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Post by peasapie on Apr 14, 2023 14:55:16 GMT
I'm stuck in the rut of ordering the same old Bay Breeze or Cosmo. I went to dinner the other night and wanted to order something new-ish but couldn't think of much. Are there any newer drinks out there?
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Post by ecvnj58 on Apr 14, 2023 15:17:56 GMT
Moscow mule or paper plane are my go tos.
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Post by sueg on Apr 14, 2023 15:30:40 GMT
Not new - at least, not here - but my go to predinner drink is an Aperol Spritz. It does lean to the bitter side - Aperol is a bitter Orange liqueur, and is mixed with prosecco and sparkling water to make a spritz.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 14, 2023 15:35:09 GMT
I'm typically a wine drinker, but ever since we got back from Italy last year, I'll order a Aperol Spritz if it's on the menu just for the memories!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 14, 2023 15:35:48 GMT
Not new - at least, not here - but my go to predinner drink is an Aperol Spritz. It does lean to the bitter side - Aperol is a bitter Orange liqueur, and is mixed with prosecco and sparkling water to make a spritz. We must have been typing at the same time! |
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Post by malibou on Apr 14, 2023 15:36:04 GMT
I'll second a Paper Plane.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 14, 2023 15:46:21 GMT
Not new - at least, not here - but my go to predinner drink is an Aperol Spritz. It does lean to the bitter side - Aperol is a bitter Orange liqueur, and is mixed with prosecco and sparkling water to make a spritz. I've been wondering what this is!! I heard the woman ahead of me during a cocktail hour order one. |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 14, 2023 15:48:34 GMT
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Post by hopechest on Apr 14, 2023 16:00:11 GMT
Following for ideas! I'm going to a HH with work people today. My go-to is just a regular old vodka soda. Solid menopausal fluffy girl Gen X choice. LOL. I'd like to at least appear slightly hip.
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Post by peano on Apr 14, 2023 18:01:59 GMT
I just peruse the cocktails menu and order what looks tasty. For me, a safe bet includes any drink with grapefruit in the warm months.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2023 18:15:40 GMT
Old fashioneds are popping up on drink menus with their own twist around here.
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 14, 2023 18:26:09 GMT
Orange crushes are our summer go-to and I also love a good margarita with a interesting flavor.
Ice
2 oz. vodka or orange-flavored vodka
2 oz. triple sec
1 medium navel orange, juiced (about ¼ to ⅓ c.)
Lemon-lime soda, such as Sierra Mist or Sprite
A few dashes of orange bitters (optional)
Orange slice, for garnish
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Post by littlemama on Apr 14, 2023 18:29:15 GMT
I just order what I like, so Im no help as far as "new"!
Funny story though, we were out to dinner last week and dh ordered a 7&7. The waitress had no idea what that was and the bartender may not have either because dh said they used Canadian Club, not Seagram's 7. Very heavy hand on the alcohol though!
I usually get Crown and Sprite (or Coke or Ginger Ale).
Sometimes a Bahama Mama
Sometimes wine.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Apr 14, 2023 19:19:54 GMT
Orange crushes are our summer go-to and I also love a good margarita with a interesting flavor. Ice 2 oz. vodka or orange-flavored vodka 2 oz. triple sec 1 medium navel orange, juiced (about ¼ to ⅓ c.) Lemon-lime soda, such as Sierra Mist or Sprite A few dashes of orange bitters (optional) Orange slice, for garnish That sounds good. |
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Post by Lurkingpea on Apr 14, 2023 19:20:54 GMT
I just peruse the cocktails menu and order what looks tasty. For me, a safe bet includes any drink with grapefruit in the warm months. I like grapefruit drinks as well. I will sometimes ask the bartender to switch pineapple juice for grapefruit. I hate pineapple but grapefruit juice is delicious. |
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Post by SockMonkey on Apr 14, 2023 19:29:14 GMT
At the little cocktail bar in town I go to, the Black Manhattan (not new) is popular, along with old fashioneds. I love an Aperol Spritz and an Aviation. www.liquor.com/recipes/aviation/ |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 14, 2023 20:37:15 GMT
At the little cocktail bar in town I go to, the Black Manhattan (not new) is popular, along with old fashioneds. I love an Aperol Spritz and an Aviation. www.liquor.com/recipes/aviation/Oh it's so pretty! I'd try but I'm not a huge gin fan. |
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Post by busy on Apr 14, 2023 20:45:14 GMT
Paloma (regular or spicy)
Ranch water
Spicy margarita (on the rocks)
Pretty much anything with mezcal
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Post by cmpeter on Apr 14, 2023 23:03:04 GMT
I like a great margarita...had an amazing blood orange one last weekend at brunch.
