Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vacation. Show all posts

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Sex on the Beach


So one thing that has driven me batty in Minnesota, is that no bartender seems to be correctly make my favorite cocktail.

Since I was but a wee lad of 21 (yes, I was fairly behaved and didn't do much MIP'ing) I have always loved the cocktail 'Sex on the Beach'. Its so fruity and strong. Just the way I like it!

I often get asked if I like the activity too, when I order this drink. Although this is off-topic, I would have to say yes, although you have to watch out for sand in bad places and you don't want to catch crabs! lol

Moving on!

So I never had any problem getting the drink I expected anywhere until I moved to Minnesota. For some reason they LOVE to make it with Malibu and Cream. For one thing, I hate Coconut, but most importantly, the idea of Orange Juice and Cream together just does not sound appetizing!

When I request the bartender make it my way (aka the right way) I get looked at funny and it always ends up that they make fun of my weird 'Nebraska' Cocktails.

I have since taken on the experiment to order it whenever traveling and am happy to report that EVERYwhere but Minnesota and Kansas City make it the right way! ;-)

If you doubt the legitimacy of the locations I have gone to, they include:
New York City
Washington D.C.
Tampa, FL
Denver, CO
Boston, MA
and NOW
San Francisco
& Las Vegas

So I think if we go by majority rules it appears that Minnesota has the weird concoction.

HA! Its so nice being right isn't it? :-)

Okay, so I realize nobody cares but me. BUT if you would like to try a fun cocktail this is the recipe that SMART people use (aka me):

1oz Vodka
1oz Peach Schnapps
Orange Juice
Splash of Cranberry
Cherry (and Orange slice if you wish) for flare!

Bottoms up!

Friday, January 25, 2008

Sin City Burns


Well, maybe that is a bit dramatic, but I was shocked to see the Monte Carlo on fire when I logged on to CNN.com today. Having been there just a few days earlier (Saturday) it was weird to have been 'almost' there for the action. Do you suppose this is God giving us a sign that the sins will no longer be overlooked???

But wait, what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas right? That was my moto!

Oh well, stories must be told and they will. I apologize for being absent for the last week, but with the awesome trip to San Francisco then Las Vegas, and then getting a crappy cold, I haven't been on the computer much. Stay tuned and I'll try to remember all of the fun stories.

Glad I wasn't staying in the Monte Carlo!

And this 0 Degree weather crap... blah!!!