So Much Vodka, So Little Time.
This past weekend, we (Ken, my bodyguard, and da Chef a da Future – with ladies) had dinner and then proceeded to a local VFW for a couple cocktails. This particular VFW has a bar that is stocked as well as any fancy-schmancy bar I’ve ever visited (and I’ve visited a few). That’s a good thing and a bad thing. The good part is that it’s like being a kid in a candy store. The bad part is that it’s like being a kid in a candy store.
Ultimately, after taking drinking time into account, I decided that straight booze (even on ice) was a bit dangerous, so I opted for something mixed. I settled in on Three Olives Orange Vodka, with club soda and a piece of lemon. (Here is the main Three Olives Site, where you have to enter a birth date to check out the full line of bevs.) I highly recommend the drink. I believe that Three Olives makes the best flavored vodkas, and the orange flavor is most excellent. The slice of lemon finishes the drink off in spades. Be warned. They go down real easy.
I noticed that, despite being well-stocked, there was no Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka behind the bar. I chatted with the bartender about it, so I figure it’s just a matter of time.
Of course, drinking in a Veterans’ Post Bar provides the bonus of being surrounded with peeps who, having served in the military, have a special appreciation of what it means to be an American. That’s a quality all too often lacking in Jersey.
I kind of miss bartending. I miss the bar patrons. I miss the booze. I miss the fun.
Comment by Da Goddess — October 13, 2009 @ 12:52 am
I learned how to drink professionally in the military. That, and how to kill people. I enjoy both.
Seriously though, I know what you mean about hanging with veterans. I had the bestest friends in the military.
Comment by Laura — October 13, 2009 @ 6:19 am
I’m sorry I’m gonna miss you at the Blade’s. I have an aged batch of Shovel Boy Shine I wanted you to try. Damn!!!
Comment by Sam — October 13, 2009 @ 10:47 am
Jimbo I know you like to hang around with veterans so why don’t ya go to Washington D C with your body guard and me.
Comment by chef of da future — October 13, 2009 @ 7:00 pm
I love the way you and Ken drink, there is always plenty on hand and I never saw you and Ken ever run out of anything, Cat
Comment by Catfish — October 13, 2009 @ 11:12 pm