So last night I went to a restaurant again, as I typically do a Wednesday night. Last night was different however because it involved a really special dish. We went to a local Indian restaurant that makes really nice food... and my friend ordered a drink on the menu enticingly called "Spicy lemonade." To me that sounds pretty delightful. When I hear that name, I visualize a lovely twist on a Western traditional summer drink. Maybe lemonade with cinnamon, cardamom and mint...
What my friend received in fact resembled none of the above. I don't even know that the drink had much lemon in it. It came out looking like sewer sludge and smelling of garbage juice. It was the most vile thing I ever laid nose on. It was completely brown and opaque, with little floaties in it. He tasted it and instantly made a face and weird corresponding sounds. He offered it to me at which time I took one whiff and promptly wanted to toss my samosas. We passed it around and people made loud groaning noises while attempting to have the balls to drink it. It was actually the highlight of the meal.
I wonder what the chef thought. I think I saw him standing in the corner, chuckling and looking especially amused. I think he was delighted. He said something about medicinal properties... maybe it cures the faint of heart?