What are you drinking while ILX is down: the temporary wine/beer/spirits/etc. thread

have been invited for bourbon hot chocolate after work. i see potential in this.

i have been drinking H2O

i have been drinking a gold medal winner at the world beer championships

also: green tea x 100

lots of h20 today. only 1 cup of coffee! go me!!!

i'm not "into" coffee

i find it can have amazing richness and depth that is v v comforting.

harbl i am forcing myself to drink green tea. 2 cups today. not so bad.

i used to have to "force" myself (not really force, i mean i just wasn't that into it but i wanted something hot w/o caffeine so i would) but now it's just a habit. i drink 2 huge cups most evenings without even thinking about it.

that is what i'm trying to do. it's not gross, so i'm not gagging on it or anything. but i'm really lazy about getting enough liquids everyday. this is part of my (probably short-lived) attempt at being healthier. i discovered last night that i'm turning into quite a fattey, time to put a stop to that!

drinkin' some spiritz y'all

anybody tried bombay sapphire EAST yet?

http://theginisin.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bombay_sapphire_east.jpg

w/additional botanicals lemongrass & black pepper

had a sidecar the other night at dinner, and i was like dang

Dogfish Head 90 Minute

i'm guessing i would not like Bombay EAST but i would hive it a shot

wtf is Guinness Black Lager???

give it a shot, with or without hives

making cider w/friends and in the last carbonation stage - hope it doesnt suck. will find out in 3 weeks or so

feel like a few pints of smithwicks tonight

Bridlewood Block 7 Syrah tonight. Martini tomorrow.

My latest cheap buzz:
http://www.yay-today.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/5779312049_00d6734050-300x300.jpg

I just had a bottle of Crane Lake Petite Syrah, a 3/$10 wine, which may be my new 2 buck Chuck. Gt it at Sprouts, a Fresh and Easy type store.

Last night tried for the first time an Original Sazerac. It was interesting.

The only sazerac I've had was terrible, but I don't know if that's the way they all taste or what.

I'm not a coctail drinker usually, so I don't have much to compare it to. "Interesting" is about all I could muster. Was in New Orleans recently and read all about the origins and was intrigued. Next time I'm down there I'm gonna try one at the recommended bar and see what the difference is.

a well-made sazerac should be delicious for just about anyone who likes whiskey. it's kind of a fussy drink though--easy to get the flavor thrown off.

Yeah the one I had tasted sort of like cherry cough syrup, IIRC?

yeah that's......not correct.

Ha, yeah, I just googled the list of ingredients and was like "this seems like something I should like!"

imo this guy is otm, especially the part following "my preferred method":

http://www.gumbopages.com/food/beverages/sazerac.html

sippin on some sazerac

Also had some Suntory Yamazaki 12-year. They've just recently gotten wider distribution in our area, I've been told. I don't think I'll be switching loyalties from my beloved islays, but it was delicious. Complex and very very smooth. The smoothness belied its age.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfhaxHYb46E

My First Sazerac was enjoyed at Galatoire's

There have been many since

My first was at Mr. B's, then the Pelican Club, Christian's, Commander's Palace, and on down the list. It's pretty much a street sign for how well a meal in NOLA is gonna go.

<3 Mr. B's.

Lots of places you can get a great sazerac; have never had anything that matches Mr. B's barbequed shrimp.

Forreals. I recommend everyone go there at least for the appetizer of that wonderful, I-don't-care-how-messy-my-shirt-gets bowl of butter sauce slathered goodness. Has never disappointed anyone I've sent there.

I think I preferred their gumbo to Commander's, too. Heresy, I'm sure, but they're basically the same restaurant anyway.

Knob

I would be drinking Lacryma Christi, if I could afford it. Seems most appropriate to the season.

yeah i am always wary of anything containing syrup but a mission of mine has been to try making stronger syrups i can use less of. this might be a good place to start.

drinking this
http://www.whiskyandwines.com/images/nikka_from_the_barrel_metal_tin.jpg

woahhh

some friends brought me some of the Dogfish Robert Johnson's Hellhound On My Ale as thanks for shoveling their walk while away for the holidays...it is very nice, crazy hoppy. the whole robert johnson thing makes me cringe a lil bit, but whatevs, good beer!