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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Fun Stuff => Topic started by: Aksu on 21 October 2016, 06:58:27 AM

Title: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: Aksu on 21 October 2016, 06:58:27 AM
Hullo,
Today  being the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Nelson cocktail moght be an appropriate tipple to start the weekend!

INGREDIENTS
35ml of Pussers Navy Rum
15ml of Galliano
10ml grenadine
75ml orange juice
METHOD
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice and strain into a longglass.
Garnish with an orange wedge and maraschino cherry.

Cheers,
Aksu
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: Matt J on 21 October 2016, 07:49:11 AM
I'll have one for breakfast please   :)
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 10:01:36 AM
Hoist the mizzen and every man do their duty to Ms Hamilton, rum and broadsides for all, HUZZAH!

That doesn't look a large measure for us all, I think you're off by a couple of orders of magnitude ;)
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: cameronian on 21 October 2016, 10:02:39 AM
I'll be having "a drop o' the admiral" myself, Gentlemen raise your glasses, Brexit and Trafalgar!
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 10:44:27 AM
Sorry, can't afford rum - it's imported and Brexit has screwed that :D

Now, if we can start making it with Norfolk sugar beet...
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: fsn on 21 October 2016, 01:46:56 PM
I've been celebrating by using only one eye and one hand today.

My painting has improved.
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: DFlynSqrl on 21 October 2016, 02:04:47 PM
Quote from: fsn on 21 October 2016, 01:46:56 PM
I've been celebrating by using only one eye and one hand today.

My painting has improved.

;D
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 02:11:40 PM
Iron Man Painting challenge accepted!

You're only allowed one eye, one hand, and have to have drunk a bottle of rum before commencing!
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: petercooman on 21 October 2016, 07:04:00 PM
Quote from: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 02:11:40 PM
... and have to have drunk a bottle of rum before commencing!

So we have to start painting earlier today, before we start the second bottle? I don't know if i can start painting at 2 pm  :d
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 08:46:27 PM
I like your style, I wondered where all the rum had gone!
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: petercooman on 22 October 2016, 08:10:13 AM
Quote from: toxicpixie on 21 October 2016, 08:46:27 PM
I like your style, I wondered where all the rum had gone!

:ar! :ar! :ar!
Title: Re: Nelson drinks for Trafalgar day
Post by: toxicpixie on 22 October 2016, 09:33:39 AM
One eye, check.
Silly hat, check.

Holy broadsides, Peter is Nelson!