[scaught]

We've had us a few hundred beer threads over the years (and I've loved every damned one). Let's talk about liquor for a minute. Favorite drink? Favorite shot?

If I'm looking to drink something that's not beer, it's usually going to be gin and tonic. Well liquors are the devil (and give me guaranteed hangovers). Tanquerray is OK, but Bombay Sapphire is my jam. When the bartender is pouring it right, it should be giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin, (splash of) tonic, lime.

I like a shot of Jameson or Jaeger too.

[residentEvil]

Jack and Coke

Everclear and Fruit Punch

Only two liquors I drink. One I can get at any bar, one I make at home.

(I will take down Tequila from time to time in mass quantities, specially in Margaritas. However, Jack and Coke is always 1st on the list).

[xi_hyperon]

When it's not beer, I usually go for a good vodka and soda (soda water, not cola or something), and a twist of lime. It's light, and a joy to imbibe casually. For those occasional times where I've consumed more than I should, it respects me in the morning comparitively better than other liquors. Tequila, as an example, does not. A relatively small amount of tequila will usually leave me with a headache the next day.

[pooka]

Bombay Sapphire, while alright, still leaves you feeling like doo-doo in the morning. Have yet to find a gin that leaves you feeling as fresh and clean as the nicer vodkas. Belvedere, chopin, the goose, stoli can do a man little wrong.

[von Wrangell]

Back in the days when I drank these would be my favourites.

Rum (Bacardi) in 7up with just a little lime juice.
Tequila.
Vodka (Absolut or Finlandia) in Magic.

[Stradlater]

pooka, how much gin are you drinking in a night?

[IceEnclosure]

THE drink:

Grey Goose L'Orange
+
Tonic
+
orange wedge (muddled)
------------------

YUM

(Stoli O is an okay replacement in a pinch!)


Johnnie Black, rocks. Depending on how I'm feeling, splash of water.

shot? ugh, jaeger generally : \

[analogika]

Faves (no particular order):

Gin tonic (Sapphire + Schweppes).

Campari Orange

White Russian

Caipirinha

Vodka lemon.

[SkirtingTheBan]

I used to be all about having a well stocked bar, but now I'm trying to get rid of it. I realized I'm a rum guy. Sometime Bacardi O and cranberry juice or OJ, but lately it's been Sailor Jerry's or Mt. Gay Rum <--- THE BEST OMG IT RULES!!!! If you like rum try this ****!

http://www.mountgay.com/

Try this ****. Seriously. Best rum I've found available in the states.

[SkirtingTheBan]

Also like white russians.

Also, this is one of the best summer drinks ever:

http://www.1001cocktails.com/recipes...9&recipe=dingo

It's called a dingo. Very potent, and tastes like nothing.

[pooka]

Originally Posted by Stradlater

pooka, how much gin are you drinking in a night?

I try to finish the bottle in a couple of hours. Sometimes I get too sleepy and only manage half.

[Stradlater]

I prefer black russians to white.
I prefer sour margaritas to sweet.

[Stradlater]

Originally Posted by pooka

I try to finish the bottle in a couple of hours. Sometimes I get too sleepy and only manage half.

Seriously, though. I've never had an issue after a few gin & tonics.

[xi_hyperon]

Originally Posted by SkirtingTheBan

I used to be all about having a well stocked bar, but now I'm trying to get rid of it. I realized I'm a rum guy. Sometime Bacardi O and cranberry juice or OJ, but lately it's been Sailor Jerry's or Mt. Gay Rum <--- THE BEST OMG IT RULES!!!! If you like rum try this ****!

http://www.mountgay.com/

Try this ****. Seriously. Best rum I've found available in the states.

I tried this rum while on holiday a few years back. Apparently, I liked it a lot.

[cybergoober]

Captain Morgan Private Stock.

Usually straight up. Occasionally with cola.

[Sarc]

scotch + ice.

[Mastrap]

Single malt scotch. With just a drop of filtered water.

[SkirtingTheBan]

Originally Posted by cybergoober

Captain Morgan Private Stock.

Usually straight up. Occasionally with cola.

I used to drink that until I found sailor jerry. More spice. More booze. Less money. I dig it baby.

[Nodnarb]

southern comfort

captain morgan's

[production_coordinator]

Bombay Sapphire and Tonic, and a lime wedge...

But I've all but stopped my hard alcohol consumption...

[memory-minus]

Absinthe.

[SkirtingTheBan]

Originally Posted by memory-minus

Absinthe.

Heh. NO! Man, I haven't touched that **** since I got so ****ed up on it:

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.php?p=3046813

[paul w]

Originally Posted by production_coordinator

Bombay Sapphire and Tonic, and a lime wedge...

But I've all but stopped my hard alcohol consumption...

One of my regulars as well. I sometimes add some pure cranberry juice instead of lime.

I don't do shots, I do mixed drinks. Current ones are the Sidecar and the Mojito.

[Stradlater]

Originally Posted by paul w

Current ones are the Sidecar...

Was encouraged to order one of these last weekend. It was pretty good, though I think better brandy could have been used (and less sugar/citrus).

[scaught]

Originally Posted by memory-minus

Absinthe.

ah. good call. ive got some Edouard at home from Jade Liquors that is ****ing splendid (and damned expensive so I don't drink it much). but its really good.

[smacintush]

The only hard liquor I drink is Tequila, no ice. I never mess with that Cuervo garbage, I like Cazadores (it's a little strong tasting) or Don Julio reposado and Don Eduardo añejo.

[Rumor]

I drink rum. Have to. It's in the Puerto Rican handbook, rule number 2. Rule number 1 is owning the West Side Story.

When I can get my hands on it, I drink this straight, as all good rums should be drank.

