RED STATE SWILL

In solidarity with Canada and Mexico, because of the idiotic tariffs, I shall henceforth abstain entirely from certain things characteristic of the red states. Specifically Bourbon Whiskey, grits, and Tabasco. As well as the big four canned American beers.
Consider it a protest against dumb-ass-ism.

Well, actually ....

The only reason I ever had Bourbon in the house was because of Bart Simpson, who in one episode mixed Manhattans for the members of the Legitimate Businessman's Club. That lasted less than two years, and was well over a decade ago.
And I also made a few Old Fashioneds.

MANHATTAN COCKTAIL
Two ounces American whiskey.
Up to one ounce Vermouth.
Dash of bitters.
Cherry for garnish.

Shake the liquids with an ice cube, pour into a suitable container, garnish with the cherry.


OLD FASHIONED
Two ounces American Whiskey.
One sugar cube (or a teaspoon of granulated sugar). Dash of bitters.
An orange wedge.

Muddle the bitters and sugar well in the bottom of a glass tumbler. Add ice cubes and pour the whiskey over. Put in the orange wedge as a garnish.

Seeing as I never touch grits anyhow, that boycott will have no consequence. Sad. I now wish I was a major consumer of grits. Same goes for Tabasco hot sauce, which I haven't bought in a quarter of a century. Ditto on American canned beer, which is swill.

Actually the only things from the red states I consume are the tobacco mixtures from Cornell & Diehl, and the considered opinions of Pipe Stud (Steve Fallon) in Texas. And I will not change that. So, um. Pipe Stud is right ninety nine percent of the time.
And Cornell & Diehl makes some seriously good stuff.


First pipe of the day was C&D Small Batch Carolina Red Flake w/Perique.


Threw out the container of grits two decades ago.
It was still mostly full.



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