#mint soda is cool

[mint-soda-is-cool]

Balls

#art #digital art #illustration #ibispaintx #digital drawing #ibispaint art #my art #fan art #digital illustration #fnaf art #fnaf fanart #fnaf #five nights at freddy's #springtrap #springtrap fanart #fnaf books #this was a lot of fun #mint soda is cool #mint soda

[hazel2468]

Okay no legitimate suggestion for people who like. Host parties.

If someone at the party is not drinking, for any reason, and they get like. A soda or something?

Garnish it.

It’s fun. It like, upgrades it and eliminates at least some of the “everyone is drinking pretty drinks and I have a lame soda” thing. It looks nice. And especially like, a citrus peel twist- you can express those oils and it give the drink a smell that I associate with cocktails without the alcohol.

My friends did this in college with like. They would make ALL the drinks colorful and fun to eliminate any judgement or pressure around drinking alcohol, because everyone had something that looked cool. The regular punch was just as chock full of candy and fruit as the alcoholic punch.

#alcohol #but like okay we should be doing this #garnish drinks #even the non alcoholic ones #because a big part of the trouble with not drinking for a lot of people #is feeling left out of the party vibe #because non-alcoholic drinks aren't as cool or pretty #and just adding an orange twist or a mint sprig or something #into a regular old soda #it really does class it up like a cocktail

[bard-of-beasts]

No way one of my friends unknowingly pulled up to school with ONE PIECE MINTS. I actually love this and I never even knew these existed. So minty it made my tongue numb but still pretty cool, wanted to keep the case but didn’t sadly. Anyways fueled my hyperfixation so it made my day and thought others would like it too!

#one piece #I think this is a vintage thing? #vintage #plz correct me if I’m wrong #looks cool asf thou #apparently there was a cream soda flavor too? #mad jealous of this friend now lmao #the fucking image desc is covering the mint ugh

[rabbitrah]

A continuation on my post about unloved foods, specifically this is my in-depth defense of root beer.

Root Beer isn't inherently gross, it's just one of those weird local flavors that's off-putting to people who didn't grow up with it. We all like different things and also we all tend to like flavors that are similar to what we grew up with. That's okay! But honestly root beer is pretty unique and, in my opinion, delicious.

One of the main complaints against root beer is that it tastes like medicine. Funnily enough, it was originally marketed as medicinal! This is true for most OG sodas actually. Pretty much as soon as carbonated water was invented, people were drinking it to soothe various ailments. A lot of the original soft drinks were actually invented by pharmacists. I just think that root beer is especially cool because the main flavor came from the root bark of sassafras, a common North American shrub. Because it's so widespread and aromatic, all parts of the sassafras plant have been used in food and medicine by many different Native American tribes throughout history and was subsequently picked up and used by European colonists. In the 1960s, some studies indicated that that safrole oil, which is produced by the plant, can cause liver damage. Whether or not this would actually remain true after it had been boiled and added to root beer is unclear, but it was really easy to replicate the flavor, so the sassafras in commercial root beer these days is artificial. Another fun fact about safrole is that it's a precursor in the synthesis of MDMA. None of this information has stopped my childhood habit of eating sassfras leaves right off the shrub whenever I walk past it on a hike. I'm like 85% sure it's safe and also mmmm yummy leafs go crunch.

Another root beer complaint is that it tastes like toothpaste. I think this is probably because another key flavor in most root beer recipes is wintergreen. I'm assuming that the people who think this are the same people who think mint chocolate chip ice cream tastes like toothpaste. I can understand and even respect that some people don't like mint and associate it only with brushing their teeth, but like. Mint is a pretty common flavor. I mean I think it's safe to say that humans have been eating mint flavored stuff for longer than toothpaste has existed... anyway!

Other common flavors in root beer (real or artificial) are caramel, vanilla, black cherry bark, sarsaparilla root, ginger, and many more! There's not one official recipe, and root beer enthusiasts often have strong opinions about different brands. Some root beer is sharper, with more strong aromatic flavors, and others are mild and creamier.

Another thing I think is cool about root beer is that it's foamier than most sodas. This was originally because sassafras is a natural surfactant (and why sassafras is also a common thickening agent in Louisiana Creole cooking.) These days, other plant starches or similar ingredients are added to keep the distinctive foam. Root beer foam > all other soft drink foams. That's why root beer floats kick more ass than like, coke floats.

If you've never had root beer before, imagine if a sweetened herbal tea was turned into a soda, because that's basically what it is. If your first response to that is a cringe, fair enough. That's why lots of people don't like it. If your first response to that is "interesting... I might actually like it, though" then I encourage you to track down a can of root beer today, hard as that might be outside the US and Canada. Next time you see an "ew, root beer tastes like medicine/tooth paste" take, know that there's a reason for that, but also the same could be said for literally any herbal or minty food/drink.

My final take on root beer is that it would be the soda of choice for gnomes. Thank you and good night.

#txt #food #1k

[elodieunderglass]

Mad Spring - sour gummies, you feral little goblin. Tangfastics. Airheads. Sour Patch Kids. Like High Summer, you choose fruit-flavored gummy sweets, but you pick ones coated in Pain Sugar. It isn’t enough to just get sugar: you’re chasing a different Sensory Experience (TM) than the rest. And that’s great.

