Irene is on her way, Do you have everything you need?

As we all hunker down in anticipation of hurricane Irene we have to wonder, have I done enough? Is it going to be as big as they say? Do I have everything I need? Well, I have been tracking this storm wondering what the impact will be on Harry's and Fairfield in particular but also the whole east coast. Is it just hype or are we in line for a devasting storm that will change the east coasts landscape forever? There are lots of questions and theories but not many answers. I guess only time will tell.

We at Harry's are a pretty sturdy bunch and we have helped our customers through the years to get their "emegency supplies" and today is no different. Just this past winter as the snow piled up and the mounds created by the plows kept rising our dorrs were kept open. I had a few people say to me that they knew we would be there, open and ready to go. Now I can't predict the future when it comes to mother nature but I can tell you that We are open since 8:00 am like usual and we will hang in as long as the weather permits. We aren't crazy and we'll be tracking Irene like everyone else. We all have families and won't put our employees in harms way but there are people looking for their emergency rations and though the supplies of Dark and stormies and Hurricanes will surely be put to the test we'll do our best to supply those in need.

A new load of ice will be in early a.m., we had some cases of water brought in, a couple of trucks delivering beer will come by soon the shelves are loaded with Rum. Recipes for recipes for Dark and Stormies and Hurricanes are below for those that need them.

Best wishes for a safe weekend to all!

-Patrick


Hurricane recipe:
1 oz vodka
1/4 oz grenadine syrup
1 oz gin
1 oz light rum
1/2 oz Bacardi® 151 rum
1 oz amaretto almond liqueur
1 oz triple sec
grapefruit juice
pineapple juice

Pour all but the juices, in order listed, into a hurricane glass three-quarters filled with ice. Fill with equal parts of grapefruit and pineapple juice, and serve.
Serve in: Hurricane Glass


Dark and Stormy recipe:
2 oz Gosling's Black Seal rum
3 oz Ginger beer
lime wedge for garnish if desired
Preparation:
Build the ingredients in a highball glass filled with ice cubes.
Garnish with the lime wedge.