What alcohol do you bring?

[Stokesy10]

This year it's:

- 10 stubby cans of Rekorderlig

- 20 stubby cans of pale ale           

- 70cl Bulleit Bourbon (on ice or with splash of coke)

- 70cl Bathtub Gin (with pineapple juice, or tonic with a splash of Robinson's Orange & Mango - thank me later)             

- 70cl Vanilla & Pineapple Tequila

- 375ml Werthers Vodka

- Coke, pineapple juice, mini tonic cans, 2x Robinsons Orange & Mango

 

[Lakey91]

44 minutes ago, Stokesy10 said:

This year it's:

- 10 stubby cans of Rekorderlig

- 20 stubby cans of pale ale           

- 70cl Bulleit Bourbon (on ice or with splash of coke)

- 70cl Bathtub Gin (with pineapple juice, or tonic with a splash of Robinson's Orange & Mango - thank me later)             

- 70cl Vanilla & Pineapple Tequila

- 375ml Werthers Vodka

- Coke, pineapple juice, mini tonic cans, 2x Robinsons Orange & Mango

 

I reckon I'd have cleared that by Friday afternoon!

On a serious note: has anyone any experience with booze and worthy view? I've just seen it states that spirits are not allowed... surely not that strict if in plastic bottles?

[Stokesy10]

1 hour ago, Lakey91 said:

I reckon I'd have cleared that by Friday afternoon!

On a serious note: has anyone any experience with booze and worthy view? I've just seen it states that spirits are not allowed... surely not that strict if in plastic bottles?

Often the case that I kid myself thinking this'll be enough, come Saturday morning I'm wishing I brought more, especially after dishing out the shots. Accounting for more spending money this year. I need to explore this Grimbergen rumour in T&C Fields 

[blutarsky]

On 4/5/2022 at 10:48 AM, BambooShanks said:

It definitely does the trick.  It can turn a monk into a madman.

I might be a bit more reserved this year due to going on a coach and hangovers becoming down right evil and incapacitating these days but I reckon between me and Mrs Shanks, we'll have 

1ltr of Spiced rum

2ltrs of vodka and a bottle of Kahlua for White Russians / Espresso martinis

Case of Shipyard.

That should cover us for the weekend!

 

In Waitrose at Gordano services yesterday I discovered this: 

and this morning in Tesco I found this: 

definitely adding to my list. 

[blutarsky]

3 hours ago, blutarsky said:

In Waitrose at Gordano services yesterday I discovered this: 

and this morning in Tesco I found this: 

definitely adding to my list. 

In the interests of road testing this I had one this afternoon. Had very little sleep on Friday as Mrs B and Baby B are both ill and I’ve been looking after them. Tiring day yesterday too, plus 4-5 beers (not enough for a hangover but could tell I’d had them). This morning I had left over Chinese for breakfast. All slightly simulates feeling rough at Glastonbury. 
Anyway, I took the Kahlua branded can in the van when we went out and chilled it in the fridge, but didn’t get it too cold. I then carried it around on my pocket on the beach for an hour or so and opened it when we got back to the van. Tasted ok from the can, but not brilliant so I poured it into a steel pint glass… delicious and refreshing! Perked me up a treat. Would recommend. 

[gfa]

3 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

In the interests of road testing this I had one this afternoon.

Probably not the best way to try alcoholic drinks!

I think I might get some kahlua for proper white russians at the festival

[Dreamingofsunnydays]

12 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

In the interests of road testing this I had one this afternoon. Had very little sleep on Friday as Mrs B and Baby B are both ill and I’ve been looking after them. Tiring day yesterday too, plus 4-5 beers (not enough for a hangover but could tell I’d had them). This morning I had left over Chinese for breakfast. All slightly simulates feeling rough at Glastonbury. 
Anyway, I took the Kahlua branded can in the van when we went out and chilled it in the fridge, but didn’t get it too cold. I then carried it around on my pocket on the beach for an hour or so and opened it when we got back to the van. Tasted ok from the can, but not brilliant so I poured it into a steel pint glass… delicious and refreshing! Perked me up a treat. Would recommend. 

