> Actually, these are my New Year's Resolutions:
>
> (1) To remove all the Frankenstein-like experiments from my kitchen
> cupboards (infusions etc), and see if it is logistically possible to
> intoduce them to a high-volume bar scenario. Gawd help me.
>
I'm gonna create a few more Frankenstein-like experiments for my cupboards in
a quest to create my own bitters. Let me know if you discover where one gets
Genetian root!
>
> (3) To actually meet, and have a drink and a natter, with someone
> from Webtender. (nearly made it last year - apologies, Rob)
Accepted, make it down this year and I won't chuck out the hoppe bitters or
the demerara syrup I made for your last visit ;-)
>
> (4) To introduce to the whirled the joys of Gary Regan's Orange
> Bitters (in general), and the effect that a dash thereof has on a 4:1
> Beefeater:Vya vermouth Martini.
I'm still waiting for my intro inspite of much hassling of my inspirit rep!
>
> (5) To go to Bermuda, seek out Georgie Porgie, and give him a smack
> in the mouth. I'm a vehemently non-violent person, but that spa
> pushed wee Q to limits never before experienced.
>
I'm up for making a webtender trip out of it. I'm sure Josh is too, any other
takers for a lil road trip to give the Autistic bartender a kicking?
> (6) To buy Pal (Der Webtender) a big drink. Actually, Christ, we all
> owe him one (or several).
Many many drinks of the highest quality should be lovingly lavished on dear
pal for indulging us with this wonderfull forum!
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"Manners maketh the man, Bourbon, vermouth and bitters maketh the Manhattan"