mojito

i had my first mojito ever, last night. i was in a foul mood, yet there i was, about to welcome 20-odd people to my fortnightly drinks. people who know me will tell you this never happens. that i drink alcohol when i'm out (as opposed to home) rarely happens. cocktails, never. a cocktail when i've barely eaten and i'm driving... well, you get the picture.

anyway, i asked for a mojito and the bartender, who knows me, asked if i was celebrating. no. ah... so he'd make it extra strong then, he said. i asked him not to. it was bad enough that i was drinking, no need to make it worse. he did well. it was very nice. i'd tried caipirinha once, and really hadn't liked it, but this, i could drink easily. and i was very soon a little tipsy. and in a better mood.