r/alcohol

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Why is there a unspoken Rule that its rude to order a Long Island Ice Tea?

I have seen this in a IG Reel and this also explains to me why often when i wanna order a Long Island i get told "we dont offer that". Confusing because i assume every bar can craft that.

Why? Why is this Drink so "hated" by Barmen?

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u/Obagency — 8 hours ago

Better than expected - Dark and stormy mai tai

One bottle of Reeds ginger beer + one can of Cutwater Tiki Rum Mai Tai

Should have used a clear glass for presentation, sorry

u/SmokemanDan — 5 hours ago

How long after alcohol can take a 0.25mg Xanax ?

Yesterday drink a lot of beers , last alcohol should be about 19.5 hours ago. Just taken a 0.25mg Xanax just now. 😖

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u/LeicesterStation — 13 hours ago

Will hair of the dog get me through this shift?

Starting my shift in the kitchen of a restaurant in 2 hours time, feel so tired and rough. Tempted to drink some of the whisky left over from last night. Or is a coffee and a shower a better idea?

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u/Flimsy_Nobody_6800 — 9 hours ago

Cheapest get drunk bottles

I use to drink 4 four lokos I want something with no sugar one a week or other week under $30 that feels the same I have a skyy vodka 750ml with zero coke and it feels like 2 four lokos I need a bit stronger I dont want to black out just a bit stronger thanks

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u/unknownuserinfoerror — 18 hours ago

What's a good liquor for celebrating america's 250th birthday?

My budget is very high, we are in washington dc now and my father wasn't able to come due to work even tho he really likes usa (and alcohol), i was wondering what nice surprise i could bring him. My budget is very high

u/Even_Fix7399 — 1 day ago

What would you recomend for someone who doesn't like beer?

I have always felt like i was missing out on outdoor cookouts or going to festivals an there only being beer. I hate the taste of beer. I have tried so many times to just have fun and drink a can with people but i just can't the smell of it gives me nausea.

Is there anything with similar situational use at like sport games, barbeques, hang outs and so on?

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u/dinnerdigzthejeager — 1 day ago

Mike's Hard Black Cherry mixed with Baja Blast goes down WAYYYYYY too smooth

As someone that really isn't into alcohol, I think I found my drink.

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u/rcmaehl — 1 day ago

Need help: Getting alcohol for a party

Hi all, appreciate any help on this. I’m throwing a party for about 35 people. 25 of which will absolutely drink. I come from a Caribbean household so people love to party and have a few drinks. I don’t drink and despite being surrounded by it frequently don’t really know anything. I’m looking to make sure people really have a great time so the budget is up to 1K for the booze (let me know if this is insanely low, high, etc). I’ll be stocking Johnny walker (please tell me what kind I should get since I know there’s a few labels or types) and rum since I know they like that. other than that I’d love some advice on other things like nice red wines, other types of alcohol, beers, etc. People usually go between having stuff on the rocks and mixed drinks so would like a mix of quality as I think certain stuff is too high quality to be in a mixed drinks (correct me if I’m wrong this is based on what I’ve heard) I don’t want people to get trashy so the goal is not to get anyone wasted but rather have a nice selection of things for people to make their own drinks while we hang out poolside for the day. Thanks you so much

I also know that mixers are needed but have a good idea of what to get for that, it’s literally just the alcohol (especially the wine) I’d like some advice on.

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u/BasilExciting4892 — 1 day ago
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Make someone leave alcohol

My father takes alcohol regularly! I’m his tests his SGOT and SGPT levels are quite high (about3-4*) and has fatty liver in ultrasound reports! My mother and me are really worried ! Is there any way/formulation we can make him leave alcohol or any medicine we can give him to nullify harmful effects even when he takes it! Please help

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u/Radiant-Court3703 — 1 day ago
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I love beer but my body forced me to stop.

I hope this doesn't get removed. I have alcohol induced pancreatitis. I spent two days in the hospital after a flare up last year. I was a home drinker who loved my 7-8% IPA's and had a few EVERY Friday night and most Saturdays. Other half, bells, founders, loved the seasonal releases too. I mostly did not drink during the week. Occasionally drank to excess but was not frequently getting drunk. Early last year I noticed a bloating feeling on the right side of my abdomen. CT/MRI scans ruled out appendicitis, my doctor thought it was another intestinal issue. I continued to drink and ignore this indication. As a teacher, I was drinking more during the summer. I figured with my mid week break my body had time to recover. I also eat a fairly healthy diet with lots of water and fresh fruit - figured I was good to go. Well, August 6th last year I woke up with intense abdominal pain that had me in a fetal position for about 30 minutes. Woke up my wife who took me to the hospital where I was eventually told I had acute pancreatitis. I wish I knew this was a possibility. Once I recovered, my gastroenterologist said it was a mild case (trust me the pain was not mild) and said I could have an occasional drink but I'm sticking to 4% beers, 1 or 2 max spacing them out much more. Also NA beers have helped scratch that itch. Once you have pancreatitis, your pancreas is much more likely to have another flare up. Officially, it's supposed to be zero alcohol for life afterwards, so I understand the risk I'm taking but I'm much more in tune with how my body feels. Listen to your body, give yourself a break.

