Alky-hall

[rozebud]

So I've found over the years that I enjoy the taste of alcohol less and less. Red wine? Forget about it. White wine? Eh, ok, altho I do like to hoosier it up with some ice cubes. Other than that, I've just steered clear except for the occasional vodka or gin & tonic

Comments

[peregrin8]

Maybe you could make a champagne punch, with some fruit juice and bubbly, and toss in a few strawberries to make it extra-festive?

[rozebud]

Great idea...you know, I just said to Mike, "How about Mimosas?" He was all "that's for brunch." WhatEVER!

Hmmm...I don't have a "drinky-poo" icon. Better use ice cream instead.

[peregrin8]

Toss a couple berries in, that makes everything more festive! And practically any juice is good with champagne. Poinsettias = champagne and cranberry; Bellinis = champagne and peach nectar.

Bellinis = champagne and peach nectar

[rozebud]

Why You Em. Spells YUM. I'm makin' a list...

A recipe I found online lists equal parts champagne, soda, rum and brandy for a champagne cocktail. Sounds like it would kick mah butt across the room. On the plus side, we have all the ingredients except the champagne.

[bxiie]

White Russian? I love 'em.

[rozebud]

White Russians ARE good, but really, I can only drink one or two, they are so RICH. I think P8's notion of Champagne Cocktail is a winner...a recipe I found online lists ingredients of equal parts champagne, soda, rum and brandy. Sounds like it will pack quite the kick!

[joanarkham]

I'm a fan of Asti, which is a sweet Italian "champagne".

Asti Spewmanti?

[rozebud]

That might be a good one to pick up for the champagne punch P8 suggested. I think it's a little cheaper than the French stuff too!

Re: Asti Spewmanti?

[joanarkham]

Indeed. Cheap, sweet, and Italian just like me!

Re: Asti Spewmanti?

[peregrin8]

And delicious! (Love you in that icon)

Cava is tasty too - that's the Spanish version - again, often cheaper just b/c it's not Officially Champagne.

[eloquentwthrage]

Arbor Mist. They're like drinking candy.

[rozebud]

Arbor Mist is the brand name of an alcoholic beverage which blends seasonal wines such as merlot, zinfandel and chardonnay with fruit flavorings. Their slogan is "Great Tasting Wine with a Splash of Fruit," describing the beverage. Arbor Mist has a lower alcohol content than most wines, and is usually more economy priced than other similar alcoholic beverages.

Hmmm...sounds a little Boone's Farmy...which isn't necessarily bad. Eh, since we have everything we need for champagne cocktails except the champagne (and Mike's headed out to the store now) I think we'll go with that this time. I'll keep this in mind tho - thanks!

[bistet]

rum and pineapple juice

rum and pineapple juice

[rozebud]

ooo...that sounds gooooooood. BUT - too late! ;-D California sham-pagne has been purchased and awaits it time in the fridge...