Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Barfly

Love this bar designed by Paulo Lobo. Not too clubby, blokey, dark or sleazy.

What to order? How about you? Make mine a Margarita please & just for reference, here's my favourite recipe.

Millie's Margarita (on the rocks, not frozen)
½ shot Pedro Ximénez sherry (yes, you read this right!)

1 shot tequila

dash of bitters

½ shot Cointreau or Triple Sec

juice of 2 limes

splash of orange juice

ice cubes

Shake with ice and strain into a margarita glass with a salted rim. Garnish with lime slices.

To be politically correct I need to add the following - be responsible, drink in moderation.

Images: Paulo Lobo

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11 comments:

  1. WinnibriggsHouseJuly 26, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Well mines a whisky and soda please...Irish whisky for preference...but it is a little early,maybe I'll join you later Cheers!

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  2. Tammy at The Drill Hall EmporiumJuly 26, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    A great looking bar, I agree. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I am a kir royale girl myself, from French travels I guess? Hope you have a great week, Tammy

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  3. vicki archerJuly 26, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    If I were responsible I would stop at one! xv

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  4. mondocherryJuly 26, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I could do with one now....
    Clare x

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  5. Renée FinbergJuly 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    millie

    it feels very 'beachy.'
    and the beach.....well....
    is the place for margaritas lemon drops, pino coladas,
    lemon birds......

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  6. Lisa PorterJuly 27, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    When Taylor and I vacationed with my mother this summer, we found out that she LOVES margaritas! I mean she REALLY REALLY loves margaritas!
    She will love this recipe because it's your favorite, you see, I've told her all about you sweet friend. Is is warming up in your neck of the woods?

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  7. Betsy BrockJuly 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I love it...so classy looking!

    I'll take a drink...your recipe looks yummy!

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  8. Julie@beingRUBYJuly 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Millie
    I was just catching up with your last post.. Sydney was horrid that week you were here.. unbelievable.. torrential rain and cold.. thankfully the last 2 days the sun has been out again and I can stop shivering.. Although perhaps it was that horrid weather that sent me over the edge and booked my trip to Europe.. Loved your comment.. I'll have to be my own tour director!! hahaha

    So.. love these lamp shades also.. is that mirrors or stainless steel on that bar.. either way it looks terrific..

    Sorry I'm such an absent blogger.. I really have been letting it all slide these last few months.. you're a sweetie to pop over..

    Have a great day.. ciao xxx Julie

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  9. MiseJuly 29, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Ah yes, I am sitting here being responsible and drinking in moderation. Across the world, I imagine you and MOTH are as well. Three souls united in sensible prudence.

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  10. Renée FinbergAugust 1, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    you must be busy at the new place/job

    i hope they are aware of who they are dealing with??

    big hug!! & xx's

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  11. KarenAugust 5, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hi Everyone
    I'm sending out an ALERT.I believe Millie's gone missing. Come back to us Millie.Forget you're flat out. WE NEED YOU.
    Kind Regards
    Karen

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And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
~W.H. Auden