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u/wgibson74 — 3 days ago
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Making Cocktails Every Day Until I Decide To Stop (Day 6)

Vozinha's Chance

  • 2 oz Rhum Agricole
  • ¾ oz Lemon
  • ½ oz Passionfruit Syrup
  • ½ oz Tamarind Syrup
  • Bsp Molasses

 

Combine all ingredients an stir molasses until dissolved, Shake, Garnish with Dehydrated Lemon

This is a play on the traditional flavors of Cabo Verde, using the closest approximation for Grogue (a fresh sugar cane distillate) Agricole Rhum. The only native fruit of Cabo verde that i could get my hands on is tamarind, and they are also known for their passionfruit, so i made a syrup from each of those and boosted the island flavors with a little molasses. Came out super nice, the grassiness of the agricole is still very present, not too sweet and with a really nice tartness from the passionfruit and tamarind.

This is obviously the Cinderella story of this years world cup, I’m watching the game right now, tied, and I still can’t imagine Cabo Verde making it. I hope against hope, that they can make it. Even though I’d be sad to see Messi go out like this.

Passionfruit syrup

Equal Parts By weight of passionfruit pulp and granulated sugar

Combine and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh.

Tamarind syrup

Exactly the same recipe

Keeping it short today, been busy, and this game is crazy

EDIT: Just finished the game, I'm absolutely stunned. It was better than I could have imagined. What a rollercoaster.

u/just_a_talking_head — 2 days ago

is there any alcohol that tastes good

the only alcohol i ever drink is vodka and only when i want to get wasted

of course i mix it and make cocktails, simple cocktails but enough to give it a taste, beside that i don't find any alcohol tasty, ( i've tasted whisky and white wine and hated both) , my friends only drink beer so i can't really get recommandation but sometimes i see people on the beach directly drink from a liquor bottleas if they enjoy it ( i can't imagine doing that)

so is there any alcohol that has a good taste by itself ?

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u/Sad_Perception_6000 — 2 days ago
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Making Cocktails Every Day Until Reddit Tells Me To Stop Again (Day 5)

Dani Olmost a Martini

  • oz Olive Oil Washed London Dry (Edinburgh Classic)
  • oz Thyme and Lemon Infused Fino Sherry (Lustau)
  • ½ oz Blanc Vermouth (Dolin Blanc)

Stir all ingredients, serve up in a Nick&Nora, garnish with Spanish olive (mine have anchovies in them, omit if you are vegetarian)

I’m a big fan of a sherry martini, this is my chance to make one for the world cup, that's pretty much it.

Fino sherry is a wonderful ingredient to work with in cocktails, very delicate and very bright, works really nice with savory food. I love it in this martini, you don’t need to do the whole infusion with lemon and thyme, it’ll still be delicious without that, just maybe not as delicious.

I know I’m the millionth person to olive oil wash gin, but it’s really really tasty. I used Edinburgh Classic, which is a nice cheap gin. Lots of citrus and juniper in it, and it stood up to the grassiness of the oil really well. Mahon Spanish gin would be my ideal one here, but I'm not going out and spending like 50 bucks on a new bottle of gin.

I used Dolin Blanc Vermouth (French I know, Don't hate me) its my go to vermouth for non-standard martinis that need a little extra body or a little sweetness. Goes well with just about everything. If I had to make a change I'd say use Bordiga Bianco instead, thats one hell of a good vermouth and it would play reallll nice here.

Olive Oil Washed Gin

  • ml London Dry Gin
  • ml EVOO

Combine ingredients in plastic container (a cambro if you have one) and whisk vigorously to combine, let sit for 2 hours whisking occasionally, place in freezer and let freeze over night.

The next day remove the fat cap from the top and save for something else, then strain through coffee filter. Bottle and refrigerate

Lemon and Thyme Fino Sherry

  • bottle of fino sherry
  • g fresh thyme
  • lemon

Steep the thyme in fino sherry for about 30 minutes, peel 1 lemon trying to avoid getting any pith, add the lemon peel to the sherry and let steep for another 10 minutes. 

Strain through a fine mesh and bottle and refrigerate

EDIT: Croatia got robbed, I wanted to see the last 30 minutes of that game. Stolen by a strand of hair.

u/just_a_talking_head — 3 days ago