Jebby. Oh ugh.
From what he says, he's out. FWIW.
The money was too good. I got stupid.
Jayne ,'Ariel'
Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial
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.
tommyrot - Dec 21, 2006 12:38:04 pm PST #7577 of 10007
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Atropa - Dec 21, 2006 12:40:36 pm PST #7578 of 10007
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
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.
Trudy Booth - Dec 21, 2006 12:42:06 pm PST #7579 of 10007
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
From what he says, he's out. FWIW.
How can you tell when a Bush is lying?
Sighhh...
brenda m - Dec 21, 2006 12:44:33 pm PST #7580 of 10007
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
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.
DavidS - Dec 21, 2006 12:47:50 pm PST #7581 of 10007
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
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.
tommyrot - Dec 21, 2006 12:48:35 pm PST #7582 of 10007
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
How can you tell when a Bush is lying?
His mouth is moving?
Anyway, I don't expect him to run. Just... because....
§ ita § - Dec 21, 2006 12:49:11 pm PST #7583 of 10007
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm moving on to gin gimlets next. I'll try the Rose's in them and see. What gin should I ask for?
Kat - Dec 21, 2006 12:49:42 pm PST #7584 of 10007
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
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.
Daisy Jane - Dec 21, 2006 12:50:14 pm PST #7585 of 10007
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
ita: Saphire
Atropa - Dec 21, 2006 12:51:38 pm PST #7586 of 10007
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
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?
As far as I've been able to find, only in CA. Nowhere in Seattle has it, drat them. If you *could* send me a bottle, I would be very grateful (and of course, send you the money for it.)