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Aristus

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17. Yeah. I get that bartenders have a right to set limits.

Reply to niyad (Reply #16)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:07 PM

Apr 12

But that should extend to a patron’s relative level of intoxication, and not the size of the drink.

I’m always open to new cocktail ideas. There are cocktails in my bar book that I’m not interested in trying; the ones that call for grapefruit juice or -blecch!- clam juice; that kind of thing.

So outside recipes are always welcome.

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Enjoying a Bella Bella tonight. [View all] Aristus Apr 11 OP

That does sound good biophile Apr 11 #1

I have Cointreau. But I used Grand Marnier. Aristus Apr 11 #2

I also have Grand Marnier but I don't like it very much biophile Apr 12 #11

Sounds interesting. And so good that you can prevent scurvy at the same time! niyad Apr 11 #3

I have all of those ingredients! Aristus Apr 12 #6

Understood. You will have to tell me what you think of it. niyad Apr 12 #9

Is it shaken, stirred, or built in the glass? Aristus Apr 12 #12

Shaken, poured over ice. Slice of lemon on edge of glass. niyad Apr 12 #14

Wow. All these cocktail recipes. Are you trying to get me drunk? Aristus Apr 12 #15

Not at all. I know your book has some 1,000 recipes, but when I find niyad Apr 12 #16

Yeah. I get that bartenders have a right to set limits. Aristus Apr 12 #17

No grapefruit juice? No Palomas? No Greyhounds? No Salty Dogs? niyad Apr 12 #18

There's a family entertainment center in Gig Harbor, not far from where I live. Aristus Apr 12 #19

That sounds wonderful. Garnish is one thing. Actually in the drink niyad Apr 12 #20

I don't think I could do a Tequila hot toddy. Aristus Apr 12 #21

I will have to give it some more thought. But not the weather for it. niyad Apr 12 #22

Jack and Coke AverageOldGuy Apr 11 #4

I tried The Count Of Monte Cristo and loved it. Aristus Apr 12 #7

Negronis over here PJMcK Apr 12 #5

Another aficionado of Hendricks! Aristus Apr 12 #8

Good that you are preventing scurvy. You wouldn't want that! CTyankee Apr 12 #10

And to you! Aristus Apr 12 #13