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Aristus

(71,371 posts) Fri Nov 21, 2025, 09:40 PM Friday

Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all]

Two shots to get the party started. Now a Costa Del Sol; gin, Cointreau, and pear brandy. Yummy!

God, what a week. I was at the clinic today for nearly twelve hours.

Time to relax. I love you all…

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Friday Night Gin Buzz. Ask me anything. [View all] Aristus Friday OP

What led you to cocktails? Marthe48 Friday #1

Good night. Aristus Friday #3

Why does Trump now love Mandami and hate Marjorie Taylor Greene? surfered Friday #2

I'm as mystified as everyone else. Aristus Friday #5

Ok, I'm sticking with my wimpy sparkling wine with an orange slice and orange juice ice cube... Trueblue Texan Friday #4

Sounds wonderful. Aristus Friday #7

Rough day, rough week Grim Chieftain Friday #6

Ever had Lagavulin single malt? Aristus Friday #8

Thanks for the suggestion, never had it Grim Chieftain Friday #12

Day-drinking is a decadent delight. Aristus Friday #13

Ha! Will do! Grim Chieftain Friday #16

And that's just the beginning of your enjoyment of Lagavulin. Aristus Friday #17

You could never bore me to tears Grim Chieftain Friday #19

Okay, that's it. I need a glass of Lagavulin. Aristus Friday #20

Have one for me Grim Chieftain Friday #21

I will! Aristus Friday #22

I have to say, the whiskey stones cracked me up the first time I saw them. niyad Friday #27

They were a gift from my step-daughter. Aristus Friday #31

They are a great, and practical, gift. niyad Friday #33

One of my favorites too Redleg Saturday #38

The prices have been jumping up and down wildly over the last year. Aristus Saturday #41

I'm sticking to a bottle of Purple Haze tonight. TexasTowelie Friday #9

You gotta drink what works for you. Aristus Friday #10

What the hell is wrong with you? underpants Friday #11

What the hell is wrong with me? Aristus Friday #14

That's correct....start with God underpants Friday #25

Drinking a Filthy Martini Chicagogrl1 Friday #15

Filthy, huh? Aristus Friday #18

And we love you back. huggggs. deeeeeep breaths. You have the niyad Friday #23

Oh , that sounds wonderful! Aristus Friday #24

This is so very true! niyad Friday #28

Ever had a Dark & Stormy? Captain Zero Friday #26

Good ginger beer is a must for that. Easterncedar Friday #29

If you think they can't do a Dark & Stormy, watch them screw up a pousse cafe. niyad Friday #30

What a coincidence Marthe48 Saturday #37

They are interesting, and a pain in the ass to make. One needs a very steady niyad Yesterday #51

what is a "pousse cafe"? CTyankee Yesterday #47

It's a layered drink, poured very carefully so that it stays in layers. niyad Yesterday #48

Oh. Not sure I would want to drink a layered drink. I will have to think about it.... CTyankee Yesterday #49

It can be a bit intimidating, at first. But remember, a White Russian is niyad Yesterday #52

Hmm, I don't ever drink those but I might find them very interesting! CTyankee Yesterday #53

They are very good. If you do decide to try them, let me know what niyad Yesterday #55

Yeah! Aristus Friday #32

Tell me why a layered drink is so good. I'd like to know, at my advanced age... CTyankee Yesterday #50

Yeah. I love it. Aristus Saturday #42

Had two things I haven't had in years. Wolf Frankula Saturday #34

Sounds great! Aristus Saturday #43

I wish I could drink (meds)... I liked to get buzzed once in awhile. electric_blue68 Saturday #35

I would say I will drink one for you. Aristus Saturday #44

Ah, I'd take it as supportive. electric_blue68 Saturday #45

How much moniss Saturday #36

The best I can do at my retirement village is a glass of Pinot Grigio (forgot how to spell it) tonight. CTyankee Saturday #39

Perfect! Aristus Saturday #40

This has been a long day. Dulcinea Saturday #46

Keep this around for your next rough spell, Aristus True Dough Yesterday #54