VINO COLLAPSO
at the Aeolos Taverna
History tells us that whilst lying in his bath, the famous Greek philosopher
was heard to cry out "Eureka" - 'I have found it' - but what is not so
well known is that it was only after drinking half a beaker of vino collapso
that [whatever it was,] was found !
Even he had the sense not to drink too much since it can bring on a deep stupor
very similar to that following the bite of an asp but, fortunately not to its
fatal conclusion.
Most ancient cultures have their distinctive alcohol based drink with,
perhaps, the Irish poteen being the best known.
However, unlike grain based poteen, the Greek's grape-based answer to this Irish
offering is vino collapso which, of course, has been around far longer.
Vino collapso [the nearest translation for the old Greek name and
until recently solely based on the grape], is now a curious blend available only
at the Aeolos Taverna.
Any local Greek will tell you that one glass of Aeolos vino collapso
brings on a lassitude leading to a restful and long sleep under even the most
trying conditions - e.g. after too much sun !
Strangely for most Greeks and many north Europeans, Aeolos vino collapso
seems not to have the usual 'hang-over' characteristics but it does tend to
increasing affect the muscles of the tongue and greatly affects a drinker's
neurological audio responses.
[Over an evening's drinking with friends and new acquaintances, this apparent
difficulty in hearing is compensated with significantly increased audio output.]
Aeolos vino collapso is NOT for the weak and children although a one sixth glass topped with Fanta orange or lemonade, has been known to induce sleep - especially useful for calming the fractious very young !
On the Captain of Mischief's recommendation, ask Bill for a glass of Aeolos vino collapso extraordinaire.