[nredman]

Originally Posted by scaught

We've had us a few hundred beer threads over the years (and I've loved every damned one). Let's talk about liquor for a minute. Favorite drink? Favorite shot?

If I'm looking to drink something that's not beer, it's usually going to be gin and tonic. Well liquors are the devil (and give me guaranteed hangovers). Tanquerray is OK, but Bombay Sapphire is my jam. When the bartender is pouring it right, it should be giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin, (splash of) tonic, lime.

I like a shot of Jameson or Jaeger too.

jenna jameson?


i don't drink much of the hard stuff, when i do its usually a mixed drink with vodka - white russians are also good

[Chuckit]

My favorite drink will always be the simple Jack and Coke. I don't like Coke on its own, but it's great when combined with whiskey.

[mike one]

the secret to a hangover free follow up day is goooood vodka:

ciroc (5x) distilled from grapes, has a sweet taste
belvedere & chopin are runners up.
prefer to drink over ice.
sometimes with tonic, i should try with soda

i started trying single malts recently, but i have a lot to learn....

bacardi select rum (really dark label and rum) is really nice. drink chilled in a pint glass.
usually 1 pint is enough.

mixed drinks....where to start....maybe that's why i keep it simple, 1 thing, big glass, over ice.

[villalobos]

Car bomb(s) is (are) good to get wasted.

A cognac is always a good way to finish a meal.

Single barrel cruzan rum


But seriously, to get a good buzz, this is what you need.

[- - e r i k - -]

Not a big liquor drinker anymore, but I do make killer white russians.

[StillSkirtingTheBan]

Originally Posted by mike one

bacardi select rum (really dark label and rum) is really nice. drink chilled in a pint glass.
usually 1 pint is enough.

mixed drinks....where to start....maybe that's why i keep it simple, 1 thing, big glass, over ice.

Try the rum I suggested. I was a huge bacardi fan until I started buying Mt Gay and Sailor Jerry. Bacardi select is pretty good though.

[G4ME]

just for you scaught

http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/sp...l/d1brandy.htm

[MacMan4000]

Im drinkin Captain Morgan right now, as I type this. Captain Morgan and Southern Comfort and my favorites (not mixed together of course). Either straight or mixed 50/50 with Coke.

Or when I'm low on cash I get Heaven Hill Vodka. It's cheap as dirt. $12 for a 1.75. It burns like no other, but it'll get you drunk. And it's made right here in KY!

[EDIT] sidenote about liquor made in KY: If you drive the highways in KY you will pass more distilleries than colleges.

[greenamp]

Does wine count?

Seriously I could just drink an entire bottle at once.

[MacMan4000]

Originally Posted by pooka

I try to finish the bottle in a couple of hours. Sometimes I get too sleepy and only manage half.

what size bottle?

[MacMan4000]

woooooooooooooooooooo
(im drunl)

[nonhuman]

Right now I'm on my second glass of Knob Creek. Usually, though, I stick to Cragganmore or Chopin.

[Tenacious Dyl]

-Bacardi O straight or with Redbull (O-Bombs)
-Bacardi Dark w/ a little lime
-A LOT of hot damn with a little rootbeer or coke (I know... but its fun)

[IceEnclosure]

Am I the only one here that reports to work at a location with hundreds of kinds/brands of liquor?


that aren't sealed

[Kr0nos]

Anything with Vodka (especially Red-Bull).

Also Mojitos, Brown Tequila shots, Margs, Havannas and Jaeger.

[Chuckit]

Probably. My work only has Bailey's and Jack.

Originally Posted by smacintush

The only hard liquor I drink is Tequila, no ice. I never mess with that Cuervo garbage, I like Cazadores (it's a little strong tasting) or Don Julio reposado and Don Eduardo añejo.

Cazadores is extremely difficult to find up in these parts. But, when it is found...oh, mother. That stuff is potent!

[VoicesInMyHead]

Please, don´t blame tequila. That "cuevo gold" crap that is sold abroad is absolutely terrible. It's so bad that you can barely find it here in Mexico, almost all of it is exported. The good Tequila we drink here in Mexico doesn't give you a hangover. I recommend Don Julio añejo, Herradura Reposado, Cuervo Centenario, Conmemorativo, and the absolute best: Sauza Tres Generaciones.

All this said, I prefer Sapphire and tonic. No hangover whatsoever.

[MacMan4000]

pfft, hangover? what's that? hangover's are for light-weights.
I'm drunk

[IceEnclosure]

the Tres Generaciones was going for something north of $25 a shot in a local Mexican restaurant if I recall correctly. I'm drunk on New Castle so I dunno

[smacintush]

Originally Posted by VoicesInMyHead

Please, don´t blame tequila. That "cuevo gold" crap that is sold abroad is absolutely terrible. It's so bad that you can barely find it here in Mexico, almost all of it is exported. The good Tequila we drink here in Mexico doesn't give you a hangover. I recommend Don Julio añejo, Herradura Reposado, Cuervo Centenario, Conmemorativo, and the absolute best: Sauza Tres Generaciones.

on the "Cuervo Gold" comment. I would add that I would stay away from ANY brand of "gold" (oro) tequila. I don't even use gold for margaritas, but that's just me.

[wallinbl]

No mention of bourbon? What's the matter with you people? Bourbon, when drinking it straight, whiskey, when mixed with 7Up/sprite, and tequila for Margaritas.

It's amazing all the people bringing up rum - that's some crap right there, and I don't care what kind of rum it is. I'll agree with several other posts in that you have to try a few good tequilas instead of blaming your preference on Cuervo - Cuervo sucks.

If you've got the cash, you could always try a little of this:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/a.../03/c0157.html

[ghporter]

Single. Malt. Scotch.

Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie... they're all great.