The, mixed drink, thread

evilizac wrote:
I jumped back into using the SodaStream so I'm Gin Rickey-ing it (heavy on the lime).
I'm trying to keep the carbs low and I like the fizz. Preferred brand is Tanqueray Rangpur infusion.
I tried making low carb simple syrup and flavoring the seltzer with lime essence, but the end result was a little to gin-ey for me.

I drink a shitload of canned sparkling water.  is a soda stream worth it?  is the taste ok?  I worship canned sparkling water, for it got me off soda permanently, and was worried those machines would not be the same.

WalkOnBack wrote:

evilizac wrote:
I jumped back into using the SodaStream so I'm Gin Rickey-ing it (heavy on the lime).
I'm trying to keep the carbs low and I like the fizz. Preferred brand is Tanqueray Rangpur infusion.
I tried making low carb simple syrup and flavoring the seltzer with lime essence, but the end result was a little to gin-ey for me.

I drink a shitload of canned sparkling water.  is a soda stream worth it?  is the taste ok?  I worship canned sparkling water, for it got me off soda permanently, and was worried those machines would not be the same.

  I really like having the machine, but considering that I'm a compulsive eater/drinker, I can't really quantify the savings. I will go through a case of soda/water/beer in a matter of days and then be too lazy to purchase more. Their gas canisters run $17 per "refill" canister. The most recent one lasted two and a half, maybe three weeks. There are forums online about hacking the machine to use standard gas canisters or to home re-fill existing cannisters. I have poor taste buds, but I like the flavor. I will say, my wife is very picky and she was impressed by the level of fizz in comparison to her go to, which is Perrier.
  We recently got a new, more fashionable machine, which kicked off the new usage (along with working from home) and means we have an old machine not being used. I'd be more than will to pack it up, along with an older (technically expired, but still in use) bottle and if I can dig one up, a spent gas cannister (the cannisters cost more without one), and ship it out. It'll keep at bay my worst hoarder tendencies.
  Blame it on the pandemic, or blame it on the Ritalin, but I'm feeling semi-motivated and full of good will (and Ritalin). 

Even if they are only comparable, but not better, do it for the environment, walkie.

I used to drink a crap ton of beverages that came in plastic bottles and cans.  Now I refill a water bottle and drop in a Nuun tablet.  Even bought a Growler during the pandemic….

vansmack wrote:.  Even bought a Growler during the pandemic….

do they fill growlers with miller high life?

treated wrote:
do they fill growlers with miller high life?

If they have it on tap they do!  That being said, I've been helping my local breweries not let their kegs go bad so I've been drinking a lot of Kölsch and blondes during the pandemic….

vansmack wrote:
I've been helping my local breweries not let their kegs go bad so I've been drinking a lot of Kölsch and blondes during the pandemic….

again: not all heroes wear capes.

Made Brass Monkey's last night.  Haven't made them since I was a bartender….

1 part dark run
1 part vodka
3-4 parts fresh squeezed OJ

Serve over ice with an orange garnish

vansmack wrote:
Made Brass Monkey's last night.  Haven't made them since I was a bartender….

1 part dark run
1 part vodka
3-4 parts fresh squeezed OJ

Serve over ice with an orange garnish

As I said over in the other thread, the Beastie Boys have not aged well.

Julian, wrote: I said over in the other thread, the Beastie Boys have not aged well.

This is why we're friends.  Everything I absolutely LOVE you LOATHE.  Smackie does not need another yes man in his life.

vansmack wrote:

Julian, wrote: I said over in the other thread, the Beastie Boys have not aged well.

This is why we're friends.  Everything I absolutely LOVE you LOATHE.  Smackie does not need another yes man in his life.

Its not performative either. Like I’m not trying to get your goat. I really don’t understand 90% of what you like. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I've entered the gin period of quarantine.

Yada wrote:
I've entered the gin period of quarantine.

WELCOME TO JULIANS AMERICA. THE PRODIGAL SON HAS COME HOME!

vansmack wrote:
  Smackie does not need another yes man in his life.

Very team of rivals of you

Julian, wrote:
Its not performative either. Like I’m not trying to get your goat. I really don’t understand 90% of what you like. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I know!  And I am reassured that if Julian HATES it that I am absolutely right that it's great!

A viscious circle for sure….

vansmack wrote:

Julian, wrote:
Its not performative either. Like I’m not trying to get your goat. I really don’t understand 90% of what you like. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I know!  And I am reassured that if Julian HATES it that I am absolutely right that it's great!

A viscious circle for sure….

Can confirm.

Ramos Gin Fizz is my favorite. Very few places know how to make them correctly. I usually have to go to NOLA for them. (also I make sure it's not crowded and ask very nicely for one because they're a pain in the ass to make and when they serve it to you, everyone wants one).

My husband also can make them too :)

that does sound good
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ramos-gin-fizz-351596

Ingredients

        1/4 cup (2 ounces) gin
        1 dash (3 to 4 drops) orange blossom water*
        1 large egg white
        1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) half-and-half
        1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice
        1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lime juice
        1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) simple syrup
        1 cup ice cubes
        2 tablespoons (1 ounce) seltzer

Preparation

        *Also called orange flower water; available in liquor stores and in the specialty foods section of some supermarkets.
        In large cocktail shaker, combine gin, orange blossom water, egg white, half-and-half, lemon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 25 seconds. Add ice and shake for 30 seconds more.
        Strain mixture into 8-ounce glass. Slowly pour soda water down inside edge of shaker to loosen remaining froth. Gently ease soda water/froth mix onto drink and serve.

Other that Hutch, Seth and Eddie…have always thought the IMP/930 staph should interact more with this forum. 

saw this in their email this week and thought it would have gone perfect here

6) Favorite cocktail recipe – Taylor Hartley, Contracts and Rentals Manager:
1. Find the largest glass you own
2. Add four cubes of ice to the glass
3. Pour Bourbon until glass is completely full

absolute wrote:
Other that Hutch, Seth and Eddie…have always thought the IMP/930 staph should interact more with this forum. 

saw this in their email this week and thought it would have gone perfect here

6) Favorite cocktail recipe – Taylor Hartley, Contracts and Rentals Manager:
1. Find the largest glass you own
2. Add four cubes of ice to the glass
3. Pour Bourbon until glass is completely full

I can get behind this.

the wrote:
Other that Hutch, Seth and Eddie…have always thought the IMP/930 staph should interact more with this forum. 

Did you not notice all but the alcoholic drinking entire glasses of bourbon are women? Space and Julian would have them out of here by the time kosmo approved of their account creation.