Originally Posted by anacapamalibu
But more than a few times I have shown the bartender how to make a drink,
Which they seemed to enjoy the advice. I often noticed how they measured
out the ( imported) liquor with the preciseness of a scientist. Hope it actually was imported..good chance it was bootleg.
On my most recent trip to China, we were at the Sheraton in Xi'an. I caught a cold and wanted a Screwdriver with dinner for medicinal purposes. The staff in the very upscale restaurant had never heard of it. I had to give instructions, and they brought a separate glass with ice, a separate glass with vodka and a separate glass with orange juice and watched, fascinated, as I combined the three ingredients and enjoyed the result. Each time we dined at the restaurant thereafter, I was asked if I'd like my "special drink," and the same ritual was observed.
Re: bootleg, I once had some counterfeit Maotai. Ugh -- not a happy experience.