what is your favorite beverage

[bubbaschili]

well the star wars thread didn't jump into hyper space so lets keep trying......there has got to be a topic that we can all talk about besides hot sauces and chili.
so like the topic says.......what is your favorite beverage..when im eating hot wings or chili i have to go with a corona and a lime.....ice tea would be my normal drink along with a local soda here in north carolina called cheerwine. if you have never had a cheerwine wooow your missing it it is awsome.

[kato]

Bubba

i'm from the south also. it would have to be beer well not just beer Budweiser.Maybe a sundrop sodie.

Bubba ever hear of a hot sauce named Cackalacky? They are from up in Charlotte.

[bubbaschili]

ive called north carolina north kakalaky but ive never heard of that hot sauce......in this area texas pete is like 25 miles from my house.

ps i like sundrop in slushie form.

[Tina Brooks]

Star Wars thread??? Where? I must have missed that one!

We went to see the movie last night...

If I'm just eating hot wings as opposed to a gourmet concoction of the Peppermaster's, it's beer for me too. But not just any beer, I prefer Pilsner and a local micro-brewery here named Sleeman's Clear is my brew of choice, after that is Corona, and mine requires a slice of lime too.

Oh... and I've heard of Cackalacky; but never tried it.

T.

[kato]

Can't see puttin a lime in beer I figure it must be bad beer if it needs a lime.
anyhow Jeff & Page of Cackalacy are some real characters we had a booth near them out in Albuquerque & they brought a guitar & a triangle played them and sung the cacalacky song for 12 hours for the whole 3 days of the fiery food show I heard that damn triangle for 2 weeks.
hot sauce sells all over plus on our site and i know it's at the Durham bulls ballpark seen that on tv. Take a look at the website cackalacky.com.

Sundrop slushie sounds like a winner can't get sundrop down here anymore for say the last 10 years but fond memories of the past.

Mick

[Tina Brooks]

Never knock a Corona with lime until you've tried it. Slurp.

What the heck is a Sundrop Slushie, sounds like something with Vodka, peach juice and crushed ice.

T

[bubbaschili]

there are a cpl of local soda makers here in nc and the south one is called cheerwine and the other is called sundrop... cant realy compare sundrop to mt dew sundrop is alot more citrusy(if thats a word) around here they have these huge machines you dump cheerwine one one side and cheerwine on the other and it makes it a slush.
(when the father in law wins the lottery im buying me a slush machine.)

[bubbaschili]

speaking of vodka...i make up a drink the other day.....there is a drink only available at taco bell called mt dew baja blast...that with some lime flavored vodka is outa this world.
i call it a bubba blast.

[Tina Brooks]

There are only two things I like lime juice in: Tequila or Rum.

and it better be good Tequila; none of that pulque crud.

T

[sweatnspice]

Where are all the whiskey drinkers? I prefer Makers Mark. Other then that I just drink water, have to put something healthy in my body once in a while :)

[JA1LB1RD]

I prefer (checking over shoulder for wife) Miller Genuine Draft with chili. But like Bubba said, a cold Cheerwine goes good with anything (or all by itself). However, like sweatnspice I too am trying to incorporate more water into my diet.

[JA1LB1RD]

By-the-way, avoid, I SAY AVOID, the Bubba Blast at all cost! It is a mind-altering substance and should be administered only under the strict supervision of a physician! :shock:

[LinNJoe]

There are only two things I like lime juice in: Tequila or Rum.

and it better be good Tequila; none of that pulque crud.

T

See...I knew I liked you for some reason.

Tequila is where it's at, believe me. Sure, it's good in a margarita (with the right mix), but the best is a good 100% agave tequila (preferably an anejo) sipped right after dinner as a digestif.

We have about 7 different varieties at home for our tasting pleasure.

- J

[bubbaschili]

Where are all the whiskey drinkers? I prefer Makers Mark. Other then that I just drink water, have to put something healthy in my body once in a while :)
if im into that kind of drinking i like to keep it simple.....burbon and coke....lots of ice.

[JA1LB1RD]

There are only two things I like lime juice in: Tequila or Rum.

and it better be good Tequila; none of that pulque crud.

T

See...I knew I liked you for some reason.

Tequila is where it's at, believe me. Sure, it's good in a margarita (with the right mix), but the best is a good 100% agave tequila (preferably an anejo) sipped right after dinner as a digestif.

We have about 7 different varieties at home for our tasting pleasure.

- J

My last experience with Tequila landed two of my Marine buddies and me in a Mexican jail :!: I appeared that shortly after one of 'em ate the worm, he turned into an instant a-hole and wanted to fight the whole town :roll:

[bubbaschili]

i guess he didnt care that he was outnumbered like a billion mexicans to 1??

