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Enjoying a Dark and Stormy. Rum, simple syrup, ginger beer, and a wedge of lime. Trying to cope after this rotten day
I love you all
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)I just having beer tonite and keeping it simple. Watching an episode of Midsomer Murders.
elleng
(131,063 posts)I'll do the same (Midsomer Murders,) if I can find one.
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)The show is on Acorn. I think we are up to the third season.
I was in Maryland a couple of weeks ago. It was for a two hour job in Ellicott City. I drove out one day and came back the next day after finishing the job.
niyad
(113,513 posts)Aristus
(66,436 posts)Diamond_Dog
(32,039 posts)Midsomer Murders,that is.
Hi Aristus
Another good one to watch is McDonald And Dodds on BritBox
Diamond_Dog
(32,039 posts)Ever seen the theme song from MM as played on the Theramin?
Aristus
(66,436 posts)When the show comes on, I like to inhale-whistle the theme music. It freaks Mrs. Aristus out every time!
Marthe48
(17,008 posts)I've watched all the episodes about 4 times in the last 2 or 3 years. Love the show. Love the actors.
elleng
(131,063 posts)on this rotten and all other days.
niyad
(113,513 posts)and the drinks help.
Tiramisu or trifle?
Provided its, you know, strong enough.
niyad
(113,513 posts)Aristus
(66,436 posts)Im cool either way, you understand.
niyad
(113,513 posts)and my special bundt cake.
Aristus
(66,436 posts)If thats all right
niyad
(113,513 posts)bucolic_frolic
(43,252 posts)Stumper of a thread, I think. How do you game out the end game of a baiting narcissist?
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Throw him in.
Close cell door.
Turn the key in the lock.
Throw away key.
Walk away.
Let him rot.
Bristlecone
(10,130 posts)Hope you can shake off the day and things get better this weekend for you.
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Marthe48
(17,008 posts)Should I sip, or guzzle?
Hope quiet reflections enhance your evening and bring the week into perspective.
Vodka is for slamming, bourbon is for sipping.
Thank you for the kind wishes.
Marthe48
(17,008 posts)sipping vodka, abusing whiskey. Thanks for setting me straight on that.
But is Tito an upscale vodka? Wondered if I should drink it reverently, just enjoy the aftermath of my special day? In the end doesn't matter-drink, drank, drunk,
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Whatever works best for you.
What made your day so special?
Marthe48
(17,008 posts)A week long birthday celebration, and then a week hanging out with my grandkids. I also opened a vintage booth at a new vintage market, and enjoying that addition to my activity. Lots to appreciate! I'm back home today, and planning to sample the Tito's later
Hope the weekend brings you much pleasure
Celerity
(43,478 posts)Aristus
(66,436 posts)But Ill have to try Goslings. Looks delicious!
Celerity
(43,478 posts)Bermuda. Barritts is better than Goslings Ginger Beer (the 2 firms got into a legal fight long ago, and Goslings started making their own Ginger Beer)
Marthe48
(17,008 posts)I'm sensing a birthday theme. lol
FirstLight
(13,362 posts)Just a nice pale ale and a shot (or five) of bacardi silver over ice. It's 100 in Fallon, NV, was on a road trip vacay and due to be home today.
But the roommater got the 'rona so I'm staying over here for quarantine....not to bad I got a soaker tub and the hotel has an indoor pool.
Anyway, went to see the petroglyphs today, did you know the ancient Lahontan lake ( 8000years ago, so 6000BC?) was once covering this whole basin and Fallon would be under 500-1000'of water?
But my rum buzz question is: Ever seen the Grand Canyon?
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Lived in Arizona for three years as a kid.
Jaw-dropping beauty.
FirstLight
(13,362 posts)it was so lush and green from the monsoons it didnt fel like late summer at all...but Im from Tahoe and this is our dry time.
i'd be ok living in flagstaff
Aristus
(66,436 posts)In the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains.
105F summers, but snow in the winter.
chillfactor
(7,580 posts)Another dry Friday for me.
Tree Lady
(11,482 posts)But I didn't know you added simple syrup to it, I just do best ginger beer, dark spicy rum and lime juice with wedge of lime and crushed ice. Mine isn't as sweet as yours I bet.
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Pretty sweet, yeah. But the lime juice cuts it a little.
Wolf Frankula
(3,601 posts)1 part lemon juice, 2 parts sugar syrup, three parts rum, (whichever rum you like best) and four parts water. Serve in a chilled glass.
Wolf
Celerity
(43,478 posts)Decent recipe here (I recco R.L. Seales 12 Year Aged Barbados Rum, from Foursquare, for it)
https://keepitsimplesyrup.com/recipe/bajan-rum-punch/
Ingredients
1 part freshly squeezed lime juice
2 parts Sugar Cane Keep It Simple Syrup
3 parts Barbadian Rum such as Mount Gay
4 parts water, passion fruit juice, or half and half
2-3 dashes bitters
Grated nutmeg
Slice/wedge of lemon
Directions
1 Make by the glass or the pitcher - use ounces or cups for "parts" above.
2 Pour the lime juice and Sugar Cane KISS into the vessel of your choice. Stir.
3 Add rum and water (or passion fruit juice). Stir again.
4 Finish with ice, a few dashes of bitters, and grated nutmeg.
5 Garnish with fresh lemon.
Rum Punch is the official cocktail of Barbados. The Bajan people insist on quality simple syrup, local rum, and freshly grated nutmeg. The rest is up to you! Make it your own, by the glass or by the punchbowl. It'll surely add a tropical flair to your next gathering.
There are many ways to put your own stamp on this West Indies favorite. While traditional recipes call for unflavored simple syrup, go ahead and experiment with any of our flavor-infused syrups (we recommend cinnamon or ginger to really amp up the spice factor). For the "four parts weak" you can substitute any combination of water and fruit juice, too. Dress it up with tropical fruit as a garnish.
Aristus
(66,436 posts)Cheaper than water, and just as abundant. And it packed a powerful, well...punch...