I'm a huge fan of the thujone, and luckily I have a steady stream of friends and family traveling through Europe that are kind enough to keep me in the good stuff. I'm planning an Absinthe video post soon - keep a look-out for it.Chartreuse & Tonic
It might sound like a girly-drink, but this is a serious cocktail.Don't believe me? Just grab a Ouija board and ask Hunter S. Thompson - This was one of his favorites (and he seemed like a pretty "together" guy).
Thai Red Bull & Mongolian Vodka
I use the original Krating Daeng energy drink (which was later tamed for western pallets and re-named 'Red Bull') along with Chinggis vodka and a slice of ginger for this dangerous libation. Thai Red Bull is essentially Red Bull syrup, and the Mongolian vodka kicks in with the ginger for a unique eastern western style cocktail.I alternately call this mix "Celestial RB&V" and "Liquid Crime".
Knob Creek Old Fashioneds
The name says it all. One of the best drinks from the get-go with a spicy bourbon upgrade.The reason that the cherry is green in this picture is that I bought green maraschino cherries (for some unknown point-of-purchase reason).
New Glarus 'Totally Naked' Lager
My new favorite summer beer.---
5 comments:
I've been on a Lagavulin kick lately. The stuff smells like dirt and campfire when you first get close to it. The taste is unlike any other scotch I've ever had (in a good way). It's almost like booze and salty snacks all rolled into one...
Love the totally naked
Addendum:
I made, photographed, and drank each drink last night (including 2 extra Absinthes, 1 extra Chartreuse & tonic, and 2 more bottles of beer). Before I went to bed, I decided (for some unknown drunken reason) to give myself an olde-tyme Deadwoodesque facial-hairstyle.
Don't drink and shave.
The Totally Naked is one of the best beers available in my estimation. Simple deliciocity.
I've fallen out of love with Knob after one bottle, but I can see where it would be perfect in an old fashioned. Also, I've never tried absinthe. I'm guessing I'd like it...
I hate that I've neglected the blogs. I'm now sitting in the public libray catching up on them, looking at these rich, gorgeous photos and really very much wanting a drink.
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