Waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven

 

Very typically South African...

 

Haven’t enjoyed a red wine as much as this Taberner No. 1 for a long time

 

Opened this tonight. Hadn’t had it in years as I’m much more partial to Hennessy; this was quite nice I must say.

 

This tonight.

 

Trying out at Hommelbier... Golden ale beer

 

Local South African blue gin. Add tonic and it turns pink-ish...

 

We have a gin that does the same when the ph level changes, but I actually prefer it for Martini's, rather than G&T's:

 

I haven't tried the Six Dogs gin in a martini yet -- but there's just enough left in the bottle to test it out. I will say that the blue color of the gin has steadily faded since I opened the bottle and exposed it to light. It was a much deeper blue when I bought it a few months ago and has faded significantly since it's been opened. Not sure if that's due to changing pH levels or some other chemical reaction to light by the unusual botanicals used to make the gin.

 

I've never been a drinker. I'm a lightweight. 1/2 a glass of beer and I'm wearing a lampshade on my head and dancing to the Partridge Family's greatest hits.
Now my wife is a different story. She doesn't always drink, but when she does it's not going to end well for her. She can really put them beers away with the best of them.



But once it hits her it hits hard. That's when I get a call from her friends to come scoop her up before she slips off her perch

 

Picked these minis a couple of weeks ago as my travel companions and they all turned out to be a great complement to my seating arrangements on my outbound flight

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Just put a fresh local craft on tap this morning. Had to have just a small taste for quality control Will come back for more tonight!

 

Scotch and watches

 

G&T

Drumshanbo Gin, Fevertree Mediterranean at 1 to 2 proportions. Over crushed ice with lime and basil flower.

@Archer Empress is awesome. My GF’s grand mother worked at that hotel. I use it as a show off Gin and Tonic. Bring the ice and tonic out in a glass with the gin in a clear shot glass. Slowly pour it in and it’s a great statement drink.

In fact the restaurant I have advised on thier cocktail menu had it served my way for the summer. Alas it was not really enjoyed due to lack of in person dining.

 

A typical UK Saturday night... socially distanced and track and traced of course... rounded off with a Naga Chicken tikka Balti...

 

Your a better man then me. I can’t drink whisky near on a plane. The lower air pressure and lack of moisture in the air make it almost impossible to smell. Unmixed whisky just tastes bad on a plane to me. Hence I go with cocktails or beer.

 

is the chicken breast over rice that's served in economy class that concerns me me on the other hand, can't do beer at 36K feet, just too much of a bloaty feel

 

An early finish Friday after a very busy week ... so ready aim and and fire...6.3% dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake aromas, almonds and conserved fruit... Adnams Broadside.

 

So... your good lady wife is attractive, likes beer, likes vintage watches and approves/supports your hobby. If I were being unkind, I’d use a U.K. cricket term and suggest you could be batting above your average...But being kind, I’d say you’ve found Arcadia