Mojito
Titos and soda with extra lime - if I want to watch the sugar
If I want something new, I pick something from the speciality cocktail menu of the bar.
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Post by None on Apr 14, 2023 23:30:05 GMT
Chocolate Martini
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Post by ~summer~ on Apr 14, 2023 23:33:58 GMT
I sure see a lot of espresso martinis out in San Francisco.
Also margaritas and old fashions/manhattans (my favorite)
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 14, 2023 23:36:43 GMT
I like to order a French 75 when I’m in a rut!
1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 ounce simple syrup
3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine)
Garnish: lemon twist
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Post by karenk on Apr 15, 2023 1:18:31 GMT
Someone mentioned about Seagrams and 7 I think. My friend ALWAYS orders a rye and ginger. Hardly anyone knows what that is anymore. I am old, and my favorite used to be a whiskey sour. Another one that is unknown.
I really like mojitos myself.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 15, 2023 12:18:27 GMT
Old fashioneds are popping up on drink menus with their own twist around here. Are they made with bourbon? I’m suddenly seeing all kinds of new, specialty bourbons. |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 15, 2023 12:19:30 GMT
Someone mentioned about Seagrams and 7 I think. My friend ALWAYS orders a rye and ginger. Hardly anyone knows what that is anymore. I am old, and my favorite used to be a whiskey sour. Another one that is unknown. I really like mojitos myself. Rye and ginger is what my dad called a highball and it was what I grew up thinking New Years Eve was all about! |
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Post by peasapie on Apr 15, 2023 12:21:38 GMT
At the little cocktail bar in town I go to, the Black Manhattan (not new) is popular, along with old fashioneds. I love an Aperol Spritz and an Aviation. www.liquor.com/recipes/aviation/Interesting. I’ve never heard of Creme de violette but now I need to try it. |
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Post by meriannj on Apr 15, 2023 12:25:34 GMT
I like to order a French 75 when I’m in a rut! 1 ounce gin 1/2 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 ounce simple syrup 3 ounces Champagne (or other sparkling wine) Garnish: lemon twist I LOVE a french 75!!!!!! There is a resturant here that adds a splash of amaretto and its DIVINE. |
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Post by maryannscraps on Apr 15, 2023 12:48:17 GMT
A French 75 is one of my favorites. I love a good pomegranate martini, especially if made with fresh pomegranate juice.
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Post by leslie132 on Apr 15, 2023 12:54:31 GMT
My go to summer drinks tend to be sweet drinks.
Last years drink of summer was a Dirty Shirley. I’m still drinking them. Just make a regular Children's Shirley temple and add Vodka.
My other summer drink is Madori, Cocunut Rum and Pineapple Juice. Again, it’s a sweet summertime drink that go down way to easy.
(If you want simple…….cream soda mixed with Pinnacle “Whipped” Vodka
Or Pink Whitney mixed with sprite or ginger ale.)
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Post by fuji on Apr 15, 2023 12:59:52 GMT
My friends have been loving Fresca and grapefruit vodka. Not sure what it’s called. I haven’t tried it yet, but it sounds like the perfect summer drink.
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