help me use this alcohol

[MrsPotatohead]

*comes out of the closet*

yeah, I don't drink that much, just never have really so I pretty much have no basic knowledge of mixed drinks (or wine... or beer... so sue me, lol).  H and I have Tequila, Rum and Whiskey leftover from helping throw a big party and I don't know what to do with it... I'm hosting another party with friends this weekend and want to try to use it.  Is there some kind of basic mixer or two I can buy/make that will work with any/all of these?

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What kind of rum is it? is it spiced rum? white rum? dark rum??? I can help with any of those but I don't drink tequila or whiskey.

[madDawg228]

Ditto PP. Can you give more details on the booze? Light/dark tequila, light/dark rum, what kind of quality of whiskey?

Whiskey and coke is a good basic. But kinda sweet for my taste, and I prefer Seven & Seven ( cocktails.about.com/od/whiskeyrecipes/r/seven_seven.htm ) If it's super fancy whiskey, you can drink it neat (no ice/water/mixer) or on ice.

[MrsPotatohead]

Ok, the Whiskey is 7 Crown (thanks madDawg228 for that recipe because that jogged my memory, lol)

The rum is clear (omg embarrassing, lol) so... white rum?

No idea about the quality of the Tequila (this is leftover from a hosted event that gave us all the leftovers, so a bartender purchased this if that helps at all), probably nothing fancy

[fiddles]

You can pick up margarita mix for the tequila.

Rum and anything is good.
Pineapple juice
Coke/Dr Pepper

[madDawg228]

Since I don't like my drinks too sweet, for a good mixer for all three types of alcohol, I will say go with 7Up or Ginger Ale. I know it sounds weird with the Tequila, but I've had it before (with cheap tequila, cause I hate it straight). Here's a mixed drink recipe that is kinda shot-like (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tequila_Slammer). This would be a fancy version with the light rum: www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Ginger-Mojito-601117

If you wanted to bring something else to mix, I would bring Coke for the whiskey and light rum.

[MrsPotatohead]

Aug 27, 2014 12:38:01 GMT -5 madDawg228 said:

Since I don't like my drinks too sweet, for a good mixer for all three types of alcohol, I will say go with 7Up or Ginger Ale. I know it sounds weird with the Tequila, but I've had it before (with cheap tequila, cause I hate it straight). Here's a mixed drink recipe that is kinda shot-like (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tequila_Slammer). This would be a fancy version with the light rum: www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Ginger-Mojito-601117

If you wanted to bring something else to mix, I would bring Coke for the whiskey and light rum.

I totally forgot about using Coke, we have a ton of that leftover too!  So I'll definitely bring that.

thanks for the other recipes too!

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This website is always helpful too:

www.webtender.com/cgi-bin/imbselect

[Deleted]

with the white rum you can make daiquiris! those are my fave!

[MrsPotatohead]

oh guys I forgot there is Gin too!

[FrozenSunshine]

Gin and tonic and a lime

tequila shots? Only other way I drink it is in margaritas which you can get decent mixes for.

You could mix up a batch of rum punch or rum and coke is popular

[alias]

Coke: Rum & Whiskey

Juice (orange, pineapple or something tropical): Tequilla & Rum

Straight up: Tequilla & Whiskey

Gin is gross.

Long Island Ice Tea: Rum, Tequilla, Gin (you'll also need Vodka, Triple Sec, sour mix, coke)