Warm Spring - white chocolate, ruby chocolate, pastel mint drops, cotton candy, bubblegum. Marshmallows. Sweet, creamy, usually pastel. You have no particular objection to floral tastes like lavender and rose. You may be able to appreciate Turkish Delight.

Midsummer - tropical fruits: chewy and slightly creamy in pastel colors. Starburst/Opal Fruit, Creamsicles/Solero. Maoam strips. Cream sodas. Skittles, despite being jewel-toned, are in this season. Coconut and pineapple flavors go here. Also the home of chalky-type sweets like Love Hearts/candy hearts, smarties (usa) and You may be also able to appreciate Turkish Delight.

High Summer - Gummy bears and chewy, jellyish, jammy, gummy, springy in bright jewel tones. Gummy worms and jelly snakes, jelly babies, jelly beans, Haribo. Clearer and gummier than Midsummer.

Autumn Night - darker and more complex sweetness, often including an element of burning or alcohol, or another challenge. Cherry cordials, marzipan, champagne truffles. Also home of burnt-sugar tastes: maple candy, bonfire toffee, candy corn. Also home of matcha; red liquorice; red bean paste. When people bring you sweets from other countries, they’ll choose unusual local delicacies. You almost certainly were fascinated as a kid by lollipops at the science museum sold with real bugs in them.

Autumn Salt - peanut butter and peanut brittle, salted caramel, toffee, butterscotch. Toffee popcorn, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, Snickers, Daim. If nobody has any nuts, you’ll choose chocolate with nuts, crisp or crunch over other things. Sweet just isn’t enough.

Winter Spice - herbal, spicy and medicinal sweets, usually hard old-fashioned sweets. Red-hots, burning cinnamon, chilli - eucalyptus, root beer, menthol; sarsaparilla. Hard candy, generally: old fashioned ‘boiled sweets,’ things that look gorgeous in glass jars. Parma violets. Fisherman’s Friends. You’re the only person who would eat a gingerbread house after decorating it. You’re also possibly a ghost, or used to be a Mad Spring. It’s also about the SENSATION.

Midwinter - dark black Licorice. Salty? Sweet? saltlakrids? Allsorts? Australian? You might like other things too, but when your loved ones are in another country, they go to the licorice aisle and get you the weirdest local variant they can find.

Long Winter - true chocolate, basic chocolate stuff: M&Ms. Dairy Milk. Hershey’s Kiss. But also home of fudgy tastes and sugar-on-sugar in a long slow sauce. Marshmallow, Handmade fudge, Phish Food ice cream.

Cool Winter - naturally, the homebase of minty tastes. peppermint wheels, York’s Peppermint Patties, After Eights. Also orange - chocolate orange - and, oddly, pixie sticks/sherbet and other sweet things that involve eating simple flavored sugar.

[rottenpumpkin13]

I feel like it’ll be a dark day when the firsts manage to make lazard finally snap

Moments Lazard Should've Snapped But He Didn't, A List

• When, during a meeting, Sephiroth had a pack of mints in his pocket and Zack had a bottle of soda he was casually sipping on. They got bored, Lazard wasn't looking, there was an explosion, and then a gaping hole in the ceiling.

• When Genesis set up an unauthorized pole in the training facility "for exercise" and the follow-up, when Genesis hired a stripper for Sephiroth's birthday.

• When Angeal brought back a "domesticated" tonberry from a mission because "it looked kind"

• When Sephiroth broke Genesis's nose with a brick of uncooked ramen.

• When they Zack and Angeal were goofing around with a football and threw it President Shinra, knocking the wind out of him.

• When Sephiroth bought Zack a dog collar unknowingly because he thought it was a cool choker. Note: the collar said "good boy", Lazard took one look at it, heard "Isn't it neat? Sephiroth gave it to me!" and passed out.

• When Genesis and Sephiroth's game of Jenga ended in the rec room being completely destroyed because they had a fight.

• When Zack and Genesis got fake married at the Gold Saucer as a joke. They didn't know the marriage was valid. They got the marriage annulled but Zack was convinced that there was a way to get fake married at the Gold Saucer. So when they went back he and Sephiroth got fake married. Turns out that marriage was also real. Zack was divorced twice. He now calls Genesis his first wife and Sephiroth his second wife. They told the whole story to the board of directors at a Gala and Lazard had to be sedated.

cr: @salternateunreality2 for the idea

• When they tried bowling with materia and cracked several windows on the 49th floor.

• When Sephiroth pushed Professor Hojo down the stairs in broad daylight with witnesses.

#ff7 #ffvii #final fantasy 7 #sephiroth #ffvii crisis core #final fantasy vii #genesis rhapsodos #ff7 crisis core #angeal hewley #zack fair #lazard deusericus

[m3hgumi]

— pop a coke

pairing: fushiguro megumi x f!reader

genre: fluff, mutual pining

summary: the calm and collected megumi freaks out internally (and unintentionally, externally) after he accidentally drinks from your soda can. the end result? even better.

word count: 890

arms wrapped around your figure, you laid in megumi's chest under the tree near the dorms. the canopy sourcing from the abundant of leaves that covered the branches shaded the two of you from the blazing sun of the weekend's noon. in the distance further away, you saw nobara chasing yuuji for reasons unclear to you, and panda trying to break up their fight, but as a result also becoming a target to her current rage. you chuckled at their playful antics, sending a sense of enjoyment to megumi’s heart. he fought a smile to his face, bringing his chin down to feel your hair under his face, hoping the others weren’t looking in his direction. he wasn’t one for pda, but every so often he isn’t afraid to show his love for you around others, given that fact that none of his classmates and upperclassmen were watching anyway.

next to both of you were two sandwiches neatly wrapped in aluminum foil per megumi’s effort and two cans of coca cola from the school’s vending machine to go along with your food. finally, a batch of cookies were covered with tissues to maintain their freshness. your hand moved towards the sandwiches, handing one to megumi. you took a bite into the remaining sandwich, indulging in the synergy of multiple ingredients within your meal, leaving a smile of satisfaction on your face. megumi also smiled in agreement, shifting the hold of his sandwich to one hand and bringing a finger of his empty one towards your hair, wrapping itself in its strands. his fingers continued to fiddle with your hair, which were responded with quiet chuckles.

once his fingers were untangled from your hair, he took a second to process his need to quench the thirst lingering in his throat. it had been pretty hot that day, as it was still late into summer, so it was no wonder that his body requested for fluids to cool down. his hand involuntarily reached for his soda can, which was already opened from when you had brought out the sandwiches. feeling the melting icy water drip from the can onto his palm, he picked it up and drew it closer to his mouth, gulping down several, but small sips.

just as the coldness of the tin grazed his upper lip, a familiar scent was detected. his nostrils filled with the smell of mint, not one from an edible, but a flavor of some sort. immediately retracting the can away from his face, he spotted a colorless smudge hinted with sparks of glitter near the can opening. his eyes widened in shock as he put the two together as realized what he had done.

it was your lip gloss. that was your soda can.

somewhere in his head, he could hear the annoying incessant voice of gojo saying that’s an indirect kiss!

his face heated up from the embarrassment; a physical sign of this emerging as his cheeks (and not long after his whole face) reddened. his emerald eyes quickly turned towards you, staring off into the distance, paying no heed to his current dilemma. quickly, he tried to calm himself down, figuring it was for the best you didn’t know. it’s a secret he could never live down himself anyways.

“megumi are you okay? your face looks really red. is it getting too hot for you?”

his body jolted from suddenly hearing your voice. he could see the questioning glance on your face, making him even more embarrassed than before. there was no way for him to hide from you now. nonetheless he still tried to put up a front.

“no, i just choked on the soda from drinking really fast. i’m alright though.”

great lying megumi. if it couldn’t be anymore obvious. until you saw right through him.

“wait, is that my soda can?” you had realized what just happened, and now it was your turn to start getting red, turning your cute weekend picnic date into a heated blushing competition. megumi could only nod slightly before sinking deeper into the endless abyss of embarrassment.

“can i have it back?”

you were the one who started the conversation after moments of awkwardness. it hadn’t been that long since you two started dating. about a month and a couple days to be exact. while you two were very much in love, shown in your display of affection towards one another, kissing wasn’t really something either of you had considered yet-

“yeah sorry about that, here you go” megumi replies, handing you the cola can as you chuckle at his reddened face. you didn’t think he’d be so guilty about it, very cute of him. and you know exactly how to get back at him for it.

“y’know, you could’ve asked for a real kiss if you wanted one.” you mentioned before quickly giving him a peck on his cheek.

megumi was caught off guard, but a sense of giddiness bubbled in him feeling the stickiness of the lip gloss remaining on you face touching the side of his. he would not admit it to you or anyone really, but he liked it a lot.

he could’ve continued relishing this very adoring interaction, until he noticed nobara and yuji, who had seen the entire event unfold, staring from afar.

now he was really embarrassed.

© m3hgumi 2023. all rights reserved. do not copy, modify, or repost my works anywhere

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[morallyinept]

Further to my Pedro Boys & Cocktails Ramble, here are some signature Javier Peña cocktails, inspired by our favourite surly DEA agent.

Again, there are no measurements, so you can make them as strong or as weak as you'd like. 🍹

If you make any, tag me in the pics as I'd love to see your creations. Cocktail images are a guideline reference as to what I would imagine they would look like based on the ingredients, but are not vebatim. Go nuts.

Drink responsibly, folks 🥴

Check out my previous Pedro Boys Rambles.

I'll mention this might be slightly NSFW due to my filthy, potty mouth cussing.

We'll just ignore the fact I've been spelling Laredo as Loredo... 🙃

The drink that started it all. 'The Loredo Legspreader.'

Clear gin, lemongrass, lemongrass syrup, fresh lime juice, red Thai chilli to garnish. Serve with a cigarette and a sour resting bitch face. Sweaty pink shirt optional.

'The Loredo Legspreader - Pink Shirt Version.'

Clear gin, raspberry syrup, pomegranate grenadine, fresh lemon juice, egg white froth to top and a lemon peel twist. Replace egg froth with Javi's own froth, if desired. Sweaty pink shirt mandatory.

'The Resting Bitch Face.'

Vodka, splash of dry vermouth, sugar syrup, pureed strawberries, cracked black pepper, strawberry and mint sprigs to garnish. Pout to your hearts content. Give everyone the finger. Especially Steve. 🖕🏻

'This Cat Pussy Is DEA.'

