From Hugh Grant’s mother:
“All Englishmen are permanently two gin and tonics under par. They need two gin and tonics to become human.”
So… I’m English, then? I did not know that about myself.
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From Hugh Grant’s mother:
“All Englishmen are permanently two gin and tonics under par. They need two gin and tonics to become human.”
So… I’m English, then? I did not know that about myself.
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For those of us who prefer other cocktails (or are temporarily out of gin), what are some suggested substitutions?
My latest preference is the Chilton: a shot of vodka, juice of half a lemon, top with sparkling water. Easy to drink two on a warm day. Or cold night. Or for breakfast.
I understand the concept of being “temporarily out of gin”, but I’m unfamiliar with the term.
Perhaps it means you don’t consume yours fast enough.
hard to beat a good gin and tonic.
For whiskey drinks I like a Scottish Breakfast which is a bloody mary with a peated scotch like Laiphroig 10yo instead of vodka. A Manhattan, Pendergast and Old Fashioned are rather good whiskey cocktails and of course the classic extra dry martini with gin are all very enjoyable.
Vodka is for overweight suburban soccer moms trying to lose weight but failing.
“For whiskey drinks I like a Scottish Breakfast which is a bloody mary with a peated scotch like Laiphroig 10yo instead of vodka.”
No wonder the Scots are always looking for a fight, if that’s how they start their day.
JHC. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.
You spelled “falling” incorrectly.
An excellent opportunity to again recommend the fabulous Breakfast Martini:
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce orange liqueur (such as Combier)
3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 barspoon orange marmalade
Garnish: lemon wheel
Add the gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and marmalade into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled and the marmalade diluted.
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Garnish with a lemon wheel.
You’re a nasty Rooinek and you know it!
Long live Oranje Vrijstaat!