Thread: What are you drinking today?

Another couple of hours till I'm onit like a car bonnet, looks like I've got some catching up to do

^^ Its the devils water. I have had other run ins with it, mainly between 15 and 18 YO and none of then good. We went through a phase at 17 when on a Friday we'd go to the pub early have a few beers and then get 4 bottles of Mezcal between 4 of us and get wankered in the park of summers evening with the odd trip mixed in. I don't remember any of those times getting home.

Originally Posted by Mendip

^ I notice that he buys two different pints at a time, while reading 'Instagram tips to make believe you have friends'

Not like you, Mendy

Originally Posted by malmomike77

^^ Its the devils water. I have had other run ins with it, mainly between 15 and 18 YO and none of then good. We went through a phase at 17 when on a Friday we'd go to the pub early have a few beers and then get 4 bottles of Mezcal between 4 of us and get wankered in the park of summers evening with the odd trip mixed in. I don't remember any of those times getting home.

Totally agreed. The night is going one way after 5 or 6 pints when someone shouts a round of that in.

No idea how JP savours it. It's a one way track to being a 100% social hand grenade.

Originally Posted by hallelujah

Totally agreed. It's a one way track to being a 100% social hand grenade.

That's one way if putting it

Originally Posted by hallelujah

No idea how JP savours it. It's a one way track to being a 100% social hand grenade

Morning all. Well I have to say, Tequila and I have always got on well, even in the early rot gut days. Had me some crazy fun nights drinking it. I learned early on (especially with Mezcal) you gotta pace yourself. I have many a friend who used to crack a bottle and get stupid in an hour and most would puke or pass out. Didn't hang around them long as I like my evening of drinking to last.

That pour last night was delicious and relaxing. I guess in the end we all have our likes and dislikes with spirits. Many, as we all say, are an acquired taste but my days of shots and chasers to avoid the smell and the violent shiver head shake are gone.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by Stumpy

but my days of shots and chasers to avoid the smell and the violent shiver head shake are gone

The Tequila worm that turned

Here are 3 fine examples from my cabinet.



Finished in various barrels before bottling. I have had the Cognac finished before. Again outstanding to enjoy in a nice glass relaxing.

Originally Posted by Stumpy

Here are 3 fine examples from my cabinet.

I would open all three at the same time and do a little taste test comparison to note the different tastes that the casks give the tequila. Be fun.

Originally Posted by bsnub

I would open all three at the same time

...*cough*...your reputation precedes you...

Originally Posted by tomcat

...*cough*...your reputation precedes you...

*burp*

I can relate to that. Been off all hard liquor for almost 3 years now, but the last good time was before the Warriors championship game 3 years ago. At my buddies house in San Rafael Ca. Had a pregame tasting of his nice tequila selection. Boy did my wife enjoy that. What a game.

Originally Posted by HuangLao

As it is to be said, JP - Tequila is to be savoured and sipped, not guzzled.
'Tis wonder why some have bad experiences with it.

One tequila two tequila, Floor.

Norts was OK yesterday so the Bordeaux survived but not for long.

Originally Posted by reinvented

unfortunatley not much call for hot sake in bang Kapi

Good sake is drunk cold.

Originally Posted by DrWilly

Good sake is drunk cold.

I think you will find that it is generally served warm or at room temperature, but can be savored in anyway you like.

Originally Posted by aging one

but can be savored in anyway you like.

This is a good truth.

Originally Posted by aging one

I think you will find that it is generally served warm or at room temperature

Which is what I used to think too. But in Japan a friend introduced me to chilled sake and it is very, very good.



Although sake is usually served warm, it’s also quite good either chilled, at room temperature, or hot. Cheaper sake is often warmed to disguise its low grade, and premium sake is served chilled.

https://www.rokaakor.com/top-8-tips-on-how-to-drink-sake-the-right-way/

...a couple of margaritas to accompany my breakfast burrito (take away) from La Monita...

Originally Posted by tomcat

La Monita...

I like that place. Used to frequent it on Friday after work. Great Margs, Baja tacos are delicious and a nice way to get a Friday started......

Mojito time



Headed out to our lime tree in the back forty, then stopped by the Mint shrub



Added the rock sugar, 10 or so mint leaves and 4 lime slices per each glass and muddled for a good 1 minute or so ( 1 for me, 1 for wife)



Added a few ounces of Bacardi to each glass and topped off with the Schweppes.

That does look very refreshing.

Do you use straws Jay? if not, a syrup dipped then salt rimmed glass, umbrellas and sparklers would top those off nicely.

A great refreshing drink for the heat. Nice job.