What? No wine?

The Wino is passionate about wine. It's true. But she also enjoys a cocktail now and then just like any other prudent boozer. In fact, yesterday she brazenly consumed 2 Manhattan cocktails at a local drinking establishment, the Twilight Exit. She greedily slurped down these drinks as if it was whiskey that she admires instead of her beloved wine.

Well, que sera sera, fellow boozers. The Wino really enjoyed her Manhattans and is not ashamed one bit.

The Wino would like to mention that her Manhattan was superb. The bartender "Shira" is not only incredibly nice and lacking in hipster-laden arrogance, she is an amazing mixologist and knows how to make a damn good Manhattan. She also knows to ask how you want it made---which most bartenders reserve for the ubiquitous martini.

Who would have thought that a Manhattan made at an unassuming local bar, known more for its cheap beer and ambrosia-like tater tots, would boast such a gem of a bartender?

In short, fellow boozers, have a cocktail. And have one made at the Twilight Exit by Shira. And if you can still stand after the third cocktail (because the Wino knows you can't just have one), order some tater tots. You won't be sorry.

Cheers.