Sometimes we allow Jack and Ginger to meet at our place and mix it up. We figure it’s probably safer to play here than at a bar.
Alone Jack’s got a bite. Bring a bit of spicy Ginger into the picture and he mellows out. If not enough, a little ice will chill him. As for Ginger, it really takes the right man to settle her down. In this case, Jack seems to do the trick.
My friends Jack and Ginger say there is really no recipe for success in their relationship. Mostly it’s chemistry…and maybe timing. (Timing as in the mood to really want them around.) They just get together. Yes, they just ice it and mingle! As soon as they enter the room, stress lessons and moods elevate. Their occasional presence can make a bad day bearable and a good day better.
Spin Cycle: Cocktails
Living in the Gap
April 19, 21012 –Drizzle
Rain trickles over the roof and spits at the windows. The sky is absent of color; no gray hues as the green leaves of the tree limbs simply fade into white. Though the sun doesn’t show its face the pastiness of the sky brightens as it lifts itself above the trees. Birds are a twitter…maybe the early bird really does get the worm.
Living in the Gap
April 20, 2012 – Red Glass
Light flows through the scarlet vase perched upon the window sill. No flowers fill its emptiness, but its rosy glow fills the kitchen. From inside the pink silhouette reflecting in the window square appears to be blooms on the bush outside.

Guests like Jack and Ginger are even better because they don’t take a lot of space, they require no more conversation than what you choose to offer, and they’ll happily leave when you decide it’s time.
Exactly!
Jack and Ginger = my kind of libation!
There’s room for you and BFF at our bar…actually, we don’t have a bar. How will a kitchen chair or sofa work?
Throw in a splash of Cointreau, add an orange slice, and then you really have something.
What is Cointreau? I don’t do much of the making, but I will drink what is placed in front of me!
Cointreau is an orange liquor. I think the drink is called sometime sunrise. Does that help.?
Yes, thanks.
Brilliantly clever post, Suzi!
“As soon as they enter the room, stress lessons and moods elevate. Their occasional presence can make a bad day bearable and a good day better.”
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!
You had me going there at first because I thought your were actually talking about two friends of yours!
Great Living in the Gaps! That second one is so visually stunning!
Have a grrrrrrreat weekend, my friend!
And please tell Jack and Ginger I said, “Cheers!”
X
Jack and Ginger say “right back at ya!”
Hope your weekend is fabulous, Ron!
Huh, never tried it. You actually make it sound delicious though!
It’s my kind of drink…it can be made as weak or strong as one likes and the flavor is nice.
I need to invite Jack and Ginger over for a casual evening. They sound like delightful guests!
You will enjoy their company, Liz!
We usually drink wine at home, but there’s nothing better than bourbon and ginger ale when we go out. I also love a Manhattan made with Makers Mark.
I’m not real savvy when ordering out. However, my son is a bartender and he knows what I like so he tells me things to try sometimes.
A beautiful marriage! You’re linked!
Maybe not made in heaven, but it works!
I’ve never been a fan of Jack, but maybe paired with Ginger I could be a convert…
Love this, SuziCate!
Random Cocktails
I like trying new things; sometimes I like, sometimes I don’t!
You’re making me thirsty.
Go have a drink, Josh.
i will most certainly try that! Not a Jack drinker… or Jim or Johnny. Tequila’s my booze of choice most of the time.
I didn’t drink tequila for MANY years because of one time having too much, but we’ve made friends again.
Yep, nice to have friends come over if you’ve had a tough day!
Yes, it is sometimes.
A very clever piece – it had me guessing for a few lines, although the bottle and glasses should have given it away!
I figured the pic would be the clue, but glad I had you guessing anyway!
Haha I hope you enjoyed your glass!
Yes, I did.
I guess it’s true…opposites do attract! LOL! I didn’t read this until Monday morning, so thanks for beginning my week with a giggle.
Ha. opposites attract!