After a successful first week back to work (thanks to all who inquired and expressed consternation,) I met up with the bf Jim this weekend in Lenox, MA (halfway between our respective homes in NY and CT) for a much needed shopping and cocktail reunion and reconnection.
Last night, I made an attempt at mixing a batch of cosmos, my signature drink. The first batch was so bad, I had to dump it and start again. I panicked, and searched the internet for cosmo recipes. Had I forgotten how to mix them? Did I have the proportions wrong? We’re the ingredients spoiled? Had my entire life been a lie and my reason for living ended?
In fear and frustration, I disposed of all the questionable ingredients and decided I would never mix another cosmo again. Better to have none, than to have bad ones.
Fortunately, a night’s sleep and the light of a new day cleared my head and conscience. We purchased new ingredients (our usual brand of vodka and fresh limes) on our shopping outing today, and tonight I have successfully mixed two rounds of perfect Sassybear cosmos.
Whew! Life has meaning to me once again.
Idle Eyes and a Dormy 
(raises a glass in your direction) life is not worth living without sassybear cosmos! glad your work week went well and did not tire you out.
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Oh, it tired me out. But I’m happy to be back to the routine, none the less!
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I hope you continue to get better. smooches! 🙂
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Thanks, AM!
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Routines are good…and so are cosmos.
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Cosmos are great. I used to mix those all the time. Now I go for the simpler things in life like tequila shots.
DISCLAIMER I’m doing a shot for every Toronto Maple Leafs goal they score today, and I’m here with three shots in my system. 🥃
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I hope life has meaning no matter what happens.
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Yeah the really boozy stuff does go off after a while. Even beer will skunk out too. Drink it while it’s fresh.
And that goes for food recipes too. I’ve had a number of times where the first time it was good, but the 2nd and subsequent times it’s been that fucking awesome.
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Hard to imagine you without cosmos! Did you figure out what the problem was?
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We used a different vodka than what I’m used to. That’s the only thing I did different. But we tossed out all the ingredients and got new ones, just in case.
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A life without cocktails – are you insane! Guess what I’ve actually been to Lennox. I also went to Springfield.
JP
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I think a proper cosmo has just a hint of pink ‘to let you know it’s there’.
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Its my favorite too.
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