On the coldest winter night in recent memory, Barfly headed to the Macao Trading Company to stock up on provisions (i.e. expertly made cocktails). We saddled up to the warmly-lit bar, excited to try some new concoctions from the folks who brought us the delicious list at Employee’s Only. As we browsed the selection, our guest noticed that there was a single cocktail with two different names.
On our list, this Gin and Melon libation was called the Lovee Long Time:
On our companion’s, the very same cocktail was renamed the Bashful Maiden:
We asked the bartender about the differing names. Apparently “some people” were getting offended by the Lovee Long Time. The management decided to switch the drink’s moniker to the “less offensive” (though equally cheeky) Bashful Maiden.
Who would be scandalized by such a ridiculous thing? The bartender wouldn’t specify, but we’re guessing it was not overly-zealous spell checkers who complained. We definitely think that these puritanical / politically correct sensibilities have no place in a dark Tribeca drinking den like Macao.
We ordered the drink. Of course we asked for a Lovee Long Time. How could we resist? After one sip, we were certain that there was nothing to be scandalized about in that glass. The blend of Melon, St. Germain, and Hendricks could have been called the Pungent Melon for all we cared. It was strong, tasty, and went perfectly with Macao’s exotic / fusionary theme.
We did a lot of “trading” while posted at this company. We tried the illustrious Mata Hari (bold and saucy, just how we like it) and the Kaffir Jimlet (a bit too sweet for our tastes). The winner of the evening? The Drunken Dragon’s Milk. This blend of Cherbay Green Tea Vodka, Five Spiced Bitters, and Coconut Puree left us feeling so exotic that we were ready to run out into the street with only three of our four layers on. Just like the real Macao!
We were disappointed to learn that this trading co. doesn’t accept the barter system. Each drink is $14. We forked over our credit card.
We would say that we Lovee Macao Trading Company Long Time – but apparently that sort of thing isn’t allowed anymore. It was good that we were tipped off to cocktail naming sensitivity. We were just about to name You Want Sake Sucky as our drink of the week.
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