What's your drink of choice?

[Jessica]

Of all the tempting choices out there after a hard day's work, what's your favorite drink during happy hour? And, of course - by happy hour, I mean any hour! And be specific if you wish - if you prefer beer, what kind?

Me? Either beer, specifically Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Or wine - dry red, preferably Shiraz.

[underpants]

1. Beam and coke in a Burger King Patrick the starfish cup

Now THAT's class

[StopTheMorans]

2. whiskey; the cheaper, the better

:evilgrin:

[WMliberal]

3. whisky, by the scots

or gin. I do drink a LOT of beer.
Man, the more I think about it, the more I should start thinking about seeing a Betty Ford clinic...

[eyesroll]

4. It really does vary for me

I've been enjoying Bombay Sapphire dirty martinis of late.

[NamVetsWeeLass]

5. Tequila........... eom

[tyedyeto]

6. Rum n coke

Especially if it's Capt'n Morgan.
With a lime of course

[Monte Carlo]

7. Guinness, me boy

I used to wretch at the stuff, now I'll pick a bar that has it on draught. That stuff'll put hair on your ass.

[Rambis]

9. Give me guiness or give me death

I have decided if there is no guiness I won't drink beer unless it will offend person giving the party. I have brought my own twice this month already. Love the widget!

[Monte Carlo]

18. The widget is a great step...

... it's better than the cans, but the real draught stuff is that much better. Maybe I'm just crazy, but it tastes fuller from the tap, and it's got that great head to it that the bottles don't have. I heard George Clooney has a keg of it installed in his dressing room.

I hope Guinness a team of Irish scientists working on it right now. This mick right here is waiting anxiously for it.

[Rambis]

23. Of course

But the widget makes private parties and other occasions not held in bars delightful. The Guinness here is pasteurized too which makes it taste much different than the original.

[petronius]

8. We need an "all (or most) of the above" option

For me the preference hierarchy generally goes Scotch (Talisker), bourbon (Wild Turkey), then beer (darkish ales) and wine (red) tied for third.

By volume, beer is my clear winner.

[bif]

10. Beer, Scotch, red wine, vodka

Heck, rum is about the only thing I don't drink.

[miss_kitty]

11. If I could I'd be nothin' but a

Girl Drink Drunk. but being drunk ain't muh thang, man

:smoke:

[Jessica]

12. I think that falls under "Other."

:bounce:

[RUDUing2]

13. vodka sours...

[chookie]

14. I LOVE Bloody Marys!!

Not just love them. I LOVE them! Best ones can be obtained in New Orleans; luckily a nearby bar serves up a damned fine one.

Don;t know how to make a good one myself, though -- anyone have a good recipe?

My New Years Resolution: to drink more. To start drinking earlier in the day.

[Jessica]

17. I agree - and the spicier, the better.

Try using Absolut Peppar instead of regular vodka. Yum...

[chookie]

34. Another simple variation:

Try lemon flavored vodka. Yum.

In New Orleans, we had them with pieces of pickled okra and Cajun beans -- oh sweet mystery of life....

[Book Lover]

15. Anchor Steam

I do love me some local brew...

[Monte Carlo]

19. That's some good stuff...

... it's expensive way over here in Boston, but it really is good. Tell them to send more over here.

[Book Lover]

25. Next time I take the tour, I will :-)

I understand you Bostonians have a few good brews as well :-) What do you like that's local to you?

[Monte Carlo]

26. Around here, we've got...

... Sam Adams, which is used to be local. It's good, but I like others better. I love Harpoon's UFO Heffeweizen, and their IPA is good, too. We've got Buzzard's Bay Co., Ipswich... it is amazing how far American beer has come in the past 20 years.

[Book Lover]

27. I've heard of Buzzard's Bay, and

I'm pretty sure I've heard of Ipswich... Yes, it's great that home- and microbrewing has made such a strong comeback. My maternal grandfather made beer and applejack during Prohibition, so for me, it's a family thing :-)

Ever have applejack? Nastiest shit on the earth.

[Abelman]

16. Beer and Tequila

If I'm feeling really up to it, it's Corona and Jose Cuervo.

But Beer is my favorite. Especially microbrews. I'm a big fan of summer beers such as Bell's Oberon, and I also love Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss.

Not much of a fan of dark beers, sad to say. My dad loves them, so maybe as I mature I will enjoy them. I've got a good thirty years yet, though.

[crispini]

20. Vodka tonic.

It's basic, refreshing, and alcoholic. Sort of my universal default drink. Sometimes I want more salt, in which case I get a margarita, rocks, salt. Sometimes I want beer, in which case it's Shiner Bock -- I don't know what to drink when I leave Texas. But at least 8 times out of 10, it's yer basic vodka tonic. Double. :evilgrin:

[azoth]

24. Me too - right here. Sometimes limes, sometimes oranges for variety.

[no name no slogan]

21. Tequila -- the 100% Agave stuff

Not Cuervo Gold or whatever swill you buy at the MGM liquor store in the plastic bottles.

I've had some very good tequilas that taste as smooth as a good single-malt scotch (another favorite).

But still I have to admit you can't beat a good craft-brewed American beer, or a real cask-conditioned British bitter.

:beer:

[obreaslan]

22. I'm a Girl Drink Drunk...

I sneak into the supply closet at work, pull out my blender, cut up the fruit, crush the ice, and put the umbrella in, just so I can get through the day.:party:

Just kidding, but I do love that skit from the Kids in the Hall.

:toast:

[RevolutionaryActs]

28. Cranberry Juice, Vodka and a little lime... or Tequila.. any way hehe

:evilgrin:

[Throckmorton]

29. Highballs,

made with Makers Mark.

[skygazer]

30. Depends on the time and the weather

Morning, warm weather - Bloody Mary
Morning, cold weather - Irish coffee
Afternoon/evening, warm weather - either Vodka and lemonade with a splash of cranberry or a chilled Pinot Grigio
Afternoon/evening, cold weather - red wine, probably Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon
With Mexican food - Margarita or a cold beer
Early morning, frosty, just before horseback riding - shot of brandy

[donheld]

31. here it is.

[Mojambo]

32. It used to be Whiskey Sour

These days I don't drink much more than wine though.

[St. Jarvitude]

33. Dr. Pepper

What? Why are you all looking at me?

When I do drink alcohol, it's usually wine at a dinner. I did have a couple mixed drinks when I went to Europe though.

[Guy Fawkes]

35. Chocolate milk!

[UpsideDownFlag]

36. Maker's Mark, and an hour to drink it in. nt

edit: Knob Creek is also good.