So i'm going to a bar

[trigun500]

This will be my first time going to a bar; I was invited to a dinner party hosted by my boss. They are going to a bar afterwards. What's a good drink that will be "man" enough (for lack of better term" but also will not get my drunk after one? I rarely drink.

UPDATE:

Ok so here's what happened; I asked the boss to order me a drink.

Now she got my a "Jolly Rancher" it tasted just like a cherry Jolly Rancher. Not bad at all. not sure what was in it.

Then she got me a Madress (sp?) It's vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice. I liked it; I had two.

Then she bought a Long Island Iced Tea with top bar liqueur. I really had to baby that one. It was very very good.

I felt fine to drive home and I did; all is well thanks for the help all. It was a success!

 

[IronWing]

Diet Pepsi. Seriously. Social drinking as part of the work world is dead and a dead end.

 

[slsmnaz]

just get a beer

 

[OdiN]

Just drink a glass of tequila straight.

 

[Stan]

Go beer. Real men drink beer. Its also hard to tell if that "rum and coke" is run and coke, or coke and rum. The prior will get you trashed and puking in the bathroom. Its better to go home without a buzz than to get plastered and be the office joke.

 

[vi edit]

Vodka & cranberry. Unless it's a tall pour there won't be enough there to get you blitzed off of one. Plus it's easy to drink if you aren't used to alcohol and you can slowly sip it to without fear of getting warm like a beer does.

The other option is a Guinness. Contrary to popular belief, it is about as strong as a Bud Light(AKA, not at all).

 

[her209]

White Russian... milk, Kahlua, and vodka.

 

[trigun500]

Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

Cosmo?

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry?

Yeah it's called "The Pantywaist"

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

Common name is Cape Cod. But I usually just say vodka & cranberry in case some there's some weird regional drink that goes by the same name.

If they ask if you want well or shelf (house brand) vodka, say yes. No point in spending 2x the money on a top shelf vodka. You'll never taste the difference when mixed.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

If you are worried about the "man" factor, either get a beer or a short Jack & Coke or Captain & Coke. One shot of booze won't mess you up at all.

 

[Kyle]

considering you asked for a "man enough" drink, I'd avoid the vodka cran (pink cocktails usually doesnt scream masculinity =)...
I think the guinness is a good idea- shouldnt get you very buzzed, and you can take your time drinking it.
As far as straight cocktails go, rum+coke's usually arn't too bad, but again, with any cocktail it's going to depend on the bar tender for the most part.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

Common name is Cape Cod. But I usually just say vodka & cranberry in case some there's some weird regional drink that goes by the same name.

If they ask if you want well or shelf (house brand) vodka, say yes. No point in spending 2x the money on a top shelf vodka. You'll never taste the difference when mixed.

I'd have to disagree. You can sure as hell taste the difference between Kettle One and Smirnoff when you mix cranberry with it.

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

What,ya got your period .....




God I love that movie....:beer:

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: trigun500
Is there a name for Vodka and cranberry? Or do i just ask for that?

Common name is Cape Cod. But I usually just say vodka & cranberry in case some there's some weird regional drink that goes by the same name.

If they ask if you want well or shelf (house brand) vodka, say yes. No point in spending 2x the money on a top shelf vodka. You'll never taste the difference when mixed.

I'd have to disagree. You can sure as hell taste the difference between Kettle One and Smirnoff when you mix cranberry with it.

Meh. Most people can hardly tell the difference between vokdas when it's drunk clean. That number plummets even further when you throw a mixer in it. Marketing and the need to be associated as an "XXXX" drinker make your brain think a lot different things.

As for vodka and cranberry being "not manly"...

Who's the bitch? Me drinking what I want to drink or you over there in the corner gagging something down that you hate because you think your manhood is in question if your glass is pink or has a slice of lime on the side?

A real man does what he wants to.

 

[Cattlegod]

appletini

 

[IceBergSLiM]

nothing wrong with beer. especially guiness or anything draught

 

[TheVrolok]

Really depends on the bar and the beer selection. I don't really think a miller/bud (+/- light) screams masculine either. Jack and Water on the rock? Scotch and water on the rocks? Pretty manly, but if you don't like the taste of whiskey/scotch then don't bother. If I'm drinking a mixed drink I drink Jack + Coke. Guinness is a safe bet for beer, though, as it's almost always available at a bar and you should be able to drink it slowly. Heck, if you don't really like porters and still want to go with Guinness get a Guinness and Cider. Really takes the porter heaviness away and adds a bit of sweet. Then you can impress people with your awesome beer concoction!

 

[djheater]

Any Draft beer would be fine. If you want a mixed drink, gin and tonic is pretty socially acceptable for a man to drink, so is scotch and water.

I'd think a plain draft beer would be your best bet. It's non-commital as far as it goes...

 

[vi edit]

don't really like porters and still want to go with Guinness get a Guinness and Cider.

AKA: The Snake Bite.

Another good combination if they have it is Guinness and Blue Moon. This is called a Belgium Waffle.

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

don't really like porters and still want to go with Guinness get a Guinness and Cider.

AKA: The Snake Bite.

Another good combination if they have it is Guinness and Blue Moon. This is called a Belgium Waffle.

I always order it as Guinness and Cider. You gotta be careful with a Snake Bite, there's a shot that's 1:1 Jack and Tequila. An inexperienced bartender/server may not know of the other/the difference. This is why I always call 'em plain ol' Guinness and Cider.

Oh, and where were you for my beer mixes thread? Don't think I've had a Guinness + Belgian White (Blue Moon is eh, I'd rather go with Hoe or Southhampton's Double White or something). That'd be an interesting taste.

 

[neegotiator]

vanilla stoli and coke

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: neegotiator
vanilla stoli and coke

I've heard vanilla vodka + ginger ale is good too.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: vi_edit

don't really like porters and still want to go with Guinness get a Guinness and Cider.

AKA: The Snake Bite.

Another good combination if they have it is Guinness and Blue Moon. This is called a Belgium Waffle.

I always order it as Guinness and Cider. You gotta be careful with a Snake Bite, there's a shot that's 1:1 Jack and Tequila. An inexperienced bartender/server may not know of the other/the difference. This is why I always call 'em plain ol' Guinness and Cider.

Oh, and where were you for my beer mixes thread? Don't think I've had a Guinness + Belgian White (Blue Moon is eh, I'd rather go with Hoe or Southhampton's Double White or something). That'd be an interesting taste.

Yeh, there are definitely a lot better whites out there than Blue Moon, but it's readily available at a lot bars. It does make for a very unique flavor.

Another thing that was popular with a bunch of my friends in the fall was something they dubbed the "Black Jack". It was Guinness & Pumpkin Ale.