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Trueblue Texan

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40. not sure what a sweet and sour float is...

Sun Aug 6, 2023, 11:56 PM

Aug 2023

is it like a layered drink where there's a layer of sweet and sour? But I'll try to find it in my books or online...I love mixing and discovering new drinks.

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Tonight, I think Mrs. Aristus and I are finally going to crack our bottle of champagne. [View all] Aristus Aug 2023 OP

Sounds wonderful! GPV Aug 2023 #1

Tango Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #2

How big is this bottle? BlueTsunami2018 Aug 2023 #3

Well, it won't be leftover for long after we have had our toast to Indictment #3. Aristus Aug 2023 #5

That was basically the reaction a number of us had to a "helpful hint" from niyad Aug 2023 #42

savor it to the fullest rurallib Aug 2023 #4

for 3 years i am wanting to do my victory dance in private . away from the idiots. AllaN01Bear Aug 2023 #6

Video or it didn't happen. Aristus Aug 2023 #7

🎶 AKwannabe Aug 2023 #12

Enjoy! Sanity Claws Aug 2023 #8

That's the idea. Aristus Aug 2023 #9

I like a well-made French 125 (prefer it to the French 75). And Bellinis. niyad Aug 2023 #22

what's in the French 125?nt Trueblue Texan Aug 2023 #38

brandy, Champagne, and a sweet and sour float. niyad Aug 2023 #39

not sure what a sweet and sour float is... Trueblue Texan Aug 2023 #40

sweet and sour mix is equal parts lemon and/or lime juice, and simple syrup, niyad Aug 2023 #41

I googled "champagne cocktail recipes", and one list had 40. niyad Aug 2023 #47

I love two cocktails made with champagne/Prosecco/Cava MLAA Aug 2023 #10

French 75 should be on the list AKwannabe Aug 2023 #11

Prefer French 125. Brandy rather than gin. niyad Aug 2023 #23

No, don't crack it, pop the cork. malthaussen Aug 2023 #13

Very funny. Aristus Aug 2023 #14

Yes, French 75 or Mimosas! machoneman Aug 2023 #15

Cheers! pandr32 Aug 2023 #16

Sounds good! Although it may take awhile, I'm planning to have a bottle chilled and ready when Lonestarblue Aug 2023 #17

I'll drink to that! Aristus Aug 2023 #18

I would be... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #19

OMG, that sounds like SO much fun! ShazzieB Aug 2023 #24

It hasn't been held... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #26

Hey! Here's a great bar cocktail I invented with champagne! Trueblue Texan Aug 2023 #20

Sounds delicious! Now I know what my home bar is missing: Aristus Aug 2023 #21

You do not have a muddler??? Philistine! Alhough. . the handle of a piece of niyad Aug 2023 #43

Merry SMITHMAS! Wicked Blue Aug 2023 #25

I see what you did there!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Aug 2023 #30

Right on!!😎 onetexan Aug 2023 #31

I don't generally drink, especially on work nights, but I had... NNadir Aug 2023 #27

If you put a fork, tines up, in the bottle LisaM Aug 2023 #28

I found a handy champagne stopper for $4 at my supermarket, now that they niyad Aug 2023 #44

Lat Rachel Maddow be your bartender. Mr.Bill Aug 2023 #29

😄🧡 Rachel on Air America doing her Mixology 👍 electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #36

That was fun! niyad Aug 2023 #45

She used to demonstrate making a different drink on her show every Friday night. Mr.Bill Aug 2023 #46

Are you talking about her tv show? I do not remember that. My niyad Aug 2023 #48

Same here--bottle of champagne from New Year. You just reminded me. I might make a mimosa. debm55 Aug 2023 #32

Unless your medication is Antabuse, one glass shouldn't hurt you. Aristus Aug 2023 #33

Thank you, they are pills to help me sleep. debm55 Aug 2023 #34

A toast to you all.... Blue Owl Aug 2023 #35

🍻 🥂 🍹 🥃 Your choice, all. 👍 electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #37