I had too many martininies, or however you spell it: 2

[imagirliegirl]

I'll admit, I am a crappy searcher, but I tried to search chit chat for that thread about CC drinkers where we'd post about what we were indulging in that night. Is it gone now? Or am I just completely missing it?

I searched "drink", "alcohol" and "vodka" with no luck.

[AHammer]

something about having too many martinies.. will search for it..

eta - I searched for several things (including a simple "wine") and can't find it!

[Esq.]

I started that thread. It was called "I had too many martinies...or however you spell it." Yes...I spelled it wrong.

Anyway, I couldn't find it either.

[imagirliegirl]

Yes! That's the one! La-ame! We need a new one!

[Hattie]

I like that idea!

I'm drinking a hot mug of chocolate.

[imagirliegirl]

Well alright then! LOL

I'm having some vanilla vodka with cherry coke zero. I need it to get through the Omaha American Idol.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

[Adaya]

Thanks for starting this thread. Whew! I need it in my life. ;)

I searched for the old one a few weeks ago and couldn't find it either. Oh well....looks like we are back in business.

[Standrea]

Please ladies! Remember those of us who love our regular wines, margarita's, and vodka tonic's but can't have them right now.

Be kind enough to drink one for us once in a while?

Cheers!

[1_mommy]

didn't drink tonight, but last night i had a bottle of white zin!

[Myra]

I like that idea!

I'm drinking a hot mug of chocolate.

yeeeeaaaahhh, that doesn't count, unless it has Bailey's.

[Neen]

Ok, I'm not drinking this right now (I'm at work), but I might have one when I get home!! It's a drink my sister-in-law came up with!

1/3 Buttershots
1/3 Kaluah
1/3 cream (or milk)

Serve it over ice! VERY YUMMY!!!

[kari]

Ok, does it count that I could use a drink about now?

[Heidi9771]

Please ladies! Remember those of us who love our regular wines, margarita's, and vodka tonic's but can't have them right now.

Be kind enough to drink one for us once in a while?

Cheers!

amen sistah! I would KILL for a glass of vino right now :)

[Standrea]

amen sistah! I would KILL for a glass of vino right now :)

Heidi, how did I know that you would be the one in here to say Amen ;)! If anyone is dishing out drinks, I'd like for someone to have a glass of wine for me too...

SO I guess that means that someone can have 2 glasses of wine, guilt free tonight, on me and Heidi! :D

[KristyK]

Well with the way my job is going I'm thinking of drinking heavily lately! :D

I think I'll write down that buttershots thing, that sounds wonderful!!

[Belm]

I cannot wait until I have a big fat margaritia and an equally huge martini. Just about 22ish weeks to go. :D

[phoenics]

I loved the other thread - 'I had too many martininies, or however you spell it' .... it looked so... inebriated, lol!

[megs7384]

I'm having some "two buck chuck" and I'll happily drink for three!

[shoegal]

Mmm, I just might crack my bottle of Jack open tonight and have a little! :)

[imagirliegirl]

I requested a thread title change. :)

[Megande]

What is "two buck chuck" really called?

When pregnant, I always read this thread with envy. Now that I can drink, should I have a beer or a margarita?

[shouldaeloped]

ooh- I definitely think margarita. nice and cold with just a tad too much tequila. . preferably rimmed with salt on a nice hot day. damn that sounds good.

come on June!!!

[megs7384]

The two buck chuck brand is really Charles Shaw.

[phoenics]

I requested a thread title change. :)

*claps happily*


Hercules, Hercules!!

[imagirliegirl]

I'm having Zin from a box with a splash of Chambord.

[Natasha]

Someone feel free to have a margarita for me! Man, being preggo is rough!

[imagirliegirl]

Someone feel free to have a margarita for me! Man, being preggo is rough!

Well, that's what you get.

For being a ho bag!

[Adaya]

I'm having some "two buck chuck" and I'll happily drink for three!

I had some tonight too...shiraz. YUM!

[newmommy]

I will have my first postpartum margerita tomorrow night!! YAY!!! I think I'll go for a rasberry one....I can almost taste it now :D

[Heidi9771]

Heidi, how did I know that you would be the one in here to say Amen ;)! If anyone is dishing out drinks, I'd like for someone to have a glass of wine for me too...

SO I guess that means that someone can have 2 glasses of wine, guilt free tonight, on me and Heidi! :D

LOL! about 4 more months to go!

[imagirliegirl]

Does this thread look more inebriated now? :D

[Adaya]

Good job on the name change. How funny!

[Adaya]

It was Super Bowl weekend. I couldn't have been the only one drinking!! ;)

I had lots of wine and beer throughout the course of the weekend.

[imagirliegirl]

Oh I helped myself to much vodka. You weren't alone. :)

[imagirliegirl]

Man, I'm sick today so I'm having some orange juice (with vodka). :o

[ADSigMel]

I have been sober for 103 days (yeah, I'm counting). This is the longest I've been sober in my entire life (or at least for the past decade and a half or so). I've had a few drinks since I got pregnant, a glass or wine or a beer maybe every other week, and I've gotta say, this not being able to get plastered crap is for the birds. DH is already on alert that as soon as I get this kid outta me, I'm drinking myself into a coma.

In the meantime, can somebody please drink a Jack on the rocks and a shot of 151 for me? Extra points for doing a body shot of tequila off of somebody, too.

[imagirliegirl]

DH is already on alert that as soon as I get this kid outta me, I'm drinking myself into a coma.


LOL! I heart you.

[kmmommy]

I'm with ya ADSig. I'm 35.5 weeks pg right now. I had a sip of V8 the other day and would've killed for a beer to mix in.

[Adaya]

Man, I'm sick today so I'm having some orange juice (with vodka). :o

Hee Hee!! That's my girl. ;)

[MrsWilson]

I have been sober for 103 days (yeah, I'm counting). This is the longest I've been sober in my entire life (or at least for the past decade and a half or so). I've had a few drinks since I got pregnant, a glass or wine or a beer maybe every other week, and I've gotta say, this not being able to get plastered crap is for the birds. DH is already on alert that as soon as I get this kid outta me, I'm drinking myself into a coma.

In the meantime, can somebody please drink a Jack on the rocks and a shot of 151 for me? Extra points for doing a body shot of tequila off of somebody, too.

I'm sorry, but this is so sad and scary to me. I hope that you are joking. I really hope so.

[KristyK]

Well we tried the butter shots/kahlua drink. WooHOO! It was great! It tasted just like a butterscotch candy that you suck on! DH and I both enjoyed it! I only had one though, I don't think I could have handled more than one, because the first went down so smoothly and fast! :D

Since we have the stuff, we'll definitely have them again. Yummy!

[Heidi9771]

I have been sober for 103 days (yeah, I'm counting). This is the longest I've been sober in my entire life (or at least for the past decade and a half or so). I've had a few drinks since I got pregnant, a glass or wine or a beer maybe every other week, and I've gotta say, this not being able to get plastered crap is for the birds. DH is already on alert that as soon as I get this kid outta me, I'm drinking myself into a coma.

In the meantime, can somebody please drink a Jack on the rocks and a shot of 151 for me? Extra points for doing a body shot of tequila off of somebody, too.

LOL! I am right there with you! (By the way, we're not really raging alcoholics, but I have to say, I do miss my wine and martinis, and getting the occasional buzz.) :o

[MrsWilson]

LOL! I am right there with you! (By the way, we're not really raging alcoholics, but I have to say, I do miss my wine and martinis, and getting the occasional buzz.) :o

I understand missing an occasional drink, but saying you can't wait to get "plastered" and "into a coma" drunk are different than a drink. It concerns me.

[ADSigMel]

Thanks for your concern, MrsWilson. It warms my heart to know that a complete stranger would take it upon herself to fret over my drinking habits in a thread about drinking. By the way, although I was using some amount of hyperbole in my initial post, I do enjoy my alcohol, and I did drink regularly before I got pregnant.

[allyray231]

you know I always said I was going to have a glass of wine at my shower but I never did. And I didn't drink after I had my son right away because I BF. To think of it, I guess I don't drink as much as I used to pre-kid. I guess the whole being wasted/hungover and getting up with a kid the next day doesn't appeal to me.

[imagirliegirl]

This thread is meant to be lighthearted and silly. Any comments made here are under that pretense.

Seriously, if you evaluated my words any other way you'd think I'm some nutty ass drunk. I'm sure the pregnant women here don't intend to go into a coma any more than I do.

I'd pass out WAY before then. :D

Anyway, please don't fight in this thread. Silly. Fun. Have serious conversations through PMs or something.

[imagirliegirl]

Alright girls, it's Friday. Who's with me?

I'm gonna have a little Captain in me tonight.

[shopaholic]

Pomegranate martinis = my fav.

[1_mommy]

i'll be drinking tomorrow. we are headed out to a wine trail and chocolate tasting. i am seeing a couple glasses of wine at each winery.

better bring me some water and tylenol

[megs7384]

I had two strawberry margaritas this evening. Yummy!

[Ribbit]

Well, I just found out that Bols is no longer making Pumpkin Smash, which is a necessary ingredient in my favorite pumpkin martini (it's liquid pumpkin pie-y heaven!) So what did I just do? I found an online retailer in New Jersey that still had two bottles and am having it shipped to me in Los Angeles. Is that too obsessed with liquor? :D

[Linz]

My favorite drink this winter has been hot chocolate with peppermint shnapps. I even had it at a restaurant and it was called a Girl Scout Cookie. Yummo.

[Adaya]

I went to a basketball game last night, so it was a bunch of beer for me.

[lbs27]

I'm not a big drinker, and really like the frozen fruity drink and the occasional cosmo. :) It was a rough week so last night hubby made me a "hypnotini", Hypnotiq and vodka with a little lemon juice. So yummy. I had one and fell asleep. :p Anyone else here had and like Hypnotiq?

[Tracie]

My favorite drink this winter has been hot chocolate with peppermint shnapps. I even had it at a restaurant and it was called a Girl Scout Cookie. Yummo.

I love hot chocolate with Bailey's myself. So yummy and warm on a snowy afternoon!

Tonight, it's red wine though.

[attorneymom]

I'm having a beer, and definitely need another (cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, general chaos). It's a Grand Teton Brewing Co. B*tch Creek ESB Ale. Yum!

[jimmysgirl424]

Anyone else here had and like Hypnotiq?

I've had it and like it! It has a rather interesting taste. I've only had it a few times though. I like the idea of mixing it with something else, I've only ever drank it straight.

My new favorite drink that I am currently enjoying:

Captain Morgan and diet coke. Its yummy and I feel way less guilty drinking it than a sugar-laden margarita.

[imagirliegirl]

Anyone else here had and like Hypnotiq?

Nooooooooooooooo. Haha. Cannot go there.

[imagirliegirl]

I made fruit punch, Sprite and vodka. Not bad. I need a double now.

[Adaya]

I made fruit punch, Sprite and vodka. Not bad. I need a double now.

Sounds yummy!

[lbs27]

Nooooooooooooooo. Haha. Cannot go there.



How come? Is it dangerous b/c it doesn't taste too much like alcohol? I think that's why I like it, although I'm such a lightweight I can only drink one and I'm asleep. :o

Jimmysgirl--I've never had it straight, I'll have to try that. If you promise to try it mixed with vodka or something. :D

[bensgirl1222]

I had Hypnotiq one time on NY Eve. I thought it was the best drink ever. Until the next day when I had the worst hangover I've ever experienced...ever! Maybe it was all that sugar... Never touched the stuff since.

[Ribbit]

Originally Posted by Linz
My favorite drink this winter has been hot chocolate with peppermint shnapps. I even had it at a restaurant and it was called a Girl Scout Cookie. Yummo.

I love hot chocolate with Bailey's myself. So yummy and warm on a snowy afternoon!


Try mixing a little peppermint schnapps AND Bailey's into hot chocolate...had it at a ski resort where they called it a "hot tub." Talk about warm heaven in a mug! With whipped cream, of course... :D

[Adaya]

It's gonna be a Bahama Mama night for me.

