Gransnet forums

Food

Cocktails

(69 Posts)
Teetime Wed 31-May-17 16:03:21

My perfect cocktail is the classic Martini shaken not stirred and with a twist not an olive- I shall be mostly making some of these on Election Day being the serious person that I am. What's yours?

grannypiper Tue 06-Jun-17 08:47:20

Pink polar bear for me please

suzied Mon 05-Jun-17 17:12:44

I love an Aperol Spritz any time of day ( when on holiday in Italy)

JanT8 Mon 05-Jun-17 16:36:32

NanaandGrampy, love the sound and look of these! Have never heard of them or tried them, but I'm sure I could get used to them , given 5 mins!! grin

Teetime Fri 02-Jun-17 08:51:21

Off to my daughters today who is currently extolling the virtues of Grapefruit gin so will be trying some of that.

Marydoll Thu 01-Jun-17 23:25:14

A Rossini, please. It's strawberry puree and Prosecco. I once tried adding raspberry liqueur to it. Lethal!grin

GardenGirl Thu 01-Jun-17 22:56:58

Cheers Teetime
Mines a Negroni
??

Kim19 Thu 01-Jun-17 19:17:11

I'm with you Lewlew. Everywhere and anywhere will do. I tend to go for 'cocktail of the day' wherever I am and - surprise, surprise - they all taste pretty good to me. Bring 'em on!

merlotgran Thu 01-Jun-17 18:36:36

Just wrapping myself round a large G&T, ice and lime after an exhausting day with DH at two hospital appointments. If it doesn't reach my aching feet before long I might need another one grin

lizzypopbottle Thu 01-Jun-17 18:00:35

Not sure if a long cool G&T with ice and lemon or lime counts as a cocktail but it's definitely the drink for me. It's clean too, so no hangover.

Supergrannyknitknit Thu 01-Jun-17 17:44:17

Hugo Spritz please.

Emptynester Thu 01-Jun-17 17:42:15

Either a Caprinha ( Brazilian Rum, sugar syrup, lots of lime and crushed ice) or a very pretty Rose Petal Martini ( Gin, Rose Petal Syrup, Lychee Licquer, lemon juice shaken over ice). I've inexplicably suddenly got ver very thirsty!

thuberon Thu 01-Jun-17 17:07:03

Gin Fizz please - in Paris 1979. smile

Nanna58 Thu 01-Jun-17 16:23:35

A Tom Collins, but Porn Star Martinis are nice too. Remember in my youth trying to impress a date by asking for a Creme de Menthe, barman wrapped some ice in a tea towel and repeatedly shut it in the door frame to crush it, and I had to pretend I liked drinking something that resembled toothpaste lol !

LesleyAnne54 Thu 01-Jun-17 15:56:15

tequila sunrise please, or black russion.

Tessa101 Thu 01-Jun-17 15:24:51

Oh has to be pina colada..... when in Australia last year I had a few, now my DD and GDs and there friends all sing the song when I get one.

sweetcakes Thu 01-Jun-17 15:19:04

Mojito or tequila sunrise or possibly a Jamaican rum punch but they are far and few between but I enjoy one when I have it. Oh I forgot a pimms is good to.

Catterygirl Thu 01-Jun-17 15:09:46

Negroni for me please. I believe they are very fashionable at the moment. I had one in Spain last week.

ninathenana Thu 01-Jun-17 15:09:14

Magicmaggie
I don't think so, the name dosen't sound familiar. I can't even remember the overal taste, just that I loved it.

sarahellenwhitney Thu 01-Jun-17 14:59:45

Singapore Slings' on a distinctly memorable QE11 cruise
around the Fiords.blush

Magicmaggie Thu 01-Jun-17 14:59:40

ninathenanna
The cocktail you had at the Burgh Island wasn't called "Fuzzy Navel" was it?
I think it was peach juice and peach liquor. It was delicious, and it's the only one I ever order.

Lewlew Thu 01-Jun-17 14:59:12

The best cocktail is the one you are having where you want to be having it! Here I am just this BH Monday at Alhos de Agua... Algarve before leaving to get the plane home. Heaven with a Brandy Alexander!

Juggernaut Thu 01-Jun-17 14:55:27

A Jackhammer for me please: Jack Daniels, Amaretto & Ice!

brenh34 Thu 01-Jun-17 14:54:22

Mine's a Cosmopolitan every time. However, instead of a dessert I now have an Espresso Martini.

sarahellenwhitney Thu 01-Jun-17 14:51:39

grannylyn65
Presumably while enjoying your favourite cocktail?grin

Kate51 Thu 01-Jun-17 14:10:16

Long island tea☺