Re: The drinking less thread

by Nightjar Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:36 pm

Nightjar wrote:I believe that I said that it was very nice.

Yes, yes I did.

Nightjar wrote:It was very nice

by Guest Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:10 pm

I've broken out the Ricard.

happy

by Nightjar Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:24 pm

Night is the wrong time of day for pastis. aristojar

by Guest Thu Jan 02, 2020 10:26 pm

You know, I think you might be right.

Maybe I should dig out the brandy? hmn

by Nightjar Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:45 pm

On NYE I made myself classic Champagne c*cktails.

I used crémant instead of Champagne though.

So:

1 cube of raw cane sugar in a glass.
Soaked with Angostura bitters and a shot of cognac until the cube breaks down a little.
Top off with with fizzy pop.

Anyway, all that palaver involved me having to buy an actual bottle of Angostura bitters.

Y'know, the stuff...

The drinking less thread - Page 12 Angostura-Bitters-2017

The drinking less thread - Page 12 Angostura-Bitters-2017

Anyway, it's an pretty great ingredient.

Gives a drink a nice sophisticated edge and a slight boozy kick.

However...

I've realised, if you smell it or taste it raw...

It smells and tastes exactly like...

The drinking less thread - Page 12 0000218_coca-cola-can-fridge

What a con. Colbert

by Guest Fri Jan 31, 2020 1:22 pm

I've had a glass of wine with my lunch.

Then another one. :hic:

by cosmictanya Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:13 pm

I'll be staying home alone to drink heavily this evening. The likelihood of meeting people who think they have anything to celebrate tonight is far too high to risk going out.

by Fangirl Three Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:28 pm

I have adopted the same strategem.

by Nightjar Fri Jan 31, 2020 9:33 pm

The other side of the argument is that anyone actually celebrating tonight deserves to have a pint glass smashed in their face. box

by Fangirl Three Thu Feb 20, 2020 5:05 am

I had my weekly drink-free day yesterday, and I feel splendid this morning, despite having had to get up at 3.30.

by Nightjar Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:33 pm

I have just made an extreme impulse buy (I honestly think it's the 1940s label that swayed me - that and the 50% ABV)...

The drinking less thread - Page 12 Z39421103092

The drinking less thread - Page 12 Z39421103092

by Guest Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:42 pm

I've had a bottle of that.

I can't remember what it tasted like

strangely enough.

by Guest Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:43 pm

Bottled in Bond?

007

by Nightjar Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:49 pm

MoM have plenty of favourable reviews...

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/mellow-corn/mellow-corn-whisky/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4dr0BRCxARIsAKUNjWT64YEO-0OKUe6vyVuXJ7tohFgpFiwbFu-nD9biZXKQEM8LC9P78o8aAgucEALw_wcB

Lots of comments about vanilla and buttery popcorn. drool

by Fangirl Three Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:49 pm

I can't get anything exotic at the moment because I can only shop at the Co-op and the Tesco Express. The only choice I've got is Smirnoff or own brand.

by Nightjar Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:53 pm

I bought my corn whiskey online (about half and hour ago). aristojar

by Guest Wed Apr 15, 2020 12:58 pm

I think I liked it. yes

I had a bottle of wine over the long weekend, well tried too, I don't know how you lot can drink so much of the stuff, sad yes

by Nightjar Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:07 pm

Try some Gewürztraminer.

It may surprise you.

I think you've got quite a sweet tooth where booze is concerned and Gewürztraminer is really spicy, medium dry and with strong rosewater, lychee and guava-ey notes.

by cosmictanya Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:57 pm

I recommend a rich and heady Shiraz. None in particular - just ask for exactly that and the command will be understood.

by Fangirl Three Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:33 pm

Nightjar wrote:I bought my corn whiskey online (about half and hour ago).

When I buy drink, I need it same day before 6pm.

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