[attorneymom]

Rosemount Shiraz. And I don't care if it's Sunday and I have to work tomorrow. I've had various forms of a cold (including a sinus infection and I think bronchitis) for six weeks. Nothing else has worked, so I'm now going to kill all those germs with alcohol.

[cosmic]

Bump!

Come on, girls. It's the weekend. Make me jealous! :D

[imagirliegirl]

I might be drinking some vodka and vanilla coke. :cool:

[miaclear]

I'm on beer #3, this is the point of no return for me. Unfortunately there is no more in the fridge so I'll just have to go to bed instead.

[Adaya]

I'm on vacation from work, so you know what that means. It's a free-for-all. I'll be having a little of this and a little of that every single night! Last night it was sangria. Tonight, maybe white wine. Tomorrow, maybe margaritas. I'll be back with updates. LOL!

[cosmic]

All of that sounds yummy, Adaya!

[attorneymom]

Adayaupdates? It's a pinot grigio night for me-- celebrating a great day at work.

[GlamaGal]

2 home-size glasses of Pinot Grigio.

re: Hypnotiq. That stuff is the bomb (totally agree about the hangover). I first had it at a Bonefish Grill and they served it with a blue glow stick. On the way home, I thought it was funny to put a glow stick in each nostril and one in each ear, so other drivers would see me inside the SUV (DH was driving). Yea, it's strrrrooooong.

[curlyjr]

hmmmmmm..... is it too early to start drinking?

[bookworm]

hmmmmmm..... is it too early to start drinking?

Certainly not. As my nana used to say, "The sun's over the yardarm somewhere."

[cosmic]

Anytime after noon is acceptable for wine and spirits. Before noon, only mimosa is allowed. At least that's what I've always heard. :D

[attorneymom]

Mimosas or bloody marys before noon. My GF's and I are mimosa girls, though.

I pronounced it "late enough" at 4 p.m. today and poured a glass of pinot grigio.

[kendriln]

Went to Bubble Lounge in Tribeca last night and had some lovely champagne cocktails -- including one with champagne, pomegranate juice and orange liqueur. Yum!

[cosmic]

Ha! Didn't know about Bloody Mary's. :D

[bunny nose]

hmmmmmm..... is it too early to start drinking?

One of my friends answer to this question would be "Its 5pm somewhere in the world, that means its happy hour."

[imagirliegirl]

Wine in a box for this girl. I wish I had Patron.

[pixiecat]

Went to Bubble Lounge in Tribeca last night and had some lovely champagne cocktails -- including one with champagne, pomegranate juice and orange liqueur. Yum!

That sounds yum! DD went to bed at 7:30. DH passed out asleep (not from drinking!) at 7:45. It's a wild Saturday night at our house :rolleyes:

Just opened a Gordon Biersch pilsner & DH opened his eyes for a sec & is like, "are you drinking?"

ha ha. yes I am. :)

[imagirliegirl]

This weekend was crappy, today was crappy, tonight I am soothing myself with vodka and OJ. Hmph.

[Adaya]

Sorry I'm such a slacker and I didn't get a chance to get back. So let's recap....alcohol, alcohol, and more alcohol.

The best night of my vacation was when my stepmom, sister and I made sidecars. We were trying to re-live our night on the town in NYC. A few years ago we hung out at the bar at the Crowne Plaza in Times Square and had quite a few rounds of sidecars. When I get the exact recipe in front of me I'll post it, but the basics are cognac, cointreau, and sour mix. OMG, I was on my ass after 4. I didn't get right until 2pm the next day. It was rough there for a while....all I could do was hold my head. Oh the good times.

So the rest of the trip was filled with margaritas, reisling, and a really yummy summer/dessert wine from Argentina called New Age. It's absolutely the best wine ever! My best friend and I load up when we go to Buenos Aires. Luckily I found a place here in Atlanta that sells it.

So that's my vacation in a nutshell....a happy, toasted good time!

[imagirliegirl]

Alright it's Friday night! I can't be alone in my goal to erm...enjoy myself. :D

I'm klassy tonight. It's wine in a box all the way.

[Adaya]

I'm klassy tonight. It's wine in a box all the way.

Right on!

[curlyjr]

I am not klassy enough for a box of wine tonight, I;m just going with beer, woohoo!

[imagirliegirl]

I am not klassy enough for a box of wine tonight, I;m just going with beer, woohoo!

I wish I drank beer. My social life would be so much cheaper. *sigh*

[collie]

Tonight we are celebrating my birthday(which is monday) and since we are staying in to do it we are going to play beer pong LOL and I think I might make some pudding and jello shots.

~~Collie

[BusyBee21]

Happy early birthday, Coliie!

We planted flowers in the yard for most of the day(took about twice as long as it did before DS, but that's okay). My entire back and neck ache, so I am relieving my pain with a nice cold margarita (premade from Mr. Cuervo). I heart margaritas!

[Adaya]

Went to a party last night and had Absolut Cranberry vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of sprite. YUM!!

[kugrrly]

My Jayhawks are playing this afternoon and I will drinking some Miller Lite. :)

[attorneymom]

Friday was a Bombay Sapphire and tonic night. Bliss!

[imagirliegirl]

Went to a party last night and had Absolut Cranberry vodka, cranberry juice and a splash of sprite. YUM!!

Mmmmmmmmmm!!!!! Want!

[imagirliegirl]

OMG last night we bought some pomegranate margarita mix. Yum!!

[Adaya]

While I was in NYC, I discovered Irish Car Bombs. YUMMY YUMMY!!

[Adaya]

I'm getting started with a glass of wine. Anybody else puttin' a few back this weekend? Do share of your plans.

[imagirliegirl]

I forgot to say GAG to your Irish Car Bombs. Those things are awful! :)

I'm going to be hitting my box of wine tonight. Why my husband bought that and not a bottle of tequila is beyond me. El cheapo.

[Boomer]

I'm a wino tonight too

[Adaya]

I forgot to say GAG to your Irish Car Bombs. Those things are awful! :)



Just when I thought we were kindred spirits. Nahhh, just teasin'. We still are. :)

[imagirliegirl]

Just when I thought we were kindred spirits. Nahhh, just teasin'. We still are. :)

Now my heart is broken! Thank God I have this box here to console me. :p I'm just not a beer drinker.

