The Libations Thread!

[AOII Angel]

My favorite is...The Old Fashioned. Especially when it has a huge ice cube, a big sliver of orange peel and a more high end marinated cherry.


You can never go wrong with a good Bloody Mary or Bloody Beer (Michelada).

[clarinette]

My go-to drink is a mojito. I can't drink beer, wine, or champagne because of allergies. I think it's the sulfites, because I can't eat shrimp or coconut either, but who knows?

[HQWest]

Originally Posted by clarinette

My go-to drink is a mojito. I can't drink beer, wine, or champagne because of allergies. I think it's the sulfites, because I can't eat shrimp or coconut either, but who knows?

Ahhh! I thought I was the only one! I have really bad allergies to something left behind in the fermentation. Its not sulfites because I am fine with grapes but I can only have distilled spirits.
(I'm a very expensive date.)

[Tulip86]

Bellini's, Mint Julep, Mimosa.. Love them all!

Too bad they don't serve them here. (seriously, have yet to find anyone who knows what a Mint Julep is on this side of the pond)

Most drinks here are mixed with either vodka of jenever. Vodka is ok, strong but I like a basic Screwdriver. Jenever though? Yuk!!!

I usually order a Raspberry mojito here, or stick with drinks like 43. Liqor 43 tastes amazing!

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by Tulip86

I usually order a Raspberry mojito here, or stick with drinks like 43. Liqor 43 tastes amazing!

Ahhhh! You know what Licor 43 is!

Ok, I lied.. I do like one other shot.

About a year ago, I was in NJ at the bar with my bf, and a family friend and his gf came in and sat across the bar. It was crowded and crazy, so they didn't see us at first. We told the bartender to send them a good shot, and to let them know it was from the good-looking couple from across the bar So he gives them a shot, and then they sent us one back.

The bartender asked us what we wanted. We looked at each other, then back at the bartender and said we didn't know. He said, "I know something you might like...... have you ever had a little beer?" We were confused. He smiled and told us, "Don't worry, you'll like it."

So he poured us our shots; Licor 43 (which I had never heard of before then) and a little bit of Baileys on top. Best. Shot. Ever.

And the reason it's called a "little beer"... because Licor 43 is the color of beer, and the Baileys creates the "head" on top. Tasty AND adorable!

Every person (bartenders included) that I've asked about Licor 43 since then has looked at me like I have two heads. Apparently it's not that popular... but I love it!

[StealthMode]

Originally Posted by Missouri Ivy

You are officially a grown up in my family when my Grandfather offers you a Manhattan at a family gathering. Still my go to cocktail.

Ha! Thanksgiving before last, my older cousin took my drink out of my hand and told me I wasn't old enough. I reminded him I was 26.

Guess I'm not there yet. :Kanye shrug:

[tld221]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

Ahhhh! You know what Licor 43 is!

Every person (bartenders included) that I've asked about Licor 43 since then has looked at me like I have two heads. Apparently it's not that popular... but I love it!

Ok, I like liquor more than I thought. LOL. If you're ever back up this way, American Whiskey on 8th Ave and 30th St has a drink called Giggle Water which has: Buffalo Trace Bourbon / Licor 43 / Root Beer / Orange Bitters. It was greatness!

There is a chambord flavored vodka that I had on NYE and LOVE IT! Not a big vodka drinker (my friends rave over Ketel One and Stoli - blech! But sometimes Grey Goose) but that was tasty!

I got suckered into the Ciroc wave and will drink the peach flavored one straight. Ditto to Malibu red.

[GammaGirl1908]

I'm fine with sucking. I own my suckage.

I like sweet drinks, and gin is not sweet. Gin tastes like a Christmas tree in a glass, which is lovely if that's what you like, which I don't. My favorite drink is a French martini. That is, depending on the bartender, either vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice; or Chambord, Grand Marnier, and pineapple juice. Either is fine and is happiness in a glass.

Unfortunately, I get to have one about twice a year. I love French martinis, but I usually drink Skinny Bitches, because they are lower in calories. Sigh. What is a Skinny Bitch, you ask? Flavored vodka (more suckage! Woohoo!) and diet Coke.

I'm particular about the vodka, as well. My favorite flavored brand is Hanger One, followed by (in order) Belvedere, Grey Goose, Absolut (only certain flavors), and Finlandia. I like Ketel One -- it's actually my favorite plain vodka -- but it only comes in orange or lemon for flavors, which aren't sweet, so not crazy about those. I will drink flavored Stoli, but grudgingly (it's 35 or 37.5% alcohol compared to 40% for the others. Yes, it's that deep). I will not drink: Pinnacle, Van Gogh, Svedka, Three Olives, or Smirnoff.

Then, I actually specify that I would like my drink in a pint glass, with a cherry. (Yes, I tip well. Bartenders remember me, heh.) The request for a cherry is because if I don't specify, I get a lime, which is sour. Blecch. (I don't like beer, either, because it's bitter.)

If I'm somewhere that doesn't have flavored vodka, sometimes I choke down vodka and soda, but again, I'm cranky about it because it's not sweet. Also will drink Captain Morgan and diet Coke or Jack and diet Coke if I've been dragged to a dive bar and there is no decent vodka.

If I'm at home, I drink plain Ketel One or Stoli with a sweet mixer with no calories, like diet Sprite or Crystal Light.

I swear, I'm not an alcoholic, either. Really.

Good times.

[ColdInCanada11]

Caesars are indeed Canadian. I can't stand them but my father loves them, as do quite a few of my friends and sisters.

My own drink of choice is either a double or triple distilled whiskey- Crown Royal Black Label for the double and Jameson Special Reserve for the triple. Gin is also delightful.

[AGDee]

I'm simple- I'm happy with Bailey's on the rocks or a good glass of wine. I don't really get all the different flavors of vodka out there now. Any alcohol tends to mess with Crohn's so it's pretty rare that I drink these days.

[StealthMode]

^^^Is Bailey's with chocolate milk bad for Crohn's? Because it's magical.

[KKGCaroline]

No Gin for me please, I'll take a Vodka, Lime & Soda!

[AGDee]

Stealth- anything with alcohol makes me feel bad when I'm flaring

[amIblue?]

My favorite new nonalcoholic beverage that has helped me to get off sugar and sodas

1 part OJ
7 parts water
Energy Mio water enhancer to taste

It's good!

[DrPhil]

I am attending a "dressy" after work social this evening. It is 8:00am and I am thinking about what I shall drink tonight. Don't judge meeeeeeeee.