What's your tipple ?

[peppercat]

For kicking out 2008 ?

I is sat sitting here with a half pint of Tia Maria and lemonade..
Enough to ensure that I am gonna be heading for my bed long before midnight..

So what is your preferred gigglewater ?

[Lynnrose]

To be honest I am not a drinker, I can go months, if not years without any alcohol, give me a cup of coffee any day.
When I do go out, I usually drink white wine or an alcopop

[peppercat]

Me too and as well Lynnrose--in fact this bottle must be about 5 yrs old..so as I do like a drinky poo for time of the year celebrations it is about time I kilt the bottle ( I only have another 2 bottles left !!
And I have finished that halfpinta so must away for a refill..

[Lynnrose]

I did have martini and apple juice at Christmas and also a snowball which I loved!

[peppercat]

[glow=red,2,300]And just as a little sideline--I decided to take the vent thingy out of my dryer..flamin geck !!
Wot a load of gunge..
Thats cleaned up--now for a drink and a ciggy and a game of cards,,[/glow]

[Roz]

When we go out which is rare these days actually, I usually drink lager. But on high days and holidays I quite like dry sherry. I'll probably haver one shortly.

[mikkh]

I'm not a drinker either, although I did develop a liking for whisky when I had horrendous toothache one year ! My dad bought me a bottle for xmas a few years ago, and it just stayed in the cupboard for a year and a half before I finally gave it away.

I used to enjoy going out for new year when I was younger - all those women snogging me, great ;o)

I've just made a cup of tea and I'll probably have another before I go to bed (before midnight I reckon)

[peppercat]

I used to drink lager Roz..
Worked at Hour Glass when Adam was a lad--Tuesday nights were sooooooooooooooooo slow I drank lager to pass the time..till it started giving me tummy ache. which was when I decided that me and the Hour Glass and lager should part company..
Whiskey is good Mikkh--in a hot toddy for a cold !!
Martini and apple juive Lynnrose ?
Who thought of that combination ?
Snowballs yes if made at home--ice cream wwith a kick..

[Lynnrose]

Tesco online gave me the idea...

MARTINI® Bianco is best served with fresh apple juice, ice and a wedge of lime

[peppercat]

P.S. Mikkh..
Thats what I hated at New Year--all these blokes you never saw before swooping !!!

[peppercat]

Another PS--someone swiped my drink while I was writing in here..quelle cheek !!

[Roz]

Now you know one of them was Mikkh, Pepper. He doesn't look like an Hour Glass type to me lol.

I'm not too keen on Martini Bianco Lynnrose, I think I would prefer dry with apple juice. And talking of Snowballs and similar, my Mum when she was alive used to make Egg Flip sometimes at Christmas. Yummy.

[Lynnrose]

I take it Egg Flip is the same as a snowball coz I haven't heard of that...off to look at Google:)

[Lynnrose]

An eggy and alcoholic drink similar to egg nog.
N.B. Be careful serving raw egg to vulnerable (i.e. the young and old).

Ingredients

4 eggs separated
4 teaspoons superfine sugar
4 tablespoons brandy
1 pint milk
whole nutmeg
a little whipped cream for decoration
(see measure conversions for more information)


Method

- Beat the sugar and the egg yolks together.
- Add the brandy and stir.
- Heat the milk and pour it over the egg and brandy mix.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the milk, egg and brandy.
- Serve topped with a spoonful of whipped cream and a sprinkle of grated nutmeg.

Sounds lovely

[peppercat]

[glow=red,2,300]So long since I have been anywhere near th' Hour Glass--I wouldnt know what the type was or is...in fact cant remember last time I was in a pub..I think the Tia must have dulled wots left of me brain..
In case I dont get back--Happy New Year everybuddy !!! [/glow]

[mikkh]

What do you mean I don't look like the hour glass type

Do you mean I don't like shapely women, or that I'm not exactly slim myself

I don't like stick insect women, that's true. But I still wear size 32 jeans/trousers like I did when I was 18 (not the same pair )

It's more of a squeeze nowadays granted, but they fit - just


.... and if someone offered me a drink right now, it would probably be Baileys with ice, or a decent port

Cheers

Happy New Year everyone ;D

[peppercat]

I was surprised no-one had mentioned Baileys yet..
Way back when it first came out you could mix it with lemonade and it wasnt quite so heavy--now if you try it curdles..two of 'em is my limit..
Once had a recipe to make your own !
Yes thats the egg nog similar to advacaat but raw eggs are needing care..
Mikkh I dont think it was an insult--lol--the Hour Glass is a pub not an figure requirement..
My third Tia--the one that finished the bottle off--near finished me--I have to keep editing..
Have put hottie in bed and might just make it to midnight down here..my usual bedtime cup of tea willbe a no no tho' .

