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* It’s been kind of a grim day for some folks, so let’s try to lighten it up. From the Senate Democratic fundraiser last night at Navy Pier…
* The Question: Your own state political cocktail suggestions?
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:11 pm
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Malort, straight up, for the entire ILGA.
Comment by JS Mill Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:19 pm
No one ordered the Special Session, Rich.
Comment by Casper the Ghost Bus Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:20 pm
-Casper the Ghost Bus- for the win.
Now, to the question…a shot of Malort over ice with a grapefruit Topo Chicago is surprisingly refreshing. Same with the grapefruit flavored Stiegl Radler beer (but no ice obvs).
As always your mileage may vary…
Comment by ChicagoBars Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:22 pm
Sorry…that should be the lime Topo Chico, in the green bottles.
Comment by ChicagoBars Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:22 pm
The Eastern Bloc Sour.
Made with nothing but bitters.
Comment by Don't Bloc Me In Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:27 pm
A Federal Indictmint Julep
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:32 pm
Bost Breeze: cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, and a shot of Hera the Dog vodka
Comment by BobIsMyUncle Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:37 pm
Miller (No Relation) High-Life: the Champale of beers
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:38 pm
For those (me included) who are not alcohol drinkers (but love their pop, especially fountain variety), I suggest a 52 ounce extra large fountain soda mixed from parts of all available soda fountain drinks from city of Springfield Casey’s locations.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:39 pm
The Central Illinois Baseball fan delight: a new beer created by mixing 1 shot Busch, 1 shot Budweiser, 2 shots Old Style, and 2 shots Miller. Lite version also available.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:41 pm
The BIMP: You order a 2 liter of Diet Coke, dump it out, then at the last minute pour in a shot of every kind of alcohol you have at the bar and top it off with Old Style. Must be consumed after dark.
Comment by Casper the Ghost Bus Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:43 pm
The Stratton Surprise: All the liquids dumped into the STratton Building cafeteria soda fountain throughout the day. Topped off with a little bit of each available soda. Made fresh daily and only available after 1pm.
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:46 pm
ILGOPBR - An American lager. To be consumed alone, in the dark, while bitterly cursing kids these days and the voters who won’t take you back.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 1:52 pm
The Topinka Torpedo:
8 parts Old Style, 2 parts Wild Turkey, and 3 parts chutzpah.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:03 pm
Rank-and-file - well liquor w/ a soda of your choice
Comment by twowaystreet Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:05 pm
Elections omnibus: You pick the drink, but you pay Harmon $25
Comment by twowaystreet Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:07 pm
The Transit Fiscal Cliff: Half of a flat beer with a coupon for a full beer in October.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:11 pm
Squeezy the Pension Punch. The ideal cocktail for mowing your lawn.
Comment by DS Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:13 pm
The Alexi: Red Bull with a side of painkiller.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:14 pm
The Caprara/Abudayyeh: Monster Energy spiked with Fireball.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:20 pm
The Jerry Reinsdorf: A lemon Envy that costs $50 and the state doesn’t get a cut.
Comment by Rich Miller Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:27 pm
The Madigan: An exclusive MaCallan 50-year (2021 release date) served in a crystal glass. Free of charge, a favor required at a later date.
Comment by twowaystreet Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:48 pm
Moving the previous question - Plum Juice and Whiskey
Comment by Norseman Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:49 pm
The quid pro quo: Gin & Tonic w/ a ComEd job included. A search will be conducted for a wire before the drink is served.
Comment by twowaystreet Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:51 pm
The Rauner - Champaign, but you have to wait 2 years.
Comment by Norseman Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:52 pm
=== The Rauner - Champaign, but you have to wait 2 years. ===
And a clock follows you around, tracking the time it took you to finish your drink.
Comment by twowaystreet Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 2:59 pm
Amendatory Veto - A screwdriver subject to Madigan apple juice substitution.
Comment by Norseman Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 3:07 pm
The Mike Madigan: a dirty martini
Comment by Lurker Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 3:08 pm
===The Transit Fiscal Cliff: Half of a flat beer with a coupon for a full beer in October.===
Or, everybody has 6 shots of their choice and nobody picks up the tab.
Comment by Six Degrees of Separation Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 3:24 pm
=And a clock follows you around, tracking the time it took you to finish your drink=
The Drury: Same drink as the Rauner but clock replaced with someone following you around boasting “I am a former federal prosecutor.”
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 3:38 pm
=Rank-and-file - well liquor w/ a soda of your choice=
House Staff: Natural Light with store brand soft drinks (that’s all they can afford until they can get union recognition–unless they bill Harmon for their drinks).
Comment by Leatherneck Friday, Jun 27, 25 @ 3:40 pm