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Oooh, elderflower old fashioned? Recipe please, thank you, Calli
Sure! 2 oz bourbon (I used Bulleit), 1/2 oz St. Elder elderflower liqueur, 5 drops Anguestera bitters. Put in a glass, add a couple of ice cubes, stir, drink. I got the recipe from a tag on the St. Elder bottle.
Yum! Thanks Calli
You're welcome, Burrell!
I'm watching High Society (Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra) for the first time. It seems to be Philadelphia Story with a Cole Porter soundtrack. Nothing wrong with that.
It seems to be Philadelphia Story with a Cole Porter soundtrack. Nothing wrong with that.
It is exactly that, but in Newport. And with Satchmo! I prefer it actually. Well, I prefer Kelly and Sinatra. And if Grant could sing Crosby's role there would absolutely be no contest.
Yeah, I love High Society.
I guess I'm in the minority because I prefer the original. Although I'm glad Crosby and Sinatra got the chance to sing a duet.
I'm on the fence. On one hand, Katherine Hepburn is my all time favorite actress. On the other hand, I could listen to Bing Crosby sing for days. But--Cary Grant! And whoever's playing the stuffy fiancé in Philadelphia Story is less annoying than whoever's playing him in High Society. But then there's the whole Cole Porter thing. Life has far too little Cole Porter in it.
Life has far too little Cole Porter in it.
TRUTH
I love 'em both, that's my vote
I guess I'm in the minority because I prefer the original.
Not just you. I was disappointed in High Society because I loved TPS so much and it just didn't do it for me. Plus, as much as I'll take as much Grace Kelly as is available, IMO Sinatra (a fine actor in the right parts, I'll admit) and Crosby can't hold a candle to Grant and Stewart.
"C.K. Dexter Haven!!!"
Plus that crazed rendition of "Lydia the tattooed lady" by the younger sister.