[Adaya]

Now my heart is broken! Thank God I have this box here to console me. :p I'm just not a beer drinker.

You know what? I think I do recall you mentioning that before. It's all good. You're still my sistha from anotha motha. ;)

[imagirliegirl]

You know what? I think I do recall you mentioning that before. It's all good. You're still my sistha from anotha motha. ;)

In that case, the box and I will celebrate! :D

[L&D Nurse]

"california champagne" - isn't that an oxy-moron???

[Adaya]

Any takers this weekend?

I started with peach daquiris yesterday and today it's white wine.

[1_mommy]

i had 3 glasses of wine with dinner last night, and have a stupid wine headache today...

[attorneymom]

I'm celebrating Thursday, in an inexpensive way. Jenica Peak Sauv. Blanc

I'm having brunch with a good friend on Sunday, so that will definitely be a mimosa day!

[newmommy]

Hello ladies : )

I'm not sure if this the appropriate thread...but here goes:

DH and I have a wedding to go to this weekend, and I'm really looking forward to sipping a cocktail(or two : ) However not a big drinker, and wouldn't know what to order......

If we go out to eat it's casual and usually a margherita is for me...I'm not a wine drinker, so that's out...any ideas?



TIA

[jimmysgirl424]

White Russians seem to be a big drink of choice at weddings, not exactly sure why. Me, I'd stick with margaritas. :)

[imagirliegirl]

Me, I'd stick with margaritas. :)

Me, too!

[newmommy]

Oh? I can still get one? I guess I was thinking it was only a casual bar type of drink! (I'm such a nerd:o)

[jimmysgirl424]

If its a full open bar, you should be able to get whatever kind of drink that you want. If its a cash bar, you might have limited options.

[attorneymom]

If they do have a full bar, think about ordering a mojito. It's made with lime juice, simple syrup, mint, and rum. So good, and refreshing!

[Adaya]

I agree about mojitos or if you like martinis, try a Lemon Drop or a Cosmo.

If it's a cash bar, you may be able to get Malibu rum and pineapple juice or some good vodka and cranberry juice w/ a splash of pineapple (I know there's a name for, but can't remember.) Loves it!

[taffers]

If we go out to eat it's casual and usually a margherita is for me...I'm not a wine drinker, so that's out...any ideas?
TIA

Get a French martini!!!! I'm not a huge drinker either, but I loooooove me a French martini. :p

[imagirliegirl]

Ooo I dunno about mojitos. Ever had one of those? I think you either love them or hate them.

Me? Hate them. :p

Captain and Diet is always a winner. With me at least.

Thanks a lot, now I want a drink!

[newmommy]

Okay, so what's in a martini? Geez I sound like a kid! LOL

I can't have anything tropical(allergies). I also LOVE tequila : )

[attorneymom]

Maybe a tequila sunrise? It's made with OJ, grenadine, tequila, & i'm not sure what else.

[mrschica]

I have two Corona's in the fridge.

I'm one classy bitch. ;)

[taffers]

Okay, so what's in a martini? Geez I sound like a kid! LOL

I can't have anything tropical(allergies). I also LOVE tequila : )

It completely depends on the martini. The French martini I mentioned previously is made with vodka, Chambord and pineapple juice...geez...I want one right now!

I think you are the first person I've ever say they love tequila! Then again, I love margaritas, so I guess I'm not a hater either! ;)

[bookworm]

A martini is gin and vermouth. A vodka martini is vodka and vermouth. There are also a variety of "martinis" that are mixed drinks served up, in a martini glass.

If I need a simple mixed drink, I get a gin & tonic. You could also do vodka tonic, as gin makes some people weepy.

[pride&prejudice]

I think you are the first person I've ever say they love tequila! Then again, I love margaritas, so I guess I'm not a hater either! ;)

I love tequila too, but it has to be a good tequila, none of this Patron stuff. ;) We got back from Mexico and have a few good bottles. Including one which tastes like margaritas (and since its straight tequila, that's going to be one dangerous bottle!). Its so nice to sit on the deck and have a glass to sip.

[Kimberland30]

I stopped drinking last year because of an ulcer, but every now and then I'll have a drink or two (and pay for it a day later). The ulcer is gone, but the stomach issues aren't. Oh well, I was getting a little crazy with the drinking anyway (not that that is a bad thing). :)

Anywho, I'm really digging Sangria lately. I'm going to make a pitcher of it for DD's HS grad party (for the adults of course). Anyone know of a good recipe?

[Adaya]

Anyone know of a good recipe?

I love this recipe. It's a must at my community's First Friday social. If I dare walk in without it, all hell breaks loose. I usually use the Trader Joe's 2 buck Chuck shiraz. It has a nice flavor and is perfect for making sangria. Also, as you can see, this recipe is easy to double or more.

Classic Spanish Sangria

INGREDIENTS:
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
1 cup rum
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.

[mrschica]

I love tequila too, but it has to be a good tequila, none of this Patron stuff. ;) We got back from Mexico and have a few good bottles. Including one which tastes like margaritas (and since its straight tequila, that's going to be one dangerous bottle!). Its so nice to sit on the deck and have a glass to sip.

Well I live in Mexico and if you love tequila, I highly recommend "pulque". Pulque is what tequila is before it gets processed into "mezcal", and then into tequila. You'll want a flavored pulque, however, because just plain isn't very appealing. They have every flavor you can think of such as pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, tamarind, etc. Oh and a little goes a long way, meaning, it'll get you drunk, and fast. This is why many pulque bars do not allow women, it's so strong they thought it'd kill us poor, little, defenseless girls. ;) It's not so much like that now, however, and there are tons of places that sell pulque that are family restaurants and for both sexes. :D

[kari]

mmmmmmmmm sangria mmmmmmmmmmm

[1_mommy]

can you believe i have never had a sangria?!

[newmommy]

Sangria sounds yummy--especially in the summertime!

Thanks ladies, I feel that I'm ready for my big night out now : ) First time leaving both boys(2yo, 6mo) for a dressy date night(and hotel sleepover!!!)

