For all my talk of Manhattans and potent punch, I hafta admit that by favorite beverage is not alcoholic at all. And, no, it isn't Root Beer, although I do have an undying affection for that particular species of soda pop.
My favorite beverage is Coffee.
Coffee constantly amazes me. Two ingredients: ground coffee beans and water -- yet the results vary on a grand scale. There's bitter, bracing Espresso. On the other end of the spectrum there is diner mud and Starbucks own "Pike's Puke" (yes, that's what the Starbucks employees call it!).
For me, I am happiest somewhere in between, like the rich, almost Hot Chocolate-like brew above from the DUMBO General Store.
And, now that I've thrown out my back and am on some seriously strong painkillers it looks like spirits are verboten for the time-being anyway, so Coffee will be my imbibing indulgence for the moment. (Not that it hasn't always been so, painkillers or no.)
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