Saturday, July 16, 2016

Brisbane City Tipples and a GOOD MARGARITA

 Had a city night with a friend. Nothing beats a cocktail with lunch. Nice enough Mojito. Got myself one of Jo Jo's $5 sparklings next. They were perfect for lunch. However.. here is our good find.....
We decided to eat randomly, at Nagomi Japanese restaurant right on Eagle Street Pier, over the road from our hotel. I haven't had a lot of Japanese food. The friend I was with had. This place looked perfect for us. Casual, cheap and it was crowded. The cocktails were $6.60 each so our expectations were not high. OMG. GOOD SHIT. These were an 8.5. Strong and cheap and a good flavour. Tasted very much like mine. We were in margarita heaven. Especially since we could buy 1 for the price of 3. Which we had. :) http://nagomibento.com.au/#/about-nagomi

Ipswich Cup Tipples

Umm.... there is not much I can post about this. $150 for all you can eat and drink during the day while you sit inside track with a lot of bogans. I love it. :)

I don't know what I drank, but I drank a lot of it. I think  I consumed my body weight in party pies. Did I get my $150 bucks worth? Absolutely. No margaritas though. :)

The Pumphouse Brewery - Ipswich

So... a really nice restaurant in a really dead place. So sad my childhood town is now almost a cemetery. This restaurant is new and was packed. Great vibe. Good food. And nice beers on tap. Yet no blackberry. The line up was huge so I bought a cider on tap. (not me.. but.. why not) and a light German Wheat beer. The first sips were horrendous, but I DID get use to it. There's hope for me yet. I think I'm going to order a beer here and there and see if I can train my palette!

Brisbane Brewing Co Tipples


So on the way to my niece's musical, we stopped by the Brisbane Brewing Co for burgers. YUM. But even better, I decided to 'go a beer' again. Bruges inspired me. This one was a blackberry beer and I loved it! Haven't been able to find it again. Not sweet, tart. Delicious. I'm on the lookout now.

My 45th Birthday Tipples

 Okay... so I'd had a long day at work and was tired. That MAY impact this margarita score. We went to Cactus Jacks at Redcliffe. The food and service wasn't awesome and the margaritas were okay. To be honest, I can't remember which ones I had. 2 varieties. They were just okay. This is a great place to meet up with friends for snacks and a drink. Happy birthday me! So great to have an underage driver in the family. Thanks Hannah. :)


Melbourne Tipples

 We were very well behaved on our Easter Trip to Melbourne. But the rooftop bar Madam Brussels was VERY different. It was hard to get a grip on WHAT it actually was? A gay bar? An alternate bar? Whatever, it was weird and unique and there was plenty to look at the whole time we were there. Check out the drinks menu below and you'll see what I mean. This jug was the Love Juice. It was nice, but loses points because it was impossible to pour. I could NOT hold the jug up. It was so heavy. Drink went everywhere. But a REALLY interesting bar that I'll take people back to.

Jugs

$35 for two to share or $55 for four
Our trend-setting Beer and Wine List is constantly evolving, bringing you the most fabulous drops from around the globe. We have sourced the finest grapes and hops from the Yarra Valley to the Tuscan Hills of Italy for your oral pleasure.

BUT WAIT TILL YOU SEE HER JUGS!

What’s a punch shared between friends anyway?

$19 to play with your self
$35 Two Player (4 standard drinks)
$55 Playing Doubles (8 standard drinks)

If you prefer the Classics, talk to our experienced staff members who can stir you up a martini or two! Don’t be shy, all you have to do is ask darlings xx
WINTER PUNCH MENU
THE MADAMES FRUITY DOUBLE D CUPS
The madams’ own Australian liquor, MAIDENII! Pimms was so last year darl. Washed to the back of your throat with dry, lemonade, a touch of Bombay sapphire GIN, cucumbers, strawberries, lemons and mint!
 
THE SMOKEY THROBINSONWhat every lady wants in the cooler months. Hard, wet, hot and ready to roll….
Randy Brandy, licker opps, Licor 43, vanilla, Pineapple & Apple Cider. Finished off with smoky Scotch. This is the new sexier version of a hot toddy!

AMARETTO SOUR
Welcoming a taste of Italian to her tipple list, this fluffy almond flavored jug will not fail to please!

MOSCOW MULE

Oh so fresh!! Vodka, Tahitian lime, Irish mint, laced with ginger beer and aromatic bitters

GIN GARDEN
Freshen your step down the garden path! London dry gin, fresh cucumber & elderflower cordial, apple juice and soda.

BLOODY MARY
Whether you’re coming down from a big night or simply starting one! A classic cocktail to revitalize those taste buds.

THE GILF
I am so sorry that your mind has taken you to such places, but GILF stands for…. GIN I LIKE TO FUNK. A hot and heady mix of Gin, Maraschino, Chamomile, Lemonade and Honey. The HOT GILF will take you places you have never been and perhaps never want to remember

MAI TAI
Brighten up your day with a tropical classic! Lashings of Rum, Orgeat, Lime, Pineapple and fresh Orange.

SANGRIA
taking the bull by the balls. A bloody red sangria infused with brandy, strawberries, cinnamon and toped with bubbly lemon.
ALL YEAR LONG
THE VEILED MAIDEN
The virginal juice of the season! Tequila, Lillet, pomegranate and cranberry juice.

LOVE JUICE
For rumpled skirts and knickers gone who-knows-where… Bacardi, Berries, apple juice toped with bubbles!

THE GINGE MINGE
his tasty, refreshing drop combines Ginger Beer, Apple Cider, a whack of Vodka and splashes of exotic Kiwi and Ginger Liqueurs.

THE MADAME’S GLUHWEIN
Cheeky mulled wine to make you tingle in all the right places! A fine drop of red, peaches, strawberries and spice.
The Tramcar Restaurant.
 
We went on the 4 hour dinner trip on the Melbourne Tramcar restaurant. What a great experience! The tramcar we were in was jovial. No wonder. All you can drink. Wine, beer and spirits. Had quite a few bubblies on this trip. Don't remember what it was, but it didn't matter. The experience was a winner.
 
+39. A small Italian Restaurant on Little Bourke Street. This was a later night, on the spot decision to dine here. Glad we did. Best gnocchi I've ever had. Noone else was drinking (???) so I had my daughter's favourite, an Aperol Spritz. Thought that might slow me down since I don't enjoy them much. Well this one I DID! It wasn't as bitter as usual. Now I've learnt to make them in a similar fashion. A nice way to drink Prosecco.

Beach Burrito Company Tipples - Coolongatta

So this was nothing that great at all. A 6 only. $42 for a jug of Tommy's. A bit exy. The Beach Burrito Company was literally 5 minutes from our Mantra hotel at Cooloongatta. It was very popular, especially with the local bat colony. NOISY. We sat inside since it was a windy night. Not too bad meals, but really a good casual spot for snacks and a drink.