in an alcohol rut...

#1

in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:46pm

so you know how the after-show activity is to go hang out and decompress at a bar, well last weekend we were there and my friends pointed out that i am in an alcohol rut.

i rotate between three drinks and only those 3 drinks:
* rolling rock beer, in the bottle
* swirl margarita, raspberry & lime or strawberry & lime
* cherry vodka sour with extra cherries

HELP ME! my friends were of no assistance, but what are some other drinks i could branch out with and broaden my repertoire?

i dont like really strong drinks, it's gotta be mixed with something but not too fruity or sugary you know.

suggest away you theatre barflys.

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#2

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:48pm

Whiskey sours.

#3

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:48pm

Oh I love swirl margaritas!

Have you tried a Bellini before? Apparently originated at Harry's Bar in Venice. If you like margaritas, you'd like those.

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#4

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:50pm

Chocolate Martinis at the Sofitel!!

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#5

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:50pm

Perhaps you may wish to consider:

Amaretto sour
Raspberry vodka/tonic
Screwdrivers
Gin and tonic

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#6

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:53pm

Ripple.

#7

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:54pm

Screw drivers, Malibus...mmm! And I second chocolate martinis.

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#8

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:54pm

Dammit, now I want to go out for a drink after work.

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#9

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 3:56pm

And if you prefer a white chocolate martini, John's Pizzaria makes a great one. Go in after 10:30 (PM that is)they get even better!

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#10

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 8:45pm

scotch...if you have to, add ice.

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#11

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 8:48pm

It has been a day - when I get home tonight - forget the red wine.

Sapphire on the rocks with a martini olive.

Probably two -

#12

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:04pm

Go to Isabella's and ask for a Blackberry Lemonade.

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#13

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:17pm

Sapphire on the rocks with a martini olive.

Probably two -

Y - are you me??????? I had exactly what you described!!!!! I switched from lemon to olives.

#14

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:28pm

I know everyone drinks gin and tonics...but try a rum and tonic -you won't be disappointed :0)

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#15

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:53pm

*waits for Dollypop and his infamous "Perils of Alcohol" lecture*

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#16

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 9:56pm

Nope, but I was actually was introduced to this drink by a senior male attorney I worked with a few years back.

I hate losing the weekend to trying to finish documents related a deal that I have no control over.

It is going to be an exercise in frustration, I already know it!

#17

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 10:39pm

Captain and Diet Coke with lime.

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#18

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 10:52pm

I prefer MD 20/20...sorry, can't even kid about that.

Try a pomagranate martini. Potent....and good for you.

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#19

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 11:37pm

Hmmmm - I have me some Pomegranate juice in the house - sounds like possibilities.

#20

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 11:39pm

Y - I have Pomm in the house only because of Addy - the effect of BWW!

We make margs with it!

#21

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 11:40pm

And I have some good tequila, and a blender, and some ice - Saturday night is shaping up already!

Gonna watch some terribly films and go crazy!

#22

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 11:45pm

Y - they are tasty. I think I did one part each - teq, POMM and trible sec or grand marnier. (You are a fancy lawyer so I am sure that Patron will do well!)

#23

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/20/06 at 11:53pm

Me no have Patron, but some other pretty decent Tequila. I usually by the stuff for sipping, because it is my belief - if you are going to drink the hard stuff, why waste the calories on mixer.

For example:

Black Russians - yum
White Russians - what's the point - except for an extra 100 calories?

#24

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/21/06 at 12:01am

How about a good old-fashioned Salty Dog, with grapefruit juice and vodka--very 70s.

#25

re: in an alcohol rut...

Posted: 1/21/06 at 12:03am

Y - we had a tasting at my club last night of very fine spirits that did not require any mixer.

I drink my gin straight to avoid the extra calories.