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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Much obliged, Jilli.
I see that I've been drinking absinthe in 2 to 3 times the recommended concentration when dripping water over the sugar cube. I guess that would count as developing a taste for it... and explain why everyone who tried it at the 2004 f2f thought it was so strong. But I was getting louche—it looked right!
Krav onesie? Oh yeah!
No, that wasn't me.
Okay, yeah, busted. Totally me.
I have to back away from the iTunes. However, last.FM and music.yahoo.com were both very useful in my categorising. This iPod will be all nice and shiny for the trip home.
Shit. Still gotta get to the Apple store and Sports Chalet before I'm done.
Jebby. Oh ugh.
From what he says, he's out. FWIW.
I still want to try Pinky vodka.
What are we gona do tonight, Jilli?
The same thing we do every night! Sew black lace onto other bits of black lace and mutter disdainfully about Kids Today! Doesn't that sound like fun?
But I was getting louche—it looked right!
Eh, I never remember the right proportions, so I just make it to whatever strength I like and that louches.
From what he says, he's out. FWIW.
How can you tell when a Bush is lying?
Sighhh...
I guess that would count as developing a taste for it... and explain why everyone who tried it at the 2004 f2f thought it was so strong.
It was delish.
The thing worth noting is that like many these days, they squeezed fresh lime juice into my gimlet. I can’t say this is categorically wrong, but I’m convinced that the people who do it aren’t big gimlet fans. There’s something magical about the mutual bracing qualities of gin and Rose’s lime, and the real lime breaks the spell.
For what it’s worth, here’s one definitive statement, from Terry Malloy in Raymond Chandler’s The Long Goodbye:
“They don’t know how to make them here,” he said. “What they call a gimlet is just some lime or lemon juice and gin with a dash of sugar and bitters. A real gimlet is half gin and half Rose’s Lime Juice and nothing else. It beats martinis hollow.” (19)
I’m not a full traditionalist, and I find that a 4:1 ratio is much more suited to modern tastes than a 1:1 ratio. (You see a similar rebalancing in the stalwart martini.) Here’s how I make them:
Gimlet
2 jiggers dry gin
1/2 jigger Rose’s lime juice
Shake well in a cocktail shaker. If serving straight up, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with thin sliver of lime floating on to. If serving on the rocks, strain into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with lime wedge on rim.
Like martinis, gimlets really are best very cold. Can they be made with vodka? Sure, but I’m not clear what the point would be.
How can you tell when a Bush is lying?
His mouth is moving?
Anyway, I don't expect him to run. Just... because....
I'm moving on to gin gimlets next. I'll try the Rose's in them and see. What gin should I ask for?
Jilli, do they only sell Pinky Vodka in CA? Cause if so, I might be able to find a bottle and send it to you...can you get it in Seattle?
Man, this day is interminable.