Moving beyond Jager Bombs and beer. What are some drink ideas now that I am in he adult world.

female perspective wrote:

JimB wrote:

Martini. Classic drink. The key though is to order it shaken, not stirred.

This indicates that you are man of sophistication and know exactly what you want in a drink, and that you will not settle for the low brow crap that is foisted on those of lesser taste.

...or that you are a James Bond fan. Just kidding.

If you are drinking with co-workers, you might want to stick with wine or beer (skinny runners and hard liquor don't mix well) unless there are other drinks you know you like. If you are trying to impress someone, you don't want to order something you've never tried just to look cool. You may not like it. Obviously don't drink Keystone, but you'll be fine with a nice micro-brew beer.

To be honest I thought I was being pretty obvious. I figured it would look totally ridiculous to actually order a martini "shaken not stirred". I pictured some new guy at the office doing that in an attempt to look sophisticated and it kind of made me laugh.

But apparently my attempt at "humor" was far to subtle (or just not all that funny).

wineturtle wrote:

A Presbyterian is a highball that uses 50% gingerale and 50%club soda as mixer.

You left out the whisky. It's not the same without the whisky.

JimB wrote:

But apparently my attempt at "humor" was far to subtle (or just not all that funny).

*edit* "far too subtle"

korviev wrote:

wineturtle wrote:

A Presbyterian is a highball that uses 50% gingerale and 50%club soda as mixer.

You left out the whisky. It's not the same without the whisky.

http://www.whiskymag.com/cocktails/presbyterian.html

By definition a highball has spirits.

Your best bet is to keep ordering shots of Everclear until you are completely unconscious. 175 proof. If you can make it past four you are THE MAN!

JimB wrote:

But apparently my attempt at "humor" was far to subtle

It was obvious. 'Female perspective' is the one who is not very subtle.

obvioulsy obvious wrote:

JimB wrote:

But apparently my attempt at "humor" was far to subtle

It was obvious. 'Female perspective' is the one who is not very subtle.

Good because between her and the guy right after me I was beginning to wonder.

wineturtle wrote:

A Presbyterian is a highball that uses 50% gingerale and 50%club soda as mixer.

I stand corrected and am humbled in my training pants

White Russian

Woodchuck Draft Cider. Can't go wrong with that.

Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Shaolin wrote:

Pabst Blue Ribbon.

I second this suggestion. It says, "You need to give me a raise."

coldplay sucks ass, what a bunch of whiners. and i would second the comment on a guy ordering a martini being a little weird.

scotch or better yet a good bourbon would do you well. most bars have makers mark and knob creek. some better places will have eagle rare, elijah craig, bookers, evan williams sb, or woodford reserve.

Giddyup from New Belgium brewery is a great beer if you like coffee.

WY, GO FOUR THE GOO OL' MUNSHINE! ONLE REEL MEN DRINK IT!

Yeah, Maker's Mark......REEEEAAAALLLL good choice (rolls eyes).

Phatty McPhat wrote:

Yeah, Maker's Mark......REEEEAAAALLLL good choice (rolls eyes).

Why the attitude towards Makers? It not my favorite bourbon by a long shot (and its definitely overpriced for what it is) but its one of the few bourbons that you can be pretty sure will be stocked at any bar.

Since you are looking to find a signature libation spend some quality time learning your likes and dislikes.

Find a local bar with a young bartender.Tell her exactly what you told us. Young tenders are [should be :)] all about learning and showing off what they know. So have her take you through the classic highballs and mixed drinks say a scotch soda and a Rob Roy -limit 2 drinks per sitting -LEARNING-remember you are tasting, next rye ginger with a Manhattan etc.. Teaching you what she has learned as you go. After a couple weeks you have a Place to Call Home cause you know the staff and a good base of tastes to explore the brand differences and sub types. You could spend a year just on rum...Rum breaks into silver/gold/overproof/molasses or dark/spiced/fruited/flavored/ premium and(aged)anejo. Then the 30 or so rum producing countries(and areas with-in each) and their styles and derivatives like 43, Cachaca and all the aguarientes.

Explore with a professional guide and you will avoid the trendoid crapolla stuff entirely.

Everyone needs a hang out bar near home even if you do not drink. A bunch of houses is only a hamlet the same bunch of houses with a PUB becomes a Hometown.

NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!

if you like beer, stick with it.

but go with something classic, say Guinness.

many people think that because it is so dark, it must be strong and that you must be a bad ass.

but a draft Guinness has only 4% alcohol so you won't get drunk fast (if at all).