You Sir are a genius!

 

I was literally looking at those exact two drinks over the last couple of days.

Thanks for the road testing!

Now all I need is Bloody Mary in a can and I’m sorted

[blutarsky]

6 minutes ago, Dreamingofsunnydays said:

You Sir are a genius!

 

I was literally looking at those exact two drinks over the last couple of days.

Thanks for the road testing!

Now all I need is Bloody Mary in a can and I’m sorted

I’m here for all your RTD needs… https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&productId=1351326&langId=44&istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istFeedId=689af7a8-5842-4d88-be59-1ee5688a81b5&istItemId=iltixwlmp&istBid=t&&cmpid=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=15426723355&utm_content=shopping&utm_term={sku}&utm_custom1=129125419326&utm_custom2=759-449-0952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgMqSBhDCARIsAIIVN1VXmYp9c54_l_aW3KCh8d7LZZs7_-dhbTt7BMx6QbufMuYGfeJjuCUaAnx8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Edited April 10, 2022 by blutarsky

[squirrelarmy]

3 minutes ago, Dreamingofsunnydays said:

Now all I need is Bloody Mary in a can and I’m sorted

They’re still working out how to get the celery into the cans. 

[Dreamingofsunnydays]

7 minutes ago, blutarsky said:

I’m here for all your RTD needs… https://www.sainsburys.co.uk/gol-ui/product/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&productId=1351326&langId=44&istCompanyId=1e096408-041f-4238-994e-a7cf46bf9413&istFeedId=689af7a8-5842-4d88-be59-1ee5688a81b5&istItemId=iltixwlmp&istBid=t&&cmpid=cpc&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=15426723355&utm_content=shopping&utm_term={sku}&utm_custom1=129125419326&utm_custom2=759-449-0952&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgMqSBhDCARIsAIIVN1VXmYp9c54_l_aW3KCh8d7LZZs7_-dhbTt7BMx6QbufMuYGfeJjuCUaAnx8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Give this person a medal 🏅! 
 

Once I get out of this COVID situation / isolation a taste test is needed 

[Brave Sir Robin]

This big taste test of various cocktails etc in cans in the Grauniad might help those of us after more than just beer/cider: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/07/canned-cocktail-extravaganza-critics-rate-100-summer-drinks-from-pina-colada-to-merlot

Pocket Negronis get 5/5!

Edited April 10, 2022 by Brave Sir Robin

[Jensescapade]

10 hours ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

This big taste test of various cocktails etc in cans in the Grauniad might help those of us after more than just beer/cider: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/07/canned-cocktail-extravaganza-critics-rate-100-summer-drinks-from-pina-colada-to-merlot

Pocket Negronis get 5/5!

Thank you for sharing this. I usually go for M&S due to their strength, but have found quite a few things on that list to try 😃

[Brave Sir Robin]

On 4/11/2022 at 8:18 AM, Jensescapade said:

Thank you for sharing this. I usually go for M&S due to their strength, but have found quite a few things on that list to try 😃

No worries - let us know what you try & whether it’s any good (especially when not chilled!)

[Twiggy553]

I’ve always taken a hip flask of rum out with me at night and added it into 500ml bottles of coke bought from food stands throughout the night. Less to carry and te coke is always cold.

Was a great system but will have to rethink now plastic bottles are banned. I think vendors can still sell cans so will probably carry a refillable plastic bottle and buy cans to mix with the rum.

[David_303]

On 4/10/2022 at 6:35 PM, Dreamingofsunnydays said:

You Sir are a genius!

 

I was literally looking at those exact two drinks over the last couple of days.

Thanks for the road testing!

