Falling... the Mint Gimlet

Remember this post?

Remember how I struggled with my decision? I posted on Facebook, I update my Twitter, I asked everyone who would indulge me. I studied every review, every YouTube demo, every blog post about the Canon EOS XSi.

And then? I ordered it. I waited with bated breath as my delivery window was posted on Amazon, and then delayed by two days. I said goodbye to my loyal little point-and-shoot. The one that followed me from Burning Man to Italy, and re-ignited my zeal for photography.

Yesterday, my brand-spankin' new camera was delivered. And in the evening, a special angel arrived bearing a "Congratulations" gift bag loaded with the things a newbie dSLR owner may not know she needs: a polarizing filter, a UV filter, a lens hood, and a cool Lowepro shoulder-strap that lets me carry around an extra battery (also gifted).

And today? Today I must admit that I have fallen completely and totally in love with my new camera.  Why? Because I am more confidently taking photos that make me feel legitimized, if you can imagine that. Even after two of these:

Hangar One Mint Gimlet

• 2 oz Hangar One Kaffir Lime vodka
• Juice of one Key lime
• 6 torn mint leaves
• Agave nectar to taste

I like the mint flavor to be slight subdued in this drink, otherwise I think it overpowers the delicacy of the vodka. It's why I don't muddle. Simply shake all ingredients, with copious cocktail ice, until frothy and ice cold.

I love, love, love whizzing lime zest, sugar, and the tiniest bit of kosher salt in my spice grinder  to rim this cocktail. It makes the presentation a little more special, and only serves to subtly enhance the flavors in the drink.

Tags: Food, Food & Drink, Cocktail, Hangar One,Canon,Camera,dSLR,Photography,Oakland,San Francisco

Comments

[C]

Absolutely brilliant photo love... or should I say *hangar*lutely brilliant?!?

;)

Suffice to say, my happiness (for you) is beyond words; I can already see your *eye* changing and I look ever forward to watching watching your growth, photographically.

I can only hope that I will play a part in that... whether big or small.

ly/my

*special angel*

[Lando]

I am a Bay Are food blogger myself. It's funny that you mentioned getting a dSLR camera because I was looking into food photography techniques. I still use a point and shoot camera. I want to upgrade because you can make photos really look amazing with those cameras. Congrats on your pick up.

[Jeff]

Hey, what kind of camera did you get????

[Fatemeh]

I ended up getting the new XSi. They've migrated a lot of the 40D's features, but it's lighter, and about 2/3 the price. I love, love, love it!

[ck]

have you had the basil gimlet?..so GOOD.

[joyous1]

should we put this on the l.east menu as "the fatemah"? ;0) i'm still waiting to get the hangar raspberry back because it made theeee best "mojito". nice to see u on crazy friday!

[FJK]

I think a properly made gimlet can enhance -- not impede -- any experience.

I've been thinking about the dslr, too, and the size of them and their lenses just frightens me away. I like to keep my camera in my pocket and take lots of candids. How are you coping with those types of shots?