[LinNJoe]

My last experience with Tequila landed two of my Marine buddies and me in a Mexican jail :!: I appeared that shortly after one of 'em ate the worm, he turned into an instant a-hole and wanted to fight the whole town :roll:

Well no wonder your view of tequila is so poor. You need to try it again with real 100% agave tequila and sip it like you would cognac, single-malt scotch or a fine port wine...as an after-dinner treat. Get yourself a shot of Herradura, Chinaco, or El Tesoro anejo and sip it gently. You'll never believe that the crap you drank before (likely something akin to Cuervo Gold) was actually related to what you're sipping now.

[Tina Brooks]

I'm with Lin and Joe.

Tequila is a liquor best respected. And I've no respect for a Tequila that isn't blue agave.

Of course, when the best Tequila one can get happens to be a Jose Cuervo mixto, one makes do; anything, IMHO, is better than Tequila Sauza. blech! That said, if I could at least get the JC tradicional I'd be happy, but give me a bottle of Herradura Gold Reposado and I'm in my glory; let me tell you.

Canucks know even less about Tequila than they do hot peppers. Hmmmph. My local liquor store carries a choice of 2 tequilas: Sauza and Bang Bang... I shudder to think.

T

[LinNJoe]

Of course, when the best Tequila one can get happens to be a Jose Cuervo mixto, one makes do; anything, IMHO, is better than Tequila Sauza. blech! That said, if I could at least get the JC tradicional I'd be happy, but give me a bottle of Herradura Gold Reposado and I'm in my glory; let me tell you.

Canucks know even less about Tequila than they do hot peppers. Hmmmph. My local liquor store carries a choice of 2 tequilas: Sauza and Bang Bang... I shudder to think.

T

A couple of the people on the tequila discussion forum that I (Joe) participate in live in Canada, and have described the rather Draconian way in which the provinces control both the type & price of spirits sold there. The LCBO, which I believe controls things in Ontario, cranks up the price of even the cheapest mixtos.

You CAN mail-order spirits into Canada, you just have to be ready to pay the tax/duty on it thru Customs. There are a few great places in California which do mail-order that have a tremendous selection of tequila, and better than Herradura Reposado as well. 8)

- J

P.S. Sauza Hornitos, if it's available is decent 100% agave tequila. I like it only for mixing, but you could use it for sipping in a pinch.

[terrabyte]

I throw my hat in the ring with Whiskey.

At the time, I was too poor to really try very many out, or distinguished enough to try it without Coke. So am mostly a Jack Daniels fan. Royal Crown was fine too to mix things up. I tried Gentleman's Jack, and thent he expensive Jack, but couldn't tell the difference. I've had Maker's Mark, but, um... can't really recall what I thought. *cough*

Malibu Rum is the bomb, but too expensive to make worthwhile.

My alltime favorite though is making Long Island Ice Teas. To this day, it still seems like magic to buy a bottle of 5-blend, mix it with Pepsi & Lime-mix, and suddenly it tastes like innocent ice tea. No matter how strong I make it. A miracle, I tell ya.

I haven't had any hard liquor in years though. I only have beer now, the darker the better.

[sweatnspice]

Malibu Rum is the Bomb? Oh no no no - that stuff gives me instant hang over. Course that's due to a frat party in college, but to this day I can't look at the stuff without getting a little nauseous. I'll take Makers any day

[Tina Brooks]

I feel that way about Southern Comfort, but that was skiing at Whistler, in my debauch days.

[bubbaschili]

seems like in late high school early college it was seven seven (segrams seven and 7 up)
and of course one day in college i had a girl introduce me to a slow comfortable screw against the wall
(mixture of slow gin......southern comfort and a harvey wall banger.)

[sweatnspice]

Yeah, i bet she introduced you to that. :-)

[terrabyte]

And I feel the same way about Vodka, due to my first yakk in college.

And I can't stand the smell of Gin. And not due to any bad experience. Of course tastes change with age, and if I like broccoli now, maybe I'll like Gin?

[bubbaschili]

Yeah, i bet she introduced you to that. :-)
there was this huge campus like party and im standing there half buzzed (that and i looked alot better in college than i do now) this cute little co ed comes up to me and say..."hey would you like a slow comfortable screw against the wall??" of course i was in shock she handed me the drink......and ran

[chuk hell]

Good German or Mexican beer.

Good American craft beers.

Good British /Irish/Scottish ales or stouts.

Belgian Ales, especially tripples.

Yeah, count me as another fan of 100% agave tequila.

Good sour mash or bourbon whisky.

Single malt scotch....the peatier the better.

OK, that's enough.

[Tina Brooks]

Good German or Mexican beer.

Good American craft beers.

Good British /Irish/Scottish ales or stouts.

Belgian Ales, especially tripples.

Yeah, count me as another fan of 100% agave tequila.

