I still haven't tried shrimp... I dunno why, it's everywhere I go. Everybody else just seems to enjoy it so much that I'd feel bad taking a piece away from them if it turned out I didn't like it.
I still haven't tried shrimp... I dunno why, it's everywhere I go. Everybody else just seems to enjoy it so much that I'd feel bad taking a piece away from them if it turned out I didn't like it.
wait... you've never had any kind of shrimp... ever???
oh yur comin' over. i'll make my beer battered shrimp and bevin will make her bacon wrapped shrimp and we'll all weep as we enjoy their tasty goodness.
A. Crappy cafeteria food. Two dishes and a big ass plate of rice. Easy and quick. But not very good.
B. Big plate of dumplings. But I have to walk in the hot hot sun to get it. Delicious.
C. McDonalds. Easy, but pricier, and I feel like a stereotype.
D. Baked juicy dumplings. Incredibly delicious, but they require a full 20 minute walk in the burning sun to get there.
It's like a hundred degrees here. I did a cost-benefit analysis on deliciousness of food and pain of summer, and I found that the cafeteria was close enough to set a higher ratio of cost/benefit than the farther away delicious dumpling restaurant.
An important topic here guys. I turn 21 in 8 days and I want to celebrate correctly. When it comes to alcohol, I really have no idea what's good or what I might like; so I'm asking for your expert opinions. I've only ever tried Jose Cuervo, Smirnoff, and a some light beers that tasted like seltzer water. The tequila wasn't bad but the vodka tasted too much like nail polish remover.
So, any recommendations for liquors or mixed drinks to try?
I really like screwdrivers myself (orange juice and vodka). I love orange juice, and it masks the burning taste of vodka pretty well, so you can get some cheap stuff if you need to.
But BE CAREFUL. They can be very strong. If you have very little drinking experience, one will probably do it for you.
I guess it depends on how you're gonna be celebrating. Tequila shots are freaking fun to drink, especially once you get to the 5th or 6th one. The 8th not so much.
I am personally fond of vodka tonic, that is vodka with tonic water and a little tiny bit of lemon or orange juice. Also very good, even though more expensive, is whisky. Ah, good ole whisky.
I'm more of a sweet drink type of person. I'm not sure if you'll be drinking at a bar or at someone's house, but one of my favorite drinks is milk, butterscotch schnapps, and amaretto liqueur. It's a very warm-tasting drink, though I don't know if you could get one at a bar or not. Kahlua and milk is also a good sweet combination.
As far as watery bases go, you can't go wrong with Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum and Coke. Simple and effective.
Mojito is good
Foster's
Vodka with Cranberry (Personal favourite)
Sambucca
Apple Sours
Brandy
Mudshakes (Milkshake with vodka in it)
Pirate vomit (Personal recipe. Lemonade + Piña Colada. It curdles. Drink it quick.)
Screwdriver
U-Boot (50/50 Vodka+Beer)
Gin and Tonic
Coors Light is nice too
Vodka Red Bull
Oh, and Andrew is right. Captain Morgan's Rum + Coke is lovely.
Oh, and I forgot to post this yesterday, but for lunch, I had this:
What will the venue be for this celebration? If you're going to a bar then I would suggest you avoid the milk and orange juice featured cocktails, because God knows how long the bar's stock of those has been sitting around. Unless you know the place and feel confident in their abilities.
My knowledge of alcohol sucks too... 2 nights ago I got drunk for the first time in my life, my friend works at a bar and he made this margarita to fill a regular restaurant soda glass, and he said he put extra Patron in it cuz he likes to taste the alcohol. Tasted good, but whew, for a first time ever drinking it was a lot. I got lucky he's actually pretty knowledgeable about making drinks; not only was it expensive booze for free, but I got someone who knew the difference between the drinks, haha.
I also had 2 shots of a cherry cheesecake drink... that was really tasty! Couldn't taste the alcohol (then again that might be because I could still taste the margarita), but it was super sweet. Kind of like a milkshake, cept not as cold.
