I started drinking around 9 years old with my cousin Leslie. During family parties, Leslie and I would sneak down to my grandfathers bar where we mix our own wine coolers. We would get good and buzzed but we knew our limits and no one puked their heads off.
I grew up with a huge bar in my basement. We had a pool table and when my dads friends would come over to play pool and drink, I was the bar tender. I learned early on how to make a proper drink, so I would get tips. When ever there were house parties in the neighborhood we were allowed to drink Tanqueray and Tonics, which is another favorite. Last few times I tried drinking Tanqueray I have viscous hangovers so haven't had a drink of it in years. The Silver stuff wasn't around then, but I have to try it.