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Drink Recommendation for First Time Social Drinker
I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned
upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following qualities: 1. All bartenders would know it. 2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. 3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. 4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. 5. Not beer. 6. Not particularly effeminate. 7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social drinking. |
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Rum & Coke
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>Rum & Coke
Cuba Libra |
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>Rum & Coke
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On 16 Aug 2004 02:59:45 -0700 (Anonymous)
broke off from drinking a cup of tea at http://groups.google.com to write: >I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned >upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having >never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control >issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > >Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career >opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one >where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a >"non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. >Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in >social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following >qualities: > >1. All bartenders would know it. >2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. >3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. >4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. >5. Not beer. >6. Not particularly effeminate. >7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social >drinking. Saint Clemens Non-alcoholic, suave and sophisticated, and not everyone knows what it is. Matt -- If your encyclopaedia doesn't list "widget glass", you're reading the wrong encyclopaedia. The Probert Encyclopaedia. Its not the same. http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com |
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>Rum & Coke
Cuba Libre |
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Along those lines, most liqures are 21-25% alcohol. I like the taste of Ameretto. When I'm out, I order Ameretto and coke in a tall glass (more coke that way). When I'm home, I drink it straight. Find a liquer you like the taste of, then have it mixed with something. If the drink starts 'hitting' you after drinking half of it, go back to the bar and ask for more whatever-the-mix-was. John DrinkBoy wrote: <snip> > Pimm's is only 25% > alcohol (while most spirits are 40%), and most bartenders will use > just 2 ounces of it (or less) per drink, thus making it about half the > strength of a normal drink. > > ...and if you order this someplace where they don't have it, you can > just roll your eye's, act as if nothing else will do, sigh noticeably > and then say... "oh, just give me a ginger ale then"... > > -Robert Hess > www.DrinkBoy.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
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Along those lines, most liqures are 21-25% alcohol. I like the taste of Ameretto. When I'm out, I order Ameretto and coke in a tall glass (more coke that way). When I'm home, I drink it straight. Find a liquer you like the taste of, then have it mixed with something. If the drink starts 'hitting' you after drinking half of it, go back to the bar and ask for more whatever-the-mix-was. John DrinkBoy wrote: <snip> > Pimm's is only 25% > alcohol (while most spirits are 40%), and most bartenders will use > just 2 ounces of it (or less) per drink, thus making it about half the > strength of a normal drink. > > ...and if you order this someplace where they don't have it, you can > just roll your eye's, act as if nothing else will do, sigh noticeably > and then say... "oh, just give me a ginger ale then"... > > -Robert Hess > www.DrinkBoy.com -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= *** Usenet.com - The #1 Usenet Newsgroup Service on The Planet! *** http://www.usenet.com Unlimited Download - 19 Seperate Servers - 90,000 groups - Uncensored -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= |
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> A "rum & coke" (or cube libre... which is slightly different) should
> have just as much alcohol in it as a screwdriver, gin & tonic, > margarita, cosmopolitan... A Cuba Libre (KOO-bah LEE-bray) is that same thing as a Rum & Coke but with Lime. Jay Tequila Stuff http://www.tequila-stuff.com |
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> A "rum & coke" (or cube libre... which is slightly different) should
> have just as much alcohol in it as a screwdriver, gin & tonic, > margarita, cosmopolitan... A Cuba Libre (KOO-bah LEE-bray) is that same thing as a Rum & Coke but with Lime. Jay Tequila Stuff http://www.tequila-stuff.com |
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> A "rum & coke" (or cube libre... which is slightly different) should
> have just as much alcohol in it as a screwdriver, gin & tonic, > margarita, cosmopolitan... A Cuba Libre (KOO-bah LEE-bray) is that same thing as a Rum & Coke but with Lime. Jay Tequila Stuff http://www.tequila-stuff.com |
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Speaking as someone who HAS to drink even without the financial security to
support a drinking "habit" I think wouldn't it be great if we could all just sit around drinking tea!!?? Damn peer groups in old age, whatever next.;-)) David "Anonymous" > wrote in message om... > I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned > upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having > never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control > issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > > Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career > opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one > where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a > "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. > Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in > social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following > qualities: > > 1. All bartenders would know it. > 2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. > 3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. > 4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. > 5. Not beer. > 6. Not particularly effeminate. > 7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social > drinking. |
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Speaking as someone who HAS to drink even without the financial security to
support a drinking "habit" I think wouldn't it be great if we could all just sit around drinking tea!!?? Damn peer groups in old age, whatever next.;-)) David "Anonymous" > wrote in message om... > I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned > upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having > never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control > issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > > Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career > opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one > where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a > "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. > Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in > social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following > qualities: > > 1. All bartenders would know it. > 2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. > 3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. > 4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. > 5. Not beer. > 6. Not particularly effeminate. > 7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social > drinking. |
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"Anonymous" > wrote in message om... > I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned > upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having > never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control > issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > > Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career > opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one > where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a > "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. > Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in > social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following > qualities: > > 1. All bartenders would know it. > 2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. > 3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. > 4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. > 5. Not beer. > 6. Not particularly effeminate. > 7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social > drinking. |