Yay!!

Thanks again!

[attorneymom]

can you believe i have never had a sangria?!

Me neither!

I'm definitely going to try Adaya's recipe.

[jimmysgirl424]

Captain and Diet is always a winner. With me at least.

Me too! :) Captain and Diet is definitely my drink of choice. I love margaritas, but try to be good about drinking them since they are loaded with sugar.

[pride&prejudice]

Well I live in Mexico and if you love tequila, I highly recommend "pulque". Pulque is what tequila is before it gets processed into "mezcal", and then into tequila. You'll want a flavored pulque, however, because just plain isn't very appealing. They have every flavor you can think of such as pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, tamarind, etc. Oh and a little goes a long way, meaning, it'll get you drunk, and fast. This is why many pulque bars do not allow women, it's so strong they thought it'd kill us poor, little, defenseless girls. ;) It's not so much like that now, however, and there are tons of places that sell pulque that are family restaurants and for both sexes. :D

Ohhhh... me want to try. :D I've already informed DH that we are trying that on our next trip. We are always up for trying new things. Thank you so much for letting me know about that. I think that was the thing that amazed me about Mexico this time, the flavored tequila, I don't think I remembered that from our honeymoon. The funniest thing I thought though was that we got La Cofridia the first time we were down there, and no one ever heard of it.... and it seemed this year when we went down there was tons of it!

Oh and if anyone was offended by my Patron comment I apologize. It was meant to be a joke, based off of a comment from a local who said most Americans came into the store looking for Patron.:cool:

[pride&prejudice]

Me too! :) Captain and Diet is definitely my drink of choice. I love margaritas, but try to be good about drinking them since they are loaded with sugar.

If you get a top shelf margarita, there is less sugar. :) Its basically tequla, grand marnier (or equiv.), lime juice, and a bit of sugar water. Much less sugar than having tequila with the mix.



But I have to agree with you on the diet coke and captain. Its been my fall back occasionally since we always have to keep diet coke in the house for MIL. :)

[Kimberland30]

I love this recipe. It's a must at my community's First Friday social. If I dare walk in without it, all hell breaks loose. I usually use the Trader Joe's 2 buck Chuck shiraz. It has a nice flavor and is perfect for making sangria. Also, as you can see, this recipe is easy to double or more.

Classic Spanish Sangria

INGREDIENTS:
1 lemon
1 lime
1 orange
1 cup rum
1 (750 milliliter) bottle dry red wine
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS:
1. Have the fruit, rum, wine, and orange juice well chilled. Slice the lemon, lime and orange into thin rounds and place in a large glass pitcher. Pour in the rum and sugar. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours to develop the flavors.
2. When ready to serve, crush the fruit lightly with a wooden spoon and stir in the wine and orange juice. Adjust sweetness to taste.


Thank you!

Me loves Sangria...it's like coolaid with fruit in it! My neighbor also put in cherries (the ones in the jar) and saving those for last is the best.

[Adaya]

Thank you!

Me loves Sangria...it's like coolaid with fruit in it! My neighbor also put in cherries (the ones in the jar) and saving those for last is the best.

I love cherries in sangria. Sometimes I add them if I have them. For the fruit, the citrus is just suggested. Sometimes I really want sangria, but I don't have any fruit and it still tastes fine without it or I may only have one of them.

Make it to taste and you definitely will not be disappointed. This is a good one that packs a nice punch.

[kugrrly]

Well I had a wine party with some friends tonight. Enough said. :)

[kugrrly]

Woot Woot!

[attorneymom]

Woot Woot! Obviously, the party continued after your first post!;)

[imagirliegirl]

I do believe I'll be hitting the ol' box-o-wine tonight.

[kugrrly]

Hitting my neighborhood pub after I leave my PT job. I am sure I will have some cocktails this evening. :)

[attorneymom]

I just had a pomegranate mojito at Cheesecake Factory. OMG!!! So good. However, in the interest of not getting completely lit, I switched and I had a great glass of pinot gris (Erath) after that.

[kugrrly]

had some fun with my friends!!!

[Adaya]

I just had a pomegranate mojito at Cheesecake Factory. OMG!!! So good.

I bet that was good. I had a pomegranate martini for the first time not that long ago and it was delish.

[Standrea]

Noqw that the baby is here, I can join in! :D
(again)

Anyway,
The IL's are here, so I had to get myself ready with a glass of white merlot. And now that i'm spending time iwth them, we have been doing shots of Wisnowka.

[lbs27]

I had something called an Ultimate June Bug at TGI Fridays this afternoon. It had a whole bunch of stuff in it--melon liquor, pineapple juice, banana juice, sweet and sour and some other stuff. Served on the rocks. OMG, so good.

That pomegranite martini sounds yummy. I have had one once or twice and it was delicous! (can you tell I like fruity stuff? LOL)

[BusyBee21]

Well, I had Coors Light mixed with Crystal Light Lemonade this afternoon. I know, it sounds totally horrid, and my husband said it was gross, but to me it was cool, refreshing and just a little bit of alcohol. Sort of like a poor, calorie conscious woman's version of the Snakebite. But good! :p

[HeatherH]

Just shook up a sour apple martini...made with Grey Goose. It's sooo smooth! Yumm! :D

[HeatherH]

I just had a pomegranate mojito at Cheesecake Factory. OMG!!! So good.
I work at Cheesecake...if you like the pomegranate mojito, you'll love the pomegranate margarita. It's soooo good! :-)

[Brandles]

I forget what they are called, but pour 1 to 1 1/2 oz. of Hpnotiq into a champagne glass and fill the rest of the glass with champagne...VERY yummy! I can't believe I drank the whole bottle of champagne this way yesterday/last night! :eek:

[Adaya]

I forget what they are called, but pour 1 to 1 1/2 oz. of Hpnotiq into a champagne glass and fill the rest of the glass with champagne...VERY yummy! I can't believe I drank the whole bottle of champagne this way yesterday/last night! :eek:

That sound delish!

[Standrea]

I went to Hardrock Cafe on Wed. and had a hypnotic tea and it was amazing!

