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I will, of course be staying up late tomorrow night to watch the entertainment.

My quandary is, should one drink wine or beer with the various snacks one has planned? - what do you reckon will give me the best staying power, bearing in mind I don't want to be TOO sober?

(any recommendations for wine/beeer and snacks would be appreciated).

11Fan

The way things are going, perhaps a nice hot cup of Hemlock Tea.

goudie

If it's a hung parliament, or worse, Broon and co. get back in, a tipple of deadly nightshade would not be amiss

sitigeltfel

If things are going your way I could recommend a nice Lynch & Bages 2006.

But if the results are not what you want it will have to be Strychnine, Arsenic, Cyanide or Paraquat.

Molesworth

I would suggest 'a lot'. Perhaps even 'more than medically recommended', although it could be unwise to go for 'more than your Doctor'. This may go some way to numbing the pain of the next 4 years - regardless of who 'wins'

gingernut

Brown Ale, or a pint of mix.

Gertrude the Wombat

Normally at the count I've been lucky to get water. But this year there's a new coffe shop in the same building as the count, and they've agreed to stay open all night. So, coffee it is.

Sprogget

To your sorrows, as you won't win no matter who crosses the line.

wiggy

I'll be flying - guess it's coffee, tea or water for me....

On the beach

Single malts, of course.

1st. 12 y.o. Famous Grouse - to be drunk when the first result shows that we may be in for a change of Government and we can say finally bid goodbye to the "Famous Grouse". It was a sh*t single malt anyhow. But hey-ho out with the sh......

2nd. 30 y.o. Longmorn (mourn?) - to be drunk when it is confirmed we have a new Government and we can move on to a drinkable malt, without really mourning.

3rd. 31 y.o Glenugie (new guy) - to be drunk when we finally find out which poor s*d will take over the sorry mess. By then I shan't be too bothered who it is.

tony draper

Try water,if things are as bad as hinted at bread and Adams ale might be our only fare ere long.

axefurabz

Blend, actually.

On the beach

You're quite right, axefurabz. I think the weasel words are "vatted malt".

Probably accounts for why it's a sh*t whisky, that I shall be glad to see the back of.

corsair

Being Irish it's a dilemma, whoever wins the 'auld enemy' is going to get hammered with tax rises and cuts in public spending. But even though I'm programmed to enjoy that scenario. I can't really having a sneaking regard for you lot. So it's whiskey, Irish of course. I have always regarded British politics as a spectator sport somewhat akin to the Premier league except that unlike the Premier league, it's serious.

We here have been through an adjustment of our ambitions after the downturn. Our politicians useless though they may be have had to bite the bullet. Yours on the other hand have played the game, simply because the election was due. They could not tell the truth because the great unwashed would not vote for them if they knew what was coming.

It's going to be deeply unpleasant whoever gets in. So whiskey it is. I wish you luck because the link between us is irretrievably close. If you are in trouble so are we.

Muffin Themule

Seems to me you have a choice of:

- Red Wine

- Blue Curaco

- Amber Ale

or possibly, if interested in a local result,

- Green Chartreuse

On the beach

Isn't that the recipe for Newcastle Brown?

Hat, coat, exit stage right

Crayon

If I had the choices you do, I'd drink anything that makes me forget who I voted for.

Then blame the French.

MagnusP

"To excess" is probably a decent plan, but at any rate, I'll be watching the early results with a glass of Highland Park close to hand.

lasernigel

Everything you can lay your hands on. Guarantee next budget booze and fags get walloped again!

Flying Boat

Lots, but depending on your political views - you can pigeon hole your class (as per Bown's ideas of the British Public), therefore drinks:

Labour (good working stock) - Beers, must be British, none of this poncey European blonde fizz. Accompany with crisps, peanuts and crispy cereal snacks (preferably Supermarket own brand, if you go for branded crisps, etc. you are more likely 'New Labour' or a wannabe Lib Dem).
If they win, celebrate with a bottle of Tennents lager - looks like shampoo and taste great for a labour supporter.

Liberal Democrats (socially conscious middle classes) - Contiental Beers and/or wines at no more than GBP6.00 a bottle (preferably new world).
Accompany with Kettle Chips, cashews, almonds, hazelnuts, bombay mix, etc.
If they win, celebrate with a bottle of Cava or Prosecco.

Conservatives (traditionally upper middle classes/upper classes (Toffs)) - No beer, unless it is a very select limited production specialist beer, such as Belgian Trapiste Monk's beer, brewed for a special occasion. Mainly drink wine from a respected maison/casa, belonging to a well established European family; only European wine because the New World Oiks need to be put in their places. Bottle price not less than GBP12.00 a bottle.
Accompany with a well thought out finger buffet, including but not limited to, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Halibut, Raw Tuna (flown in from the Japanese markets today), Beluga Caviar, a few poached Dublin Bay Prawns, a selection of continental hams and cured meats (Ardennes, Serano, Parma, Milano, etc.), Foie Gras d’Oi, a select choice of continental salads, 6 continental cheeses (produced on small, select farms), hand made savoury biscuits, a selection of various continental breads made into rolls and a selection of 6 sweet finger pastries made from the finest and freshest creams and fruits.
Of course rather than do this yourself you should contact a local catering company to do this and provide service staff until you wish to dismiss them; or you could telephone Harrods or Fortnum & Masons and get them to courier your light repast for this evening.
If they win only a bottle of Krug will suffice.

Green Party (environmentally friendly middle class) – Anything that is not damaging to the environment, however I would expect some home made bramble or gooseberry wine and home made ale/bitter made from hops grown on the local farm; perhaps your own scrumpy or perry.
Accompany with crudités (cut raw vegetables) and an environmentally friendly dip, whole grain bread, home made cottage cheese, home made biscuits, cakes and the first fruits of the season.
If they win, you will not have planned for this, so open another bottle of Gooseberry wine, or the home made brandy, made from your fruit wine of 10 years ago.

Other parties follow similar logic……