2019 AXPONA and RMAF

[DC]

@DCThe chauffeur service? No problem. If I need to pack extra booze, let me know. (Dry or sweet Vermouth for those Manhattans?) Perhaps I should stay at the Residence Inn next door and set up a Party Suite over there.

And a Manhattan is *always* made with sweet Vermouth.

My dad gave me the hardcore lessons in life--don't trust anyone else with your money, use an electric shaver, always clean your plate before getting dessert (Great Depression era thinking there), and a "perfect Manhattan" is always made with sweet Vermouth (a regular Manhattan uses dry). And don't forget the cherries.

Funny how the younger waitresses and bar maids would laugh when he said "perfect Manhattan." They didn't realize it was the actual name of the drink...and would say that their bartender made great Manhattans. Oy vey!

(...adds sweet Vermouth to the AXPONA liquor box...)

So, apparently not too old to learn a new thing or two...

While listening to LPs downstairs tonight (in the “bar”) and thumbing through a new “bar” book, I happened upon these drink recipes - who knew?





So, having the various Vermouths on hand, I’m going to try all three variations. Note that their “Perfect Manhattan” uses both dry and sweet, hmmm.

 

[Wildcat]

So, having the various Vermouths on hand, I’m going to try all three variations. Note that their “Perfect Manhattan” uses both dry and sweet, hmmm.

I'm not much of a drinker lately, but I neglected to stock my AXPONA bar this year. Maybe next year?

Can't quite read the recipes, but for the margarita, I use 2 parts reposado tequila, one part Cointreau or Grand Marnier (both citrus liqueurs), one-ish part of agave nectar, and kinda-sorta two parts lime juice (squeezed, not from a bottle, so amount varies). What I can make out of the perfect Manhattan...yeah, I see that, plus the Angostura bitters. My dad used to get extra cherries, and used the maraschino cherry juice rather than the bitters.

I do have Pendleton Canadian whisky on hand, and a bottle of sweet vermouth that's a few years old (does it ever go bad from not being refrigerated?).

 

[DC]

I do have Pendleton Canadian whisky on hand, and a bottle of sweet vermouth that's a few years old (does it ever go bad from not being refrigerated?).

I think so... it's distilled from grapes, and wine is particularly susceptible to oxidation, so I think there's a finite shelf-life. My understanding is that chilled, your Vermouth lasts longer. (Here, it's kept in the lower (cooler) compartment of the wine chiller - close enough.)

 

[Wildcat]

(Here, it's kept in the lower (cooler) compartment of the wine chiller - close enough.)

We don't have a wine chiller here since we don't drink it all that often, but for the bottles I keep in the refrigerator, I use a Vacu-Vin with the rubber vacuum corks to keep them fresher over time. I figured that Vermouth probably does spoil over time. I should probably toss it if that's the case.

 

[kurtgo]

I've posted herein before but I'm booked for tickets and a hotel in Denver the weekend of the RMAF. Heading out of KC on Thursday early, kinda. Driving. Anyone want to tag along more than welcome. Heading back Sunday. I have to admit - it's going to be a toss up for me on Saturday for awhile - RMAF or breweries with my son!

 

[Wildcat]

With audio shows, I've always figured I could do other activities at any time, whereas audio shows only happen a few days out of the year.

Looks like I'll cancel my RMAF reservation--I would have to leave for Denver two and a half weeks after returning from practically the same place (staying near Colorado Springs on the last leg of a longer trip, leaving on August 12th), and I leave for another trip during the last week in September. I can't afford the time away, at that point in the year. I wish they had been able to keep RMAF at its original weekend, as I could easily have fit my second trip around it.

 

[TSmith8605]

I'm all set for the bar at the Gaylord place. Will be there from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. Might also visit the RMAF while there. . .

Also, thinking about AXPONA for 2020. . .

 

[DC]

I'm all set for the bar at the Gaylord place. Will be there from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. Might also visit the RMAF while there. . .

 

[Wildcat]

I'm all set for the bar at the Gaylord place. Will be there from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon. Might also visit the RMAF while there. . .

What DC says.

No RMAF for me this year--with my better half recovering from abdominal surgery, I can't leave her here without a way to get around. That and there's another "family issue" that might eat into my time. Cancelled my reservation a couple of weeks ago.

AXPONA 2020, I should be there. Maybe in 2-3 years' time, I'll live closer to RMAF and will make that a regular haunt. (That's the plan, anyway.)

 

[DC]

Expecting lots of pics and updates!

I’m at home, but there in “spirit” with you!

 

[jhouse55]

Well, (sigh) this is what the start of RMAF looks like

 

[racca]

Well, (sigh) this is what the start of RMAF looks like

I'm ALMOST in that picture. I would be just outside the frame on the left side.

Apparently they didn't have the IDs printed in time. Definitely something that could be improved upon for next year.