Tonight, Grey Goose with Pomegranate juice.

[kugrrly]

I am on summer vacation so I had a few glasses of wine. :)

[kugrrly]

WOW I was the last person to post. Once again I have had a few glasses of wine. :)

[imagirliegirl]

I had Captain & diet last night + the night before. :o:D

[Adaya]

I had a couple of mint juleps last night at dinner. I went out with some friends and this bar was running a special on them and boy were they good and strong.

[imagirliegirl]

Yaay Vodka!! :D

[attorneymom]

Lots of Spanish white wine . . . .

[Adaya]

I'm going to a fish fry tonight, so it's on!

[Brandles]

I found some peach wine down in our "wine cellar"! I know DH doesn't like it, so I've uncorked that!

[kugrrly]

Going to Chili's for dinner. Going to have some yummy drinks. :)

[imagirliegirl]

Oh.my.lord. I feel like crap today. Having drinks with vodka, jello shots made with vodka, and a shot of Grand Marnier was a bad choice. Uuuggghhh.

[Heidi9771]

I found some peach wine down in our "wine cellar"! I know DH doesn't like it, so I've uncorked that!

Ooooh, can I join you? I love fruit wine, especially peach. There is a great local orchard/winery in town that makes great varieties. I usually don't bother buying any though because I am the only one around who drinks it!

[Brandles]

The one thing I don't like about "fruity" wines is that they don't have enough alcohol in them. I gave the peach up for some cheap red wine that gives more of a buzz. ;)

[imagirliegirl]

Hooray for Friday! I have a bottle of Vodka and plans for a fun night!

[DallasLady]

I cannot wait to have this baby. I need a drink, badly.

[imagirliegirl]

I picked up some pear martini infusion stuff at Tarjay. Yummo.

I cannot wait to have this baby. I need a drink, badly.

You're close!! So close.

[cosmic]

The munchkin's asleep so the party is on! :D
We just cracked open a bottle of Smirnoff Pomegranate Martini. Whoo hoo....
Simple pleasures, lol.

[Heidi9771]

The munchkin's asleep so the party is on! :D
We just cracked open a bottle of Smirnoff Pomegranate Martini. Whoo hoo....
Simple pleasures, lol.

Ditto mama! Except I have pino grigio :D

[imagirliegirl]

Oh Tracie! Guess what I did? I drank a beer! Actually, I drank 3! :p

TGIF! I am really tempted to run to Tarjay and grab a bottle of Tequila.

[mrschica]

TGIF! I am really tempted to run to Tarjay and grab a bottle of Tequila.


Don't...let me take care of that for you and I'll buy you the real deal from here in Mexico. Can I mail you a bottle of booze though? If you find out let me know and I'll ship you some good shit. ;)

[imagirliegirl]

Don't...let me take care of that for you and I'll buy you the real deal from here in Mexico. Can I mail you a bottle of booze though? If you find out let me know and I'll ship you some good shit. ;)

Oh I'm gonna look into that! Hehe. I wonder if you can. I mean, you can get liquor from stores and they'll ship it.

[mrschica]

Oh I'm gonna look into that! Hehe. I wonder if you can. I mean, you can get liquor from stores and they'll ship it.

True, but you know how the border is...tighter than a nuns vag. :D

If I can, I'll send you the even better pulque in whatever flavor your heart desires...that stuff will send you straight to the moon after just a few sips. Trust. ;)

[imagirliegirl]

Vanilla vodka + root beer = YUM.

[Brandles]

No one's drinking yet tonight? I had a migraine earlier and I'm still a little woozy, especially when I'm scrolling down quickly thru a thread or document. I might just have a glass. I'm pretty sure that'll turn into 2. Then, 2 1/2! ;)

[cosmic]

I've had a glass of Yellow Tail Shiraz. I'm thinking about going back for a re-up. :)

[attorneymom]

Pinot Grigio tonight -- survived my almost 4 year olds birthday party!

[taffers]

Went to a wedding last night. Too much wine. Paying for it now.

I had a good time while I was there though! :p

[HeatherH]

OMG, DH just made himself a Flaming Dr. Pepper! :eek: I think I'll stick to some chilled white wine! LOL

[Adaya]

What is a Flaming Dr. Pepper?

[imagirliegirl]

It's a drink that tastes exactly like Dr Pepper. At bars they'll light them on fire.

Here's more exact info:
The Flaming Doctor Pepper is a flaming cocktail said to taste like the soft drink Dr Pepper, although it does not contain any soda. It is usually made by filling a shot glass 3/4 full with Amaretto, and 1/4 high proof liquor (such as Everclear or Bacardi 151) to make it flammable. (The two liquors are not mixed; rather, the high-proof alcohol is layered on top to burn more easily.) The shot is then set on fire and dropped into a glass half-filled with beer. The flaming shot is extinguished by the beer, which foams up and is then quickly consumed. A common variation is to use Amaretto and Kahlua.

[Adaya]

Thanks girlfriend! I'm not sure I'd like a Flaming Dr. Pepper.

[HeatherH]

Thanks girlfriend! I'm not sure I'd like a Flaming Dr. Pepper.
LOL It is pretty fierce! :eek:

[imagirliegirl]

Thanks girlfriend! I'm not sure I'd like a Flaming Dr. Pepper.

It sounds gross but if you like Dr Pepper, you'd like this! I think they are good and I don't even like Amaretto.

[cosmic]

OMG, DH just made himself a Flaming Dr. Pepper! :eek: I think I'll stick to some chilled white wine! LOL

You know I had to go and look that up... lol.

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink13.html

[Brandles]

Anyone else drinking tonight? DH is out of town at a gaming convention and I'm on my
3rd glass of wine. I'll stop after this one. Really. Or else I'll wake up sweating at 2am! I don't want to do that!

[Tracie]

I'm drinking! I'm TTC, but foudn out for sure today I'm not pregnant yet, so I might as well indulge. On my second, but probably going to stop now. I have to be up with my two-year-old bright and early!

[kugrrly]

Since this was my first full week back at work, I feel some drinks are in order.

