Dangerous drinks

[jducoeur]

Note for the future: the combination of 1 part bourbon to 3 parts strong ginger ale (which recipe was placed in my head by one of my friends' LJs, plus the presence of Blenheim in the house) is a frighteningly efficient way to get blitzed, possibly even moreso than the Long Island Lemonade. The sweetness of the bourbon cuts the strength of the ginger ale; the strength of the ginger ale cuts the flavor of the alcohol. The result is that it drinks more easily than either, and I wind up gulping instead of sipping...

Comments

[aneirin-awenyd.livejournal.com]

Sounds delicious! And wow, I haven't had a Long Island Lemonade in years. Maybe I should let you tell me what drinks I would like. :) Not that I need to be drinking right now, but anyway.

[vairavi.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's exactly the idea :D

[new-man.livejournal.com]

At a Boston Babydoll cocktail party a while back... hmm... you may actually have been here... we created something dubbed 'The Montenegro Mule'. It's rum, ginger beer, limeade, and a sugared rim. No one realized how much rum was in the damn things...

[johno.livejournal.com]

Ooohhhh.

Need to try that...in moderation.

[dryfoo.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, it's a nice combination. I think that the quality ginger ales (Schweppes or Canada Dry, not the too sweet, too flat, nearly gingerless store brands) make the difference. And try it with a thin lemon slice. Some species of "real" bourbon lovers may complain, but let 'em. After 3 or 4 of these highballs, you won't care anyway. Oh, and instead of Kentucky bourbon, try Jack Daniels. And plenty of ice. This is my new favorite summer drink.