Tequila Blanco, agave nectar, thyme simple syrup, freshly squeezed orange juice, low cal soda. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and an orange slice. Salty rim optional. Don't worry, your pussy will be tangy enough on Javier's tongue, cariño. Miaow.

'Colombian Cunt Licker.'

Red layer: Alizé red passion liqueur, or substitute for any dark red liqueur.

Blue layer: Blue curaçao and lemonade/Sprite.

Yellow layer: Vodka and pineapple juice.

Pour slowly over the back of a spoon for each layer in order of the Colombian flag colours. Top with a pineapple chunk. Cuss wildly when it doesn't fucking work. Say screw it and mix it all up and spread your legs ready for Javier's tongue instead.

'The Papi Chulo.'

Vodka, peach schnapps, raspberry liqueur, pureed raspberries, sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice, raspberries to top. Then go visit your favourite hooker in Bogotá. Take plenty of cash. Get better the more you practice. Aye Papi.

'The Sweaty Javi.'

Gin, splash of tequila, sage bitters, grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed lemon juice, rosemary simple syrup, pinch of salt. Screw up your face with how tart this will taste. Then proceed to lick some sweaty collarbone for a refreshing alkaline relief.

'The Hillbilly Duck Hunter.'

Bourbon Whiskey, stewed and cooled black tea (loose leaf or bagged), citrus oil or lime juice, lime to garnish. Serve over ice. Get your shotgun and go quackers. Fuckin' hillbilly...

'Smoky Leather Jacket.'

Bourbon Whiskey, agave syrup, splash of cherry brandy, black cherry juice, seltzer water, black cherries to garnish. Serve over ice. Smoky and rich, just like that leather jacket. Lapel nuzzling optional, but encouraged. As is thigh riding on Javier whilst you drink it.

'The Peña Tenderloin.'

Bourbon whiskey, dash of orange bitters, peach syrup, peach schnapps, maraschino cherries and a grilled peach slice to top. Drink, then take a bite out of that tight, pert DEA agent ass like a piece of rare meat.

'Downright Un-American.'

Cooled green mint tea, maple syrup, clear gin, splash of apple schnapps, cucumber slices, soda or tonic water, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint leaves to top. Sleep with all the communists you can find and then act appalled about it when questioned.

'Nicotine Kiss.'

Dark rum, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice. Garnish with lemon wedge or peel. Proceed to chain smoke at least forty cigarettes before enjoying.

🖤

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[lex-the-flex]

Heavenly

Leon S. Kennedy x reader

Summary: Embarking in the sea depths, a new relationship rises as the ocean freezes.

Word Count: 631

Warning(s): None, PURE FLUFF AND HOTNESS. Leon and the reader finally confessing their feelings, friendship —> relationship, just two agents in love, and HIGH SEXUAL TENSION.

A/N: Thanks for voting guys! Feedback is appreciated and enjoy! Happy Valentine's day my loves! ❤️

Taking another sip of soda, the cool liquid settles your stomach as the taste of ginger lingers on your tongue. Setting down the glass bottle on your leg, you leaned back on the desk that was attached to the wall. Reaching for your leather jacket on the wooden table, the door to the small break room opened, and Leon rounded the corner.

Lifting the green bottle to your mouth, a smirk filled the space between your lips. Unzipping the outside pocket of your dark jacket, your fingers reached for a tiny tin of mints.

"Hey, I was wondering where you were. Shen May said you'd be in here." Leon said, leaning over one of the folding chairs at the employee table.

"Yeah, I was starting to get sick from looking at the monitors. The Captain said they kept ginger ale in the mini fridge. So here I am." You replied, motioning to the icebox.

"Are you alright? Want some gum?" Leon asked, already reaching in his pocket.

"I'm alright. But thank you." You answered, setting down the empty bottle.

Nodding to you, Leon stands from his place at the chair, and steps to you.

"It's so adorable that you always keep gum in your pocket. Reminds me of my first day at the D.S.O." You said with a giggle.

"Ah, yeah. That was after I ran into you in the hallway and spilled coffee on your sweater." Leon joked, crossing his arms.

"Yeah, my favorite sweater might I add!" You teased, punching him in the arm.

"And I repaid my kindness two minutes later by giving you my jacket." Leon said, moving in front of you.

"Which I still have, by the way. And there was free gum hidden in the inside pocket.” You replied, moving your head up to face him.

“You do? I was wondering why I never got it back…” Leon whispered while leaning ever so slightly towards you.

“You know I do. Would you like it back?” You ask with a smile.

“Not a chance. It looks better on you anyway.” He says, hovering his lips over yours.

Pressing his pink lips to yours, Leon places his hands beside your hips, not wanting to move out of line. Nudging past your knees, Leon gradually moves in between your legs, desperately wanting more. Deepening the kiss, your hands work quickly to slide his leather jacket off his broad shoulders.

Dropping the jacket to the floor, your breath goes hot just as you break the kiss in hope of gaining some air. But Leon is quick to get his lips back on yours. Gripping the small of your back with his gloved hands, his fingers squeezed the soft skin underneath the tucked hem of your dress shirt. A deep growl rumbled in Leon’s chest as his heart started to pound wildly in his ears.

