Ended up having to go to a bigger better liquor store today for goodies. Got the necessities for both a negroni and the blood and sand. Tonight I thought I'd try the negroni. It's quite unique. The juniper in the gin and the woody spice of the campari make for a very sharp taste but clean finish. The appearance is almost that of an old fashioned minus the cherry but far redder in color and much sweeter
That looks delicious. The blood and sand is the one I can't wait to try.
Turns out it's acceptable to do a blood and sand in a rocks glass. Couldn't find heering cherry though.The fresh squeezed orange juice makes it a little cloudy but the red appearance and orange garnish almost make it look like the negroni from last night. This is shaken with ice and then strained so it maintains a little more heat than the negroni but is still very sweet. The scotch is almost entirely masked by the citrus, cherry and vermouth so I would be comfortable saying this could be a scotch cocktail for people who don't care for scotch.
I think the negroni is a more visually appealing drink due to the clarity. I also like the taste better. It had a Mediterranean/middle East spice to it where the blood and sand was run by the cherry. Of the two, I would say the blood and sand is actually sweeter. I have a taste for neat scotch so I've never tried to mask it with anything. If the smoky, rich flavor of scotch is something you like, it is not present in the blood and sand. I find myself engrossed with the campari portion of the negroni. I can't put my finger on what that spice is. My wife smelled it and said it smelled like my cigars and I do notice a slight cedar note to it.
I think the negroni is a more visually appealing drink due to the clarity. I also like the taste better. It had a Mediterranean/middle East spice to it where the blood and sand was run by the cherry. Of the two, I would say the blood and sand is actually sweeter. I have a taste for neat scotch so I've never tried to mask it with anything. If the smoky, rich flavor of scotch is something you like, it is not present in the blood and sand. I find myself engrossed with the campari portion of the negroni. I can't put my finger on what that spice is. My wife smelled it and said it smelled like my cigars and I do notice a slight cedar note to it.
It's been a while but I want to say it was reminiscent of clove / anise...
I also has just occurred to me that I might not be able to partake. I have once again scheduled a weekend at my parent's. "Getting drunk and yelling at strangers on the internet" is frowned upon there. Perhaps I could sneak on for just one
I also has just occurred to me that I might not be able to partake. I have once again scheduled a weekend at my parent's. "Getting drunk and yelling at strangers on the internet" is frowned upon there. Perhaps I could sneak on for just one
Tell your dad, we'd like to meet him.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list. Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
That would fly about as well as the Hindenburg. How would I even ask? Hey pops, the strangers on the internet want to meet you. Here's a smoke and a scotch, buckle up.
He's one of the gen x that didn't adapt quite so well to internet social behaviors. He's spent his whole adult life in a somewhat political position through his employment in the public school system so he has very strong views on all vices since it would be so detrimental to his position. To be seen with me while I was smoking and drinking, even if he was partaking in neither, would be scandalous enough to cause uproar in their small community. It's unfortunate but it's the double life I'll have to lead while I'm visiting.
I'll see if I can hide in the garage for an hour with something small. And I'll see if it was the quantity that caused the issue last time. Repeat the experiment with different variables. It's for science
I also has just occurred to me that I might not be able to partake. I have once again scheduled a weekend at my parent's. "Getting drunk and yelling at strangers on the internet" is frowned upon there. Perhaps I could sneak on for just one
I've done it before, and hopefully I'll have the chance to do it again.
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"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
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I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
It'll be a few weeks before I'm enjoying the drinks but one day I'll make an appearance 😁
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
He's one of the gen x that didn't adapt quite so well to internet social behaviors. He's spent his whole adult life in a somewhat political position through his employment in the public school system so he has very strong views on all vices since it would be so detrimental to his position. To be seen with me while I was smoking and drinking, even if he was partaking in neither, would be scandalous enough to cause uproar in their small community. It's unfortunate but it's the double life I'll have to lead while I'm visiting.
I'll see if I can hide in the garage for an hour with something small. And I'll see if it was the quantity that caused the issue last time. Repeat the experiment with different variables. It's for science
Maybe next month
I've done it before, and hopefully I'll have the chance to do it again.
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White
Goodnight Brad.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
"I've got a great cigar collection - it's actually not a collection, because that would imply I wasn't going to smoke ever last one of 'em." - Ron White