness. My brother - he cried out "Mom, that is good money you are pouring down the sink!"

[Ecuadog]

Tequila video - click here (https://youtu.be/8Mvhbo3vbfM?t=6)

[Rodneysblue]

Your post reminds me of an amusing incident out of the distant past...

I had just begun dating my wife (Thai immigrant), living up in Duluth, MN at the time. We were talking about going out for dinner. I hadn't known her long so I suggested a restaurant where I knew the drink service was first-rate.

"Oh, I'm allergic to alcohol" she said. "It makes my face numb and I can't talk right".
Sounds like that song, “tequila makes her clothes fall off””🤪😂

[manaboutown]

I'm from Texas, Jose Quervo Gold, I mix it with 7 up, and Smirnoff vodka mixed with Spicy hot V 8, makes a pretty good Bolldy Mary.

An old favorite tune of mine

SHELLY WEST JOSE CUERVO 1983 YouTube - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubwr6_KNons)

[paulajr]

The squares serve Old Fashions. A bit pricey but worth it. :)

The Smoked Old Fashioned @ Prima is amazing!

[Byte1]

Mostly Arnold Palmers.

[JMintzer]

Tequila video - click here (https://youtu.be/8Mvhbo3vbfM?t=6)

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

https://pics.me.me/thumb_one-tequila-two-tequila-three-tequila-floor-icanaascheezeurger-com-17-51023484.png

[JMintzer]

Mostly Arnold Palmers.

Arnold Palmer | This is SportsCenter - YouTube (https://youtu.be/SGE8dwgwPlo)

[Smalley]

Water, coffee or tea. Anything with alcohol in it is poison to me, I'm highly allergic.
We're basically non drinkers as well. Alcohol is carcinogenic for about ten or so different cancers. In addition to the other toxic effects. At a restaurant , we share one glass of wine. That's about it.

[thevillages2013]

I feel the same way about whiskey...

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AlienatedWhiteFossa-size_restricted.gif

Easy, take it easy. That’s one reason Belushi only made it to 41ish!!:bigbow:

[JMintzer]

Easy, take it easy. That’s one reason Belushi only made it to 41ish!!:bigbow:

That and the "Speedballs"...

[tranceminder]

Rock M Up Yes Kirkland Tequila, Anejo, is so very good. As good as Patron gee wonder who Costco buys their Tequila from lol

[Boomer]

I have a book titled Tequila Mockingbird.

[Rosebaker]

We have 3 or 4 bottles of wine ready to pour. We use a system that only punctures the cork with fine needle. Keeps wine perfect for up to a year, so don’t have to waste a $50 bottle of wine, because just can’t finish, or need more than one variety for a dinner.


My daughter is a wine lover - I would like to share your fine needle system with her - sounds like a great way to enjoy those special wines on multiple occasions. Thanks!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Arnold Palmer | This is SportsCenter - YouTube (https://youtu.be/SGE8dwgwPlo) I used to live at Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Country Club in Orlando , I ran into him once while walking and he said I don’t see you playing golf , I told him I don’t play and he thought for a second and said , then your probably a happier person then most here lol

[fdpaq0580]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?

Well, right now it is Gatorade fruit punch straight from the plastic bottle.

[Laker14]

What am I drinking? Well, nothing at the moment, but that's about to change. My "go to" is gin and tonic.

My wife doesn't drink at all. Never liked the stuff. A few years ago I ruptured an achilles tendon and couldn't drive. I didn't want to send her to the liquor store because I knew she didn't really know how much booze costs (in New York-yipes)...so I was drinking everything we had left over from parties, and stuff other people had brought and left behind. Some of it was horrid. A lot of it was horrid.
Eventually I had to ask her to pick up a "handle" of Dewars. I had to send her a picture on the phone so she'd know what it looked like.
I heard the front door open..."Holy $hyte!!! Fifty-five bucks for this! I gotta start spending some money!!" I knew I was screwed.

[JMintzer]

What am I drinking? Well, nothing at the moment, but that's about to change. My "go to" is gin and tonic.

My wife doesn't drink at all. Never liked the stuff. A few years ago I ruptured an achilles tendon and couldn't drive. I didn't want to send her to the liquor store because I knew she didn't really know how much booze costs (in New York-yipes)...so I was drinking everything we had left over from parties, and stuff other people had brought and left behind. Some of it was horrid. A lot of it was horrid.
Eventually I had to ask her to pick up a "handle" of Dewars. I had to send her a picture on the phone so she'd know what it looked like.
I heard the front door open..."Holy $hyte!!! Fifty-five bucks for this! I gotta start spending some money!!" I knew I was screwed.

At least you realized your mistake...

I learned to NEVER ask my wife for a gift from a music store...

If she saw the current prices on guitars (even though I didn't pay those prices), I'm a dead man and there will be a big garage sale...

