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My Cup Runneth Over for Thirsty Thursday

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In trying to find pictures for Throwback Thursday, I realized I have a lot of pictures of adult beverages (that is said with pride, by the way!). As such, I’ve decided that rather than share pictures of me with bad 80s hair and glasses that legitimately covered half my face, I could easily share glasses of a much tastier kind. So without further ado, I present to you Thirsty Thursday!

Of course, we all had some amazing drinks while in Hawaii, however, I realized that I have already spoken about a number of them already–so I thought I would repost them for you again on this Thirsty Thursday.

Hipahipa!

Whiskey Wipeout from Duke’s

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Coconut Mojito from Duke’s

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Koloa Rum Company Mai Tai Shot

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The Best Piña Colada in my life–MY LIFE–from Huggo’s On The Rocks

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Nani Moon Meadery

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Chalkboard Art

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For those of you who are lovely enough to follow my other-and-even-more-neglected blog, ShezzaSpeak, this post might seem a bit familiar.

After a lot of contemplating, soul searching, and consulting of the oracles, I have decided to merge my two accounts (if for no other reason than suffering from only ½ the guilt when I’m rampantly neglecting them both!).  My plan is to bring over several posts a month–some will be identical and others will be reworked so that they are hopefully not too trite.

The first series I wanted to bring over was one of my favorites.  Well, they all are in their own way, but given today is Valentines Day, I thought this especially appropriate.  So may I present to you: Chalkboard Art!  Just a note: all Chalkboard Art pictures are my own, unless specified.

New York City streets are filled with a lot of things: people, dogs, trash, mysterious things you’re better off not knowing what they are…but my favorite things NYC sidewalks offer are Chalkboard Art.

Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like 3am drunk dialing…

 

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Thirsty Thursday #17

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In trying to find pictures for Throwback Thursday, I realized I have a lot of pictures of adult beverages (that is said with pride, by the way). As such, I’ve decided that rather than share pictures of me with bad 80s hair and glasses that legitimately covered half my face, I could easily share glasses of a much tastier kind. So without further ado, I present to you Thirsty Thursday, all the way from Hawaii (for some strange reason I have a lot of pictures from Hawaii that qualify for Thirsty Thursdays…)!!

One of the great things about drinking well with others is getting to taste different things.  This is providing “others” are willing to share with you…or you are really good at sneaking sips when they are too distracted to notice you partaking in their beverages.

This is a Whiskey Wipeout, which is what Tracy ordered at Duke’s while I ordered last week’s Thirsty Thursday pic: Coconut Mojito.

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If you like all things spicy, this is a drink you should definitely get when you find yourself walking along Waikiki in need of a tasty beverage.  Find Duke‘s Barefoot Bar, rinse the sand off your feet and ask for a beachside table.   It has Jim Beam, Grand Marnier, pineapple chipotle syrup, muddled pineapple, and fresh pineapple and jalapeños as a garnish.  How can you go wrong with anything that has a pineapple jalapeño garnish?!?!?

 

Why Do Irish Eyes Smile?

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Because they have Irish Coffee!

What?  That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.  Of course, everyone knows my position of coffee (nectar of the gods–in case you’re new here!), but when you add cream and whiskey, well, kids, it just becomes magical!

There are several theories as to who created this wonderful drink.  The most accepted theory was created in 1942 by Joe Sheridan who added whiskey to the coffee for passengers stranded at Foynes airbase.  When someone asked if the coffee was Brazilian, good ol’ Joe responded with “no, it’s Irish Coffee.”  He even coined the following when asked for the recipe:

Cream – Rich as an Irish Brogue  
Coffee – Strong as a Friendly Hand
Sugar – Sweet as the tongue of a Rogue
Whiskey – Smooth as the Wit of the Land.

Just don’t tell Joe Jackson that, he claimed to have created it year before Sheridan’s famous airbase interaction.  I personally think a nod to both Joes are in order, then again, maybe that’s why we call it a cup of joe?

With St. Patrick’s day only a day away, if you have never indulged in this delectable treat now it the time.  For the rest of us, Sunday brunch is as good of time as any!

How to make it?  Well, everyone tweaks it here and there, but the base is what good ol’ Joe Sheridan described.  The National Irish Coffee Day website breaks it down for us:

…and in practical terms here’s how to make one:  Pre-heat a clear stemmed glass with very hot water. Empty the water, and add 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Now add some freshly brewed rich coffee and stir. As soon as the sugar is melted, add a generous measure of Irish whiskey (about 4 to 6 teaspoons). Stir again, and then wait for the brew to still. Now take a hot teaspoon and pour gently whipped fresh cream slowly over the back of the spoon. The cream should be not too stiff and not too liquid. A perfect Irish Coffee should look pretty much like that other famous Irish drink – Guinness! And remember never stir it because the coffee is meant to be enjoyed as you sip the warm, sweet nectar through the luxurious cream.

Speaking of National Irish Coffee Day, which is a real thing, it’s on January 25th–plenty of time to hone your Irish coffee making skills! Slainte!

J39560 definitely a Guinness resemblance!