What are you Drinking ... Right Now ... ? - Page 3

Luke · #21 May 25th, 2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorks

A Bombay Sapphire martini with a twist, because life is short.

If any store in your area carries it, I can highly recommend our locally distilled Rehorst Gin. I love gin and I love it, and people who DISLIKE gin also love it. Gin doesn't need to taste like turpentine.

WoodWorks · #22 May 25th, 2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryAyala

While that may be true ... they are still winning.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah... Wait 'til NEXT year!

I root for three teams, in this order: the Giants, the Cubs, and whoever is playing against the Dodgers.

And I spend my Octobers drinking.

David

WoodWorks · #23 May 25th, 2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke

If any store in your area carries it, I can highly recommend our locally distilled Rehorst Gin. I love gin and I love it, and people who DISLIKE gin also love it. Gin doesn't need to taste like turpentine.

Thanks for the tip! I'm always looking for something even better. So far, the only thing that's given Bombay Sapphire a run for its money is Blue Coat gin from Philadelphia. If you can find it, check it out!

David

Luke · #24 May 25th, 2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorks

Thanks for the tip! I'm always looking for something even better. So far, the only thing that's given Bombay Sapphire a run for its money is Blue Coat gin from Philadelphia. If you can find it, check it out!

David

Thanks for the tip David. Have you tried Hendricks? It's great with tonic water and a cucumber garnish.....super fresh and summery....highly recommended.

GaryAyala · #25 May 25th, 2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WoodWorks

Yeah, yeah, yeah... Wait 'til NEXT year!

I root for three teams, in this order: the Giants, the Cubs, and whoever is playing against the Dodgers.

And I spend my Octobers drinking.

David

LOL ...

#1 = Trojans

#2 = Dodgers, Lakers, Kings

#3 = Angels

Finishing up the Flying Goat (Pinot - 2007), it is just so good ... complimented the artichoke and now pairs wonderfully with cherries. Unlike Napa/Sonoma wines which often are overly bold ... this is very subtle and complex ... more French than bold.

Gary

DHart · #26 May 25th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Tonight... a Pomegranate Margarita Martini

1.5 oz. patron Silver tequila, 3/4 oz. Citronge orange liqueur, 3/4 oz. pomegranate syrup, take fresh lemon and lime wedges and crush them to get the fresh citrus juices, then add the juices, shake it up with ice, strain off ice, serve in martini glass. (I stole this fantastic recipe from a helpful bartender at an Olive Garden in Rapid City, SD.) OMG YUM !

Later in the evening, I often pull out a number of different whiskeys and then take small sips from each of them in random rotation - always neat... this tasting method makes each whiskey taste new and fresh with each very different sip - I typically like drinking whiskey this way, rather than just drinking one only. With only tiny sips from each, you can do a lot of sipping and enjoy a lot of flavors, without drinking too much.

Favorites include Johnny Walker Black Label (sometimes Blue) rich mellow, blended smokiness; Bowmore Islay - major yummy smokiness; The Glenlivet - fresh, citrus-like palate cleansing whiskey; Jack Daniels Single Barrel for punchy and potent Jack flavors, and Old No. 7 - those one by one drops passing through 10 feet of packed charcoal really impart an amazing character to the whiskey!; and I do enjoy Makers Mark for another totally unique and very different whiskey flavor. Don't know what MM does to get their flavor but I find it oddly unique - and enjoyable! So many different and wonderful flavors to enjoy!

Djarum · #27 May 25th, 2012, 09:59 PM

A shot of cabo wabo reposado with some code red mt dew and a squeeze of lime.

If I'm drinking tequila straight, its usually Suaza hornitos anejo.

Just how I roll.

DHart · #28 May 25th, 2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke

I went through the single malt phase. It's for faux sophisticates that like to describe all the different flavors

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Seriously to me the good single malts are way too expensive. You can buy some really great small batch bourbons for around $30-$40 a bottle. The single malt snobs leave that kind of change as a tip to the towel boy in the men's room. Horses for courses and all that, of course. And your Dodgers are so good this year, I can't even argue with you....go Blue!

Luke, while you were composing this, I was composing my post. Then I found your post. I guess I'm the faux sophisticate you are describing. Never thought of myself that way, but perhaps others might think that. I just like drinking the stuff. But I don't do country clubs, golfing, or frequent places with towel boys. I like the woods, shooting guns, riding motorcycles, and gorgeous women... just a guy, really. As for single malts... I like a lot of them... but my favorite all time scotch is Johnny Walker Black Label... a blend of dozens of different singles... so, it ain't a "single malt".... it's a bunch of them taken all at once

and while its not cheap, it's not all that costly either. Those who haven't tried JW Black label really should give it a go!

DHart · #29 May 25th, 2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Djarum

A shot of cabo wabo reposado with some code red mt dew and a squeeze of lime.

If I'm drinking tequila straight, its usually Suaza hornitos anejo.

Just how I roll.

Hornitos is a favorite of mine... sometimes straight, but I mostly mix it.

Absolutely love tequilla. One favorite is an Italian Sunrise... OJ on the rocks, Hornitos, and a float of Amaretto... a variation of the Italian Margarita.

Ned · #30 May 25th, 2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GaryAyala

Flying Goat Pinot Noir from the Wine Ghetto.

(This stuff is so wonderfully good that I decided to start this thread.)

Gary

Insatiable Pinot Grigio from California. The only photo I took is of the Pinot Noir though...