Non-drinker needing suggestions

Smokin0808 · 12-24-2013, 06:14 PM

So, as the title says, I am not a drinker. However, I would like something on hand for little celebrations and such. My problem being that I have almost zero experience with alcohol. So, I'm asking for suggestions. I'd like something that I can drink straight from the bottle - smooth and flavorful. Maybe a rum, or honey whiskey. My wife would prefer something more desert like. Maybe a flavored vodka, southern comfort, or creme liquor. Oh, and I open to separate drinks for me and my wife. Thanks guys.

The Poet · 12-24-2013, 08:12 PM

Honey whiskey? A good mead might serve, but good ones aren't available some places, and are not cheap. As for flavored vodka, this should be easy to find. I've never had one, but girls have told me whipped cream ones are tasty . . . if you want whipped cream vodka, that is.

shilala · 12-24-2013, 08:18 PM

Bailey's Irish Cream is nice in coffee, I bet you'd enjoy that.
Another you and your wife might enjoy are fuzzy navels. That's just orange juice with peach schnapps.
There are lots of pre-made margaritas you're very likely to enjoy, too.
If you go to the liquor store, just ask for help and suggestions. They're usually happy to share some ideas.

kelmac07 · 12-24-2013, 08:20 PM

A new Baileys Irish Cream...Vanilla/Cinnamon...its tits!!

pnoon · 12-24-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

A new Baileys Irish Cream...Vanilla/Cinnamon...its tits!!

And who doesn't like tits?

icehog3 · 12-24-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

And who doesn't like tits?

One of the few things I like better than alcohol.

12-24-2013, 09:30 PM

Zima x2

ninjavanish · 12-24-2013, 09:34 PM

The old standby... go with a 50/50 mix of champagne and orange juice. Champagne for the celbration and a little orange juice to make it a mimosa. Easy to drink... not likely to mess you up (unless you kill a whole bottle) and classy. Serve chilled in a champagne flute. Garnish with a maraschino cherry for a sweet treat at the bottom of the glass.

bobarian · 12-24-2013, 10:46 PM

Most whiskey's(scotch and bourbon) are an acquired taste. Those that are good for sipping straight are generally more expensive, it would be a shame to spend $30-100 on something you may not enjoy. Irish and Canadian whiskey's are generally more approachable. Maybe Jamesons or Bushmills Irish or Crown Royal Canadian.

Kahlua, Frangelica or Ameretto may be something your wife might enjoy. Why not try something your next trip out. Rather than invest in spirits that may just sit in the cupboard after trying a single drink.

Bailey's Irish Creme is always a good standby as mentioned above.

Smokin0808 · 12-25-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

One of the few things I like better than alcohol.

Lol...certainly a motivation to find something my wife enjoys.

Dave128 · 01-27-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

And who doesn't like tits?

I enjoy tits covered in whipped cream!!!

big pete · 12-24-2013, 08:53 PM

Baileys, Vodka, Kalua, Jameson Whiskey

Simple1 · 12-24-2013, 09:21 PM

For straight out of the bottle, I love Hangar One Mandarin vodka. Just amazing!

T.G · 12-24-2013, 09:21 PM

Zima

AdamJoshua · 12-24-2013, 10:56 PM

I'm not a big drinker but I do enjoy a nice rum with a cigar now and then, here is a list of 10 and a short bit about each, I've tried only the Pusser's on the list and I did enjoy it. I usually go with Zaya, I enjoy it straight but there's no law against using it with a mixer, a good generic alcohol in case people are over and don't want something straight up.

Happy Hunting!

Smokin0808 · 12-25-2013, 01:11 AM

Thanks guys, keep them coming. I thnk I may try the Whipped Cream Vodka. Is flavored schnapps good alone? Oh, and the honey whiskey was Wild Turkey - kind of want to try that.

emopunker2004 · 12-25-2013, 01:16 AM

Disarrono and Cranberry juice

Felixcigar · 01-27-2014, 01:43 PM

For a small celebration, this is nice, and cost is modest:

12-24-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
Smokin0808 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Non-drinker needing suggestions So, as the title says, I am not a drinker. However, I would like something on hand for little celebrations and such. My problem being that I have almost zero experience with alcohol. So, I'm asking for suggestions. I'd like something that I can drink straight from the bottle - smooth and flavorful. Maybe a rum, or honey whiskey. My wife would prefer something more desert like. Maybe a flavored vodka, southern comfort, or creme liquor. Oh, and I open to separate drinks for me and my wife. Thanks guys.

12-24-2013, 08:12 PM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Honey whiskey? A good mead might serve, but good ones aren't available some places, and are not cheap. As for flavored vodka, this should be easy to find. I've never had one, but girls have told me whipped cream ones are tasty . . . if you want whipped cream vodka, that is. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

12-24-2013, 08:18 PM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Bailey's Irish Cream is nice in coffee, I bet you'd enjoy that. Another you and your wife might enjoy are fuzzy navels. That's just orange juice with peach schnapps. There are lots of pre-made margaritas you're very likely to enjoy, too. If you go to the liquor store, just ask for help and suggestions. They're usually happy to share some ideas. __________________

12-24-2013, 08:20 PM	#4
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions A new Baileys Irish Cream...Vanilla/Cinnamon...its tits!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-24-2013, 09:30 PM	#7
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Zima x2

12-24-2013, 09:34 PM	#8
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions The old standby... go with a 50/50 mix of champagne and orange juice. Champagne for the celbration and a little orange juice to make it a mimosa. Easy to drink... not likely to mess you up (unless you kill a whole bottle) and classy. Serve chilled in a champagne flute. Garnish with a maraschino cherry for a sweet treat at the bottom of the glass.

12-24-2013, 10:46 PM	#9
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Most whiskey's(scotch and bourbon) are an acquired taste. Those that are good for sipping straight are generally more expensive, it would be a shame to spend $30-100 on something you may not enjoy. Irish and Canadian whiskey's are generally more approachable. Maybe Jamesons or Bushmills Irish or Crown Royal Canadian. Kahlua, Frangelica or Ameretto may be something your wife might enjoy. Why not try something your next trip out. Rather than invest in spirits that may just sit in the cupboard after trying a single drink. Bailey's Irish Creme is always a good standby as mentioned above.

12-24-2013, 08:53 PM	#12
big pete Going to the darkside.... Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,277 Trading: (20)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Baileys, Vodka, Kalua, Jameson Whiskey

12-24-2013, 09:21 PM	#13
Simple1 Livin' the dream Join Date: May 2013 First Name: Brian Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 303 Trading: (14)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions For straight out of the bottle, I love Hangar One Mandarin vodka. Just amazing!

12-24-2013, 09:21 PM	#14
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Zima

12-24-2013, 10:56 PM	#15
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions I'm not a big drinker but I do enjoy a nice rum with a cigar now and then, here is a list of 10 and a short bit about each, I've tried only the Pusser's on the list and I did enjoy it. I usually go with Zaya, I enjoy it straight but there's no law against using it with a mixer, a good generic alcohol in case people are over and don't want something straight up. Happy Hunting!

12-25-2013, 01:11 AM	#16
Smokin0808 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Thanks guys, keep them coming. I thnk I may try the Whipped Cream Vodka. Is flavored schnapps good alone? Oh, and the honey whiskey was Wild Turkey - kind of want to try that.

12-25-2013, 01:16 AM	#17
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions Disarrono and Cranberry juice __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

01-27-2014, 01:43 PM	#18
Felixcigar Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 86 Trading: (0)	Re: Non-drinker needing suggestions For a small celebration, this is nice, and cost is modest: