Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Aristus

(71,919 posts)
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:28 PM 14 hrs ago

Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything.

Two shots to get the party started. Now, a Rosita. Tequila, sweet and dry vermouth, and Campari. I don’t have Campari, so I substituted Aperol. Yummy!

Just finished a brutal week in clinic. Now looking forward to a week of vacation. I need the break.

I love you all.

And with all these hearts, I feel loved in return. DU Loungers are the best.

13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Friday Night Vodka Buzz. Ask me anything. (Original Post) Aristus 14 hrs ago OP
Sounds good, but I'm always disappointed with the aperol for campari substitutions Ilikepurple 14 hrs ago #1
Someone knows their aperitifs. Aristus 14 hrs ago #2
NOW I remember why I bought the Limoncello! I have everything else! niyad 11 hrs ago #12
I was hoping you'd remember. Aristus 11 hrs ago #13
Having a very filthy martini Chicagogrl1 14 hrs ago #3
How filthy? Aristus 14 hrs ago #4
❤️ Chicagogrl1 14 hrs ago #5
I live black olives and Kalamata olives. Just not green olives. Aristus 14 hrs ago #6
Amen 🙌🏻 Chicagogrl1 13 hrs ago #7
That was supposed to be 'like', not 'live'. Aristus 13 hrs ago #8
Do you and Mrs. Aristus have any Valentine's Day plans? 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #9
Same here. Aristus 13 hrs ago #10
And we love you back. I am so sorry the week was so brutal. What niyad 11 hrs ago #11

Ilikepurple

(496 posts)
1. Sounds good, but I'm always disappointed with the aperol for campari substitutions
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:42 PM
14 hrs ago

Maybe I’m just not much of an Aperol fan although I seem to like almost every other bitter alcohol concoction. I do like Campari, Vermouth, and pretty much any booze to finish. I also love to add fresh grapefruit juice to this mix with Tequila or various gins. Have a great night!

Aristus

(71,919 posts)
2. Someone knows their aperitifs.
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:46 PM
14 hrs ago


Aperol works well in a cocktail of my own invention, the Cascade Sunset. Vodka, tonic, an ounce of limoncello, and a splash of Aperol.

I hope you like it.

Aristus

(71,919 posts)
4. How filthy?
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 09:56 PM
14 hrs ago


Interesting. I like Martinis, and I like olive brine. I just don’t like the two together.

But I respect a person making a variation of a classic cocktail.

Enjoy!

Aristus

(71,919 posts)
6. I live black olives and Kalamata olives. Just not green olives.
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:03 PM
14 hrs ago

I don’t know why.

Anyway, nothing like a good stiff drink to end the day with.

3catwoman3

(28,974 posts)
9. Do you and Mrs. Aristus have any Valentine's Day plans?
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:48 PM
13 hrs ago

We don't. I bought 2 cards from Trader Joe's - only 99 cents. I wasn't sure which one I liked better, and was going to take them out of the bag before going in the house to hide them, but forgot to do that. So, when my husband was helping to unpack the bags, he saw that there were 2 cards, admitted that he hadn't gotten one yet, so we decided to just stick with the two I'd already acquired and exchange them. They are blank inside, so at least we will write our own messages. I usually prefer blank cards because I'd rather express myself than just sign my name to someone else's sappy words.

When you've been married for 44 years, Valentine's Day is no biggie - .

niyad

(130,749 posts)
11. And we love you back. I am so sorry the week was so brutal. What
Sat Feb 14, 2026, 12:51 AM
11 hrs ago

was going on? What are your plans for the week?

I see that your bittter, at least tonight, is Aperol. Are you familiar with a bitter Amarao Nonino? Apparently the work of two sisters, very herbal.

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Friday Night Vodka Buzz. ...