Indulgence of the Night 9/19 - 9/25

[guenron]

Okay Gents,
Bars open. Vodka Gibson on the rocks with Stoly, Noilly Prat, and Hotel Ritz de Paris Escoffier Onions (Two). :biggrin:


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[Scotto]

Ron, you are on a roll with these pictures. <Walks to freezer for vodka....>

[guenron]

Ron, you are on a roll with these pictures. <Walks to freezer for vodka....>
It JF's fault! He kept harassing me. I've had this Nikon laying around for a while (2 years?) and did not do JACK with it till now. BTW, JF is not Jaun Floris either.. :a12:

On that note, I'll have another! Gibson that is..

[guenron]

Ah! Rollin' in the Manhattan on the Rocks with Ol' Grandad, Martini and Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Agnostura Bitters, and those (less than desireable) STEMLESS Maraschino Cherries. Happi Rice Crackers and Waisabi Peas on the side.
Question of the day, How is one to be a bon vivant without stems on their Maraschinos? :glare:

[Scotto]

Ah! Rollin' in the Manhattan on the Rocks with Ol' Grandad, Martini and Rossi Sweet Vermouth, Agnostura Bitters, and those (less than desireable) STEMLESS Maraschino Cherries. Happi Rice Crackers and Waisabi Peas on the side.
Question of the day, How is one to be a bon vivant without stems on their Maraschinos? :glare:

Perhaps a long-stemmed fondue fork or something similar could be employed, so as not to dampen the pristine manicured fingers? :biggrin:

[slaneyg]

Old fashion with Evan Williams single barrel. Lots of ice.

Ron, i am stem cherry rich here on the east coast. Thats all i could find this weekend. I like the stemless, probably fake ones. When muddled, they provide more body.

Regardless, they are going down very easy while watching a science channel show on parallel universes. The whole 11 dimensions thing has me a bit muddled, however.

[rtaylor61]

Tonight, Crown Royal, rocks.

Randy

[guenron]

Manhattan(s) on the rocks night with my buddy the cat tending bar. Same recipe as Tuesday, but with a picture of the whole kit and caboodle and bartender.


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[Shermdog]

Going with a Corona tonight. Did a little chicken on the BBQ.

Cheers.....this one is for you Rita!

Dont mess with Texas!

[Scotto]

Nice Manhattan Ron. Have one for me - the kids have picked up their first school germs of the season and graciously passed them along to me. No liquor the past few nights - just tea.

[AACJ]

Well, we bought some Vodka because the in-laws are coming and they are Vodka fanciers. We picked up regular Stoli Vodka and a flavored Raspberry Vodka.

Me personally, I am going to have a good ole PLAIN (nothing plain about it) Vodka Martini with my blue cheese stuffed olives.

Does anyone have any good Raspberry Martini or Chocolate Martini recipes for my wife and in-laws?

[guenron]

Well, we bought some Vodka because the in-laws are coming and they are Vodka fanciers. We picked up regular Stoli Vodka and a flavored Raspberry Vodka.

Me personally, I am going to have a good ole PLAIN (nothing plain about it) Vodka Martini with my blue cheese stuffed olives.

Does anyone have any good Raspberry Martini or Chocolate Martini recipes for my wife and in-laws?
Here's a place that has a pretty straight forward Godiva Chocolate Martini (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink302.html). Most others that I've tried usually require vanilla-flavored vodka. The other (strange) martini that I have made is called a "French Martini" with Chambord and gin and some other stuff. Interesting also.

[AACJ]

Here's a place that has a pretty straight forward Godiva Chocolate Martini (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink302.html). Most others that I've tried usually require vanilla-flavored vodka. The other (strange) martini that I have made is called a "French Martini" with Chambord and gin and some other stuff. Interesting also.
Doh, BLOCKED! Maybe I shouldn't look at alcohol stuff while I am at work.....

Any chance of someone copying it and posting it to this thread?

[guenron]

Doh, BLOCKED! Maybe I shouldn't look at alcohol stuff while I am at work.....

Any chance of someone copying it and posting it to this thread?
1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka <=I use a full shot
2 1/2 shots half-and-half

Method
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass (Martini stem)

[AACJ]

1 1/2 shots Godiva® chocolate liqueur
1 1/2 shots creme de cacao
1/2 shot vodka <=I use a full shot
2 1/2 shots half-and-half

Method
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and pour into a chilled cocktail glass (Martini stem)

Shaken not stirred?!

Thanks Ron, I knew I could count on you!!

Just talked to the wife to send her to the ABC store and get the creme de cacao and chocolate liqueur.

