I need some drinking tips

[rockymountaindem]

Hear me out:

First of all, the legal age in Ontario, where I attend university, is 19. I'm *not* breaking the law.

Here's my problem. I can't find drinks I like that won't get me mocked by my friends. The only things that seem acceptable are

1) Beer, which I don't like very much and which has a lot of carbs and calories I don't need
2) Whiskey, vodka or rum + soft drink; how unimaginative

Personally I like a gin and 7up, but here that gets me compared unfavorably to the late Queen Mum. Schnapps (which along with rum is the only drink I can think of that's kosher for Passover) is universally scorned as being too girly.

Does anyone have any ideas for other drinks that won't get me derision from my drinking buddies but that have some creativity and flavor in them? Booze + coke doesn't exactly make me excited.

[ZombieNixon]

1. White Russian.

Two parts vodka, one part Kahlúa, one part milk (or cream). Not sure if it's Kosher, but it tastes like Irish coffee. :9 But be careful, especially with the vodka. :hi:

[rockymountaindem]

3. Nice idea, but that doesn't really help me

White Russians are tasty, but a lot of people still bust on them. However, I think the ladies seem to appreciate a guy who orders one. I guess it shows sensitivity.

And no bartender has yet gotten my joke about how they should offer a Red Russian for those of us opposed to monarchy.

[ZombieNixon]

6. Well, if you're worried about being busted on...

just start chugging vodka. It'll totally screw you up and tastes like dog piss and turpentine, but no one will say you can't drink after that. :crazy:

[WindRavenX]

2. midori sours

midori, sweet and sour, sprite. mm tastes like you're drinkng a mellon

[reyd reid reed]

4. If you like something a little sweet

A Colorado bulldog...kinda like a White Russian, only it's got a splash of coke in it. Doesn't sound as feminine when you order it, either.

If you want something with a bit of a bite, well, a snakebite. Yukon Jack with a little Rose's lime. If you want to get drunk, order it neat; if you want to sip and and make it last and keep your head for a little longer, order it on the rocks.

Best option of all? Drink virgin whatever you order and laugh your ass off at all the idiots who THINK they're having fun.

[rockymountaindem]

9. Is the bartender at your average pub going to know what these are? n/t

[reyd reid reed]

15. They might

But...in case they don't, they're easy to explain. White russian with a little coke and Yukon Jack is a particular brand...either they'll have it or they won't.

I still think the third option is the best, though.

[no name no slogan]

39. Snakebite is not the same all over

The only Snakebites I've ever heard of are a half-pint of hard cider and a half-pint of lager beer, and maybe a shot of lime to kill the taste. They both become more potent when mixed together and cause a very wicked, aggressive drunk. In fact, the pub I used to work at in the UK barred us from serving them because they made people behave so badly.

[nemo137]

5. Gin & Tonic?

Get compared to an old man instead of the Queen Mum? Plus, way tastier than a 7&7.

[mykpart]

45. Gin & tonic or vodka tonic.

No carbs.
Whisky sour. Old fashioned.

[Floogeldy]

7. Drink whatever you like to drink.

That is all.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

8. ^ Yes, listen to this man. He is wise. Why waste your life worrying

about what other people think about what you like? We at the DU Lounge are dismayed to hear of this. An intervention is called for. As many paper-parasol foo foo drinks as are required to change your attitude.

[tuvor]

10. The problem is your friends. Drink what you want to drink.

Seems your choices are the two options you've already laid out, anyway.

[ForrestGump]

11. Drink acetone and deride the wimps for not keepin' up with ya

Alternately, don't give a flying f***k what they think of your beverage choices or, for that matter, anything else. Start living life by your standards, and not those as others (certain constraints do, of course, apply), sooner, rather than later.

Or you could just quit alcohol, all together, and bring a camcorder with you so you can capture their wacky (wacky to them, but just plain annoying to everyone else) antics if they're prone to drinking to excess.

(don't drink acetone, by the way)

[ForrestGump]

12. Drink acetone and deride the wimps for not keepin' up with ya

Alternately, don't give a flying f***k what they think of your beverage choices or, for that matter, anything else. Start living life by your standards, and not those as others (certain constraints do, of course, apply), sooner, rather than later.

Or you could just quit alcohol, all together, and bring a camcorder with you so you can capture their wacky (wacky to them, but just plain annoying to everyone else) antics if they're prone to drinking to excess.

(don't drink acetone, by the way)

[Floogeldy]

13. Never ever, I repeat, NEVER EVER spoil good alcohol by adding soda pop!

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[Suich]

14. Have you ever tried a Screwdriver?

Vodka and orange juice...some places even use fresh squeezed!

[TrogL]

16. Join AA

If you're having to go to that much trouble to enjoy drinking - it's time to stop.

