I Forgot To Mention...

in all my *ahem* years of existence, tonight was the first time I've ever come across a maraschino cherry pit.

Act of Desperation or Stroke of Genius?

Why not both? Wanting a cocktail, but out of ice, I decided to use some frozen peaches that as an ice substitute. It added a nice taste to my Manhattan, and now I have some lovely bourbon-soaked peaches to make ice cream with.