[Brandles]

I'm done...but I'm already looking up some astrological book on-line for some reason to write something in my Diary. Still haven't found it.

[Adaya]

Tonight I gulped down a few ice-cold Buds with our seafood feast.

[Linz]

This has been a hellatious week at work. That bottle of wine in the fridge is calling me.

I am trying to write my final for my english class, I am thinking the wine might actually help. lol.

[kugrrly]

WOOT WOOT having some wine and playing isketch.net

[imagirliegirl]

d.r.u.n.k. :D

[kugrrly]

d.r.u.n.k.
yip yup!!!

[DallasLady]

Damn baby still hasn't come out yet. I have been craving Bailey's Irish Cream.

[taffers]

I had an "Orange Julius" martini last night...holy crap...best martini EVER.

[Adaya]

I think tonight I will make margaritas.

[jmvan74]

Getting ready to start my 2nd glass of Reisling. :) My face is already warm. I haven't had much to drink in the past few years.

[kmmommy]

I had an "Orange Julius" martini last night...holy crap...best martini EVER.

Do you have a recipe for this?

[cosmic]

From Rachel Ray:

Orange Julius Martini

1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/3 cup vanilla ice cream
3 ounces vanilla vodka
1½ ounces Grand Marnier
5 ice cubes

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 20 seconds.
2. Serve in a chilled martini glass.

[Adaya]

That Orange Julius martini sounds delish.

[taffers]

Do you have a recipe for this?

The one I had was made only with pineapple juice, orange juice, orange vodka and vanilla vodka. It was DELISH!!!!! And tasted so much like the real thing! I think they must have put all the ingredients in a blender b/c it was frothy at the top.

I'm going to try and figure out the ratio of each, and then I'll let you know. :)

[Brandles]

Anyone else drinking...or is it too early?

[kugrrly]

on my second glass of wine. :)

[Adaya]

I went to gala fundraiser last night and contributed much to the bar. I had quite a few glasses of wine. Not sure what's up for tonight. I have a taste for margaritas.

[Standrea]

I want a Malibu and Coke in the worst way right now!

[attorneymom]

I'm off to the store for red wine. . .

[kugrrly]

I may head to the store to get a bottle of wine.

[attorneymom]

Penfolds Cab Shiraz -- under $10, and pretty darn good!

[Adaya]

I went old school last night with champale. I was at a friend's house and she said she was feeling nostalgic and decided to pick it up. Not bad...

[attorneymom]

Ok, so what is champale?

[Brandles]

I'll tell you, a martini sounds real good right now! But it's Tuesday, and I don't drink (unless it's with a meal) alcohol on Tuesday.

[imagirliegirl]

I'll tell you, a martini sounds real good right now! But it's Tuesday, and I don't drink (unless it's with a meal) alcohol on Tuesday.

Time for a new rule! Hehe. Any night is a good night for a party! Woot woot.

[Adaya]

Ok, so what is champale?

Sorry I just saw this post. Champale is a malt liquor that kinda tastes like champagne. It has a pinkish color and it's bubbly with a hint of sweetness.

[cosmic]

LOL! I didn't know Champale was real. What about Ripple? I think Fred used to mix those two to make "Champipple" on Sanford & Son.

The munchkin's asleep so Mommy's having a glass of Francis Coppola Claret. :D

[Brandles]

Champale is a malt liquor that kinda tastes like champagne. It has a pinkish color and it's bubbly with a hint of sweetness.

Is that the brand name? In what section of the liquor store is it found?

[Adaya]

Is that the brand name? In what section of the liquor store is it found?

I've seen a number of brands, but each of them has the name Champale in it like "Golden Champale" or just "Champale". We found it at a neighborhood liquor store.

[Brandles]

Adaya--

Thanks! I'll have to call my local state store and see if they carry it. I won't go in person because they probably haven't heard of it and will look at me like I'm stupid. I get that enough as it is! ;)

[Brandles]

I googled "champale" and I found this picture:

http://agencytart.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/champale.jpg

"Hey, Diane! I've got a drink that'll make your mouth think it's Saturday night!" Nice! ;)

ETA: This one is good, too!

http://www.loudbassoon.com/beverages/images/champale.jpg

[Adaya]

Brandles, those are pretty funny.

I recently read somewhere that Champale was the first alcoholic beverage advertisement in the African-American community. And when I saw those too ads, it reminded me of that.

[Brandles]

I have called 2 state stores and neither of them carry it. :(

[Adaya]

I have called 2 state stores and neither of them carry it. :(

Darn it!

~~~~~
I really need a drink...what a day!

[imagirliegirl]

I'm thinking Obama would want me to celebrate his nomination with alcohol. Might as well get started now. :D

[cosmic]

I've seen a number of brands, but each of them has the name Champale in it like "Golden Champale" or just "Champale". We found it at a neighborhood liquor store.

DH knew alllllll about it. I told him to pick some up on the way home. :D

[attorneymom]

Ok, I might have to try this . . .

ETA: Already drinking sauv blanc, so obviously not tonight. . . .

[attorneymom]

So, on the good versus bad stuff, is Champale along the lines of Mad Dog or Boone's, or is it a step up?

Just furthering my education. . . .

[Adaya]

So, on the good versus bad stuff, is Champale along the lines of Mad Dog or Boone's, or is it a step up?

Just furthering my education. . . .

Hmm, I would say it's a step up only because one of the old ads I read said, "it's sparkling and elegant." ;)

Just kidding. It tastes better than Mad Dog and not as sweet as Boone's.

[Brandles]

DH thinks I'm crazy for going on a "wild goose chase" again for something! :rolleyes: He just knows that if Champale is found out of town where he works, he'll have to pick it up for me! ;) I'll be going to another city in two weeks, I'll check both state stores there.

[Adaya]

Looks like we've got ourselves a Champale revolution up in here!! :D

[dragonfly_71]

This evening I think I will have an old world style aperitif. I like either Campari on ice or Martini Bianco on ice with lime. Yum, can't wait!

[cosmic]

Tonight will probably be a glass of Coppola Chardonnay.
(Yes, the Francis Coppola's were on sale last week so we got a few. :D )

[Adaya]

I think I'm gonna have wine too, but not sure what it'll be. I have white zin, reisling, and malbec.

[Brandles]

Looks like we've got ourselves a Champale revolution up in here!! :D

I'm going to OU in Athens tomorrow! I'll have to check at the state store there!

[Adaya]

I'm going to OU in Athens tomorrow! I'll have to check at the state store there!

I hope you find it. If you do, let me know what you think.

