Drinks for New Years

Now gents, much can be said about what a man drinks, how he drinks it, and where he drinks it. Backyard BBQs, college parties, and tailgating is a no brainer as you bust out your favorite can or bottle and pop a top. And sure, most times at the bar you're going to grab a $1 draft and tell the cutie behind the bar to keep them coming. But, keep in mind those times when you want something different either because it has been that kind of day, maybe it's a date, or maybe crushing 20 beers in front of your boss isn't the best idea. Luckily for you, I'm here to fill you in on a few drinks that will save the day, because if you get to the bar and don't know any other drink besides a cosmo or sex on the beach...you might as well wait outside for your mom to pick you up.



The Martini..Bond, James Bond

Gin, Dry Vermouth, and an olive.

Drinker beware, vodka is sometimes a replacement for the gin if you so choose. But as the ingredients tell the story, make sure you order high quality liquor because that's all you'll taste with this one. And because of that, make sure you can handle this drink...nothing like wearing that pressed suit, ordering your martini, shaken not stirred, and then grimacing like a child after the first sip. Now, you'll never see me order this..why? Because after I down it and order up that $1 PBR, whatever cougar was heading my way will pass me by for the bathroom. Notice the cougar in that sentence, because drinking a martini around the rest of your gals and girls, who are throwing darts and playing buck hunter, well that just doesn't belong.



The Gin and Tonic


Gin, Tonic water, and a lime (EDIT BY BREEZY: and if you play your cards right, James Bond himself will be your wing man. THAT'S how good gin and tonics are; one second you're some 40 year old schmuck and the next, you're banging smokeshows all while Mr. Bond ditched his Martini. Seriously, sometimes I think we help you guys out too much.)



If made well, this is a very good and very smooth drink to enjoy. After one sip, you'll either love it or force it down because after what you just paid, you're not giving it away. You also won't be wondering...hmm whats in this, or what was that citrus flavor? It's either the gin or the lime, and it's a great combination.

The 4 J's and Coke

Jim, Jack, Johnny, and Jose. Sure, you filled this into bottles to sneak into high school dances, and at the end of the semester, you had like what...4 empty handles under your bed? Why, because it's simple, easy, and tastes great. It also says that you don't need tons of juices, slices, or an umbrella in your drink...you want some booze with a little coke to get things goin. Word to the wise: you're ordering the booze and not the soda..so please ask for your booze and coke, in that order. My favorite: Jack and Coke.

Well, I hope these suggestions will help you in your future endeavors. They will surely allow you to look AND drink like a man, and hopefully impress whoever it is you're accompanying. Please beware that while tasty, these bad boys will end your night quicker than it began. And lest we forget what our mission was in the first place...