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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: cruisetopoland on 05 June 2010, 20:21:06
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I have just re-kindled an old love love of mine....
Pimm's No 1-with the delicious addition of strawberries, orange slices, diced skinless cucumber, mint from the garden and decent (non-lemon flavoured) sugary lemonade.
Now I like a drink, like a few on here ;D but had forgotten the delight of this, in continental fluted 500ml/pint glasses.
My own rules; Pimm's at room temperature, leave in (2 litre ;D) Pimm's jug with the fruit to infuse for an hour, add a splash of Tropicana Smooth, the lemonade and a handful of crushed ice, drink until jolly.
I like many summer drinks, including the old favourites:
Westons Vintage 7% Organic Still cider
Westons Vintage 8.2%
My own bespoke cocktails with pulped/seived fresh fruit running about 30% abv
Rose wine
Certain summery real ales
Bianco and (good) lemonade
But Pimm's IS the essence of summer....
What is YOUR favourite summer drink?
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all good,(little finger in the air) trouble is they slip down all too easy. :)
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Normally drink Zywiec or vodka but last weekend discovered Smirnoff Ice, gorgeous with ice and a slice of lemon on these hot evenings.......
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Normally drink Zywiec or vodka but last weekend discovered Smirnoff Ice, gorgeous with ice and a slice of lemon on these hot evenings.......
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Zywiec not as good as Okocim on draught....have you tried? :y
Many a night on Morrison's "The Best" own brand vodka and Tropicana Smooth has been had here. That is the very best vodka outside Poland and does not freeze in the freezer like Smirnoff Red; we adore it :D
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Normally drink Zywiec or vodka but last weekend discovered Smirnoff Ice, gorgeous with ice and a slice of lemon on these hot evenings.......
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is that an anagram of something? :)
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all good,(little finger in the air) trouble is they slip down all too easy. :)
You with the finger in the air, too.
My wife thinks it is so funny when I do it, more as the evening goes on..... ;D ;D
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Normally drink Zywiec or vodka but last weekend discovered Smirnoff Ice, gorgeous with ice and a slice of lemon on these hot evenings.......
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is that an anagram of something? :)
Polish Beer :y
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Normally drink Zywiec or vodka but last weekend discovered Smirnoff Ice, gorgeous with ice and a slice of lemon on these hot evenings.......
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Zywiec not as good as Okocim on draught....have you tried? :y
Feel in love with Zywiec and the design of the can when I first went Poland, nothing else will do for me.....!!!
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
My dear wife is four months pregnant, so ditto for her..
She sniffed my Pimm's, shuddered ecstatically and drank her 0% beer.
Bless you both :)
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
never stops the other half :o
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
never stops the other half :o
These drugs aren't for the 'usual' ailments ::)
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
My dear wife is four months pregnant, so ditto for her..
She sniffed my Pimm's, shuddered ecstatically and drank her 0% beer.
Bless you both :)
Why Thank You, Sir :) And my Very Best Wishes to You, your Lovely Lady and rapidly expanding Family ;D ;D ;D :y
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Not fair, you lot! I'm under the 'influence' of strong Prescription drugs at the mo. so not allowed ANY form of liquid pleasure except bloody tea :'( ;D
My dear wife is four months pregnant, so ditto for her..
She sniffed my Pimm's, shuddered ecstatically and drank her 0% beer.
Bless you both :)
Why Thank You, Sir :) And my Very Best Wishes to You, your Lovely Lady and rapidly expanding Family ;D ;D ;D :y
Cocktail expertise
More cocktail expertise
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Que?
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Agreed, cant beat a Ginsters
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Agreed, cant beat a Ginsters
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::) ::) ::)
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Que?
There are different recipes, but the one I use is:
Ingredients for a Jellybean
* Vodka
* Gin
* BacardiŽ White Rum
* PernodŽ Licorice Liqueur
* Raspberry Juice
* Lemonade
Quantities for one jug:
* 8 oz Vodka
* 8 oz Gin
* 8 oz BacardiŽ White Rum
* 4 oz PernodŽ Licorice Liqueur
* 8 - 16 oz Raspberry Juice
* 30 oz Lemonade
Blending Instructions:
* Use 1 bottle of each spirit, the Pernod should be a smaller bottle - equivalent to a half bottle
* Put all the spirits in the freezer - 10 to -20 Centigrade
* Use 1 litre of raspberry juice, if you can't get raspberry juice you can use grenadine
* Take care with the quantity, grenadine is a cordial so use a lot less
* Add to the above 2 litres of good quality lemonade, you can add more but do not drown it
* Lots of ice and some garnish to look nice
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Any chance of enlightening me into what pastis is too??
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Que?
There are different recipes, but the one I use is:
Ingredients for a Jellybean
* Vodka
* Gin
* BacardiŽ White Rum
* PernodŽ Licorice Liqueur
* Raspberry Juice
* Lemonade
Quantities for one jug:
* 8 oz Vodka
* 8 oz Gin
* 8 oz BacardiŽ White Rum
* 4 oz PernodŽ Licorice Liqueur
* 8 - 16 oz Raspberry Juice
* 30 oz Lemonade
Blending Instructions:
* Use 1 bottle of each spirit, the Pernod should be a smaller bottle - equivalent to a half bottle
* Put all the spirits in the freezer - 10 to -20 Centigrade
* Use 1 litre of raspberry juice, if you can't get raspberry juice you can use grenadine
* Take care with the quantity, grenadine is a cordial so use a lot less
* Add to the above 2 litres of good quality lemonade, you can add more but do not drown it
* Lots of ice and some garnish to look nice
Holy Jesus...
I can't usually stomach Pernod, but find fresh strained raspberry pulp/juice is the ultimate alcohol concealer in a cocktail and one of my five a day.
Sounds interesting; pop round ;D
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Any chance of enlightening me into what pastis is too??
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Aniseed liquer, popular in France :y
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can of stella and a JD chaser. ;)
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My summertime tipples - in no particular order of preference:
Ice cold Magners
pastis
Jellybean
Agreed, cant beat a Ginsters
:y
::) ::) ::)
not as nice as a rustlers 1/4 pounder ;)
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can of stella and a JD chaser. ;)
Stella makes me aggresive
JD makes me morbid
Ideal for Halloween :y
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can of stella and a JD chaser. ;)
Stella makes me aggresive
JD makes me morbid
Ideal for Halloween :y
i just get totally hammered, dont drink stella in pub though, only indoors now. :)
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can of stella and a JD chaser. ;)
Stella makes me aggresive
JD makes me morbid
Ideal for Halloween :y
i just get totally hammered, dont drink stella in pub though, only indoors now. :)
I hear the new Stella Vier 4% is called "wifesaver" ;D ;D
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Any chance of enlightening me into what pastis is too??
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Aniseed liquer, popular in France :y
Grim, cant stand aniseed......
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Any chance of enlightening me into what pastis is too??
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Aniseed liquer, popular in France :y
Grim, cant stand aniseed......
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Ditto; once you have brought aniseed back up, the memory sticks forever :o