I’m going to happy hour in 30 minutes! What drink do you recomend??
Pretty much self explanitory! I want to order something that tastes good. I usually always get beer, but I’m looking for something a little different today!
I was thinking of a “white russian” or a “colorado bulldog”. Never had either.
Kalhoun, I believe rum and Coke with lime is called a Cuba Libre. That’s what I call it, anyway. That’s also just about the only way in the world I’ll drink a Coke.
My standard drink is a vodka gimlet: it’s vodka (with little taste) and lime juice. Sour and limey and oh so good. And it doesn’t make me feel like a sixteen-year-old girl when I drink it, unlike white russians :).
If you’re sleepy, go for a “bullmeister” Jager and Red Bull. Sounds gross, but actually tastes pretty good. Otherwise, I must recommend my old standby, Jack and Coke
Or, just a simple shot of some decent tequila. Sauza Tres Generationes is my current favorite. (I’m fairly sure I didn’t spell that right.) If you’re drinking good tequila, DON’T USE THE SALT/LIME THING. Completely kills the taste.
jackelope & Kalhoun: a Cuba Libre (coo-ba lee-bray) down south (S.A.) is made of Ron (rum), lime, cola, and a dash or two of Angostura bitters. For a cocktail shaker full, use half a lime.
Breey: If you’re gonna hit it hard all evening, it may be a good idea to pick one mixed drink and stick to it. If you become adventurous and slam back all sorts of liquer-based drinks tonight, you may pay for it in the morning - especially if you decide to add your favorite beverage, beer.
Just a suggestion: As a former bartender, let me recommend that you don’t order obscure cocktails unless you know what’s in them. A huge pain was always when someone would come up to the bar, take forever to order, and then finally come up with some “Red-Headed South Beach Cruiser Grapefruitini.” They’d obviosuly either read about it in Cosmo or had one at a TGIRubyBennigans place, and when I’d say I didn’t know that one but would make it if they tell me what’s in it, they have no clue.