A few quick whimpers rise in your chest whilst Leon undos a couple of the buttons of your sangria colored shirt. The sounds of your lips molding together made your body go limp to where you grip loosened around the back of his neck. Pulling you closer, his lips slid down to your collarbones, gently sucking on the sensitive skin. Running your fingers through his mass of dark hair, the man plays with the cold chain of your silver necklace.

“Lee… Leon.” You gasp, begging for air to enter your lungs.

Raising his lips back to yours, a smile creeps up into your mouth.

“Yes?” He asks.

“What do we do when this is over?” You ask.

“Well for one thing, I’m gonna take you out to dinner, and then I want to spoil my new girlfriend.” Leon explains, before biting your bottom lip, and enjoying the sound of your laughter.

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[hunter-killugon]

Jacob Portman head cannons bc we love him

+ a few others

-His parents made him do a bunch of sports when he was young

-At some point he tried to learn a new language

-He did swim lessons for a long time now he's a really good swimmer

-He grips his pencil weird

-Didn't like fizzy drinks (soda, sparkling water, ect)

-Loves chocolate milk but will not drink regular milk

- He either hates mint or loves it

-plays animal crossing and stardew valley sometimes

-He's a dog person, he loves swimming with them, but his mom is allergic so he couldn't have one

-Got a pet fish instead

-Ricky has had many pet hamsters and they have all had tragic deaths

-He had a drawing phase and he was good at it

-he stopped bc his dad told him it's useless

-scared of disappointment and rejection

-has tried dr*gs and alcohol before (caused by peer pressure)

-His dad was an alcoholic

-His mom was a workaholic

-Ricky's mom is really cool

-Jacob secretly learned how to cook and never told anybody

-It takes a long time before anybody finds out

Feel free to add on to these or use them

#mphfpc #jacob portman #headcanon #miss peregrines home for peculiar children #ricky pickering

[mint-soda-is-cool]

I've had a WEEK anyways I'm gonna upload a lot of drawings that I've been saving up

(Click for better quality)

#sally face fanart #sally face #sal fisher #sal fisher fanart #fan art #art #illustration #my art #traditinal art #indie games #mix media art #mix medium art #mint soda is cool #mint soda

[affordablepunk]

How to DIY energy drinks for cheap

First, required reading: link to article

Energy drinks have a few vital components:

>sweetener

>flavor

>water

>caffeine

>bubbles (i never do that and don't know how)

Here are some of my favorite things to use:

>granulated sugar (sweetener)

>stevia leaf or granulated artificial sweetener (sweetener)

>kool aid (flavor, sweetener)

>loose-leaf herbs (flavor) (try hibiscus petal, chicory, even lemongrass and mint can be nice)

>lemon juice (flavor, preservative)

>kool aid (easiest flavor/sweetener combo)

Supplies you might need:

>kettle or pot for heating water

>tea strainer ball to keep your leaves out of the final product

>a nice ragu jar or old Gatorade bottle for pre-made stuff

>funnel for pourin

>ladle for scooping liquid into the funnel

Kaffn-8 or any other such liquid caffeine product will do you for caffeine. That brand is super easy and convenient. Kaffn-8 is my favorite for the quality and ease in dosing, as well as the value (15 bucks has lasted me 2 months of daily use).

I like to make a sugar-flavor concentrate, then assemble each glass as I need it. Sugar tastes better when melted with heat than when dissolved without heat, even once chilled. This also allows me to tweak caffeine content. Here is how to make it:

Fill tea ball with herbs (use about a handful or 1/2 cup for every quart of water, you're making it strong)

Heat water and pop the tea ball in

Simmer or keep hot for 10 min

Remove tea ball and turn off heat

While hot, add as much sugar as you had herbs, and mix until melted.

Mix in as much lemon juice (or other assorted acid or preservative) as you can stand. The more preservative, the longer it'll keep

Allow to cool enough to handle

Jar it up, put it in the fridge for later use. You can and should re-use all manner of bottle, just be wary of melting anything plastic or burning your hands w hot water.

A note: the smaller your batches, the less you waste. But high concentrations of acid and sugar keep it good for up to a month in the fridge.

To use: mix water in a cup with your syrup, tweaking concentrations until it tastes good. Add caffeine, measuring your dose carefully.

Then, do bubble magic to add carbonation if you can do that. Maybe you found a soda stream somewhere. If you don't have bubbles, you'll just have to enjoy your energy drinks flat.

And, you're all done!

Now, where to get everything:

(Grow your own herbs if you are mega brave. Mints are nearly indestructible little plants.)

Lemon juice, dollar store. Quality is the same, you've just got to shake it up.

if its a foreign grocer, they likely have herbs cheap. If its a Mexican grocery, they 100% have the best herbs. (Aguasfrescas drink mixes are cheap and THE BOMB, and hibiscus flower always comes in mega bulk) .

Herbalist and spiritual shops have herbs too, and are likely to have tea balls. Branch out! Catnip has been my favorite oddball herb.

Farmers markets also have some (like three if you're lucky) herbs, and you may have to dry them yourself. Since it's punk to reach out to your community, ask around at the farmers market to see if you can get any herb or dried flavorant that's on your mind- small businesses love consumer feedback! You just might have to wait for the plant to grow, heh, but if you're friendly then you'll make friends. Some examples: ask the jam bottler for dried fruit peels, the farmer for mugwort

I get my artificial sweeteners on closeout, my stevia from herbal shops, and my sugar at Walmart (bite me, its cheap and I'm poor).