[Roz]

No like Pepper says it wasn't an insult Mikkh lol, and yes it is a pub near us. I was just making conversation really lol.

I seem to remember our egg flip having sherry in too, or maybe instead of brandy. I haven't the recipe unfortunately, although I do have her old written recipe book but It's not in there for some reason.

[peppercat]

Oh wow !
Fireworks..
We seem to need them every time someone blows their nose nowadays..but one wonders why the eagerness ?
It aint 12 yet..

[peppercat]

History of Eggnog
Also known as an Egg Flip, the predecessor of today's eggnog is believed to have started life in England as early as the 8th Century. Originally a concoction made of milk mixed with alcohol, frequently beer and perhaps some spices, it was known as a posset and was initially taken for medicinal purposes but certainly by the 1550s, they had become a more fashionable drink amongst the upper classes with posset sets being a popular gift. It's possible that other parts of Europe were drinking possets too as Mary 1 of England was given a posset set from the Spanish Ambassador, though it's possible he just bought it when he arrived in England.



By the 17th century, these milk "punches" had been transformed into celebratory beverages, often used to toast the health of friends and family albeit still mainly enjoyed by the more wealthy. One reason given for its popularity was the fact that there was no refrigeration so milk couldn't be kept for too long. By this time, alcohols such as Madeira, sherry and Brandy had replaced the original beer mixer, and eggs had been added, making an altogether more smooth rich drink.



The Europeans who colonised America took the tradition with them. Although dairy produce was readily available, imported items such as Brandy were very expensive and so they started using rum which was much more affordable.
History of Eggnog
Also known as an Egg Flip, the predecessor of today's eggnog is believed to have started life in England as early as the 8th Century. Originally a concoction made of milk mixed with alcohol, frequently beer and perhaps some spices, it was known as a posset and was initially taken for medicinal purposes but certainly by the 1550s, they had become a more fashionable drink amongst the upper classes with posset sets being a popular gift. It's possible that other parts of Europe were drinking possets too as Mary 1 of England was given a posset set from the Spanish Ambassador, though it's possible he just bought it when he arrived in England.



By the 17th century, these milk "punches" had been transformed into celebratory beverages, often used to toast the health of friends and family albeit still mainly enjoyed by the more wealthy. One reason given for its popularity was the fact that there was no refrigeration so milk couldn't be kept for too long. By this time, alcohols such as Madeira, sherry and Brandy had replaced the original beer mixer, and eggs had been added, making an altogether more smooth rich drink.



The Europeans who colonised America took the tradition with them. Although dairy produce was readily available, imported items such as Brandy were very expensive and so they started using rum which was much more affordable.

Today Eggnog is synonymous with Christmas - there's even an Eggnog Day (24th December). However, some questions beg to be asked as to where this drink originated and how if got its strange name.

[Lynnrose]

www.superpimper.com/

[peppercat]

[b]That looks and feels like me !!
Will this be 2008 or 2009 ?[/b]

[peppercat]

Missed it--happy new year.

[Lynnrose]

Happy New Year everyone
Just went outside and watched all the fireworks and guess what! I had my last bottle of snowball that I had left, they are only little ones x

[lazysod]

Oh dear hic hic you are all so good well I have to admit I like Bacardi vodka and wine I do not drink much as I get drunk really easy tonight I am having a few glasses of wine OK maybe a bottle but it is New year and my friends all wanted me to go partying in town as the kids are away to their dads, but I had a few drinks with friends and then a few here as well but I am home which is an improvement on last year when I kinda fell in the door at 9am
Cheers everyone its a pity there isn't a wee embarrassed smiley for me to pick but I hope you all have a brilliant New year and all your dreams come true in 2009 from a drunken lazysod x

[lazysod]

Oh dear I need that embarrassed smiley I'm on to my second bottle.

[lazysod]

Oh by the way I have Baileys and ice Mikkh ;-) and a few snowballs Lynnrose so if you want to party this new year you are both more than welcome

[Lynnrose]

Hey drunken Lazysod...I have just nipped over to old CIT and 'borrowed' the embarrassed smiley (MSN won't want him back after February lol,) so here you go, you can keep him, save him to your PC and upload to wherever you store your graphics, then he will be to hand whenever you drink too much!

[lazysod]

LOL lynnrose thanks, you pepper and Mikkh can now party at mine anytime as a thankyou from a very drunken and happy lazysod

[Becky]

Oh yes,

White wine for me, the drier the better .

I was working last night though, so had to have the New Year celebrations (the fireworks, the singing, the drunkards, second hand .

And.... Oh for the chance of being snogged by anyone

Best wishes for 2009
Becky[/color][/i]