Drinking 101

Drinking 101
Basic information every drinker should know. And a few rules to follow so you don't get spit in your drink!

A few quick tips before class begins.

When going up to the bar, have your order ready! If you're at a busy place, bartenders can't go over the entire menu with you. If you're unsure, ask for the drink menu and step to the side while you decide. Or ask your friends. Even the person standing next to you will give you suggestions if you ask. Courtesy is key.

When drinking at a bar, if for whatever reason you have to leave your drink, setting a coaster or napkin on top of your drink is a sign of, "I'll be right back." This way, the barback or busser won't take your drink. This also helps reduce the chances of you getting roofied!

Now, everyone take a seat. Class has begun.

Happy Hour: A period of the day when drinks and selected food items are sold at reduced prices in a bar or restaurant. This is the best time to get drunk on the cheap!

Well Drink: A well drink is any drink without a specified liquor. For example, if you request a "rum and cola" or "screwdriver" or "Long Island Iced Tea", rather than a "rum and Captain" or "Absolut screwdriver." Usually will be made with the cheapest, bottom-shelf liquor, which is a bargain.

Draught beer: (also known as draft beer or tap beer) is beer served in a pub or bar from a cask or keg.

When ordering a drink.
Neat: Right out of the bottle.
Up: Chilled, and served in a cocktail glass
Twist: A thin strip of citrus peel. Default is lemon.

Domestic beer: Any beer brewed within the country you are in at the time
Imported beer: Any beer brewed out of the country you are in at the time

That's it for now. But we'll be back with more info in later post.

As soon as I can think of a good way to end my post, I'll add it to the bottom of every post. But for now, "this is it."