What kind of drinks should I order?

[SOPi_Jawbreaker]

Originally Posted by CutiePie2000

I like Gin and Tonic.

I do too. Most girls I know hate it though.

[Tom Earp]

Great summer drink.

Vodka, lemon ade, splash of Grenedine and a Marachino Cherry as a garnish!

MMMM!


Refreshing!!!!

[33girl]

Watch out for Manhattans unless you don't plan on using that tongue/taste buds later. They are extremely strong.

Plus when you're drinking things like G & Ts where the taste of the alcohol isn't covered up, you want to make sure they're using GOOD stuff, not the bottom shelf crap.

[adpiucf]

I work in hi-tech, too, and do a lot of international shows. Do not order a glass of champagne or champagne drink. You will look like a little girl. It's a different story if your event director orders a bottle.

A vodka drink, martini or wine is fine. Try a flavored coffee at dessert, if you would like. If you're in Spain, give the sangria a whirl. And when in Rome, do as the Romans do. You might mimic another colleague and order the same drink as s/he. This will clue you in to when it is ok to drink pina coladas (Rio) or beer (Germany). Avoid the umbrella drinks and mudslides unless you have a cue from your director to partake in those froofy drinks because s/he is, too.

As mentioned, don't overdo it. You still have a 7 AM call time the next morning and have to be on the floor and presentable for the next 12 hours. I tend to stick to a glass of red wine or order a diet coke or sparkling water when I'm on travel. To me, a show is not the time to relax with drinks after a long day-- because the next day of the show is going to be even harder if I do.