Good sour mash or bourbon whisky.

Single malt scotch....the peatier the better.

OK, that's enough.

What no rum or vodka??? :roll:

[staffing]

Can't see puttin a lime in beer I figure it must be bad beer if it needs a lime.
anyhow Jeff & Page of Cackalacy are some real characters we had a booth near them out in Albuquerque & they brought a guitar & a triangle played them and sung the cacalacky song for 12 hours for the whole 3 days of the fiery food show I heard that damn triangle for 2 weeks.
hot sauce sells all over plus on our site and i know it's at the Durham bulls ballpark seen that on tv. Take a look at the website cackalacky.com.

Sundrop slushie sounds like a winner can't get sundrop down here anymore for say the last 10 years but fond memories of the past.

Mick

Agreed on the lime thing. I like beer. I like wine, too. It depends on what I am eating. When I cook chicken marsala for my wife (made with habanero-infused olive oil) I like a nice bottle of chardonnay or pouilly-fuisse to wash it down with. Wings? Gotta have beer. Since I am watching my weight (gotta stay slim if I want to ski this winter) I normally drink diet beer :cry: but I reward myself from time to time with a micro beer or a LaBatt's Blue. I actually had a pilsner in Aruba called Balashi, but, alas, they don't sell it off the island. It is incredible stuff.

[staffing]

speaking of vodka...i make up a drink the other day.....there is a drink only available at taco bell called mt dew baja blast...that with some lime flavored vodka is outa this world.
i call it a bubba blast.

I don't like to taint good tequila with anything. I like my anejo neat.

[Tina Brooks]

Can't see puttin a lime in beer I figure it must be bad beer if it needs a lime.
anyhow Jeff & Page of Cackalacy are some real characters we had a booth near them out in Albuquerque & they brought a guitar & a triangle played them and sung the cacalacky song for 12 hours for the whole 3 days of the fiery food show I heard that damn triangle for 2 weeks.
hot sauce sells all over plus on our site and i know it's at the Durham bulls ballpark seen that on tv. Take a look at the website cackalacky.com.

Sundrop slushie sounds like a winner can't get sundrop down here anymore for say the last 10 years but fond memories of the past.

Mick

Agreed on the lime thing. I like beer. I like wine, too. It depends on what I am eating. When I cook chicken marsala for my wife (made with habanero-infused olive oil) I like a nice bottle of chardonnay or pouilly-fuisse to wash it down with. Wings? Gotta have beer. Since I am watching my weight (gotta stay slim if I want to ski this winter) I normally drink diet beer :cry: but I reward myself from time to time with a micro beer or a LaBatt's Blue. I actually had a pilsner in Aruba called Balashi, but, alas, they don't sell it off the island. It is incredible stuff.

Diet beer? Yuck... Sleeman's Clear... low carb. Yum If you can find it, you have to try it.

T

[staffing]

Where are all the whiskey drinkers? I prefer Makers Mark. Other then that I just drink water, have to put something healthy in my body once in a while :)

I like single malt scotch.

[staffing]

I'm with Lin and Joe.

Tequila is a liquor best respected. And I've no respect for a Tequila that isn't blue agave.

Of course, when the best Tequila one can get happens to be a Jose Cuervo mixto, one makes do; anything, IMHO, is better than Tequila Sauza. blech! That said, if I could at least get the JC tradicional I'd be happy, but give me a bottle of Herradura Gold Reposado and I'm in my glory; let me tell you.

Canucks know even less about Tequila than they do hot peppers. Hmmmph. My local liquor store carries a choice of 2 tequilas: Sauza and Bang Bang... I shudder to think.

T

Bang Bang???!!!????

:shock:

Okay, that's got to be scary

[Tina Brooks]

Where are all the whiskey drinkers? I prefer Makers Mark. Other then that I just drink water, have to put something healthy in my body once in a while :)

I like single malt scotch.

You had me with the Pouilly-fuisse, but you just lost me.

I have as yet NEVER had any scotch (or rye or whisky for that matter) that would qualify for anything more than my speed bar. lol.

Not a scotch girl me. uh uh.

[Tina Brooks]

I'm with Lin and Joe.

Tequila is a liquor best respected. And I've no respect for a Tequila that isn't blue agave.

Of course, when the best Tequila one can get happens to be a Jose Cuervo mixto, one makes do; anything, IMHO, is better than Tequila Sauza. blech! That said, if I could at least get the JC tradicional I'd be happy, but give me a bottle of Herradura Gold Reposado and I'm in my glory; let me tell you.

Canucks know even less about Tequila than they do hot peppers. Hmmmph. My local liquor store carries a choice of 2 tequilas: Sauza and Bang Bang... I shudder to think.

T

Bang Bang???!!!????

:shock:

Okay, that's got to be scary

Scary... what's scary is that it tastes better than Tequila Sauza.

