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Grapefruit coolers and Burlesque
The SlapFight sketch show after party was held in the Comedy Bar, where Scott had managed to secure a drinks deal. There we all were, patting ourselves on the back for another show accomplished, plus laughs, minus tumble weed, when … Continue reading
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Tagged burlesque, cocktail, cooler, grapefruit, mint, soda, vodka
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Salty Dogs and the problem with lizards
“I wouldn’t recommend a lizard,†said Heidi. We were at my Grandma’s drinking tea when the subject of pets had come up.
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Tagged chicken, Gekko, grandma, grapefruit, lizard, Salty Dog, UK, vodka
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Football Fan
Everything I know about football can pretty much fit on a cocktail napkin. My dad, who is something of an oracle on American sports in spite of being British, has given up hope.
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Tagged cocktail, cointreau, football, grapefruit, scotch, Superbowl, whisky
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The Wednesday Tipple – Lillet Grapefruit Gin Cooler – and forgetfulness
Sometimes we drink to help us forget, and sometimes, we forget before we even drink.
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Tagged Bob, cocktail, dinner party, entertaining, gin, grapefruit, ice, lillet, summer
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The Wednesday Tipple – Salty Dogs, Fleet Week and Other Nautical Musings
It’s fleet week here in NYC, which means that enormous ships are floating along side Manhattan like pods on a space ship, and bars up and down the west side are filled with men in uniforms and the gals and … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktail, fleet week, grapefruit, nautical, Salty Dog, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – Football Fans and pizza wonton bites
Everything I know about football can pretty much fit on a cocktail napkin. My dad, who is something of an oracle on American sports in spite of being British, has given up hope.
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Tagged cointreau, football fan, grapefruit, scotch, wonton, wonton pizza
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Wednesday Tipple – A Blushing Lady gets twisted with Parsley Pesto
I am prone to blushing, and not in a sweet fresh faced English rose sort of way. Unlike Amazing Grace, who generally looks like a commercial for Benefit tint. Things are going well with Alex. Blush. He’s basically living with … Continue reading
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Tagged blushing lady, cocktail, Grace, grapefruit, parmesan, parsley, pesto, pine nuts, pomegranate, pomegranate juice, puff pastry, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – Sea Breeze (with Bruschetta)
It’s hot outside and grapefruit are on special offer at the fruit stall. That’s more than a good enough reason to consider making a pitcher of cocktails. Perhaps it’s the color – a gorgeous rosy pink. Perhaps it’s the name … Continue reading
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Tagged artichoke, bruschetta, canape, cranberry, grapefruit, ricotta, vegetarian, vodka
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