Our dining adventure began in the Hangar 7 "Mayday" bar, perched on a stool while overlooking the hangar full of racing cars and aircrafts. The drink menu was impressive - sporting a full page of gins from around the world. Mrs. C went for something new, an Arctic Velvet gin (Distilled five times, it is produced with the highest quality grain from controlled organic cultivation. This pure product is enriched with juniper berries and 24 other ingredients including coriander from North Africa, caraway seeds from Holland and nutmeg from India) and Fentiman tonic. The taste was at first kind of 'artificial tasting' like a diet soda, but after a few sips you got used to the herbaceousness and it went down real smooth.

As the sun set over the beautiful city of Salzburg (and more specifically Kapuzineberg) we enjoyed the sights from our rooftop terrace bar, toasting Mrs. C's birthday. The drink? A wonderful Hendrick's Martini, expertly shaken, not stirred. ;*)

Mr. and Mrs. Carastian are having a date night ;-) little C with Oma and Opa? check. Going to a quaint little place and lounge on the couch with a cocktail? check. even as the lady on duty was having a slightly panicky expression on her face, when Mrs. Carastian ordered a Bombay and Tonic - she mastered the challenge well. Loads of Bombay, some Schweppes (Sorry) Tonic and a funky leaning glass.. and it is ON!

Ohh... what a pleasant suprise. they built a Bombay bar in Heathrows T5. where they give out free Bombay and Tonic. Or as the Gentlemen behind the bar said: the ultimate Gin and Tonic. Mr. Carastian decided on Bombay East, with some black pepper corns and Lemongras to give it an even drier taste. some Fever Tree Tonic, a twist of lime, some lemon zest and some Cinnamon. Beautifully crafted and so refreshing after a long day in London;-)

been there. done. that. will do that over and over and over again. Hendricks is still the best Gin to Mr. Carastian. add some cucumber, pepper, Tonic. done.

Mrs. C's standby - when she takes one look at the bartender and knows NOT to order a complicated drink. Hm Hm Good!