Quick update on the wrist for 'yall - I didn't actually break anything. Tore a ligament partially, which is scary. Still getting a cast on Monday (tomorrow), but only for about 3 weeks or so. I'm going to type this out in oh-so-gimpy fashion with this brace on.
Friday was full of fun festivities, in part because there were good drinks. At least, drinks that I really like. Here are a few of my favorites, with one I even made myself! Feel free to change the proportions. These are my favorite proportions, but you may like them stronger or weaker.
- Brass Monkey:
Get some Olde English (Old E is a requirement here, as any other malt liquor just doesn't taste right) and some orange juice (good orange juice, none of that shitty stuff), drink the Old E down to the top of the label, then refill with the orange juice. This sounds revolting, and with bad malt liquor and bad orange juice, it is. But Old E and Minute Maid (pulp-free, please) are the best. A variant on this, if you don't have access to the 40's, is to get a big glass, pour it about 1/5 to 1/3 full with OJ, then do the Old E and stir it lightly. This isn't a true Brass Monkey, but good nonetheless.
- Purple Drank:
That's right, Drank is spelled wrong, and it's spelled wrong for a reason. Go find grape flavored vodka plus one of those things of "grape flavored drink" (not grape juice, this is important). You know the stuff I'm talking about. Kool-Aid or Flavor Aid work here, too. Do in about even parts and regret your decision in the morning. This stuff is dangerous, because you're completely unaware of how powerful it is until you've gone through three in rapid succession and your stomach starts turning.
- White Russian:
Get some at least decent Vodka (Svedka, UV, or Smirnoff work well), Kahlua, and Milk (any grade, allthough 2% is best in my opinion). In a Highball glass with ice, do about 2 parts Kahlua to 1 Part Vodka with about 3-5 parts milk (adjust to taste).
- 7 & 7:
Get some 7 Crown and some 7-Up, and mix, I usually do this at either even parts or 1 part 7 Crown to 2 Parts 7-up. Pretty good. it's basically Whiskey and Lemon-Lime Soda.
- Jack & Coke:
Similar to the above, but with Cola instead of Lemon-Lime soda.
- Scotch & Ginger Ale:
A classic. Any decent scotch will do. I'm a big fan of single malts (mixed ones I find funky), all though I'm drinking this right now with Chivas Regal 12. Pretty impressive for a blended Scotch. Do it with even parts, or all the way down to 1 part Scotch to 3 parts Ginger Ale. Changes on the mood for me.
- Scotch & 7:
Again, same as above, but with 7-Up instead of Ginger Ale.
- Dirty Martini:
No Vodka in my Martinis please. I make my fairly "sweet". And I shake them when I can, all though stirring is fine by me. I do 3 parts Bombay Sapphire to 1 part Martini & Rossi Italian (sweet) Vermouth, splash of Brine (that's what makes it dirty) and an Olive or two. Sometimes I do equal parts Gin and Vermouth. Very good before a meal with appetizers, or with a good pipe (tobacco, that's what pipes are for, jerks) or a cigar. Very tasty.
- Lucky 7
This is a bit of a misnomer, but I invented the drink, so I can name it however I like. It's a bit of a weird drink, but one of my all-time favorites. Take 2 parts Scotch, 1 part 7-Up, 1 part Ginger Ale. It sounds weird. Sometimes I screw with the portions and do 2 parts Scotch, 2 parts Ginger Ale, 1 part 7-Up. Good to me.
If I'm not drinking good cocktails, I'm drinking good beer. My top favorite would have to be Sierra Nevada Porter, all though their Stout is incredible, but just a tad too heavy for regular consumption. Pilsner Urquell is great, but only if you're actually getting it in the Czech Republic. If not, you're getting a screwed up version with hop extract that isn't nearly as good. F'serious. When I need to go cheap, I usually go with Michelob, especially the Amber Bock. That seems to rock it pretty hard. If going with Mike's Hard (oh please no), then it needs to be Lime. If hitting up the wine aisle, I'm looking for Pinot Grigios or Chardonnays, as I heavily prefer Whites, all though Gevurtztraminer have changed that quite a bit, as it's a red that's amazingly tasty.
That's a sneak peek into my boozing habits. I'm sure I'll make a page some day with all the different cocktails, beers, wines, and others that I've tried over the years, with reviews on brands (if I'm feeling saucy). I did omit some of the other common ones, like Coke and Vodka, because they're pretty well known for my age group.
All right all, I'm heading off to get the laundry and then go to bed for the evening. Got to go get the cast tomorrow morning, so that'll be a bucket of fun.
Good night.
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