~~~~
It's the weekend!! Well, mine started yesterday. So what's it gonna be this weekend? For me, a little of this and a little of that.

Have fun!

[Brandles]

Nope--no Champale in Athens! :( I'll call the two state stores in the city I'll be visiting in 2 weeks. No one has even HEARD of it! I'd sound look like an idiot on the phone than look like one in person! ;)

[Brandles]

I started drinking merlot when I was making Faux Apple Pie (using zuchini!).

And as a Champale update--I called both state stores in Newark--NADA. I even called Cut Rate Liquor across the Ohio River in West Virginia and they don't even carry it! :eek: I'm going to have to try Columbus.

Adaya--
Where do YOU find champale? :confused:

[Adaya]

I found it at 2 liquor stores in my neighborhood. It's not quite the suburbs and it's not quite in the 'hood. ;)

[attorneymom]

Pinot Grigio -- DH and DS at football game, DD asleep, momma is a happy woman!

[Brandles]

Thanks, Adaya!

I'm beginning to wonder if it's a southern thing. In Ohio, you have to go to a state liquor store to buy the hard stuff. It's a pain. I've been to Kentucky and Illinois, where they sell "hard stuff" at grocery stores and even Macy's! :eek: I'll have to locate the state stores in Columbus and call around to see if they carry it.

[Brandles]

No one was drinking last night? :confused: I had some of that flat champagne.

[Veleno]

Hi ,
I had a beer with lemon mix -- normally I don´t drink and here in germany they sell the "hard stuff" at grocery stores , too.

Vel

[Adaya]

No one was drinking last night? :confused: I had some of that flat champagne.

Me me me!! I made different flavors of margaritas last night. It was a pretty quiet evening though.

I just finished making sangria. So I'll be sipping on that today.

[1_mommy]

had a bottle of white zin tonight.
feeling pretty good right now :)

[Adaya]

I'm feeling kinda nice myself. I made amaretto sours tonight. I've had 1, errr, 3 too many. :)

[Brandles]

No drinking for me last night...I went to a cake auction (and ended up with 2 cakes...well...one was a "wedding cake" made out of pizza instead of cake!) and wasn't home until 10pm. 10pm + wine = headache in the morning!

[cosmic]

Yeah, DH said he didn't see any Champale in the county store either. He did say he saw Cold Malt Duck. Which I passed on. *Blech*
We're dry tonight. Don't know how that happened. Booooo!

[Adaya]

No drinking for me last night...I went to a cake auction (and ended up with 2 cakes...well...one was a "wedding cake" made out of pizza instead of cake!) and wasn't home until 10pm. 10pm + wine = headache in the morning!

Cake auction? Do tell more. Never heard of that, but if cake is involved, it must be good.

[lbs27]

It was earlier this afternoon, but I had a delicious sour apple martini from Cheesecake Factory. I'd never had one before so I have nothing to compare it to to know if it was a good one or not, but I really liked it! I just got a recipe for mojitos from a friend, so thinking about making that tomorrow--yum!

[Brandles]

Cake auction? Do tell more. Never heard of that, but if cake is involved, it must be good.

I am still amazed that some people find this cake auction thing a foreign concept! I had to explain it to a fellow scrapbooker from out of the Ohio area who had no idea what it was.

Businesses (and sometimes individuals who are running for office) have cakes baked and decorated uniquely of their profession and/or name on them. They put an "incentive" with it like a Wal-Mart gift card, GC's to local restaurants, a GC for what their business is or a discount, a basket of toys or other products. They get really creative: a health organization had a "butt cake" with a real syringe (without the needle) sticking out of it or a fondant of a sick person in bed, a restaurant here made a spaghetti and meatballs cake (banana cake, butter cream icing was the "noodles" and the meatballs were all chocolate). We got to vote for the most unusual and our favorite cakes. They went first.

It is all donated to a local organization for them to raise money. This one was the local BPW. There's a HUGE 2 day long cake auction in Zanesville that's been going on for 30 years now to benefit the Carr Center (non-profit organization serving the county's people with disabilities) that has up to $1,000 incentives!)

There is an auctioneer who announces the cakes and their incentives and then takes bids. You win the cake and the incentive. There is A LOT of cake! In Zanesville, it's often donated to the county home and they have it for dessert for weeks!

This year, I got a small Corning Ware carrot pudding cake with lemon topping (~6 servings) and a "wedding cake" made out of East of Chicago Pizza. Not much cake at all! I usually cut it up into 2 large piece servings, wrap it in saran wrap and tin foil and freeze it. I still have left over full sheet cake from April's Carr Center Cake Auction in the freezer! And DH took 1/4 of the cake to work with him!

Sorry for the hyjack....
Last night, I made a Prickly Pear Cooler: Tastefully Simple's Prickly Pear mix, 8 oz. water and 2/3 cup vodka (I like my drinks strong!). Yum!

[cosmic]

Baby's in bed, so Mama's having a glass of Smirnoff Pomegranate Martini. :D

[Adaya]

OMG Brandles, I wanna come to the next cake auction. That soulnds so darn fun.

~~~~

Last night a girlfriend and I got a ton of crab legs, with potatoes and corn and pigged out on that with lots of beer. Coronas to be exact. YUM!

[imagirliegirl]

I love Captain, I love Captain, I love Captain hey hey hey hey!

[gayle]

OMG Brandles, I wanna come to the next cake auction. That soulnds so darn fun.

~~~~

Last night a girlfriend and I got a ton of crab legs, with potatoes and corn and pigged out on that with lots of beer. Coronas to be exact. YUM!

Now that sounds like the perfect meal to me!! I am a crab junkie.

I had a boring nite, DH is traveling for work, so I made myself a steak and had a couple bourbon and sodas. BORING, LOL