What did you eat today?

My fraternity had a semi-annual "Bash party." Take a new garbage can,a big block of ice, add 4 liters of Everclear, and two liters of 151 Rum. Toss in a few half oranges, some Hawaiian Punch, a bottle or two of champagne, and then whatever anyone brings to the party. The key to the "bash" is the secret mixture of powdered Kool-Aid and Lipton iced tea mix.
Add some Quaaludes or Tuinals, and you'll have a great party that no one remembers.

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This is a great video about Everclear the 95% alcohol Booze. In the three and a half years I had the bar we always had the same bottle because nobody ever ordered it because the stuff will literally kill you. This video is spot on and hilarious

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gFt3JEmTkmg
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My brother and I used to drink straight 95% grain alcohol.
Our preference was for Ambur, not Everclear. It tasted better.

He has since quit drinking entirely for medical reasons. I barely drink anymore.

DRich, was the Everclear you had for party punch the "defanged" 75% version? I thought they had laws.
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I am pretty sure it was the 190 proof but honestly that was 40 years ago so my memory may be faulty.

We had our Everclear shipped in from Tennessee. I don't believe it was available in NY at the time.

Had a group lunch yesterday, and they served Funnel Fries. It's funnel cake sliced into long finger-like strips, then fried and tossed in powdered sugar. It's an interesting dish. More of a desert than a side dish.

Quote: DRich

Quote: Dieter

Quote: EvenBob

This is a great video about Everclear the 95% alcohol Booze. In the three and a half years I had the bar we always had the same bottle because nobody ever ordered it because the stuff will literally kill you. This video is spot on and hilarious

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gFt3JEmTkmg
link to original post

My brother and I used to drink straight 95% grain alcohol.
Our preference was for Ambur, not Everclear. It tasted better.

He has since quit drinking entirely for medical reasons. I barely drink anymore.

DRich, was the Everclear you had for party punch the "defanged" 75% version? I thought they had laws.
link to original post

I am pretty sure it was the 190 proof but honestly that was 40 years ago so my memory may be faulty.
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My too-quick review says there were major relaxations in Iowa liquor practice around 1987, like going from exclusively state liquor stores to private liquor stores (supplied via a state wholesaler).

Of course, Missouri is only around a 1 hour drive, and I'm pretty sure there's a state line liquor store around Eagleville, next to the fireworks stand.

Quote: Dieter

Quote: DRich

Quote: Dieter

Quote: EvenBob

This is a great video about Everclear the 95% alcohol Booze. In the three and a half years I had the bar we always had the same bottle because nobody ever ordered it because the stuff will literally kill you. This video is spot on and hilarious

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gFt3JEmTkmg
link to original post

My brother and I used to drink straight 95% grain alcohol.
Our preference was for Ambur, not Everclear. It tasted better.

He has since quit drinking entirely for medical reasons. I barely drink anymore.

DRich, was the Everclear you had for party punch the "defanged" 75% version? I thought they had laws.
link to original post

I am pretty sure it was the 190 proof but honestly that was 40 years ago so my memory may be faulty.
link to original post

My too-quick review says there were major relaxations in Iowa liquor practice around 1987, like going from exclusively state liquor stores to private liquor stores (supplied via a state wholesaler).

I was in Iowa from 1984 to 1989. i remember the state stores but don't remember buying liquor at other stores. Beer and wine were available pretty much everywhere.