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Sabella La torre, sf (fishermen’s wharf)
espresso martini before I brought my mother carryout from there - a lobster roll and a dungeness crab salad. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0818863c5.jpeg |
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 37237656)
(raises hand), I order my OF sour and to boot I order with marinated mushrooms as the garnish.agreed, good idea :tu:
And yep, I now know one person who gets it sour.
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 37238735)
Most northwoods barkeeps don't blink an eye but a few size me up as if thinking "that's a new one" or "how hammered is this guy?":)
Also, back in the day, I recall going to a place where there was a big picture window behind the bar -- at night they would hang something (bread?) on a clothesline and turn on a spotlight and you could watch the deer come to eat while you sat at the bar 10 feet away. |
Too many old fashioneds on Friday.
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My take on the John Daly...
18oz. highball glass Two large, round craft ice cubes 2-4 oz. vodka 10-12 oz. Arizona Arnold Palmer (we use the Lite to save on calories, but the Diet version tastes too artificial) 1-2 oz. mango nectar Garnish with mint Adjust all to taste if necessary |
Tried my first Last Word ( harr harr 😜 ) — my word, what a great cocktail! Wish I knew this existed sooner.
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A nice refreshing Gin & Tonic made with Citadelle Gin and Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic Water and of course a generous slice of lime. Really hit the spot being so hot and sticky after polo practice. It was literally the first thing I did when I got home even before taking off my boots.
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Originally Posted by Miesque
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A nice refreshing Gin & Tonic made with Citadelle Gin and Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic Water and of course a generous slice of lime. Really hit the spot being so hot and sticky after polo practice. It was literally the first thing I did when I got home even before taking off my boots.
My cocktail was an Old Fashioned on UA made from the Hail M Travel Kit and a glass with 2 minis of Buffalo Trace, since they hadn't catered the pre-made ones. |
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Old fashioned |
Originally Posted by work2fly
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Old fashioned |
Originally Posted by Miesque
(Post 37300705)
Is that Kirkland any good (although not sure if I have seen it in my rare visits to a Costco Liquor store in KY). As for myself tonight Basil Hayden 10 yr on the rocks with my small slice of black forest cake.
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Originally Posted by Miesque
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Is that Kirkland any good (although not sure if I have seen it in my rare visits to a Costco Liquor store in KY). As for myself tonight Basil Hayden 10 yr on the rocks with my small slice of black forest cake.
https://www.thewhiskeyshelf.com/kirk...ourbon-review/ https://www.bourbonguy.com/blog/2022...ter-distillers |
Originally Posted by work2fly
(Post 37301662)
Unfortunately, I don't know enough about bourbon to tell if this is a good one or not. The old fashioned I made was good but I've also tried it straight and I'm not sure I'll ever have a palate for bourbon. Seemed thin and hot but I feel that way about all bourbons I've tried.
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A Rye Mule made with High West Double Rye and Fever Tree Ginger Beer so it was nice and spicy like i like it. First thing I did after coming back from polo scrimmage, really hit the spot as its a hot and humid morning here.
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Old fashioned with orange peel, no cherry. |
Originally Posted by Miesque
(Post 37300705)
Is that Kirkland any good (although not sure if I have seen it in my rare visits to a Costco Liquor store in KY). As for myself tonight Basil Hayden 10 yr on the rocks with my small slice of black forest cake.
People call these bourbons as being a great value. Bottled-in-Bond is about $23 for a 1L bottle; about $18 for the Small Batch. |
We will be dining next week at Guesthouse Tavern in West Des Moines to celebrate BamaVol Jr #2’s birthday. One of the drinks on their menu is a Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Apparently not an old fashioned like I’ve had before. “Lighter and brighter”. I will be trying one.
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 37327176)
We will be dining next week at Guesthouse Tavern in West Des Moines to celebrate BamaVol Jr #2’s birthday. One of the drinks on their menu is a Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Apparently not an old fashioned like I’ve had before. “Lighter and brighter”. I will be trying one.
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 37327176)
We will be dining next week at Guesthouse Tavern in West Des Moines to celebrate BamaVol Jr #2’s birthday. One of the drinks on their menu is a Wisconsin Old Fashioned. Apparently not an old fashioned like I’ve had before. “Lighter and brighter”. I will be trying one.
Originally Posted by Sweet Willie
(Post 37118695)
Old Fashioneds are THE predominant cocktail in Wisconsin, usually made with Brandy (Wisconsinites drink a staggering % of the brandy compared to the rest of the US). Elsewhere most Old Fashioneds are made with bourbon (we prefer rye if going the bourbon route).
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Wisconsin Old Fashioned (in Iowa). Very nice. The walleye was excellent as well. Followed it with a draft Hamms. |
Originally Posted by BamaVol
(Post 37335855)
Wisconsin Old Fashioned (in Iowa). Very nice. The walleye was excellent as well. Followed it with a draft Hamms.
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QM2 Southampton
[img alt="Sweeter Sting Right - Thousand Journeys left. Decent but Mrs O wasnt impressed"]https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.flyertalk.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20250926_162948095_3483a31ad4e1db55f6949b1f75d 0c4c4c8a180bc.jpg[/img] Sweeter Sting Right - Thousand Journeys left. Decent but Mrs O wasn't impressed |
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Originally Posted by JBord
(Post 37338103)
In Wisconsin (at least the parts I know), every small town has at least a couple bars/restaurants that are full of people eating fried walleye and drinking brandy old fashioneds on Friday nights. Often with a salad bar, although I'm not sure how prevalent those are post-COVID. 25 minutes south of the border and I don't see that here, I wonder if the restaurant owner is a WI transplant?
Were you given the option of sweet or sour for your drink? No choice on the drink. I don’t know much about the restaurant. It’s called the Guesthouse. As predicted, there were many deer heads on the wall. They treated us well. The manager brought a free appetizer. The server comped one of our drinks for my son’s birthday. A couple drinks came with pull tab lottery tickets and we won a couple free drinks as well. Drink description below. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6f347618a2.png |
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Lovely gin, above-average vermouth, and neighbor's pickled vegetables.
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As someone who enjoys brandy, I look forward to trying my first Wisconsin Old Fashioned one of these years. :)
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Żubrówka martini, thanks to LOT Polish.
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Espresso martini https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...89b3e3d7d3.jpg Smoky margarita made with a bit of mezcal. |
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Bourbon Black Forest Cocktail: 4 Roses, Maraschino liqueur, Crčme de Cacao |
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Fall drink specials. I cut off a couple. The glare from overhead made photos challenging. |
Enjoyed some caipirinhas at Fogo de Chao with now-21-year-old Miss Swede over the weekend.
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
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Fall drink specials. I cut off a couple. The glare from overhead made photos challenging.
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Rye old fashioneds at IAH Centurion Lounge :)
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Macallan 12 Yr 0n the rocks to nurse the post polo scrimmage aches and pains |
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The East End Manhattan at the River Room atop the Hyatt House/Hyatt Place East Moline, Illinois. |
Rye Old Fashioned at DFW Centurion Lounge
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Tropical mojito with passion fruit juice & something else.
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