[staffing]

I'm with Lin and Joe.

Tequila is a liquor best respected. And I've no respect for a Tequila that isn't blue agave.

Of course, when the best Tequila one can get happens to be a Jose Cuervo mixto, one makes do; anything, IMHO, is better than Tequila Sauza. blech! That said, if I could at least get the JC tradicional I'd be happy, but give me a bottle of Herradura Gold Reposado and I'm in my glory; let me tell you.

Canucks know even less about Tequila than they do hot peppers. Hmmmph. My local liquor store carries a choice of 2 tequilas: Sauza and Bang Bang... I shudder to think.

T

Bang Bang???!!!????

:shock:

Okay, that's got to be scary

Scary... what's scary is that it tastes better than Tequila Sauza.

LOL!!!!!

By the way, single malts are great....you just have to try the right one (like a 10-year old Tallisker), and sip it slowly, neat, and after dinner. It's a great experience. It's not something I do often (expensive stuff) but I enjoy it when I do. I'll stock up when in Nova Scotia next summer. It's much cheaper duty-free.

We mostly stick with the wine and beer...depending on what's on the dinner table.

Regarding Rum, I like Mount Gay (Barbados) rum. I lived on the stuff when I was in St. Thomas earlier this summer.

[chuk hell]

Regarding Rum, I like Mount Gay (Barbados) rum. I lived on the stuff when I was in St. Thomas earlier this summer.

That is my rum of choice. I also like Flor de Cana Black Label. For light rum we buy Cruzan. I also love Myers Dark.

I'm against putting lime in beer too. Yuck. That started as a way to sell cheap beer to tourists for more pesos than it's worth.

Tina, sounds like you know your tequila for a Canuck. We go through a lot of that Cuervo Tradicional for mixing. Other Cuervo product I find undrinkable. I'd rather drink Sauza Gold....seriously.

And yeah, cosigned on the Anejo. The stuffs too expensive to adulterate. I'm partial to El Tesoro.

In mexico the chase tequila with a drink called...I think, could be wrong on the name...Sangrita. It's half orange juice and half tomato juice with some hot sauce. It's a rally nice way to drink tequila.

[LinNJoe]

We go through a lot of that Cuervo Tradicional for mixing. Other Cuervo product I find undrinkable. I'd rather drink Sauza Gold....seriously.

And yeah, cosigned on the Anejo. The stuffs too expensive to adulterate. I'm partial to El Tesoro.

In mexico the chase tequila with a drink called...I think, could be wrong on the name...Sangrita. It's half orange juice and half tomato juice with some hot sauce. It's a rally nice way to drink tequila.

For mixing, we stay away from anything made by Jose Cuervo. The stuff is just vile, whether you mix it or not. Try the Sauza Hornitos or Cazadores Reposado for mixing. It's a small step up price-wise, but your margarita-drinkers will thank you for it.

El Tesoro is truly da bomb. We are also partial to Casa Noble and Don Julio. For a taste of something truly special, try a bottle of the Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia. Yeah, it'll put you out $80-100 for a bottle...but it's worth every single sip and then some.

Haven't tried the sangrita, mostly because no one here really likes tomato juice all that much. We'd probably try it if someone else served it up, tho, just for something a little different.

- L & J

[Tina Brooks]

Regarding Rum, I like Mount Gay (Barbados) rum. I lived on the stuff when I was in St. Thomas earlier this summer.

That is my rum of choice. I also like Flor de Cana Black Label. For light rum we buy Cruzan. I also love Myers Dark.

I'm against putting lime in beer too. Yuck. That started as a way to sell cheap beer to tourists for more pesos than it's worth.

Tina, sounds like you know your tequila for a Canuck. We go through a lot of that Cuervo Tradicional for mixing. Other Cuervo product I find undrinkable. I'd rather drink Sauza Gold....seriously.

And yeah, cosigned on the Anejo. The stuffs too expensive to adulterate. I'm partial to El Tesoro.

In mexico the chase tequila with a drink called...I think, could be wrong on the name...Sangrita. It's half orange juice and half tomato juice with some hot sauce. It's a rally nice way to drink tequila.

I know tequila better than anyone I know up here. The vast majority all reply "Tequila? yuck". Of course them's throwbacks to college and too much tequila sauza. And since we can't get good sauza I really don't know what it tastes like but I'm hesitant to try it.

Fwiw, if you can get your hands on a "mediocre" little tequila that goes by the name of Con Orgullo (with pride, I believe) it's delectable. Best tequila I've ever had the pleasure of sampling... And we're out.

:cry:

As for Sangrita, I'm with LinNJoe, I don't like tomato juice, but use Mott's clamato juice instead, THAT makes a way better sangrita. And the Clam flavour complements the tequila very well.

T.