Friday, October 26, 2007

Minty Booze


I do not find myself in a liquor store very often. Every once in awhile, I might have to get wine if we have guests, but even then, I have no idea what I am buying. I just make sure it is over $15 and hope for the best.

However, today, I needed some creme de menthe for a cake that I was making. In the midwest, I could find mint syrup in the ice cream aisle at the grocery store, but not here. As I left the grocery store, I couldn't even think where there was a liquor store on the way home.

I found one and wandered without having any clue where to look for this. I saw signs for wines, vodkas, brandies, rums. So, I walked up and down each aisle. I couldn't find it and finally asked a man where to locate the creme de menthe section.

"Section? Try one bottle."

Okay. You don't have to embarrass me Liquor Man. I drink beer. I keep it simple. I am not going to be ashamed of my lack of booze knowledge.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think there are several brands that make Creme de Menthe, but they might not be allowed for sale in PA. Special stores aren't the only ancient liquor laws still in the books in PA. So take that Liquor Man!
--Dana B.

Anonymous said...

That would never happen at Happy Harry's.