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AIBU to think I'm literally on my way to alcoholism?

56 replies

RitaMills · 12/05/2017 21:01

I'm not a big drinker, I have a night out (as in very drunk) once every 6 weeks, in between I can count on one hand the units I have. The reason I don't drink much is I can't find a drink I enjoy, so the rare times I go out I drink to get drunk, not because I enjoy the taste.

Tonight has been a revolution... RHUBARB GIN WITH GINGER ALE, holy fuck is this the best thing I've ever tasted?!

RHUBARB AND GIN is the future, bye bye sobriety!

(My pals are out for a fag so I'm the sad case on her own pretending to do
Important stuff on her phone right now)

OP posts:
Wriggler79 · 12/05/2017 21:42

Need some. Liking gin at the minute - rhubarb gin sounds great!

DeeDooDee · 12/05/2017 21:44

I tried lavender gin the other day which was a bit odd of me as I rarely drink. It was weird , it was bit revolting and soapy tasting AND strangely delicious at the same time. I'm still not sure if I loved it or hated it. Gin

Rhubarb gin sounds good...does it actually taste of rhubarb? Is it sweet or sharp?

My favourite gin is tanquarey botanicals but I think they've stopped making it 😥

hoddtastic · 12/05/2017 21:52

the rhubarb and ginger liquer is nice, but no match for the rhubarb gin with fevertree low natural sugar ginger.

literally the finest drink the world has ever seen with a slice of orange in it.

redshoeblueshoe · 12/05/2017 21:53

this sounds good, I have Gin I have ginger ale, and I have some rhubarb growing in the garden.
Tomorrow I might try this, sounds great.

highinthesky · 12/05/2017 21:58

I've never heard of rhubarb gin before, does it make me a stupid sheep to want to try it now? Gin

highinthesky · 12/05/2017 22:00

I've just found it online, my goodness it's pricey!

AIBU to think I'm literally on my way to alcoholism?
lougle · 12/05/2017 22:05

highinthesky I don't drink, but I bought that for a friend who said it's seriously nice.

BellMcEnd · 12/05/2017 22:06

I NEED THIS

highinthesky · 12/05/2017 22:08

Righty-o, will treat myself on my next birthday. It can be compo for turning 44 🎉

Eatingcheeseontoast · 12/05/2017 22:11

Rhubarb vodka is v pretty and tastes great bobvivant.com/2011/06/29/rhubarb-schnapps-another-reason-to-love-nigella/

Or www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/rhubarb-gin

Off to the allotment tomorrow to pick done. Thank you for the reminder...

WicksEnd · 12/05/2017 22:13

No no no. It's rhubarb gin and ginger beer, not ginger ale!
Stop telling everyone about rhubarb gin, they've only gone and sold out at Waitrose you know! Grin
I'm drinking gin Soda and elderflower cordial with mint instead. It's a hard life.

Oysterbabe · 12/05/2017 22:17

I fucking love gin. Curse you pregnancy

Obsidian77 · 12/05/2017 22:24

You are doing important things on your phone, think of it as a public service announcement Smile

ihatethecold · 12/05/2017 22:26

It's so easy to make your own
No need to pay ££ for someone else to make it for you.

WicksEnd · 12/05/2017 22:37

Don't tell her that ihatethecold she'll be having it on her cornflakes.
Tell me though...... Grin

redshoeblueshoe · 12/05/2017 22:52

I made chilli vodka. It was easy. take one chilli - prick it all over with a pin, and stick it in a bottle of vodka.
I've not got enough rhubarb to make rhubarb gin to think I fucking wasted it by having it with custard

AgentProvocateur · 12/05/2017 23:04

Is it the Edinburgh gin liqueur? I love it, but straight with ice.

skyzumarubble · 12/05/2017 23:09

As a gin lover and rhubarb hater I'm torn. That bottle looks pretty though!

shitgibbon · 13/05/2017 04:34

I don't drink alcohol at all usually, but my friend makes the most amazing blackberry gin, which I can't resist. Her place is literally the only time I ever have a drink. If she gave me the recipe I would for sure become an alcoholic because of it!

Snowdog37 · 13/05/2017 04:43

Omg. I want this. I live in the USA though and I don't know if they sell it here 😭😭😭

toopeoply · 13/05/2017 04:49

It's delicious, either straight or as a prosecco mixer. Last Christmas works night out we went through 5 bottles Confused

Murine · 13/05/2017 04:59

I made rhubarb gin recently and have been having it with lemonade, never thought to try ginger.....I shall remedy this tonight, thankyou OP!

GiraffesAndButterflies · 13/05/2017 06:19

It's delicious, either straight or as a prosecco mixer.

You are trolling to get us all to waste our prosecco, yes?? Shock

ihatethecold · 13/05/2017 07:13

I add A little homemade lemoncello to my rhubarb gin.
It's delish.

Homemade rhubarb gin is made with cheap gin, rhubarb, sugar and a large kilner jar.

selfishmommy · 13/05/2017 09:43

We've got a rhubarb bush in the garden, I might have to look up a recipe for rhubarb gin.

Is it just me, or does the word rhubarb make everything sound faintly rude? Rhubarb bush gave me a bit of a snigger, but I am particularly juvenile!