Regardless, a refreshing beverage is most welcome during these dog days, so see if your favorites made the list!
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It's time for another round of 5 After 5! In case you missed it, last week's list was favorite ice cream flavors and if you're new to this series, you can read more about it here - then catch up on all the old editions here.
Today I've got my list of 5 to share, as well as next week's topic for you to stew about over the upcoming days.
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Favorite Beverages
I've got to be honest and say that I'm pretty much just a water gal. I've never liked soda or coffee and although I'm up for an occasional glass of OJ if someone's offering, I really just always prefer water.
Now, I do drink milk sometimes, but that's only at night and only for dessert.
Yes, milk is my dessert.
However, this wouldn't be much of a list if I just wrote down water, water, and more water, so I decided to really get crazy and list the top adult beverages which I choose to imbibe.
Now, I do drink milk sometimes, but that's only at night and only for dessert.
Yes, milk is my dessert.
However, this wouldn't be much of a list if I just wrote down water, water, and more water, so I decided to really get crazy and list the top adult beverages which I choose to imbibe.
1. Wine
And that first trip overseas just happened to be to Italy, so I pretty much returned home as the new resident wino.
2. Radler
It's known as a Shandy here in the States and I'm sure it's considered a super-lightweight drink since it's 50% beer and 50% lemonade, but I don't care because that stuff is delicious!
3. Grappa
It's basically a brandy that's made from all the gunk that's left over (stems, seeds, skins, etc.) after they make wine.
The first time I had it was actually down in Miami, at the home of G's best friend from grad school, when we all sat on his balcony sipping a batch of the stuff that he'd made himself -- I guess you learn a thing or two about grappa-making when you spend half a decade living in Rome!
4. Gin
I was almost 40 before I ever set foot in a bar. It was in Amsterdam and it was specifically to try Genever. G and I had been learning all about it during our stay and wanted to do a classic Coke versus Pepsi taste-test between the Oud and the Jong.
I can't remember which one won, but I do remember that I liked the stuff.
Back at home, we've tried a few different gins, but my favorite is Terroir Gin, which I call, "Christmas Tree in a bottle."
If you ever have a chance to try it, I guarantee you'll be changing the name, too.
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I can't remember which one won, but I do remember that I liked the stuff.
Back at home, we've tried a few different gins, but my favorite is Terroir Gin, which I call, "Christmas Tree in a bottle."
If you ever have a chance to try it, I guarantee you'll be changing the name, too.
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5. Becherovka
I actually never encountered this treasure during my time spent in the Czech Republic.
G discovered it just a few months ago and it immediately became "my favorite."
It is composed mainly of an overwhelming anise flavor -- which I usually can't stand, but it combines it with other spicy notes in such a way that I've named this one "European Christmas Market in a bottle."
OhMyGoodness, it is just so interesting and if I close my eyes for just a moment, I can pretend I'm strolling amongst rows of wooden stalls, lights twinkling in the trees and wonderful music tinkling through the air, while perfectly-powdered snowflakes lightly dust my hair.
Of course, when the glass is empty, I'm right back in the sweltering heat of hot Florida, but for a moment I'm transported out of these lean, no-travel years to a magical place.
Well, now that you've read this list, you probably think I turn into a total lush while traveling -- which isn't entirely true...
Unless the drink is cheaper than water.
G discovered it just a few months ago and it immediately became "my favorite."
It is composed mainly of an overwhelming anise flavor -- which I usually can't stand, but it combines it with other spicy notes in such a way that I've named this one "European Christmas Market in a bottle."
OhMyGoodness, it is just so interesting and if I close my eyes for just a moment, I can pretend I'm strolling amongst rows of wooden stalls, lights twinkling in the trees and wonderful music tinkling through the air, while perfectly-powdered snowflakes lightly dust my hair.
Of course, when the glass is empty, I'm right back in the sweltering heat of hot Florida, but for a moment I'm transported out of these lean, no-travel years to a magical place.
Well, now that you've read this list, you probably think I turn into a total lush while traveling -- which isn't entirely true...
Unless the drink is cheaper than water.
For next week:
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Ways to celebrate 4th of July
We usually always spend the 4th at the same place, but this year we're mixing things up a bit. What aspects of the day do I enjoy the most? Check back next week to see if they're the same as yours!
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