The joy of still more drinks
I don’t intend to be unpredictable in my blogging. It’s rather like my life, though, which has more than its share of not knowing what will happen until the day arrives. This is a shame, because I’m a creature of planned realities and like saying something then doing it. Except that life intervenes.
Life intervened today (and last night) in the form of reports from drinks testers. I haven’t done any more tasting myself, because life intervened in other ways, but results are rolling in. The ratio of one drinkable drink to one we never want to see again has held rather nicely and final choices are going to be tough.
Alyson checked out two recipes for me.
The first was my favourite report so far:
“Looked like a urine specimen and smelt like mouthwash. Very strong - too strong to have with food. Essential to have it on ince as per the receipt. My immediate thought is ACK! But hubby says he likes it, so I have another go - perhaps I’m missing something? (SIP) NO,NO,NO…I think he’s DELUDED!! No. Blagggghhh. It has the same sensation as drinking orange juice STRAIGHT after brushing your teeth…actually like drinking a vodka and orange drink straight after brushing your teeth!! Redolent of a peppermint candy cane gone toooo far. Nuff said?
N.B. on reading my notes, hubby says he doesn’t necessarily like it BUT he doesn’t find it offensive.”
The second has a bit of context. She drank it then realised that she had a full day as second in command in a restaurant the next morning. You might have to check her blog to find out how her work went. If she doesn’t report, then ask her. Make sure you look properly innocent when you ask, of course.
“Hello! Smells nice - nutmeg is a nice touch. Astringent suits its first taste. Oooooh strong. Spicy. Good for a drink gulper like me, because you HAVE to sip it. You could possible have this with hearty meaty stewy type foods, if any. (We’re having beef curry tonight and I’m not throwing this drink down the sink, but clutching it rather too firmly) Very warming - kind of like a mulled wine in liqueur form. I like it. Do I like it more because it is the second drink and I am, therefore, warmed up? Possibly. But no.”
Mary from LA had help for the first test, but the help disintegrated for the second. Drinks testing obviously requires stern stuff. If you want to know the results of her tests, check back here tomorrow: I just looked at the time and I might turn into something strange if I don’t sleep soon. Trust me, though, Mary’s tests are worth the wait.
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