'Conviction (1)'
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.
Shaking over ice is what bruises gin in martinis, right?
I think this bruising business is overrated. Even the gin drinks I get which are stirred are stirred pretty damn vigorously. Shaken gets it much colder and that's an important part of the experience.
I've tried Junipero gin (made by the Anchor Steam people) and it's very tasty. Very distinctive scent and flavor.
ita, Bombay Sapphire. Best gin.
fun xpost. Daisy Jane and I agree.
Shaking over ice is what bruises gin in martinis, right?
As Hec says, it's hooey.
I respectfully disagree with your friend, Hec. I've had both, and still prefer the Bombay.
ETA: Plus shaking over ice is the only way to get the ice flakes on top.
Jebby. Oh ugh.
I don't think Jeb will run. DH thinks so, but I don't get that feeling at all from his statements. He would have been the better brother the first time around though. His policies are wacked, but he isn't an idiot. I don't have any problem watching his news conferences while I can't get through a Dubya speach.
I like Clinton more than Obama or Edwards. Gore would be dandy, but I don't think it's going to happen. We'll see what happens. There is plenty of time for someone to rise above the crowd or totally screw up. My money is on Romney for the Republicans.
Now I'd vote for either Gin or Vodka. I'm easy that way.
I think the Bush name is even analogous to "shit" for Repubs now. I don't think we have to worry about Jeb, now or ever. There was this whole thing on Countdown where Poppy got weepy over his departure from public life and whatnot. I didn't know Poppy had feelings, but there is taped proof of at least one.
Daisy Jane! I need to tell you: as of today, Mrs. Industries has a job offer here in Austin that seems fairly decent, and I think we're going to stay put for the time being.
I think Poppy was sobbing over putting the wrong son in the White House.
Now I'd vote for either Gin or Vodka. I'm easy that way.
Come out to SF again and I'll take you to the Orbit Room, Laura.
As far as I understand the issue with shaking v. stirring. Shaking will get it colder (and give you little ice chips) but be slightly more diluted. Also it can make the drink more cloudy instead of perfectly clear depending on the ingredients.
"Bruising" is, I think, just oxygenating the gin. Some people think it gives the gin too much bite. But at least with wine, you want to let it breathe and get the oxygenation.
God, if he and Joe Kennedy ever got past sectarian differences they should go bowling. In hell.