Begging Your Forgiveness

Dear Bartender's Guide,

Please forgive me.  I was wrong to imply, nay say, that you were in any way negligent for leaving The Mudslide out of your pages.  The Mudslide, while benign and pleasant enough, was forgettable, and besides we all know that the key ingredient, cream, is on the list of things that never hurt anything, and so including it in any cocktail is really just a cheap trick.  I fell for it, and I am sorry. 

Further, Brand X Irish Creme is just a blend of cream, honey, and "mild Irish spirits", which is an oxymoron if there ever was one, and now I am just left with the shame of having indulged in creamy, sweet deliciousness when I should have belted down some Old Bushmills, neat.  If I am lucky enough to live to see another St. Patrick's Day (and BTW, today I am wearing the green that I FORGOT to wear yesterday (please believe me)), that is exactly what I will do.   

I must further confess that I was just plain lazy in not exploring your pages more thoroughly in search of a proper Irish cocktail.  Had I tried harder I'd have found the Rory O'More or the Blarney Stone or even a Paddy, all perfectly wonderful choices.  Truthfully, I've been a  little depressed, even though I've totally avoided your Tailspins (they're green, after all, aside from being a little scary for a depression-prone sort), and promise to mix a Smile or a Smiler real soon. 

Today, or at least this morning, I am back on the straight and narrow, drinking only from within your pages. If I drink an Old Pal in your honor, are we still friends?

Most Sincerely,
JanEO

P.S.  I will even share my complete list of things that never hurt anything if you'd like.  Cream is number one.