"You bet it's strong. This stuff has enough kick to knock you out cold on the floor if you drink too much of it. Hjalmar always ends up drinking too much and face planting the flower beds out in the car park. Just ask his cuddle buddy Erik."

Ivar just grinned and then took a few gulps of his new concoction himself, enjoying the nutty flavour and dryness at the end. At least his guest found it to his taste which pleased the Swede. Getting the balance right with flavour and alcohol content was everything.

"If it's shit I don't serve it up to anyone. It goes down the drain and I start again from scratch. I'm glad you like it though, Brainy. For our first date together impressions do count."

A wink and Ivar was finishing off his glass of booze and wondering how the other man felt.