[rockymountaindem]

17. Nah, I only drink about twice a month

It's not a big deal, I was just looking for some new drink ideas.

[pitohui]

18. your drinking buddies won't disown you

it won't happen they're just teasing

schnapps is not girly just call it jagermaester and they'll think you're an effin biker

as far as high carbs, you can't drink anything w. seven up the gin does not magically remove the carbs ya know and ya can't drink any schnapps or sweet shot type drink

me, for low carb, what's the issue with a simple jack on the rocks w. a splash, cheap too, you can nurse it all night

[lakemonster11]

19. Here are my suggestions:

1. gin and tonic - I know lots of guys that drink these. They're classy and remind me of jazz clubs. You can order it as a "G & T" if you think that sounds more hip.

2. better beer - I'm assuming your friends drink crappy beer because they're male and young (and teasing you about drinking "girly" drinks). Go to a beer festival or a brew pub with samplers and try a variety of good beers to see if there are certain varieties that you like. Then ask the bartender to recommend a good local beer of that type. If they tease you about being a "beer snob," make fun of them for being proud to drink crappy, mass-produced, corporate piss that usually has a lower alcohol content than a microbrew.

3. snakebite - looks manly, sounds manly, tastes girly

4. juice-based drinks: screwdriver, harvey wallbanger (screwdriver + galliano), sex on the beach, tequila sunrise. Just watch out for the calories.

5. tequila shots - they're a lot of fun, because the bartender will always salt the rim and bring you a big wedge of lime. Plus they're considered pretty hardcore - it would impress your friends.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

21. I've never seen a bartender give training wheels without being asked to.

You shouldn't need them to drink tequila. If you do, either you're a pussy or you need to drink better tequila.

[Ohio Joe]

23. Agreed

Never drink low quality tequila. The better stuff (Patron is my personal favorite) needs no training wheels, it tastes just fine the way it is.

[MissMillie]

28. I like the lime and salt

and while I can't usually afford to drink Patron all the time, I usually do drink something of pretty decent quality.

Jeez, why can't someone just enjoy something the way they like it w/o being called names or being criticized for it?

[lakemonster11]

33. Me too.

And I don't know what kind of bars these guys are going to---whenever I've seen anyone order tequila shots, the salt and lime are automatically included. And I specifically remember ordering them in places as far removed from each other as Seattle, WA and Athens, Greece.

I don't need the salt and lime, just as I don't need orange juice to drink vodka, but they sure make an evening out more interesting. It turns it into a game or ritual.

I've definitely never seen a guy call another guy a "pussy" for using the traditional salt and lime.

Good God---I'm glad I'm a girl and I don't have to deal with people assaulting my masculinity for drinking whatever the hell I want to.

:wtf:

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

42. I've been in all sorts of places.

Mostly in the northeast, but I've also ordered them in Hawaii and Rome. Never got them.

Btw, I'm a girl.

[jmm]

49. The last time I tried to order a sex on the beach in Canada

the bartender thought I was propositioning her. I awkwardly tried to explain to her it was a popular drink in the US as she offered me her number. My sister, who I was ordering the drink for, said I should've taken it and tried to get some free drinks. Maybe she was just clueless or looking for a date but I don't know how popular that drink is outside of the US.

[KitchenWitch]

20. Whiskey Sour

[pokerfan]

22. Nothing wrong with being concerned about appearances

Face it, your choice of drink is an opportunity to express yourself. Go for it.

Rusty Nail - Scotch and Drambuie over ice. No one is gonna give you crap for ordering something called a Rusty Nail. If they do, punch 'em in the throat. :)

Scotch & Soda - simple, classic. But please save the single malts for sipping. And it isn't nearly as offensive as mixing whiskey with soda pop.

Tequilla. A good Añejo (aged) can taste like brandy, yet different in its own way. Order it in a snifter for sipping.

Martini - can't really go wrong here. Dry, wet, whatever. Experiment.

As far as shots go, everyone seems to be doing Jager this and Jager that. Go old school and buy that table of ladies a round of B-52's (equal parts Kahlúa, Baileys Irish Cream and Grand Marnier). Trust me.

[MissMillie]

29. B-52s are wonderful

quite tasty

[0007]

24. Plain water!

[NMDemDist2]

25. I always liked Gimlets

Gin or Vodka whichever

and if you don't want to get too hammered have them add a splash of club soda (it will taste alot like your Gin and 7)

the Screwdriver was also a good suggestion, or Cranberry juice and vodka

or stick with just wine instead.

and I second the Scotch and soda or water with a twist of lemon

[MissMillie]

26. If you like gin, why not a martini?

Also, a cape cod is pretty good (cranberry and vodka). I think it turns into a sea breeze if you add pineapple juice.

