Man the silly season goes quickly. It's all one long hangover, really. First you're having a sip of champagne for the Melbourne Cup and the next thing you know it's January 1st.
There have been many memorable moments of the last few months but more importantly last night I made a Discovery. This was the unexpected guest of honour at a new year's dinner last night, and goes by the name of Gordon's Cup. Originally I thought I'd give it a bash cos it sounded fun, but holey dooley it was delicious! Summer in a glass! Perfect for warm weather, subtle enough for a taste sensation and ginny enough to get you liquored, new year's style.
Basically this magical drink is gin (Plymouth was recommended and used, and was so light and lovely), tossed in a shaker with muddled lime and skinless cucumber and a dash of sugar syrup. That's it. But heavens, the flavours are refreshing and complex at the same time, and I felt dreadfully elegant drinking them. Until the third, after which I was just plain pissy.
Anyhoo, Gordon was a lovely new friend to help me see out 200Great (which has been quite a momentous year for me - 2 new jobs, finishing the masters, a lovely new squeeze) and usher in 200Fine. Which I hope is just as tops. But maybe a little more stable!
Said squeeze is on his way over post new year's day golf (worst idea ever, apparently!) and we're going to make gin and tonics to relax (with frozen tonic ice cubes. We're not into watering down drinks in any way, shape or form obviously!).
So cheers, especially to you Gordon, and happy new year!
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