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"Anonymous" > wrote in message om... > I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned > upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having > never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control > issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > > Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career > opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one > where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a > "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. > Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in > social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following > qualities: > > 1. All bartenders would know it. > 2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. > 3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. > 4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. > 5. Not beer. > 6. Not particularly effeminate. > 7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social > drinking. |
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On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:31:40 +0100 "David Sewell"
> broke off from drinking a cup of tea at to write: >Speaking as someone who HAS to drink even without the financial security to >support a drinking "habit" I think wouldn't it be great if we could all just >sit around drinking tea!!?? Now there's a thought. And such are the varieties of blended and straight teas. Currently I have been seduced by Sainsbury's Gold Label - they had it on offer and I made the mistake of trying it. It's only teabags, so nothing special, but after trying it their red label tea tastes (?) like dishwater. Matt -- If your encyclopaedia doesn't list "widget glass", you're reading the wrong encyclopaedia. The Probert Encyclopaedia. Its not the same. http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com |
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On Fri, 20 Aug 2004 00:31:40 +0100 "David Sewell"
> broke off from drinking a cup of tea at to write: >Speaking as someone who HAS to drink even without the financial security to >support a drinking "habit" I think wouldn't it be great if we could all just >sit around drinking tea!!?? Now there's a thought. And such are the varieties of blended and straight teas. Currently I have been seduced by Sainsbury's Gold Label - they had it on offer and I made the mistake of trying it. It's only teabags, so nothing special, but after trying it their red label tea tastes (?) like dishwater. Matt -- If your encyclopaedia doesn't list "widget glass", you're reading the wrong encyclopaedia. The Probert Encyclopaedia. Its not the same. http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com |
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In rec.food.drink Anonymous > wrote:
: I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned : upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having : never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control : issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. : Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career : opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one : where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a : "non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. : Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in : social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following : qualities: I agree with Robert in that you do not "have to drink" anything alcoholic if you do not want to simply for appearance's sake. I drink alcoholic beverages and there are times where I simply say "no" to any type of beverage because that is what I wish. Typically, if I am at lunch or if I have to be awake for a long time and don't want to feel drowsy from it. Even one beer will make me drowsy but not intoxicated in some instances and there are times where I don't want to deal with that overhead. There are times when drinking anything alcoholic doesn't appear attractive to me. Another instance would be when I'm with my child. I just don't need it nor want it. Do what you wish but don't drink simply because someone else may want you to is my opinion. barry |
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Anonymous wrote in message ... >I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned >upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having >never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control >issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > >Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career >opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one >where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a >"non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. >Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in >social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following >qualities: > >1. All bartenders would know it. >2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. >3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. >4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. >5. Not beer. >6. Not particularly effeminate. >7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social >drinking. Something with Angostura Bitters, eg Bitters, lime & Lemonade Bitters & tonic Bitters, lime & soda All almost non-alcoholic as there is only a very small amount of the bitters used (often just enough to coat the sides of the glass as the bartender rolls it around, finishing with the glass upside down. I know people who count themselves as teetotallers who have no problem with these. |
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Anonymous wrote in message ... >I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned >upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having >never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control >issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > >Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career >opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one >where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a >"non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. >Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in >social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following >qualities: > >1. All bartenders would know it. >2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. >3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. >4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. >5. Not beer. >6. Not particularly effeminate. >7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social >drinking. Something with Angostura Bitters, eg Bitters, lime & Lemonade Bitters & tonic Bitters, lime & soda All almost non-alcoholic as there is only a very small amount of the bitters used (often just enough to coat the sides of the glass as the bartender rolls it around, finishing with the glass upside down. I know people who count themselves as teetotallers who have no problem with these. |
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"a" > wrote in message ... > > Anonymous wrote in message ... > >I was raised in a conservative community where drinking was frowned > >upon. I still am very phobic about drinking and intoxication, having > >never been drunk or even tipsy in my life. I have many control > >issues, and I am discussing them with many qualified therapists. > > > >Recently I accepted a prestigious position which is a huge career > >opportunity. The only down side is that the corporate culture is one > >where social drinking is encouraged. I don't want to stand out as a > >"non-drinker" or otherwise draw negative attention to myself. > >Therefore, I am looking for a drink recommendation that I can order in > >social gatherings. I'm looking for a drink with most of the following > >qualities: > > > >1. All bartenders would know it. > >2. One or two isn't at all intoxicating or even tipsying. > >3. Casual listeners aren't exactly sure what exactly is in it. > >4. Tastes good to someone not used to drinking. > >5. Not beer. > >6. Not particularly effeminate. > >7. Can be a "signature drink" someone always orders during social > >drinking. I cant recommend a good drink for you but, one thing I can suggest is a vitamin B supliment can "minimize" the effects of alcohol if taken before "an evening out". I'm not sure what industry you are in but I am in a similar situation and most "clients", customers/ people you want to impress, will sniff you out if you order a whimpy drink. (even if they dont say anything) Running with the big dogs takes some practice but if you are single, you got nothin to lose so get used to being drunk! Who knows, ya might have some fun! hth ~Mort |
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