[Bassic]

27. Drink chartreuse

:evilgrin:

It gets the party going :rofl:

[Mutley]

30. Drink what you like and tell your friends to shove it.

That's my motto. :D

[miss_american_pie]

31. I vote for new friends

Sorry.

[da_chimperor]

32. Start out the night with a prarie dog

that's a shot of tequilla with a few dashes of Tabasco on top. It's the most hard-core drink I can think of. :toast:

[MadHound]

34. Tequila, but stay away from Jose Cuervo

Patron is a good choice, Chinaco is a better one if you can find it. Drink it straight up, without the training wheels(lime and salt) This is good tequila you're drinking, so you shouldn't need the training wheels. Enjoy! Oh, and you can sip and savor it, not shoot it in order not to taste it.

Whatever you drink though, a few tips for before and after drinking. Before you drink, eat a good greasy meal. A burger from Wendys or other comparable establishment, along with fries, etc. always does the trick. This not only fills your stomach(bad, bad idea to drink on empty stomach), but the grease will absorb some of the alcohol and allow you to either not get as drunk or to drink a little more than you would otherwise. Next, when you get home, take 2-3 aspirins before you go to bed, this will help prevent a hangover the next day. In addition, drink a couple of large glasses of water, alcohol dehydrates you and compounds the whole hangover problem. Drinking a couple of large glasses of water will prevent that.

Have fun, stay safe!

[medeak]

36. what's wrong with Cuervo

no one's ever c/o of Cuervo Gold that I know of?

[MadHound]

38. Sorry if I'm sounding like a tequila snob, but Cuervo is crap

It is a blended tequila, not aged long enough, and judging from the taste, I doubt that it is aged in charred oak barrels. It just plain tastes bad, I wouldn't even use it for margarita mix anymore.

I gave up Cuervo long ago, when I started being able to afford something better. There is a world of difference in the taste between Cuervo and say, Patron or Chinaco. Tequila is not, despite current practice, a drink that is supposed to shot, it is supposed to be sipped, like a fine scotch. Trouble is, most of the tequila that we get north of Texas here tastes so bad that the only thing you can do is shoot it or mix it.

Go down to your local bar and set yourself up with a taste test between Cuervo and Patron, Chinaco or other reputable tequila. I'm willing to bet that you'll never go back to Cuervo again.

[medeak]

40. now that sounds like a dandy idea!

tequila tasting!

Must I spit? ;-)

[MadHound]

41. LOL, no spitting required!

However it might behoove you to take a road trip down to Texas, where lots of good tequila can be found. I was in tequila heaven when I visited there with a friend. Nothing like an entire rack of tequila, fifty feet long, three shelves high, nothing but cactus juice:woohoo: Heaven to somebody from Missouri.

But hey, no matter where you go, it's always a good time for a tequila tasting:hi:

[pokerfan]

44. tequila

It is a blended tequila, not aged long enough, and judging from the taste, I doubt that it is aged in charred oak barrels.
I don't think it is aged at all. I believe they add coloring to make it look aged.

Patron, Chinaco or other reputable tequila.
My personal favorite:

[BikeWriter]

46. The others are okay, but I like Jose Cuervo. ;-)

[nemo137]

43. We traditionally do cheap pizza before and powerade after

same effect. My friends claim the electrolytes and whatnot in powerade are better for hangovers than water, but I'm not entirely sold on that.

Also, great sig line.

[medeak]

35. my son takes the opposite appoach

he orders drink that has "the most foo-foo name and hopefully is pink"

just to piss off his friends. It's all about attitude!

[TheBaldyMan]

37. Tell your friends that they don't know what they are talking about

I'll drink anything and I have drunk most things. If you like Gin & 7up then do just that.

They sound like typical weak-minded teenagers who care more about what others think of them than having the good sense to do what they like doing. If they though eating shit-sandwiches was fashionable they'd have horrible breath.

[BikeWriter]

47. Tequila Sunrise: O.J., Grenadine, and Tequila.

Muy bueno!

[meegbear]

48. Do shots of Jack Daniels - their measured shots are nothing anyways ...

They have that nozzle they snap onto a bottle when they pour a shot and it's like a little over half of what a real shot is.

[xchrom]

50. margarita on the rocks.

that's a great drink -- and it's not wimpy and you avoid the frozen drink look.

if you have a bar where the bloody marys are made from scratch -- then go for those -- awesome drink.

manhattan -- a bourbon w/ a little sweet vermouth -- very, very classy.

brandy and soda tall -- smooooooth -- get a twist of lemon.

greyhound -- vodka and grapefruit w/ a salt rimmed glass -- popular with golfers.