Has anyone ever heard of a bushwacker (no pun intended)? I had them in Pensacola, tastes like a chocolate shake but will mess you up!!

[Scotto]

Not feeling well, so I decided a Manhattan on the rocks was good medicine. Hoping it will kill the germs in the back of my throat.

Double shot Makers Mark bourbon
Scant 3/4 shot Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth
3 shakes of Angustora bitters
Shaken over 6 fresh ice cubes
Poured over 4 fresh ice cubes and 2 long stemmed marascino cherries.

Whadda you know, I feel better after all :biggrin:

[guenron]

Not feeling well, so I decided a Manhattan on the rocks was good medicine. Hoping it will kill the germs in the back of my throat.

Double shot Makers Mark bourbon
Scant 3/4 shot Noilly Prat Sweet Vermouth
3 shakes of Angustora bitters
Shaken over 6 fresh ice cubes
Poured over 4 fresh ice cubes and 2 long stemmed marascino cherries.

Whadda you know, I feel better after all :biggrin:
Obviously the medicinal powers of the stems. :cursing: I'm glad you feel better anyway. :smile:

[guenron]

Shaken not stirred?!

Thanks Ron, I knew I could count on you!!

Just talked to the wife to send her to the ABC store and get the creme de cacao and chocolate liqueur.

Has anyone ever heard of a bushwacker (no pun intended)? I had them in Pensacola, tastes like a chocolate shake but will mess you up!!
Hey Art,
Is she hooked on phonics too? :smile:
As they say in Italy, "Ala Salut!"

[guenron]

Here it is!

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[mike]

Ron, That looked mighty tasty. I'm going to go fix one right now.

[mike]

Darn! Hey Ron, Could I borrow a couple of olives?!

[joel]

hmmmmm Sierra Nevada Pale Bock..... much MUCH better than the standard "pale"

[guenron]

Darn! Hey Ron, Could I borrow a couple of olives?!
Hi Mike,
With pimentos or almonds? Enjoy!

[Shermdog]

Last night was a frozen "Rita" in honor of her majesty out in the gulf!

[AACJ]

Hi Mike,
With pimentos or almonds? Enjoy!

What about blue cheese stuffed olives?

[Scotto]

About to sit down to a snifter of Laphroig 15 year old single malt scotch while watching My Favorite Year on DVD. Of course, I'll keep the bottle close at hand for refills....

[guenron]

What about blue cheese stuffed olives?
Sorry, we do not have such (girly man) gourmet delights in OK. Now if you would like some funnel cake, or a chicken fried steak, we can handle that! :drool:

[AACJ]

Sorry, we do not have such (girly man) gourmet delights in OK. Now if you would like some funnel cake, or a chicken fried steak, we can handle that! :drool:

The Virginia State Fair is in town for the next two weeks....I think I have a good supply of funnel cakes, chicken fried steak, polish/italian sausage, fried corn, beef jerky, turkey legs, corn dogs, popcorn, salmonella, pizza.....lets see, anything else?

[guenron]

Hey Art,
Sal Monella, is he that new Italian singer, or didja' type it right and are just having pink catfish? :crazy:

[AACJ]

Hey Art,
Sal Monella, is he that new Italian singer, or didja' type it right and are just having pink catfish? :crazy:

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[Nick]

The Virginia State Fair is in town for the next two weeks....I think I have a good supply of funnel cakes, chicken fried steak, polish/italian sausage, fried corn, beef jerky, turkey legs, corn dogs, popcorn, salmonella, pizza.....lets see, anything else?
Does your fair have deep fried twinkies/oreos? If so, I'd have to recommend a deep fried twinkie and or deep fried oreos. I've had exactly one of each in my life, and don't plan on having any more, but it's an experience worth indulging in once (even if it does shave 5 years off your life).

-Nick

[AACJ]

Does your fair have deep fried twinkies/oreos? If so, I'd have to recommend a deep fried twinkie and or deep fried oreos. I've had exactly one of each in my life, and don't plan on having any more, but it's an experience worth indulging in once (even if it does shave 5 years off your life).

-Nick
That sounds pretty good! I think I saw that on Food Network, I'll report back, we are planning on going Monday night.

[guenron]

Anyone watch the President's Cup? I decided the tension was too great not to be met by something good. Well at least the Internationals put on a really good show. Tonight's relaxation before dinner:


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[Scotto]

I too was watching the presidents cup, as I whipped up a bunch of black bean and corn quesadillas.

After dinner, a glass of Grahams "Six Grapes" port. Now that the cooler weather is approaching, I will have to dust off my port and sherry collection....