This may be regional in terms of thinking. Back in my native St. Louis, Margaritas were the only drink that strayed outside the realm of beer for most men. Some whiskey drinking but even that was limited. Here in SoCal, nothing is off limits. I’ve attended mixed drink festivals that have over 5000 people in attendance celebrating all types of retro cultures. Sugary syrupy drinks are no where to be found, and I believe that is what generally was thought of a woman’s drink. Many of the bars make and brew their own bitters and syrups. please. My preferred drink is a Manhattan, stirred with Luxardo cherries. Next in line is a Martini with Plymouth Gin. Navy Grogs or 1934 Zombies in bars that are equipped to make them. Cocktail hour with friends is always the best time.One hoped for outcome in starting this thread was to show it makes no difference what you drink. There's no unmanly drink unless you're one who think only pu**ies eat with less than 10,000 Scoville units applied. Also, regional differences aplenty.
Yes, of course, some drinks are ordered primarily by women, and some primarily my men. But who cares?
I am not sure exactly what you mean in this sentence. Margaritas are ordered by men? Or, not? Just curious. I have never seen a man order margaritas down here.Margaritas were the only drink that strayed outside the realm of beer for most men.
Yes, most men in St. Louis drink Margaritas. In the 70s it started with the Happy Hours at the many Mexican Restaurants - Casa Gallardo’s specifically. Out here in the West, men have their own margaritas “recipes” in the same way they have their own BBQ recipes. Limes are everywhere and so is good tequila. We drink margaritas by the pitcher and they are mean ass strong drinks - tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and ice in a glass rimmed with salt. Often with jalapeños infused. Rarely any other flavor.I am not sure exactly what you mean in this sentence. Margaritas are ordered by men? Or, not? Just curious. I have never seen a man order margaritas down here.
My wife will not even taste one of my bourbons or scotches. I think that she is afraid that she'll start growing hair in places that she shouldn't if she does. Same with beer. She will drink wine and lemon drops all evening, but won't touch any of mine, which I am fine with.Straight bourbon or rye in Glencairn glass Is a typical man’s drink.
Just the other day my wife and I were at a local store tasting some new ryes they just got it. Oh wait, I guess I just blew up my theory.
Dirty martinis for me.Margaritas are a nice drink, not, of course, that pitcher crap, but a real handmade Margarita like they made at Maria's in Santa FĂ©, where the drink was invented. With 100 or so tequilas to choose from, and pages of options, the margarita of your delerium tparremens is there.
Personally, back when I did imbibe, I preferred scotch neat, bourbon, or the occasional Long Island iced tea
Sounds good, but you left out one thing: the bartender to make it.Gentleman, I give you the recipe for the original 1934 Donn the Beachcomber Zombie
This is not a Ladies drink. The fact is, most women I know can stand it and don't like it...But what a great tasting drink. Two will put you down from driving.
- Yield: 1 drink
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total: Under 5 mins
- Active: Under 5 mins
Ingredients (13)
- 3/4 cup crushed ice
- 1 1/2 ounces aged Jamaican rum, such as Appleton Estate V/X or Extra
- 1 1/2 ounces gold Puerto Rican rum
- 1 ounce 151-proof Lemon Hart Demerara rum
- 3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons white grapefruit juice
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Syrup (see What to Buy note)
- 1 teaspoon Grenadine (see What to Buy note)
- 1/2 ounce falernum
- 1/8 teaspoon Pernod
- 1 dash aromatic bitters, such as angostura
- Ice cubes
- 1 mint sprig, for garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except ice cubes and mint sprig in a blender. Blend on high until frothy but not slushy, no more than 5 seconds.
- Pour into a tall, narrow glass and add ice cubes to fill the glass. Garnish with a mint sprig.
I can assure you John, if a guy was seen drinking a Babycham he would be regarded as not being 'one of the lads' if you get my drift.There's no unmanly drink