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Aristus

(71,313 posts) Fri Nov 7, 2025, 09:54 PM Nov 7

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now a San Francisco Cocktail. Sloe gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and a dash of of bitters. Yummy! Fruity, without being too sweet.

My first ever cocktail with sloe gin.

I love you all…

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Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything. (Original Post) Aristus Nov 7 OP

Found this yesterday, but too late for you! elleng Nov 7 #1

Wow. Sounds incredible. Aristus Nov 7 #2

Nor do I!!!!!!!!!!!!! elleng Nov 7 #3

Nothing like a good Beaujolais for a pleasant evening's sippin'. Aristus Nov 7 #4

Need advice for when this is over. Permanut Nov 7 #5

My favorite scotch of all time is Lagavulin, an Islay single malt. Aristus Nov 8 #6

Many thanks, sounds perfect for the celebration we have in mind. Permanut Nov 8 #7

I've got a bottle of Taittinger's in the fridge waiting for The Day. Aristus Nov 8 #8

elleng

(141,576 posts)

1. Found this yesterday, but too late for you!

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 10:00 PM

Nov 7

𝓒𝓻𝓪𝓷𝓐𝓹𝓹𝓵𝓮 𝓢𝓪𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓲𝓪
: Now pouring November’s Drink of the Month

Made with Cabernet, TripleSec, PeachTree, Razzmatazz, Cranberry, Soda Water, garnished with fresh Apple slice, Cranberries & and sprig of Rosemary

Aristus

(71,313 posts)

2. Wow. Sounds incredible.

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 10:08 PM

Nov 7

I don’t have half the ingredients to make that.

elleng

(141,576 posts)

3. Nor do I!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply to Aristus (Reply #2)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 10:13 PM

Nov 7

P.S.

(Beaujolais Nouveau, Nov. 20!)

Aristus

(71,313 posts)

4. Nothing like a good Beaujolais for a pleasant evening's sippin'.

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 10:14 PM

Nov 7

Permanut

(7,765 posts)

5. Need advice for when this is over.

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:41 PM

Nov 7

Okay,so here's the deal:

- I'm a Navy vet who has been stone cold sober for 31 years.
- Another DU member, is a Marine vet who had his last drink in 1968.

He and I have an agreement to celebrate the end of this nightmare with a toast, and it will be scotch on the rocks. I'm thinking you might be able to suggest an appropriate scotch for the occasion.

Aristus

(71,313 posts)

6. My favorite scotch of all time is Lagavulin, an Islay single malt.

Reply to Permanut (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 09:06 AM

Nov 8

It’s incredible. Smooth, peaty, complex. When you crack the seal and open the bottle, it smells like a campfire. Instead of ice, pour it over chilled whiskey stones. That way, it won’t dilute. Then add a few drops of water to release the complex flavor profile.

Then sip and enjoy.

🥃

Permanut

(7,765 posts)

7. Many thanks, sounds perfect for the celebration we have in mind.

Reply to Aristus (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 11:57 AM

Nov 8

Aristus

(71,313 posts)

8. I've got a bottle of Taittinger's in the fridge waiting for The Day.

Reply to Permanut (Reply #7)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 01:12 PM

Nov 8

May it be very soon.

I will post a celebratory drinking thread in the Lounge, and hope everyone shows up.

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