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crispy Aug 4th 2007 4:34 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148186)
I'm fed up of having a beer every night, and when I drink Gin I rapidly get p!ssed. Neither seem to really refresh

Any suggestions for a really nice long cool refreshing end of day whilst sitting on the balcony drinky?

For cocktails please provide recipe



I enjoy a very large Pimms with sugarfree seven-up and to make it really special add some bubbley. Oh don't forget the mint, slice of orange and cucumber then you don't have to worry about having dinner.

Mitzyboy Aug 4th 2007 4:35 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by crispygirl (Post 5148268)
I enjoy a very large Pimms with sugarfree seven-up and to make it really special add some bubbley. Oh don't forget the mint, slice of orange and cucumber then you don't have to worry about having dinner.

Now that sounds interesting ... never tried Pimms ... what kinda taste is it?

rugbymatt Aug 4th 2007 4:37 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148277)
Now that sounds interesting ... never tried Pimms ... what kinda taste is it?

depends which one you have....

crispy Aug 4th 2007 4:44 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 
Here's two more personal fav

The classic SEX ON THE BEACH
0.5 fl oz Southern Comfort
0.5 fl oz amaretto
0.5 fl oz Vodka
1.5 fl oz pineapple juice
1.5 f. oz orange juice
Dash os grenadine
lots of ice, build it up in this order in your glass




Tinto de verano
Red wine, ice, juice from 1/2 lemon or lime topped up with either lemonade, tonic water or lemon fanta. .

Oh another one I have often is Tia Maria with Coke. Lots of ice.

crispy Aug 4th 2007 4:46 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148277)
Now that sounds interesting ... never tried Pimms ... what kinda taste is it?

Nice taste of course.....some mother's!!

crispy Aug 4th 2007 4:49 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148277)
Now that sounds interesting ... never tried Pimms ... what kinda taste is it?



OK I have looked it up for you

Pimms

There are a number of pimms the most popular being No 1 cup. It has a gin base and contains a blend of liqueurs and fruit extracts, giving a bitter-sweet fruity taste. Very nice..........

lynnxa Aug 4th 2007 5:33 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5148249)
that's the spirit

groan.........................

lynnxa Aug 4th 2007 5:34 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148186)
I'm fed up of having a beer every night, and when I drink Gin I rapidly get p!ssed. Neither seem to really refresh

Any suggestions for a really nice long cool refreshing end of day whilst sitting on the balcony drinky?

For cocktails please provide recipe

have you tried tinto de verano?

it's basically red wine & gaseosa/sprite, but you can buy it ready mixed in mercadona - very refreshing:thumbsup:

rugbymatt Aug 4th 2007 5:36 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 5148404)
groan.........................

you starting on me misses!

lynnxa Aug 4th 2007 5:37 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5148412)
you starting on me misses!

oh!!

I thought you were ignoring me

rugbymatt Aug 4th 2007 5:44 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 5148414)
oh!!

I thought you were ignoring me

of course not, if there was anyone I wouldn't ignore on here you would be one of them....

lynnxa Aug 4th 2007 5:48 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5148429)
of course not, if there was anyone I wouldn't ignore on here you would be one of them....

ok............................................

Mitzyboy Aug 4th 2007 6:25 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by lynnxa (Post 5148408)
have you tried tinto de verano?

it's basically red wine & gaseosa/sprite, but you can buy it ready mixed in mercadona - very refreshing:thumbsup:


No .... is it served chilled?

rugbymatt Aug 4th 2007 6:25 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 5148525)
No .... is it served chilled?

yeah, lots of ice...

Mitzyboy Aug 4th 2007 6:28 am

Re: A really refreshing drink
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 5148530)
yeah, lots of ice...

Well I'll give it and the Pimms a try, but for tonight its the G&T or Beer to watch the sun go down
Back later
No fighting now ;)


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