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Title: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on January 08, 2018, 12:54:18 PM

We will be having a number of cocktail parties on the trip.  :cheers:

Dress will be very casual.  ;D

www.inspiredcamping.com/cheeky-campsite-cocktails/ (http://www.inspiredcamping.com/cheeky-campsite-cocktails/)

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: AllanK on January 08, 2018, 01:48:16 PM
Karen and I were just finishing working out our food and drinks.
Now where will we put the Ice, Vodka, Gin, tequila, peach schnapps, etc. etc not to mention the hi ball glasses 🤔
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on January 08, 2018, 03:17:01 PM
Karen and I were just finishing working out our food and drinks.
Now where will we put the Ice, Vodka, Gin, tequila, peach schnapps, etc. etc not to mention the hi ball glasses 🤔

The ice maker will be firing, Penny has bought a heap of  plastic cocktail cups for the trip.  ;D

You can survive with little food as long as you keep your fluids up.  :cheers:

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: db on January 08, 2018, 05:12:40 PM
www.cocktailbuilder.com (http://www.cocktailbuilder.com)  :cup:

Just start listing the ingredients you have and it will start listing the cocktails you can make. Got a bit of a workout over Xmas.
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr01 on January 23, 2018, 05:58:40 PM
Penny has done the cocktail list.

There will be some surprises for the cocktail nights.

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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: b1 on January 23, 2018, 07:21:01 PM
and then.....
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on January 23, 2018, 07:43:28 PM
and then.....

I was sober when this happened.  ;D ;D

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: Fizzie on January 24, 2018, 08:39:41 AM
Penny has done the cocktail list.

There will be some surprises for the cocktail nights.

Mark

Friends of ours put one on a while back, for something like 40 guests - awesome night ;D (but the next day was rather slow :'()

The way Jules did it was that each person was told they had to bring 1 bottle of this alcohol / liqueur, which all went to the bar on arrival. They also had a prepared list of cocktails, along with a mate who knew how to make them, so throughout the night it was "I'll try one of them"

Same idea would probably work for all of you ???

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: Fizzie on January 24, 2018, 08:44:19 AM
I was sober when this happened.  ;D ;D

Mark

Ahh, so that was the problem >:D
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr01 on February 05, 2018, 03:11:33 PM
And more Cocktail gear has arrived.

Yes the answer to everyones question:

I have no idea where I am going to fit all this in the car and camper but will find a way.

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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: GGV8Cruza on February 06, 2018, 05:46:28 AM
And more Cocktail gear has arrived.

Yes the answer to everyones question:

I have no idea where I am going to fit all this in the car and camper but will find a way.

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The real reason for the new box on the front of the camper Mark  :cheers: :cheers:

GG
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: AllanK on February 06, 2018, 08:35:08 AM
Woo hoo Mark.
But is it big enough.  ;D
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on February 06, 2018, 08:37:08 AM
Woo hoo Mark.
But is it big enough.  ;D

My wife thinks so.  ;D ;D

Oh sorry you mean the portable bar, yes big enough to do some damage  :cheers:

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: b1 on February 06, 2018, 06:27:34 PM
Trailer mods coming along nicely Mark.
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: Alan Loy on February 06, 2018, 09:00:03 PM
I don't think it's the size of the bar that does the damage, it's the contents  :angel:
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on February 06, 2018, 09:09:31 PM
Trailer mods coming along nicely Mark.

It's similar but not as many lights  :cheers:

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: lukeycat on February 07, 2018, 07:43:37 PM
All u guys will need for a fun night is espresso martinis, bit of espresso, vodka and khalua a shaker, some ice and ya sorted ;)


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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: AllanK on February 07, 2018, 08:35:01 PM
All u guys will need for a fun night is espresso martinis, bit of espresso, vodka and khalua a shaker, some ice and ya sorted ;)

Yeah right, a few of those and you wake up 3 months later and the trip's over😀

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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: Alan Loy on February 07, 2018, 09:00:10 PM
I'm bringing a stick blender otherwise known as a barmix, maybe i should add a cocktail shaker.  Never thought about that as a camping item??
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on February 07, 2018, 09:20:42 PM
I'm bringing a stick blender otherwise known as a barmix, maybe i should add a cocktail shaker.  Never thought about that as a camping item??

Your in for a real shock is all I can say  :cheers:

Mark
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: Alan Loy on February 07, 2018, 09:29:54 PM
OK cocktail shaker added
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr01 on February 15, 2018, 08:38:49 AM
The bar is coming along nicely

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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: b1 on February 15, 2018, 05:38:26 PM
Such a big trailer for so little alcohol  ;D
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr01 on February 26, 2018, 02:05:10 PM
Our bar mat has arrived.

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Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: b1 on February 26, 2018, 03:55:27 PM
hmmm
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: jw2170 on March 04, 2018, 12:09:57 PM
Hi Mark, can you give us some info on the renowned "ice maker".

Seems to be a fixture in the back of the wagon......VBG.

 ??? ???
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: MarkVS on March 04, 2018, 12:23:10 PM
Hi Mark, can you give us some info on the renowned "ice maker".

Seems to be a fixture in the back of the wagon......VBG.

 ??? ???


He has talked about the Ice maker for some time....but no-one has ever seen it....
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on March 04, 2018, 04:46:35 PM
Hi Mark, can you give us some info on the renowned "ice maker".

Seems to be a fixture in the back of the wagon......VBG.

 ??? ???

This is the one.

https://www.ebay.com.au/p/3-2l-Portable-Ice-Cube-Maker-Machine-Stainless-Steel-Benchtop-Counter-Top-LCD/17007739134 (https://www.ebay.com.au/p/3-2l-Portable-Ice-Cube-Maker-Machine-Stainless-Steel-Benchtop-Counter-Top-LCD/17007739134)

It's on all the time. I will be plugging it into a 1000w inverter while traveling and then run off generator if needed. It's the first thing packed in the cruiser when we travel.  ;D

Greatest invention out  :cheers:

Mark

Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: jw2170 on March 04, 2018, 06:04:49 PM

He has talked about the Ice maker for some time....but no-one has ever seen it....

He has actually,,,,LOL.

It features on some videos particularly in the 2013 Gulf trip....

I doubt Mark could complete a trip without it....ROTFL.....
Title: Re: Cocktails on the Trip
Post by: McGirr on March 04, 2018, 06:38:07 PM
Our original ice maker featured in this clip.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=10s&v=G-UQmw0Sygs (https://m.youtube.com/watch?t=10s&v=G-UQmw0Sygs)

Mark