I do more than just drink

Sometimes, especially times when I’m sick, I can’t remember what to do.

Right now, for example, I’m basically lost in a haze of TheraFlu (strips, MINTY).

We had big plans to paint the house today.  We even went to Lowes and bought drop cloths and rollers.

But then we got sidetracked at Grace’s Tavern.

Grace’s recently was listed as the best bar in the city by Philadelphia Weekly.

This is both an honor and a scary thing for an honestly great neighborhood bar.

I’m a little too old and a little too tired to be a hipster, so I rarely (read never) take advantage of the whole cool nighttime scene there.  The hubster and I enjoy Grace’s most on a quiet Saturday afternoon, especially one we had previously promised to painting or some other equally worthy project.

Saturday afternoons at Grace’s also mean we can comfortably enjoy one of the best daytime drinks in the city, Jamie’s Bloody Mary.

Recipe as observed

Ice

Black Pepper (freshly ground on top of ice)

Horseradish (1 teaspoon)

Worcestershire (2 teaspoons)

Hot sauce (2 teaspoon)

Mustard (little squirt)

Salt-mix (celery etc.)

Vodka (rail)

Tomato Juice (small can)

Shake it like a cocktail and pour over olives on a stick.

(note the addition of mustard and the lack or lemon juice.)