An Open Question to NPF Boozehounds

Shyria Dracnoir · 02-27-2012, 11:14 AM

I'll be 21 in about a week and I want to celebrate appropriately. What sort of hard drinks would you recommend as a good introductory drink for someone who's never had alcohol before?

Karrrrrrrrrrrresche · 02-27-2012, 11:20 AM

If the bartender at the party your friend drags you to laughs once he hears you've never had a drink before and then hands you a drink and says "Take a deep breath, plug your nose and try not to taste it." Then for the love of god ask if they have any chaser before you down that stuff.

Flarecobra · 02-27-2012, 11:20 AM

Vodka, as it can mix well with juices, and doesn't have too hard a taste.

Rum, if you're looking for something a little sweeter.

Terex4 · 02-27-2012, 11:31 AM

Rum and coke is a fantastic drink if you want to remember your birthday afterwards. Get vanilla rum if you can for more flavor.

Professor Smarmiarty · 02-27-2012, 11:31 AM

Whiskey neat. Chuck it back and go to town.
Don't start with beer whatever you do. That's a bad plan. Though a yardy is traditional.
Having your first drinks on your 21st seems like an absolutely terrible idea to me though. It's pretty much a recipe for death.

Arcanum · 02-27-2012, 12:02 PM

Tequila. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar.

e- though on a slightly more serious note, whatever you have, don't get the super cheap stuff since it can ruin that type of alcohol for you. Cheapo vodka is partially why all vodka tastes like distilled permanent marker to me, regardless of what it's mixed with. (the other part is vodka is just plain terrible).

Professor Smarmiarty · 02-27-2012, 12:19 PM

Nout seriously- have some drinks before your 21st. Assuming US 21sts are like our 21sts (hire out a bar for the night, invite everyone you know, make some speeches then get forced to drink inordinate amounts) going into it never having drunk before is like the most reckless thing ever.

Shyria Dracnoir · 02-27-2012, 12:35 PM

I've had a little bit of wine and sangria before at holiday dinners with my parents, but I never quite got used to the taste.

Melfice · 02-27-2012, 12:58 PM

Then, for shits and giggles, don't drink alcohol.
It's a valid choice!

Who cares if you turned 21. There's no law that says you HAVE to drink now.

If you insist... eh, I've got no advice. I don't drink.

EDIT: I mean, I don't mean to say drinking is bad, or teetotalling is "good". I'm just saying... if you don't want to, don't do it just because you're now legal to drink.

TYPO FIXED

EVILNess · 02-27-2012, 01:01 PM

Too bad you don't live near Shreveport, LA. The Riverboat Casinos give absolutely free drinks as long as you are gambling. I have friends that go, play penny slots for 12 hours and end up quite wasted.

I have gotten a call at 4 AM several times to come give them a ride home because at least one of them had to be at work at 6 that morning.

"Umm... Hello?"

"NICK! We ... shut up, shut up I AM ON THE PHONE... Nick, we need you man."

"Sigh... what."

"Since you can't drink, you are the only person on the weekend I know sober enough to come get us.

"Just sleep it off in the car."

"Sam has work in... what time is it... SHIT... Dude, he has to work in two hours!"

"Goddamn you all. I will be there in 30. Take him to a goddamn Waffle House and FEED him so he is at least HALF sober for work."

EDIT: QUESTION! Are Waffle Houses a strictly US phenomenon? Is there a European Waffle House?

02-27-2012, 11:14 AM	#1
Shyria Dracnoir Kawaii-ju Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monster Island Posts: 4,240	An Open Question to NPF Boozehounds I'll be 21 in about a week and I want to celebrate appropriately. What sort of hard drinks would you recommend as a good introductory drink for someone who's never had alcohol before? __________________ Godzilla vs. Gamera (1994)

02-27-2012, 11:20 AM	#3
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	Vodka, as it can mix well with juices, and doesn't have too hard a taste. Rum, if you're looking for something a little sweeter. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

02-27-2012, 12:02 PM	#6
Arcanum Strike the Earth! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,185	Tequila. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a liar. e- though on a slightly more serious note, whatever you have, don't get the super cheap stuff since it can ruin that type of alcohol for you. Cheapo vodka is partially why all vodka tastes like distilled permanent marker to me, regardless of what it's mixed with. (the other part is vodka is just plain terrible). __________________ POS Almighty has spoken. Last edited by Arcanum; 02-27-2012 at 12:06 PM.

02-27-2012, 12:35 PM	#8
Shyria Dracnoir Kawaii-ju Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Monster Island Posts: 4,240	I've had a little bit of wine and sangria before at holiday dinners with my parents, but I never quite got used to the taste. __________________ Godzilla vs. Gamera (1994)

02-27-2012, 11:31 AM	#5
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	Whiskey neat. Chuck it back and go to town. Don't start with beer whatever you do. That's a bad plan. Though a yardy is traditional. Having your first drinks on your 21st seems like an absolutely terrible idea to me though. It's pretty much a recipe for death.

02-27-2012, 12:19 PM	#7
Professor Smarmiarty Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: K-space Posts: 9,758	Nout seriously- have some drinks before your 21st. Assuming US 21sts are like our 21sts (hire out a bar for the night, invite everyone you know, make some speeches then get forced to drink inordinate amounts) going into it never having drunk before is like the most reckless thing ever.