Because, why not?
And, because we/me are/am lucky? blessed? to be safe at home writing and reading and drinking. I wish these simple pleasures on all humans. I know so many, too many are going without tonight as I type in a bubble of safety that I can’t explain and have not earned.
Hi, again! I’m happy to be writing to you again (sort of) so soon and I hope this finds you enjoying autumn and yes, everything pumpkin spice.
So,
Let’s pretend I would be opening the Bookstore-Thriftstore-Bar next year-
what would I be serving for drinks and eats? Well, the bar part is easy, right, basic bar stuff.
But, what if I base my stocking decisions on what I buy now in my “normal” #officelife day to day?
HA!
Imagine reading a list of every thing you drank all year. Every ounce of water, rum, beer, coffee and tea accounted for. Fascinating, thrilling, good memories bubbling up and bits of shame unfurling like a long paper receipt?
So here is what I would love to serve at the Bookstore-Thriftstore-Bar, based on what I have purchased from Target in 2023*.
*I have purchased all of the items below at least once in 2023 and none of this is sponsored or encouraged by Target:) **And of course Bookstore-ThriftStore-Bar will have the best local craft beers on tap and stock tons of local wine. There will be plenty of non alcoholic options as well.
Coke Zero-in the 7.5 oz cans.
(I love 7.5 oz cans! So cute and I don’t mind how silly that sounds!)
Truth: I don’t like Coke Zero, or regular Coke or diet Coke (unless any of those are mixed with Jack Daniels) but Ben enjoys it, so I’ll stock it:)
Josh Prosecco- tasty and the bottle is gorgeous!
Canada Dry Ginger Ale-I’d love to serve multiple versions of ginger ale, but for sure this one. 12 oz and 7.5 oz cans. This pairs perfectly with whiskey!
Sunkist Orange Soda 7.5oz cans…wait, this will be a Bar, right?. Yes, but I love mini cans. Ha! Guess what you can put in orange soda? Very premium vodka. I’m brave enough to try it.
Bar Dog Wines-all of ‘em. Love these and have drank them many times. Forever add to my Target cart. Yes.
McBride Sisters Black Girl Magic Bubbly Rose and more. Love this brand, their labeling, and the taste of everything I’ve tried. I secretly, not secretly, love canned wine. It is not just for tail-gating. It is for all the time.
Sparkling Ice flavored sparkling water. My sister loves this stuff and I admit, it does tast great. I can only find the caffeinated version in cans-usually it is in plastic bottles which I do not want to source. Let me know if you see the normal version in cans somewhere out there:)
I know there are so many more important things to read, and listen to, and do at this moment. But, I hope my silly list brought you a pinch of joy and maybe gave you some ideas for your holiday bar.
Cheers!