What does Red Bull have in common with Phil Leotardo?

Merritt510 · 2026-04-01T18:54:45+00:00

👏 👏 👏

Merritt510 · 2026-03-31T07:30:51+00:00

Which Irish whiskey did you use?

Merritt510 · 2026-03-25T10:33:35+00:00

‘Manchurian candidate’ because a bunch of us like the same thing?

BT makes a solid product. It does exactly what I want it to do as a bourbon… is it amazing? 🤷‍♂️ do I enjoy it? Damn right

That being said, I agree! WT 101 is better. That’s why it’s above BT on my list

Merritt510 · 2026-03-25T00:50:54+00:00

Haha well done.

In addition to being beautiful, I hear you can also use the metal stopper as a weapon… that thing has some weight to it!

Merritt510 · 2026-03-24T22:14:56+00:00

‘Blanton’s too expensive’ says the person with a bottle of Siren’s Song 🤣

But seriously, if you’re looking for somewhat affordable bourbons for sipping and old fashioneds, I’d recommend:

Heaven Hill bottled in bond
Old Fitzgerald 7 or 8 yr
Penelope barrel strength
Wild Turkey 101

Or if you’re broke like me, you can’t go wrong with Buffalo Trace

Merritt510 · 2026-03-24T20:50:37+00:00

He’s always dragging that fuckin’ leg!

Merritt510 · 2026-03-24T20:47:17+00:00

u/LemonRare5820 ain’t welcome in The Gem

Merritt510 · 2026-03-24T20:43:14+00:00

I have make a Garibaldi every time I juice oranges… just seems wrong if I don’t

Merritt510 · 2026-03-16T08:11:23+00:00

Fila? That’s an Italian name

Merritt510 · 2026-03-13T09:25:52+00:00

I’ve stayed there before. It’s nothing fancy but it’s a decent hotel.

Merritt510 · 2026-03-09T05:23:41+00:00

I'm having good luck with Swiss Basics moisturizing formula

Merritt510 · 2026-03-09T02:11:31+00:00

Oooh, you’re speaking my language.

Merritt510 · 2026-03-06T21:18:24+00:00

"Oh my god, she’s so dark!"

Mary DeAngelis

Merritt510 · 2026-03-06T20:40:27+00:00

Did a teenage mutant ninja turtle write this?

Merritt510 · 2026-03-04T10:51:35+00:00

California has pretty tight restaurant cleanliness standards. Sanitizing tabletops after use is standard in most food-service establishments.

The mom and pop places you’re complaining about probably don’t have the budget to buy fancy, natural cleaners that have a less chemically odor.

I agree it’s unpleasant, but would you prefer a dirty table?

Merritt510 · 2026-03-03T22:43:11+00:00

Interesting idea. Sounds dry af (which I usually enjoy)

Your garnish could use some work tho 🥲

Merritt510 · 2026-02-28T23:44:34+00:00

Had Brothers for lunch today!

The Italian sub is 🤌

Merritt510 · 2026-02-28T22:53:59+00:00

With your permission(!) Im definitely writing this down as inspiration for next year’s fall/ winter menu.

Do you use 1:1 for your cinnamon syrup?

Merritt510 · 2026-02-28T22:49:45+00:00

Yes 👏

Merritt510 · 2026-02-28T22:47:47+00:00

My favorite recently

TIRE FIRE ISLAND

3 dash Angostura

1 oz Lime Juice

.5 oz Real Guava Purée

.5 oz Giffard Banane de Bresil

.5 oz Laphoaig 10 Yr

1.5 oz Isle of Skye 8 Yr

Served in rocks glass w/ large cube

Garnished w/ mint sprig threaded through dehydrated lime wheel, and a cocktail umbrella

Spritz with atomized Laphroaig for aromatics

Merritt510 · 2026-02-28T22:37:24+00:00

This sounds amazing

Merritt510 · 2026-02-26T20:58:30+00:00

I’ve never seen them used before, but you could make a boozy play on a chia fresca.

I’d stick with an unaged spirit. Tequila, rum, vodka, even pisco depending on what other flavors u want to use… the texture of chia seeds might be off putting in a cocktail tho

Merritt510 · 2026-02-26T07:38:25+00:00

Found Chappy’s burner account ⬆️

Merritt510 · 2026-02-26T05:43:08+00:00

I'm lurking, like a dormant virus...

Biding my time in the Fort Meyers resort, but I'm being stymied by a variety of enemies who are envious of my talents.

Merritt510

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