Kaffn-8 can only be found online, as far as I'm aware. I promise I'm not sponsored, just a grateful caffeine addict.

Do Google your herbs for drug interactions if you take meds. Healthline has good info on herbs. Dried grapefruit rind can mess with my psych meds, for example.

Again, be careful about caffeine. Always dose your caffeine. Having high levels of caffeine on tap is a bit of a big responsibility: I know I nearly bit the dirt from the all-you-can-eat espresso bar at my college. Immaturity could kill you, caffeine is a drug. Count doses, never go above 500 a day, try not to go more than 200 in the same hour.

Now take that money you've saved and give it to a charity to blow a very mean raspberry at nestle. Or, yknow, feed yourself. Its a tough world.

#energy drinks #diy #diy energy drinks #frugal living #i am poor

[journalofanoldsoul]

Cheers, My Dear! (Rising Sign)

Aries Rising: Margarita - The Margarita is a bold and fiery drink that perfectly matches the bold and daring nature of Aries Rising. The zing of lime juice and the fiery kick of tequila is a perfect match for the assertive and energetic Aries Rising personality.

Taurus Rising: Old Fashioned - The Old Fashioned is a classic and timeless drink that reflects the sophisticated and refined nature of Taurus Rising. The blend of whiskey, sugar, and bitters creates a rich and complex flavor that appeals to Taurus Rising's love of luxury and indulgence.

Gemini Rising: Tom Collins - The Tom Collins is a refreshing and bubbly drink that perfectly matches the lively and curious nature of Gemini Rising. The combination of gin, lemon juice, and soda creates a light and fizzy flavor that reflects the Gemini Rising personality's love of fun and adventure.

Cancer Rising: Champagne - Champagne is a celebratory drink that reflects the sensitive and emotional nature of Cancer Rising. The effervescence of the bubbles and the light and fruity taste of champagne perfectly matches Cancer Rising's desire for beauty, refinement, and elegance.

Leo Rising: Mai Tai - The Mai Tai is a colorful and flamboyant drink that reflects the bold and charismatic nature of Leo Rising. The blend of rum, orange juice, and almond syrup creates a tropical and fruity flavor that perfectly matches Leo Rising's love of drama, creativity, and self-expression.

Virgo Rising: Martini - The Martini is a classic and understated drink that reflects the refined and practical nature of Virgo Rising. The blend of gin and vermouth creates a crisp and clean flavor that appeals to Virgo Rising's love of simplicity, precision, and efficiency.

Libra Rising: Cosmopolitan - The Cosmopolitan is a sophisticated and stylish drink that perfectly matches the charming and graceful nature of Libra Rising. The blend of vodka, cranberry juice, and lime creates a sweet and sour flavor that reflects Libra Rising's desire for beauty, balance, and harmony.

Scorpio Rising: Bloody Mary - The Bloody Mary is a bold and spicy drink that perfectly matches the intense and passionate nature of Scorpio Rising. The blend of vodka, tomato juice, and spices creates a rich and savory flavor that reflects Scorpio Rising's desire for depth, intensity, and transformation.

Sagittarius Rising: Long Island Iced Tea - The Long Island Iced Tea is a strong and adventurous drink that perfectly matches the free-spirited and adventurous nature of Sagittarius Rising. The blend of rum, vodka, gin, and tequila creates a powerful and intoxicating flavor that reflects Sagittarius Rising's love of exploration, excitement, and new experiences.

Capricorn Rising: Manhattan - The Manhattan is a classic and sophisticated drink that reflects the practical and disciplined nature of Capricorn Rising. The blend of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters creates a smooth and complex flavor that appeals to Capricorn Rising's love of tradition, structure, and hard work.

Aquarius Rising: Mojito - The Mojito is a fresh and vibrant drink that perfectly matches the unique and unconventional nature of Aquarius Rising. The blend of rum, lime juice, and mint creates a cool and refreshing flavor that reflects Aquarius Rising's desire for freedom, innovation, and individuality.

Pisces Rising: White Russian - The White Russian is a dreamy and creamy drink that perfectly matches the sensitive and imaginative nature of Pisces Rising. The blend of vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream creates a rich and indulgent flavor that reflects Pisces Rising's desire for fantasy,and the sweetness of the drink represents their compassionate and empathetic nature.

Remember that these associations are based on the archetypal qualities associated with each Rising sign. While they may not represent an exhaustive list, they serve as examples to illustrate how the energy of each Rising sign can manifest. It’s important to remember that astrology is a complex and nuanced system, and individual interpretations can vary.

Stay tune for more astro posts…

xoxo J.

