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Jun. 18th, 2005 12:01 pmI grew up drinking beer.
Well, no - that's not quite correct. It's fairer to say that most of my drinking history, such as it is, revolves around beer. As a poor college student, splitting a pitcher with friends was just economical. Even drinking at home (which my parents, in a glimmer of pragmatism, permitted when I was a teenager), was mostly beer because that was what was on hand. And I don't usually drink much now because D. doesn't and because alcohol is rather pricey.
As such, I have a relatively unsophisticated awareness of anything BUT beer. Which is a real pity, because I've recently discovered that there are mixed drinks that actually taste good and don't leave me with that "full" feeling that beer does:
Gin and tonic - fresh, limey taste perfect for summer.
Whiskey on the rocks - spicy and tasty alone
Irish coffee - downright cuddly in winter, plus the added benefit of caffiene + alcohol = interesting buzz :P
White and red wines - very pleasant alone; I know that one is supposed to complement seafood, the other red meat, but I can't remember which. Also I wouldn't know how to choose a good wine from a bad one if pressed.
Amaretto brandy goes well on ice cream (back when I could eat it), and rum/coke isn't bad (but my skin hates soft drinks).
So I'm soliciting recommendations. Not looking to get tanked here, just wondering what's good/appropriate to order in a restaurant/serve guests/drink with [insert dish here].
Well, no - that's not quite correct. It's fairer to say that most of my drinking history, such as it is, revolves around beer. As a poor college student, splitting a pitcher with friends was just economical. Even drinking at home (which my parents, in a glimmer of pragmatism, permitted when I was a teenager), was mostly beer because that was what was on hand. And I don't usually drink much now because D. doesn't and because alcohol is rather pricey.
As such, I have a relatively unsophisticated awareness of anything BUT beer. Which is a real pity, because I've recently discovered that there are mixed drinks that actually taste good and don't leave me with that "full" feeling that beer does:
Gin and tonic - fresh, limey taste perfect for summer.
Whiskey on the rocks - spicy and tasty alone
Irish coffee - downright cuddly in winter, plus the added benefit of caffiene + alcohol = interesting buzz :P
White and red wines - very pleasant alone; I know that one is supposed to complement seafood, the other red meat, but I can't remember which. Also I wouldn't know how to choose a good wine from a bad one if pressed.
Amaretto brandy goes well on ice cream (back when I could eat it), and rum/coke isn't bad (but my skin hates soft drinks).
So I'm soliciting recommendations. Not looking to get tanked here, just wondering what's good/appropriate to order in a restaurant/serve guests/drink with [insert dish here].
