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Funny Question: Ordering Cocktails at a Bar

Posted : 2/23/2010 7:42:13 PM

I know that this is sort of a funny question, and its all based on personal preference, but here goes.

For a long long time I almost never drank. I rarely went out, my old FH never drank, and we didn't have much money... Now that I'm living the "single girl life", however, I am finding myself out a lot more with my girlfriends.

Here's the problem. I don't like beer. I love to order cocktails... but my cocktail repertoire is not very good. I love love love things like Sangria and Mojitos, but these are not staples at many places. My go to drink is a Malibu Bay Breeze, but this is 1. girly, 2. not very strong, and 3. EVERYONE teases me about it. I don't mind so much, but I"d like to branch out a little. As you may have guessed, I like sweet and fruity and those that go down relatively easy. I've recently tried cosmopolitans, which I like, and am thinking of trying out a lemon drop martini....

So... What cocktails do you order/would you recommend?

aerial1313

Posted : 2/23/2010 8:15:33 PM

I'm a beer chick, but a lot of my girlfriends order vodka & cranberry juice cocktails. BF actually likes them, too.

Of the flavored martinis, the only ones I like are pomegranate. But, I think martinis are too heavy on the vodka. *ducks from Deb*

l.michelle

Posted : 2/23/2010 8:17:25 PM

My drink of choice is long island ice teas mmm

But i also love sex on the beach and tequila rose

micksmom

Posted : 2/23/2010 8:48:55 PM

aerial1313
I'm a beer chick, but a lot of my girlfriends order vodka & cranberry juice cocktails...

Cranberry and vodka here, too. Vodka and pink grapefruit juice is good too. Heck, a splash of vodka in anything is good. LOL I'm not a big beer drinker, but I do like it on "the rocks" as they say.

sl2crmeg

Posted : 2/23/2010 8:52:59 PM

alieliza
So... What cocktails do you order/would you recommend?

Ask the bartender? I don't get out much LOL. I like a good rum and coke, myself.

BlackLabbie

Posted : 2/23/2010 9:41:33 PM

We live in a beachy/seasonal town with a strip of bars along the beach, so DH go out a lot. I'm not a beer drinker, either. Here are a few of my staples:

- Grape vodka and Sprite
- Watermelon vodka and cranberry juice (tastes like a jolly rancher)
- Orange juice and vodka
- Vanilla vodka and diet coke (tastes like vanilla coke)
- Canadian Club (whiskey) and diet pepsi
- Wine (fruity, light wines)

.....hmmm.....anything with vodka, lol.

Oh, and is anybody goes to Red Robin, order a "Sand In My Shorts", you won't be disappointed if it's made right and you like fruity drinks.

.stacer.

Posted : 2/23/2010 9:45:26 PM

A cosmo is my go to normally, unless I find myself at a martini bar....then we're in trouble. Vodka is my friend. Martinis are my friend too. Actually, I will often order a rye/whiskey and coke too. I like those when I am out.

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 2/23/2010 9:47:25 PM

A splash of anything in my vodka is good. In my experience top shelf liquor is less likely to hurt you the next day.

miranadobe

Posted : 2/23/2010 9:50:06 PM

l.michelle
My drink of choice is long island ice teas mmm

Mine too, when I trust the source. But it is faaar too common that a Long Island gets screwed up and overloaded with crappy sour mix and then it's revolting. That's why I test a bar first by ordering a Bacardi and diet Coke. I know what it should taste like and immediately know when the rum is watered down or the coke is off. If they can't make a good staple like a Bacardi and diet Coke, then I know the place is no good and I won't venture into scary territory (like things that contain sour mix that will make you sick in about an hour, or milk/cream like White Russians... In fact, if the Bacardi and Diet is bad, it's usually time to leave. lol)

miranadobe

Posted : 2/23/2010 9:53:21 PM

micksmom
Vodka and pink grapefruit juice is good too.

WOW! Just flashed to the first time I ever got drunk at a college party my sister brought me to the University of Florida. I was shy and sat in one place drinking from an exercise bottle full of Absolute & pink lemonade (actually). Two hours later I had to pee... and that's when it hit me! (edited myself.... nevermind. lol)

Liesje

Posted : 2/23/2010 10:22:57 PM

We don't drink much either. DH cannot drink b/c of medication interaction (lol, vodka AND grapefruit juice would probably kill him!), I have two alcoholic uncles which really puts me off drinking, I get "Asian glow", plus I just plain despise the taste of beer, wine, champagne...I really hate fizz/froth too and anything that's coffee flavored (nope, don't drink coffee either) or creamy (or milk *vomits*). Basically, I drink margaritas, maybe a mojito, electric lemonade, and those Smirnoff ice drinks. *shrug*

stardog85

Posted : 2/23/2010 11:15:52 PM

Smirnoff Ice is my go to drink, but I also like vodka and pineapple juice. I do occasionally get a virgin margarita so I can feel like I fit in but don't have to deal with the alcohol lol (and plus it's basically a lime slushie Big Smile ).

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 2/23/2010 11:33:31 PM

I usually go back & forth between beer & long island iced tea.

Recently, I've started drinking vodka & pineapple juice.

Anything else comes by way of a shot.....tequila, or a buttery nipple.

fuzzy_dogs_mom

Posted : 2/23/2010 11:37:25 PM

I'm pretty much a light, fruity wine girl too. Sometimes a white wine or rose spritzer is refreshing ... often comes in a bigger goblet.

Joyce

Liesje

Posted : 2/23/2010 11:51:53 PM

stardog85
I do occasionally get a virgin margarita so I can feel like I fit in but don't have to deal with the alcohol lol (and plus it's basically a lime slushie ).

My problem is that DH will take me out for margaritas when I've had a bad day or week, and by then I'm gulping them down on an empty stomach, don't even taste the alcohol (I love slushies!!) and then regret it later b/c I get the Asian Glow and am basically falling asleep at the table when I'm supposed to be ranting and letting off steam about my horrible day and enjoying margaritas! Maybe I should just get a virgin one...