I guess the best way to go is try to find a friend who has some knowledge about alcohol, and get them to figure out what drinks would be good (as far as mixing and all that). You can find recipes online, and if you don't have any friends so corrupted to know everything about drinking (probably better for you, haha), then just have fun experimenting! You'll have to tell us how your birthday goes
Blue Moon beer is also a favorite of mine. Drop an orange slice in there, and it's just delicious. But for many, myself included, beer is an acquired taste. So I don't know if you'll like it right away.
And Bruce, I saw that food in V for Vendetta. I learned everything I need to know about English culture from that movie.
Very interesting. Not the best tasting (I was using kinda crappy beer, unfortunately, but man, it hit me pretty hard. That's a good drink if you want to get drunk. I might have to imbibe another so I can legally post in the Love thread tonight.
Very interesting. Not the best tasting (I was using kinda crappy beer, unfortunately, but man, it hit me pretty hard. That's a good drink if you want to get drunk. I might have to imbibe another so I can legally post in the Love thread tonight.
Oh, that's the whole point. The website I found it on even said the only reason for making this is to get very, very drunk in a short space of time.
Thanks for all the tips guys. I think on my birthday I'll just be going out to a nice-ish restaurant and get a cocktail but I'd like to go to a bar or buy my own stuff for the weekend. I love orange juice so I think I'll try a screwdriver. Is it equal parts vodka to OJ? I'm a scientist I like to be precise.
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also, i highly recommend bacon wrapped shrimp - you'll have to ask bevin for the recipe.
wait... you've never had any kind of shrimp... ever???
oh yur comin' over. i'll make my beer battered shrimp and bevin will make her bacon wrapped shrimp and we'll all weep as we enjoy their tasty goodness.
Also, bacon wrapped crab.
A. Crappy cafeteria food. Two dishes and a big ass plate of rice. Easy and quick. But not very good.
B. Big plate of dumplings. But I have to walk in the hot hot sun to get it. Delicious.
C. McDonalds. Easy, but pricier, and I feel like a stereotype.
D. Baked juicy dumplings. Incredibly delicious, but they require a full 20 minute walk in the burning sun to get there.
It wasn't very good, but I had to use up the money.
So, any recommendations for liquors or mixed drinks to try?
But BE CAREFUL. They can be very strong. If you have very little drinking experience, one will probably do it for you.
I am personally fond of vodka tonic, that is vodka with tonic water and a little tiny bit of lemon or orange juice. Also very good, even though more expensive, is whisky. Ah, good ole whisky.
As far as watery bases go, you can't go wrong with Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum and Coke. Simple and effective.
Foster's
Vodka with Cranberry (Personal favourite)
Sambucca
Apple Sours
Brandy
Mudshakes (Milkshake with vodka in it)
Pirate vomit (Personal recipe. Lemonade + Piña Colada. It curdles. Drink it quick.)
Screwdriver
U-Boot (50/50 Vodka+Beer)
Gin and Tonic
Coors Light is nice too
Vodka Red Bull
Oh, and Andrew is right. Captain Morgan's Rum + Coke is lovely.
Oh, and I forgot to post this yesterday, but for lunch, I had this:
Eggy in the basket!
I also had 2 shots of a cherry cheesecake drink... that was really tasty! Couldn't taste the alcohol (then again that might be because I could still taste the margarita), but it was super sweet. Kind of like a milkshake, cept not as cold.
I guess the best way to go is try to find a friend who has some knowledge about alcohol, and get them to figure out what drinks would be good (as far as mixing and all that). You can find recipes online, and if you don't have any friends so corrupted to know everything about drinking (probably better for you, haha), then just have fun experimenting! You'll have to tell us how your birthday goes
Aw yeah.
It's good for you.
Also, bourbon.
And scotch.
If you're feeling freaky, sake.
And Bruce, I saw that food in V for Vendetta. I learned everything I need to know about English culture from that movie.
We're not all fascists and anarchists
Very interesting. Not the best tasting (I was using kinda crappy beer, unfortunately, but man, it hit me pretty hard. That's a good drink if you want to get drunk. I might have to imbibe another so I can legally post in the Love thread tonight.
I found it really ironic that they called America godless though.
Oh, that's the whole point. The website I found it on even said the only reason for making this is to get very, very drunk in a short space of time.