#astro posts #astrology posts #astro community #astrology #horoscope #astro placements #astrology notes #birth chart #astrology community #astro notes #natal chart #rising sign #pisces rising #gemini rising #virgo rising #taurus rising #scorpio rising #sagittarius rising #aries rising #cancer rising #leo rising #libra rising #capricorn rising #aquarius rising #cocktails #margarita #cosmopolitan #drinks

[randomitemdrop]

Table of Liquids

You find a bottle and it contains:

Pleasant fresh drinking water

Gross nasty stinking water

Seawater with a small creature swimming in it

Anti-water

Bubbling green acid

Real acid, which is frequently a still colorless liquid

Delicious fruit juice

Unpleasantly sweet fruit juice

Unpleasantly sour/tart fruit juice

Spoiled/moldy fruit juice that hasn’t quite fermented into drinkable alcohol just yet

Unpalatably savory vegetable juice that probably has vitamins and antioxidants and whatever but still. Ew

Coffee (roll d6: 1 decent black, 2 poorly filtered so it’s full of grit, 3 so full of cream and sugar it’s basically cake, 4 extremely fancy drip coffee with hints of aromatic spice, 5 Popular Coffee Chain Seasonal Flavor, 6 tepid office break room coffee)

Tea (roll d10: black, white, green, yellow, oolong, sassafras, hibiscus, mint, patchouli, cannabis)

Boba (see Table of Flavors/Scents)

Spruce beer

Fairy Drink

Zooper Dooper Bubblegum Milk

Peg Nog

Punker Punch

Crystal Pepsi

Dr. Nut

Chicken Partner

Masochist Cider

Salty potato-flavored Soda

Pancake and syrup-flavored soda

Bird-nest-flavored soda

Iron-girder-flavored soda

One of those weird Jones Soda savory flavors. Go around the group and everyone say what they had for dinner last night, then the DM decides which would make the worst soda flavor

Crass Soda 

Energy Potion (roll d12: Original, CodeRed, Livewire, Voltage, WhiteOut, PitchBlack, Baja Blast, Spark, GameFuel, Supernova, VooDew, Flamin’ Hot)

Capri Suns of dubious flavors 

Coca Cola of dubious flavors

Asparagus-water

Clamato

The Sludge

Frobscottle

Meat drippings

Milk (DM’s choice of source)

Clotted cream

Grungnort

Lamp oil

Cooking oil

Baby oil

Snake oil

Ink (roll d6: black, blue, red, pink, luminous green, invisible)

Booze that makes you raucous and boisterous

Booze that makes you sentimental and melancholy

Booze that makes you lose all sense of balance

Booze that is basically a Potion of Irresistible Dance

Booze that makes you hallucinate fairies and sing Baz Luhrman jukebox musical showtunes

Angostura Bitters

Wine of Mystery

Non-Alcoholic Vacation Juice

Soup broth (you choose the flavor idk there’s thousands of soups in the world and I don’t think any of them will affect the gameplay more than another)

Pickle brine

Reeking Smatch

Onion juice

Garlic Cola

Potion of Skill or Proficiency or Ability or Whatever; a creature that consumes it gains a skill of the DM’s choice or roll d100 on the Table

Very Cool Pirate Juice

Cowboy Juice

Disinfectant

Mouthwash

Old man cologne

Potion of Damage Resistance (roll d12: Acid, Bludgeon, Force, Fire, Cold, Psychic, Radiant, Thunder, Lightning, Poison, Necrotic, Slash/Pierce)

Potion of Damage (use as a splash weapon or trick someone into drinking it; same table as above)

Bone-hurting juice

Metal polish

2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner

Potion of ___ Friendship (roll d20: 1-7 Animal, 8 Monstrosity, 9 Undead, 10 Ooze, 11 Aberration, 12 Celestial, 13 Construct, 14 Dragon, 15 Elemental, 16 Fey, 17 Fiend, 18 Giant, 19 Humanoid, 20 Plant)

Potion of ___ Repellent (causes the indicated type to act as Turned. Roll d20: Arthropod, Birds, Magical Beasts, Horses, Ooze, Shark, Beholder, Elemental, Undead, Good, Evil, Lawful, Chaotic, Fey, Draconic, Human, Goblinoid, Psychic, Aberration, God)

Potion of ___ Attractant/Pheremone (same table as above)

Potion of Giant ___ (roll d4: Strength, Weight, Height, Head)

Potion of Gaseous Form

Potion of Animal Form (Table of Animals)

Potion of Healing

Potion of Monster Alarm

Potion of Data Compression

Potion of Shit the Bed

Potion of Boob Have

Potion of InfantSee

Potion of Regalia

Heroic Brew

Potion of Animate Object

Potion of Stat Swap

Rose-hibiscus tropical probiotic THC-infused Elixir of Love

Beard tonic 

Anti-beard tonic

Sleeping Potion

Poison/venom (roll d10: Cobra, Scorpion, Centipede, Black Widow, Pfeffer’s Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Platypus, Cane Toad, Doll’s-Eye Plant, Hemlock, Death Cap Mushroom)

Love Potion

Hate Potion (as Love Potion but instead with hate)

Indifference Potion (as Love Potion but instead they are indifferent to the subject)

Potion of Resting Face, compels a creature that consumes it to display a particular emotion (roll d10: blank, happiness, sadness, fear, anger, disgust, :3, Dreamworks face, Gary Busey, DM’s choice of RageComic/emoji)

Potion of Sin, filling a creature that consumes it with a compulsion to act on the urge (roll d8: Envy, Wrath, Lust, Gluttony, Sloth, Pride, Greed, Blasphemy)

Phlogiston

Alkahest (universal solvent)

Ice-Nine

Lethe-Water (Potion of Forgetfulness)

Humour (first roll d4: Blood, Phlegm, Black Bile, Yellow Bile, then roll d10: Human, Dwarf, Elf, Dragon, Weird Bug, Unicorn, Displacer-Beast, Rust Monster, Demon, God)

#tables

[acocktailmoment]

Strawberry Mojito !

Ingredients:

To make the sugar syrup:

100g/3½oz caster sugar

50ml/2fl oz water

To make the cocktail:

50ml/2fl oz white rum

25ml/1fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice

8-10 mint leaves

1 fresh strawberry, hulled and quartered

pinch ground black pepper

handful ice, crushed

splash soda water (about 25ml/1fl oz )

fresh mint sprig, to garnish

Method:

For the sugar syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat and pour in the water. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.

Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool.

Pour 20ml/¾fl oz of the cooled sugar syrup into a collins glass with all the remaining ingredients except the soda water and garnish, adding the crushed ice last.

Top with the soda water to taste, and then muddle the drink gently. If you don’t have a muddler, churn the drink with a spoon from top to bottom for about 25 seconds to extract the strawberry flavour.

Add more crushed ice on top and then garnish with the mint sprig.

Recipe Tips:

Before adding more crushed ice to finish the drink, try moving some of the mint leaves to the side of the glass. This won’t affect the taste but makes it look great!

Scale up the sugar syrup ingredients with a ratio of 2:1 if you’d like to make a bigger batch. It’s easier to make in larger batches and keeps for at least 2 weeks in the fridge.

By Jack Wakelin

This article was not sponsored or supported by a third-party. A Cocktail Moment is not affiliated with any individuals or companies depicted here. 

#art #design #cocktails #drinks #cocktail #cocktail recipes #recipes #drink recipes #jack wakelin #mint #sugar #mojito #strawberry #rum #black pepper

[vainvenus]

⌲;꒰ Billy Showalter Headcannons! ꒱

Random Billy headcannons bc I love him sm!!

→ His favorite color is red and he everything he owns is that bright fucking red (His jacket, notebooks, water bottle, pencils, etc)

→No matter how hot it is he won't take off that damn letterman jacket, it could be 100 degrees and he'll still wear it

→Everyone wonders why Billy wears a letterman jacket even though he doesn't play a sport and he always like; "It looks cool"

→ If he had a crush on someone who wasn't in his usual route for the paper he would wake up extra early just so he could add them into it

→One time he hit Vance in the face with he newspaper on "accident"

→His hair looks honey blonde during the summer but when winter comes around it gets noticeability darker

→Watches Scooby-Doo every morning before school while eating cinnamon toast crunch

→One time he tried to cut his hair on his own and had a bald spot for three weeks

→He takes special care or his hair, washing it every weekend with cherry or strawberry shampoo and conditioner

→He got put in a vote for best hair at school and got ranked at 3rd, Vance got first and Robin got second.

→Was in Boy's Scouts for three years

→Moved from California to Denver

→He's 5'5 but tells everyone he's 5'6 or 5'7

-He's a morning person

→He listens to all kinds of music but he really hates country music

→Doesn't like necklaces because he forgets he's wearing them and freaks out bc he thinks its a bug or snake

→Animals are just attracted to him, on his rides to school he'll most likely be followed by a stray cat

→He's scared of snakes and bugs

→Prefers Fall over all the seasons

→Doesn't like pumpkin spice nor does he get the hype about it

→He loves chocolate and mint like mint chocolate chip ice cream or thin mint cookies

→Prefers French toast sticks over waffles and pancakes

→He doesn't eat the crust when he eats pizza

→He doesn't like onions, if they're on his burger then he won't eat it even if someone tells him to take them off

→He hates sour candy, says that something sweet shouldn't taste sour first

→His favorite kind of candy are jolly ranchers, blue raspberry and cherry are his favorite flavors

→If he splits something in half he's letting you have the bigger piece

-He doesn't like orange juice with the pulp

→His fave soda is Root Beer or Cherry Coca-Cola

→He got his dog for a birthday gift after begging his mom for years

→ His dog's name is Arlo bc I said so!

→He has to have Arlo sleep at the foot of his bed, claiming that he can't sleep if he's not there

→When he takes Arlo to the dog park he pets every dog there and tries to remember them if he sees them again when he comes back

→He uses Arlo as a pillow whenever he's doing his homework or reading comics

→Him and Griffin are best friends

→He takes Griffin on his bike rides to deliver the papers, letting him ride on the back of his bike

→Billy hates olives and Griffin loves them! The Olive Theory <3

→He swears up and down that he has the strongest immune system and then he gets sick as soon as the first day of winter hits

→He doesn't like flying, airplanes make him feel anxious

→He's really good at remembering names, like even people who probably don't know him he just knows everyone

→Whenever he goes shopping with his parents he always wonders off somewhere and has to be called back over the intercom

→Went fishing with his Dad and ended up falling in the water because he couldn't hold onto the fishing pole

→He's really into cars, being able to name any model he sees

→Can't play chess or checkers for shit he's really good at card games his fave to play is blackjack

→He broke his ankle once while riding his bike down a hill

→Really likes ladybugs, rolley pollys and fireflies

#the black phone #the black phone x reader #the black phone headcanons #billy showalter x reader #billy showalter #griffin stagg #bruce yamada #finney blake #vance hopper