Looking at my monthly spendings... I'm not going to tally it up just yet (seeing as it's only wednesday) but I know it's been a pretty average, spendy month. But I am quite happy to say I've managed to save a lot, and not spend any MORE than I have earnt. Spent quite a lot on alcohol this month! (By a lot, I mean $59.00 - I normally don't drink but I had two cocktail parties to go to).
I was able to add a couple of half-bottles to my 'collection', which is exciting.
I know it's probably a bad thing to be excited about it, but you see I really hardly ever drink, so that would be why. I also love alcohol in the sense of the tradition behind it, the culture, the processes, etc. I love how there are so many types, so many family histories in vineyards, so much controversy.
Don't get me wrong, I'm NOT a fan of UDL cans and trashy nights out at clubs.
I just find it interesting that's all.
Anyway.
So this week I was able to add to my collection:
Limoncello
Midori
Absynthe
I am hoping next time to aquire:
Frangelico
Coconut Rum
So what are your favourite drinks? What alcohol do you keep in your bar/pantry/cupboard/desk drawer? What's the best cocktail you ever had? The worst? Any fond memories?
alcohol and me
November 26th, 2008 at 01:37 am
November 26th, 2008 at 01:44 am 1227663887
Craig
November 26th, 2008 at 01:47 am 1227664049
yes we do have some delicious wines.
November 26th, 2008 at 02:17 am 1227665840
November 26th, 2008 at 02:33 am 1227666832
November 26th, 2008 at 05:29 am 1227677385
I have a summer cocktail and a winter cocktail - kind of a go-to default. Summer is Campari and soda, winter is extra-dry dirty martini. Love the martini, and it is so different depending on the gin. I've had pretty good martinis - the worst I ever had was in Washington DC. The thing was left too long in the shaker with soft melty ice. Ick. I once had a vodka martini. Please. James Bond was a piker.
The Campari and soda is a very good drink to order if the bar is well stocked. I once had a glorified frat boy serving as a bartender tell me that Campari did not exist. Lesson learned: don't order from amateurs.
Another cocktail I used to order in my youth was a Windex - its blue curacao and vodka mixed and put in a martini glass, proportions mimicking the shade of blue window cleaner. Very useful to order if you want to see how fast you can get a drink and watch the service circuit. Believe you me, you can see your drink from miles away on the barmaid's tray.
November 26th, 2008 at 10:22 am 1227694926
however... i work in a bakery and there is always beer in the fridge ...
November 26th, 2008 at 06:13 pm 1227723234
I was wondering if in Australia the stuff you have is the one with wormwood? Without the wormwood its basically artificial Absinthe.
Just curious. It is an interesting topic when you think about it.
Ohh I don't really have anything hidden away in any secret drawers. I have a little Brandy and some peach liquer that are ancient.
November 27th, 2008 at 05:10 am 1227762627
November 27th, 2008 at 07:35 am 1227771315
I'm going to order a bottle even though its kind of expensive.
November 28th, 2008 at 02:22 am 1227838948
November 28th, 2008 at 09:01 am 1227862890
November 28th, 2008 at 05:20 pm 1227892815
I'm still going to get some but I'll have wait till I visit eastern europe or Australia to get some of the good stuff.