Oh, and after I bought her a starter golf club set, she suggested I buy a second set of clubs to keep in TV, rather than schlep my clubs back and forth... I didn't have the guts to tell her my Driver cost more than her entire set... :eek::eek::eek:

[Calisport]

Aldi winking owl Cabernet Sauvignon. Because the napa valley $50 bottles I have, would go too quickly. And will be inflated even more soon.

[Laker14]

At least you realized your mistake...

I learned to NEVER ask my wife for a gift from a music store...

If she saw the current prices on guitars (even though I didn't pay those prices), I'm a dead man and there will be a big garage sale...

Oh, and after I bought her a started golf club set, she suggested I buy a second set of clubs to keep in TV, rather than schlep my clubs back and forth... I didn't have the guts to tell her my Driver cost more than her entire set... :eek::eek::eek:
Good move on the golf clubs.

[midiwiz]

Anyone hear of the Midwest cocktail: A Old Fashion or a Gimlet??

make them NE Wisconsin style or steak house style ..used to be every friday when we made fish fry..... well no walleye down here, we've done ocean perch and it fakes it just ok....working on a solution

[fdpaq0580]

Right now? Right now it's hot cocoa. Wish I had some rum cream to put in it.

[Driller703]

:bigbow::bigbow::bigbow:

https://pics.me.me/thumb_one-tequila-two-tequila-three-tequila-floor-icanaascheezeurger-com-17-51023484.png
One tequila is my limit, two at the very most, three and I’m under the table, four and I’m under the host.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Dorothy Parker I think said that , I didn’t google it just tried to remember it

[Boomer]

Dorothy Parker I think said that , I didn’t google it just tried to remember it



You’re right, charlieo.

Attributed to Dorothy Parker:

I like to have a martini,
Two at the very most,
Three, I’m under the table,
Four, I’m under my host.

Now, there are martini glasses with Dorothy Parker’s little rhyme etched all around. Dorothy would have loved that.

Boomer

[tranceminder]

Now you're talking Driller

[Lindsyburnsy]

Tokyo Mule.

[Driller703]

My daughter is a wine lover - I would like to share your fine needle system with her - sounds like a great way to enjoy those special wines on multiple occasions. Thanks!
It is called Coravin. Works very well. Around $150

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

You’re right, charlieo.

Attributed to Dorothy Parker:

I like to have a martini,
Two at the very most,
Three, I’m under the table,
Four, I’m under my host.

Now, there are martini glasses with Dorothy Parker’s little rhyme etched all around. Dorothy would have loved that.

Boomerone of my long time fantasies was to be sitting with Dorothy and the other great literary minds of the day at the Algonquin round table sipping a nice vodka martini , of course I’m a man who late at night is usually watching a 1930’S or40’s black and white movies

[CFrance]

At my house it’s vodka and bourbon (not together that would be disgusting). Absolut or Three Olives for the lady and anything from Evan Williams to Knob creek for me. Also keep a bottle of Tennessee whiskey in the bar. I am surprised with the news reports of coming spirits shortages that the prices have remained consistent. What’s in your glass?
When I (occasionally) drink, I like one of two things: True Grit Cabernet Sauvignon, or a Montparnasse cocktail: Calvados & Elderflower liqueur, topped up with chardonnay, in a Reidel Nick and Nora cocktail glass. Have to go to wine.com to find the Calvados, the Elderflower liqueur, and the True Grit.
Nick and Nora glasses are on Amazon:

[Driller703]

one of my long time fantasies was to be sitting with Dorothy and the other great literary minds of the day at the Algonquin round table sipping a nice vodka martini , of course I’m a man who late at night is usually watching a 1930’S or40’s black and white movies

A “vodka martini” is like ordering a scotch gin and tonic, or a bourbon gimlet with a cherry. Thanks to James Bond, we now have vodka martinis, shaken not stirred. Today of course, you will get your drink, whereas a few decades ago you would have gotten a look from the bartender like you had lost your mind.
A martini is gin (not vodka) and vermouth, stirred (not shaken) up, with an olive. With a cocktail onion, it is a Gibson, not a martini with an onion. And who came up with a dirty martini?
Of course you must realize that I am just having some fun here, but nevertheless, it makes me smile whenever I hear some new concoction called a martini. (Now being from Maine, I did concoct the Mainetini; a martini with a pickled fiddlehead, but sadly it never caught on.
Cheers

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Coming from the city of Boston I can forgive Maine people after all only having 2 1/2 seasons one being black fly season and the other mud season plus the few months when we southern New England people come up to get gouged by the local colorful characters , we sympathize. Is it 0 degrees yet up there

[Ecuadog]

... Now being from Maine, I did concoct the Mainetini; a martini with a pickled fiddlehead, but sadly it never caught on.
Cheers

I prefer Gibsons, but I can no longer find cocktail onions that have been pickled in a salt brine without vinegar. It's been years.

My Martini experiment involved caperberries.

