what are you drinking right now ?

[Adam]

Beck's Sapphire. Pretty tasty.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

They make some nice stuff.
I had last years version and thought it was very good. At a beer dinner I had their 'Fifteen' and that was great also.

That's every one, right?

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Had another great weekend. I introduced my brother to craft beers. His first was the 512 Double aged Pecan Porter on tap at Jack Allan's. The next day we each go a Naked Nun, Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout and Young's Double Chocolate Stout.

I thought the Oatmeal Stout was fantastic, but he didn't really like it. The Naked Nun was nice, but I preferred the Stout between the two. We left the Double Chocolate for my next visit. I've already had it.

Last night I had a rum and coke and tried mixing a scotch and coke. The later didn't work. The scotch overpowers the coke too much IMO. Of course this isn't a bad thing since scotch tastes great. BTW don't ever put coke in a shaker. I started shaking it and remembered. Oh crap this is like shake a bottle of coke.

I better never hear of you putting anything in a glass of Scotch again...never...

 

[adk highlander]

I better never hear of you putting anything in a glass of Scotch again...never...

Dam straight. Greg will go over and take away your man card. Only a little bit of water goes in Scotch. Just enough to open up the flavor.

 

[lsiberian]

I better never hear of you putting anything in a glass of Scotch again...never...

Dam straight. Greg will go over and take away your man card. Only a little bit of water goes in Scotch. Just enough to open up the flavor.

Well I couldn't use the bourbon that stuff is too good. The scotch wasn't great scotch so no worries

 

[j_garcia]

Needs a little sugar.

 

[LAB3]

A cold Bud, just finished Bluray movie Skyfall.

 

[Adam]

Double Take IPA.

 

[lsiberian]

Made my first rita last night. Thought I'd squeeze out the juice by hand. That didn't really go as planned, but still it was a very good drink. I used a shot of 1800 Reposado 3/4" ounce Lime Juice and 1/2 ounce Cointreau. I've heard adding agave nectar is very good so I may try that soon. Needless to say I enjoyed the evening.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Made my first rita last night. Thought I'd squeeze out the juice by hand. That didn't really go as planned, but still it was a very good drink. I used a shot of 1800 Reposado 3/4" ounce Lime Juice and 1/2 ounce Cointreau. I've heard adding agave nectar is very good so I may try that soon. Needless to say I enjoyed the evening.

We make a lot of Margs during the summer. Although I enjoy a fresh squeezed lime and orange in my Margs, the volume we make during pool time is just too great.

We discovered Dr. Swami and Bone Daddy's Margarita mix two years ago. It is by far the best mix I have ever had. No fake, overly sweetened, neon green BS. It is really clean and natural tasting and we add a small squirt of Agave Nectar to it and always use 1800 Reposado.

http://www.thebigwave.com/mixes/margarita.html

 

[lsiberian]

We make a lot of Margs during the summer. Although I enjoy a fresh squeezed lime and orange in my Margs, the volume we make during pool time is just too great.

We discovered Dr. Swami and Bone Daddy's Margarita mix two years ago. It is by far the best mix I have ever had. No fake, overly sweetened, neon green BS. It is really clean and natural tasting and we add a small squirt of Agave Nectar to it and always use 1800 Reposado.

The Big Wave Beverage Company - Home of Dr. Swami and Bone Daddy's Gourmet Drink Mixes

That's definitely something to keep in mind if I have a party. If I am making one squeezing a lime is actually fun, but if I'm doing 10 of them then the mix it is.

Crazily enough I've heard 4 hours of aging actually improves the lime juice. I've also heard key limes are better than persians. Not sure if it's true, but definitely worth a try I suppose.

 

[Rickster71]

A fairly new brewery, I've only had their IPA.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Tap Takeover tonight at Surf Taco .
Beers | Neshaminy Creek Brewing

Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, Croydon, Pennsylvania, United States - RateBeer

 

[Grador]

That's definitely something to keep in mind if I have a party. If I am making one squeezing a lime is actually fun, but if I'm doing 10 of them then the mix it is.

Crazily enough I've heard 4 hours of aging actually improves the lime juice. I've also heard key limes are better than persians. Not sure if it's true, but definitely worth a try I suppose.

I didn't think about it, but I have made margaritas from juice I've just squeezed, and squeezed beforehand and the ones that had been sitting may have been better. Key limes are better, but you get a little less juice. Finally, real men get an automated citrus juicer for the eventualities of parties, throw 30 limes in the hopper get unlimited juice, best $1000 I've ever spent.


(No I did not actually buy an automated juicer)

 

[lsiberian]

I didn't think about it, but I have made margaritas from juice I've just squeezed, and squeezed beforehand and the ones that had been sitting may have been better. Key limes are better, but you get a little less juice. Finally, real men get an automated citrus juicer for the eventualities of parties, throw 30 limes in the hopper get unlimited juice, best $1000 I've ever spent.

Problem with most juicers is you get some of the skin into the juice making it more bitter. Ever had a key lime pie in Key West? That is some good stuff. I plan to pickup some agave nectar and a foldover juicer tonight they had some on clearance at my local Super Target.

 

[Grador]

Something like this XC-2000E-2 Auto Orange 0r Lemon Juicer 20-22 O/mins 220V/110V shouldn't have any problem with getting skin in the juice.

 

[Rickster71]

Agave nectar is nice stuff. We use it cooking and baking too.
If you can find the darker one, try it. It has more flavor than it's lighter counterpart.

 

[j_garcia]

Had some friends over for movie night, which includes pizza and beer. Each person brings an unusual beer for everyone to try and it often turns up some good stuff. My buddy brought some Racer 5 IPA. 7.2% and great taste. I will definitely pick some more of that up.

 

[Rickster71]

Bear Republic makes many nice beers.
They've won the Great American Beer Festival four times with that beer - Racer 5 IPA

 

[macddmac]

Racer Five is a winner! I'm enjoying a New Belgium Rampant Imperial IPA right now while slacking off watching the big 12 tournament.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!

 

[j_garcia]

Bear Republic makes many nice beers.
They've won the Great American Beer Festival four times with that beer - Racer 5 IPA

They are in driving distance for me in Sonoma, about 1.5hrs away. I may need to pay them a visit. Seems like a lot of good beers coming out of that area (which is actually technically wine country...).