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juliana - Apr 25, 2012 4:44:12 pm PDT #2394 of 30001

I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…

What's a good gin, bearing in mind I really only like it in gimlets?

You'd probably like Hendrick's, -t. It's infused with rose & cucumber after distilling, so it's considered a "distilled" gin (which is a ridiculous designation for a distilled liquid, but whatevs), and is much less juniper-y/dry/high-proof than your London dry gins, like Tanqueray or Broker's. I'm not a big London dry fan, but I love me some Hendrick's.

Tom Scola - Apr 25, 2012 4:50:47 pm PDT #2395 of 30001

hwæt

Jewel Staite’s new show on the CW, The L.A. Complex, literally got the worst TV ratings ever.

-t - Apr 25, 2012 4:57:45 pm PDT #2396 of 30001

I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Intriguing! Thanks, juliana, I will look for that.

I recorded that show last night but haven't watched it yet, so I suppose I'm part of the problem.

bon bon - Apr 25, 2012 4:58:17 pm PDT #2397 of 30001

It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

I've strained my lime cordial and now I'm trying it with some fizzy water, but I can't tell if it tastes right.

Did you let it sit for another 24h after straining?

I did watch a half hour of the LA Complex, and it was totally worth it for Paul F. Tompkins. I know ita likes that show, and it got warm reviews.

-t - Apr 25, 2012 5:00:54 pm PDT #2398 of 30001

I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I did not, bon, but it's back in the fridge and sitting now. I will check for deliciousness tomorrow.

quester - Apr 25, 2012 5:03:41 pm PDT #2399 of 30001

Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

I don't think I even knew that show existed.

ION, the job I was interviewed for on Monday and expected to start on today was first postponed until tomorrow and I just noticed an email from the temp company that they won't be ready for me til Monday.

It's actually ok, I seem to have come down with a cold and an upset stomach, so I will lie low and watch Microsoft Office training videos to get ready.

lisah - Apr 25, 2012 5:16:20 pm PDT #2400 of 30001

Punishingly Intricate

but I love me some Hendrick's

I second this! I didn't think I liked gin but I love Hendrick's. Especially with St. Germaine. Yum!

bon bon - Apr 25, 2012 5:18:21 pm PDT #2401 of 30001

It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

I have to strain out my lime cordial tonight, too, as well as my attempt at kumquat cordial/syrup.

-t - Apr 25, 2012 5:25:01 pm PDT #2402 of 30001

I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Kumquat, eh? That sounds like a good idea.

Two strong endorsements for Hendrick's! I think I can swing by BevMo tomorrow and see if they have any.

bon bon - Apr 25, 2012 5:34:24 pm PDT #2403 of 30001

It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.

I couldn't make the NYT recipe using kumquats since they don't provide enough juice. But I combined peels and some flesh (for the bitterness) in a light syrup, macerated for a day, strained it and it's pretty good. Very noticeable kumquatty-bitter aftertaste, though.

ETA: I just combined it with some marginally drinkable wine for a sangria experience. It's, shall we say, too drinkable.

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