Snyder ,'Empty Places'
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
And, one explanation later, I knew what a perfect Manhattan was and I felt like a perfect rube.
Aw, poor 21-year-old Steph. Of course, now I am imagining all sorts of other conversations.
"I'd like the salmon, please. And Sex on the Beach."
"Well, so would I, sir, but this is a country club, not a brothel."
perfect Manhattan
is that equal parts sweet and dry vermouth?
If there were half an hour left in the work day, and not two hours, I might feel less guilty about googling drinks recipes on the clock. As it is, I feel -- huh, not actually guilty. Carry on.
And, one explanation later, I knew what a perfect Manhattan was and I felt like a perfect rube.
Aw, poor 21-year-old Steph. Of course, now I am imagining all sorts of other conversations.
I tell you what, it made me really appreciate people who can explain things you don't know *without* making you feel like an undereducated Philistine yokel.
perfect Manhattan
is that equal parts sweet and dry vermouth?
Hmm. Don't know. I've blocked it out in my attempt to repress my shame at my lack of mixology knowledge.
Oh, Fay, I am so so sorry. Travel~ma and coping~ma.
Perhaps I need to try some high-quality vermouth.
As mentioned in this article, Carpano Antica is my new OTV and is amaaaaaaaaazing in Manhattans. God, it's so delicious.
I have also been partial to the "Boulevardier" which is bourbon, Campari, and Carpano Antica (or, I imagine, any sweet vermouth.)
Nora, it sounds like Laga's referring to a Martinez.
Ah yes. Further googling reveals that the first drink called a martini was half & half.
Re: drinking. I am a total yokel when it comes to my alcoholic beverage preferences. I think the fanciest I get is a Ketel One and tonic, thanks to ND and NOLA. Other than that, it's Cap'n and Coke, flavored vodka and tonic, good Reislings, and cheap champagne.
Cap'n and Coke
Made me think Cap'n Crunch.
Need still more caffeine. Ye gods.
Made me think Cap'n Crunch.
Which makes me think of Cryptonomicon.