I only have one real flameful drinking story. It was the night before classes started my senior year and I was going out with a group of guys not in my usual social circle (all RAs...). We walked the two miles to the bar that was known for their Long Islands. I bought myself the first one and after that the guys took turns buying them for me (the only time in my life a guy bought me a drink). I think I had 4 or 5?
End of the night, it was decided I was too drunk to walk home, and none of the guys had cars. They had to call another RA (happened be my RA) to drive us back to the dorm. I tripped up the brick stairs up to my dorm, tearing a hole in my jeans.
I got into bed still in my clothes. In the morning I thought my class started at 9:30, it started at 9. I get out of bed and realize not I had not only torn my jeans but a giant bloody mess down my leg and all over my bed. I didn't have time for a shower, so I went to my first class of my senior year reeking of booze and generally looking like a hot mess. I saw my RA on the way back from that class and he just shook his head in disgust.
Post by emilyinchile on Dec 6, 2012 20:14:00 GMT -5
I am mostly just excited someone else knows what an AMF is. They're common in CA, but friends who moved to the East Coast after college found out no one knows about them there. Definitely a college drink for me, but I'd still have one now on a night I was going out drinking rather than having a chill happy hour.
So what are some more sophisticated cocktails to try next time I go out? I usually just order Jack/Coke or a mojito because I don't know what else to get. I'd love to order a Manhattan, that sounds sexy and badass, but I Googled it and it sounds nasty.
I don't like bitter or sour flavors. I'll drink beer, but I don't enjoy it. (And typically the "better" the beer, the more I dislike it.) I've yet to taste a wine that I can get through an entire glass of. I think I'm doomed to drink like an 18 year old for the rest of my life.
Things that are sweeter (so you might enjoy a bit more) but not sickly sweet and on the more sophisticated side:
I am mostly just excited someone else knows what an AMF is. They're common in CA, but friends who moved to the East Coast after college found out no one knows about them there. Definitely a college drink for me, but I'd still have one now on a night I was going out drinking rather than having a chill happy hour.
I knew what it was from my SIL bartending days. Oh the hangovers
A couple of weeks ago I accidentally gave the coat check girl $102 instead of $3. I'm sure they live for drunks like me.
I cannot be trusted with $100 in cash while drinking.
I once asked a bartender if I just wrote in a total on my credit card slip, could he do the math to figure out the tip. He assured me that he could. I think I gave him a $25 tip on $25 worth of drinks. So you can see why I say I cannot be trusted.
One of my colleagues has a great sense of humor and totally reminds me of the male version of myself. I regularly ask him to join us for lunch or drinks and have been turned down every time, even though mutual friends join. I confessed today that I've never tried so hard to be friends with someone and got a lame it's not you, I just don't want to be close to people here speech. I can't believe I admitted this and basically got rejected again. I don't really know what my motivation was for admitting my frustration but now I'm rejected AND feeling sort of pathetic. I've never wanted to be friends with someone and have them not accept since probably middle school. Awkward.
One of my colleagues has a great sense of humor and totally reminds me of the male version of myself. I regularly ask him to join us for lunch or drinks and have been turned down every time, even though mutual friends join. I confessed today that I've never tried so hard to be friends with someone and got a lame it's not you, I just don't want to be close to people here speech. I can't believe I admitted this and basically got rejected again. I don't really know what my motivation was for admitting my frustration but now I'm rejected AND feeling sort of pathetic. I've never wanted to be friends with someone and have them not accept since probably middle school. Awkward.
He's kind of weird. lol If it helps, I think you're awesome.
My favorite wines DO happen to be above $8 (most are in the $15 range), but believe me, I'll drink a $5 bottle of cheap reisling if its there.
I own up to being a wine snob. But I stand by the fact that cheap wine is bad. Try a bottle of $5 wine and then try a bottle of $30 wine - there's a difference. And FWIW, I put Reislings in the same category as White Zin.
What!? You've obviously never had good Riesling (not that surprising, really). There are plenty of amazing, super dry Rieslings out there. Keep an eye out for Koehler-Ruprecht. Pretty well distributed, not pricey, and definitely delicious.
This advice comes to you from your resident MM Sommelier (yes, I actually am).
So what are some more sophisticated cocktails to try next time I go out? I usually just order Jack/Coke or a mojito because I don't know what else to get. I'd love to order a Manhattan, that sounds sexy and badass, but I Googled it and it sounds nasty.
I don't like bitter or sour flavors. I'll drink beer, but I don't enjoy it. (And typically the "better" the beer, the more I dislike it.) I've yet to taste a wine that I can get through an entire glass of. I think I'm doomed to drink like an 18 year old for the rest of my life.
Things that are sweeter (so you might enjoy a bit more) but not sickly sweet and on the more sophisticated side:
Also, the 17 year old girl in me thinks Malibu and pineapple is delish. Though my palate for alcohol extends far beyond that, I'm not gonna lie, I love it.
One of my colleagues has a great sense of humor and totally reminds me of the male version of myself. I regularly ask him to join us for lunch or drinks and have been turned down every time, even though mutual friends join. I confessed today that I've never tried so hard to be friends with someone and got a lame it's not you, I just don't want to be close to people here speech. I can't believe I admitted this and basically got rejected again. I don't really know what my motivation was for admitting my frustration but now I'm rejected AND feeling sort of pathetic. I've never wanted to be friends with someone and have them not accept since probably middle school. Awkward.
My theory is that he is attracted to you, so he is keeping safe distance between you.
Post by mccallister84 on Dec 7, 2012 8:01:05 GMT -5
I will never be able to drink with anyone from MM except for maybe blessed because I love and still order Malibu and pineapple, Malibu bay breezes and white zin on a pretty regular basis. And the only beer I've ever tolerated is a strawberry beer.
I will never be able to drink with anyone from MM except for maybe blessed because I love and still order Malibu and pineapple, Malibu bay breezes and white zin on a pretty regular basis. And the only beer I've ever tolerated is a strawberry beer.
I will totally knock back Malibu and pineapple with you. :drink:
I just bought a case of TJ's wine for our party this weekend and at least a half dozen flavored vodkas at home. I'm not buying expensive wine for those lushes.
We are at buying dogfish beer, but we are only putting that out for the folks we really like:p
I will never be able to drink with anyone from MM except for maybe blessed because I love and still order Malibu and pineapple, Malibu bay breezes and white zin on a pretty regular basis. And the only beer I've ever tolerated is a strawberry beer.
You can drink with me!! I'm judgement free when it comes to booze. I just care about the company!
I will never be able to drink with anyone from MM except for maybe blessed because I love and still order Malibu and pineapple, Malibu bay breezes and white zin on a pretty regular basis. And the only beer I've ever tolerated is a strawberry beer.
Two things:
1. When I was 10 my father told me never to drink white zin. "You might be going to a party and not be sure whether to bring a red wine or a white, so you bring a bottle of white zinfandel. THIS IS THE WRONG THING TO DO. NEVER DRINK WHITE ZINFANDEL." True story. (Not aimed at you, mccallister, I just love this story.)
2. What is strawberry beer? Do you remember the brewery? I don't think I have ever heard of such a thing. Now strawberry wine--I went to town on Boone's Farm in college.