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Aristus

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12. Maybe a couple hundred.

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 09:59 PM

Dec 26

A lot of them call for components I don’t keep on hand.

Saki, grapefruit juice, Campari, absinthe-substitutes, etc.

I don’t expect I’ll try them all. But I’ll come close.

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Trying a new cocktail tonight. It's holiday week; don't judge me. [View all] Aristus Dec 26 OP

I would never judge you about your drink of choice. You are OK with people asking you anything. texasfiddler Dec 26 #1

Hello. Aristus Dec 26 #2

I have asked you a couple of friday night questions. I don't post often. I live about an hour south of San Antonio. texasfiddler Dec 26 #3

Maybe consider Tacoma Washington as well leftieNanner Dec 26 #4

Definitely! Aristus Dec 26 #6

We're fairly new to 253 leftieNanner Dec 26 #7

I'm so glad you like it here. Aristus Dec 26 #8

We see Mount Hood when we're out driving. calimary Dec 27 #44

I apologize. Aristus Dec 26 #5

Don't take it personally True Dough Dec 26 #9

Nope. No fuzzy navel. Aristus Dec 26 #11

I was born and raised in Galveston County; I have a daughter in the Pacific Northwest.... Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #36

Our beaches aren't necessarily warm. But they are lovely and enchanting. Aristus Dec 26 #37

I've been to those COLD-ASSED BEACHES! Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #40

This Texan agrees. After my husband was killed in an auto accident. One of the things I wanted most was to go the efhmc Dec 28 #53

When my daughter moved from Texas to the Bay area, I stuck my toes in that water and ran away. efhmc Dec 28 #54

Your OP prompts my question: True Dough Dec 26 #10

Maybe a couple hundred. Aristus Dec 26 #12

Screw Saki, but Compari, is worth it.nt Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #19

what recipe do you have that needs absinthe? I've got a bottle I've had for years... Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #20

Oh, shoot. My bar book is downstairs, and I don't feel like going down to get it right now. Aristus Dec 26 #25

When you get down there... Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #28

I'm in my library, dressed in my bathrobe, and surrounded by my bookshelves. My favorite place in the Universe. Aristus Dec 26 #32

LOL! I feel ya! Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #34

And New Years Eve is coming. ...Cheers! 🍷 surfered Dec 26 #13

And to you! Aristus Dec 26 #14

Hell, maybe we won't even remember the next four years, and the misery will teach the dumb Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #30

My 2016 bottle of Hillary For President champagne stayed in my fridge for four years. Aristus Dec 26 #35

I know how you feel, Aristus. I thought the same thing. calimary Dec 27 #45

He can't live forever. Aristus Dec 27 #48

Sadly, his evil will go on for a very long time. efhmc Dec 28 #55

I would never judge you. I had three slices of cheesecake (three different flavors) after dinner yesterday. highplainsdem Dec 26 #15

That's what holidays are for. Sounds delicious! Aristus Dec 26 #16

It was. Cranberry swirl, pecan pie and tuxedo cheesecake. highplainsdem Dec 26 #17

Yum! calimary Dec 27 #46

To hell with penance! Have another slice! nt Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #31

Can you take a pic of the recipe? Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #18

Yikes! LudwigPastorius Dec 26 #21

Oh, Jezzzusss! for certain!nt Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #27

My go-to winter drink is a B-52 notKeith Dec 26 #22

That looks EXTREMELY naughty! Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #24

I love the B-52! Aristus Dec 26 #26

I like a variation of that called the "After 8". LudwigPastorius Dec 26 #38

Art in a glass! calimary Dec 27 #47

I'm making 2 loaves of sourdough tomorrow. Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #23

My go-to when numbness is called for is just straight vodka. Aristus Dec 26 #29

I'll send you a starter when you're ready...nt Trueblue Texan Dec 26 #33

I actually have those ingredients splat Dec 26 #39

You're fine, Aristus wendyb-NC Dec 27 #41

The Ultimate Bar Book, by Mittie Hillmich. Aristus Dec 27 #49

Thank you wendyb-NC Dec 27 #50

I received 3 bottles to add to our cabinet as gifts yesterday woodsprite Dec 27 #42

Am a bit sad Squeaky41 Dec 27 #43

I'm just a fan of quality rye whiskey. Groundhawg Dec 27 #51

I'll use rye occasionally as a mixer. Aristus Dec 27 #52