~patches~ > wrote in message
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> The Ranger wrote:
> > Victor Sack > wrote in message
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> > [snip]
> >
> > > 3/4 oz blackberry brandy
> > > 3/4 oz dry sherry
> > > 1/2 oz triple sec
> > > 1 tbsp vanilla ice cream
> > >
> > > Blend briefly with a tablespoon of crushed ice in a champagne
> > > saucer, and serve.
> > >
> > I'm guessing this is an acquired taste? Blackberry brandy and
> > sherry? Then add triple sec? I don't have the imagination (or
> > constitution) necessary to see the draw.
> >
> There's nothing like a nice glass of creamed sherry on a cold
> winter's night

I'll differ in my opinion on what is best for the oncoming cold winter
nights. A mildly aromatic B&B, or better still, a dram of Cardhu,
provide an splendid cap to any day.

> I use dry sherry for cooking not drinking. The recipe above
> does not sound appealing to me but perhaps it is an acquired
> taste.

The blackberry brandy alone is an acquired taste. Masking it with the
other two won't improve it any.

The Ranger