[Driller703]

For Charlieo

Haha. Won’t warm up to 0 til mud season!

[Driller703]

I prefer Gibsons, but I can no longer find cocktail onions that have been pickled in a salt brine without vinegar. It's been years.

My Martini experiment involved caperberries.

Regal cocktail onions available on line at WebstaurantStore. A whole 32 oz for $3.29. I just Googled “cocktail onions in salt brine”.

[Ecuadog]

I prefer Gibsons, but I can no longer find cocktail onions that have been pickled in a salt brine without vinegar. It's been years. ...

Regal cocktail onions available on line at WebstaurantStore. A whole 32 oz for $3.29. I just Googled “cocktail onions in salt brine”.

I thank you for the effort, but they contain vinegar.
The search continues. It's been years.

[Flyers999]

Ciroc Vodka Mango or Tanqueray Gin Orange. Splash of tonic with lime.

[dmulley962@aol.com]

pappy van winkle and blantons

[Mrfriendly]

Guaranteed to cut your finger on at least on of the six bottles when opening.

[ex34449]

Bulleit bourbon neat. A double please. )

[JMintzer]

Right now?

Dunkin' Iced Coffee, waiting for the electrician to show up...

[Ecuadog]

pappy van winkle and blantons

At one time, I was going to try to collect all 8 of the unique Blanton's bottle stoppers.

[Driller703]

I honestly don’t see how anyone can drink anything “diet”!

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Rum. Tabletop distillery from Amazon. About 2/3 of it is converted to Mamajuana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_Juana) most of which I gift to friends.
Only store bought booze I drink is Tequila (not too fussy about the brand) and Wild Turkey.
Never drink sodas or milk. Coffee is Community from New Orleans. Sweet tea drinker all my life...with lemon. Tap water. Fruit juices. V8.

[Laker14]

8 pages and nobody has admitted to drinking the Kool-Aid.

[Two Bills]

8 pages and nobody has admitted to drinking the Kool-Aid.

Topcha in post #19 confessed to drinking the stuff, but it proved a bit strong, so now waters it down with some reality juice.:icon_wink:

[Driller703]

Rum. Tabletop distillery from Amazon. About 2/3 of it is converted to Mamajuana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_Juana) most of which I gift to friends.
Only store bought booze I drink is Tequila (not too fussy about the brand) and Wild Turkey.
Never drink sodas or milk. Coffee is Community from New Orleans. Sweet tea drinker all my life...with lemon. Tap water. Fruit juices. V8.

When I was in the Navy there was Filipino enlisted man who would chuckle when I would make iced tea. I asked him why he was laughing. His answer was “American so funny. Heat up water, make hot, put in ice make cold, put in sugar make sweet, put in lemon make sour! Hahahaha!”

[Rapscallion St Croix]

When I was in the Navy there was Filipino enlisted man who would chuckle when I would make iced tea. I asked him why he was laughing. His answer was “American so funny. Heat up water, make hot, put in ice make cold, put in sugar make sweet, put in lemon make sour! Hahahaha!”

Wonder what he thought about burying a fertilized duck egg in sand. digging it up three weeks later and eating it.

[Nucky]

The world is a better place when some people admit their allergy to booze. I admit I'm alergic! Thank God.

[tranceminder]

Yes so right and so good. Thanks for sharing your drink

[Laker14]

8 pages and nobody has admitted to drinking the Kool-Aid.

Topcha in post #19 confessed to drinking the stuff, but it proved a bit strong, so now waters it down with some reality juice.:icon_wink:

I missed it. However, I prefer mine straight up.

[Ecuadog]

When I was in the Navy there was Filipino enlisted man who would chuckle when I would make iced tea. I asked him why he was laughing. His answer was “American so funny. Heat up water, make hot, put in ice make cold, put in sugar make sweet, put in lemon make sour! Hahahaha!”

Then he says, "Here's to you" and he drinks it himself.

[Laker14]

Wonder what he thought about burying a fertilized duck egg in sand. digging it up three weeks later and eating it.

if you don't bury it in the sand the critters will steal it.

[rustyp]

Macallan 36 "Suits" me.

[Djean1981]

Water, raspberry hibiscus tea, and blueberry tea. Diet cola for my other half. No alcohol..

[Djean1981]

Fresca! Haven't had that I so long. It is fabulous!!

[Djean1981]

One sip of alcohol and I feel sick and can't feel my legs....

[rustyp]

Just curious what is the difference between ginger beer and Vernor's ginger ale ? Dark and Stormy !

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Tonight it was just a glass of Pepsi.
Yesterday it was sangria that I made with white wine, fresh squeeze fruit juices, rum, and home-made simple syrup (can you believe people pay $4 or more for a 12-oz bottle of just water-diluted table sugar with preservatives added? Insane! It costs less than 25 cents to make that yourself in the microwave - and no preservatives.)