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Originally Posted by xo_kathy
Amaretto Sour reminds me of girls in college who couldn't stand the taste of liquor so they ordered something "yummy". Doesn't say sophisticated to me at all. 
Avoid red wine because it often causes your teeth/lips to turn purple, and if you spill it on someone it's a mess to get out.
White wine is a good idea, but depending on the bar may be really cheap. Something like a Vodka Tonic is probably a good bet.
I myself am a fan of flavored vodka (preferably raspberry, but orange is more common) and club soda. It's a clear drink so spilling/staining isn't an issue, and the club soda helps to keep you a little more hydrated, IMO. |
At a dinner event either white or red is perfectly acceptable. What you choose to order for your meal should also play a role in what kind of wine you choose to indulge in. Pre-dinner should be your time for cocktails. A dry martini with a twist is always a good choice, as is gin.
SDbeta...you say you would be taken back if a lady ordered hard liquor, yet you said to order a martini at dinner? 1.) I wouldn't advise ordering a martini at the dinner table. 2.) It doesn't get much harder than a martini straight up.....unless you are ordering something along the lines of vodka rocks or whiskey/scotch "neat".