Now all I need is Bloody Mary in a can and I’m sorted

You talk my language. 

[s30foster]

At Victorious last summer they had slushie stalls which were amazing. We managed to sneak Rum into the arena and had the most refreshing Rum and Slushie combinations. And soooo cold. Had that been at Glasto 2019 it would have made a killing in that heat. 

[David_303]

On 4/10/2022 at 6:39 PM, squirrelarmy said:

They’re still working out how to get the celery into the cans. 

https://bloodydrinks.co.uk/

[Twiggy553]

Does anyone make a passable white russian in a can?

[vintagelaureate]

18 minutes ago, Twiggy553 said:

I’ve always taken a hip flask of rum out with me at night and added it into 500ml bottles of coke bought from food stands throughout the night. Less to carry and te coke is always cold.

Was a great system but will have to rethink now plastic bottles are banned. I think vendors can still sell cans so will probably carry a refillable plastic bottle and buy cans to mix with the rum.

For what my advice is worth, use an insulated bottle - buy some ice from the co-op and dependent on your frame of mind either put your rum or soft drink in there and top up accordingly. I found even in the heat of 2019, the ice lasted well.

[Obiginnaw]

On 4/10/2022 at 1:58 PM, blutarsky said:

In Waitrose at Gordano services yesterday I discovered this: 

and this morning in Tesco I found this: 

definitely adding to my list. 

will definitely look out for the kahlua one! but my god i've had the Funkin one before and it was foul to me, was just all sweetness and none of the coffee taste you expect/want. but i must admit these are light and easy to carry so i will be looking at the other types! 

[Wherethewildthingsare]

On 4/8/2022 at 11:46 PM, Lakey91 said:

I reckon I'd have cleared that by Friday afternoon!

On a serious note: has anyone any experience with booze and worthy view? I've just seen it states that spirits are not allowed... surely not that strict if in plastic bottles?

We’ve always taken spirits into WV, I either use a Glastonbury metal bottle or a collapsible camping bottle to decant them into. Spiced rum is my main choice

[gfa]

16 hours ago, Twiggy553 said:

Does anyone make a passable white russian in a can?

Seems unlikely due to the milk - and even if they did it would be questionable at best drinking it after a few hours on the farm.

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

Has/does anyone successfully bring any pre-sliced lemon and lime with them? I really want to nail the byob part of things this year so was going to try and bring some. At home I actually slice them up and bung them in the freezer as I never actually manage to use them all in one go or one weekend so they’re just go to waste, and they work well used later on down the line. Was thinking of pre-slicing a load, freezing, then filling a mini cool box with then, then maybe top up with ice from co-op as the weekend goes on to keep them in a semi fresh state. Wouldn’t mind bringing some celery for bloody Mary’s but not sure that would hold up as well. Then got to think about transporting them round for the day, maybe a Tupperware box?

Edited April 15, 2022 by Deaf Nobby Burton

[Leyrulion]

32 minutes ago, Deaf Nobby Burton said:

Has/does anyone successfully bring any pre-sliced lemon and lime with them? I really want to nail the byob part of things this year so was going to try and bring some. At home I actually slice them up and bung them in the freezer as I never actually manage to use them all in one go or one weekend so they’re just go to waste, and they work well used later on down the line. Was thinking of pre-slicing a load, freezing, then filling a mini cool box with then, then maybe top up with ice from co-op as the weekend goes on to keep them in a semi fresh state. Wouldn’t mind bringing some celery for bloody Mary’s but not sure that would hold up as well. Then got to think about transporting them round for the day, maybe a Tupperware box?

Last time I took an actual lemon and just cut off what I needed. A few odd looks but I wouldn't change it!

[Deaf Nobby Burton]

6 minutes ago, Leyrulion said:

Last time I took an actual lemon and just cut off what I needed. A few odd looks but I wouldn't change it!

Yeah that isn’t a bad idea actually, what sort of knife did you carry around though?