Comments on: Drinking With the Big Wigs http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/ Where every man is king. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:53:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: scott http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1831 scott Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:22:15 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1831 Straight up gin and tonic is a real mans drink. Scotch or whiskey on the rocks is certainly suitable as well. In a suit and tie setting, beer is for plebians and workaday stiffs. And for christs sake, don't do shots of anything in this setting. Unless the biggest business card at the table orders them. Then you order the next round. Straight up gin and tonic is a real mans drink. Scotch or whiskey on the rocks is certainly suitable as well. In a suit and tie setting, beer is for plebians and workaday stiffs. And for christs sake, don’t do shots of anything in this setting.

Unless the biggest business card at the table orders them. Then you order the next round.

]]> By: Greg http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1829 Greg Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:33:04 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1829 Queue, I'm going to have to disagree with you. Granted, I've not had a Manhattan with Rye, but I find that good bourbon (I've had good luck with Woodford Reserve), bitters, and equal parts dry and sweet vermouth is the way to go. I'll have to try it with rye whisky, and see what happens, but I think that having both kinds of vermouth is the secret, with bourbon. Queue, I’m going to have to disagree with you.

Granted, I’ve not had a Manhattan with Rye, but I find that good bourbon (I’ve had good luck with Woodford Reserve), bitters, and equal parts dry and sweet vermouth is the way to go. I’ll have to try it with rye whisky, and see what happens, but I think that having both kinds of vermouth is the secret, with bourbon.

]]> By: Queue http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1827 Queue Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:17:02 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1827 Thaddeus, Stout and cider makes a snakebite. Adding black current would make it a Diese or a Purple Nasty. Regarding cocktail that are sippable and not kool-aid-esque the (stero)typical masculine liqours are gin and whisky. Most modern gentlemen are not fond of the pinesol taste of gin which leaves whilsky. I would recomend a Manhattan (2 oz. rye [not, under any circumstances burbon] 1 oz. sweet vermouth, and 2 dashs of bitters). Esquire has a fair list of whisky <a href="http://www.esquire.com/foodanddrink/database/drinks_frame_118.html" rel="nofollow"> cocktail</a> (more <a href="http://www.esquire.com/foodanddrink/database/drinks_frame_163.html" rel="nofollow"> here</a>). ~Queue MOD: Please delete the previous post. Thaddeus,

Stout and cider makes a snakebite. Adding black current would make it a Diese or a Purple Nasty.

Regarding cocktail that are sippable and not kool-aid-esque the (stero)typical masculine liqours are gin and whisky. Most modern gentlemen are not fond of the pinesol taste of gin which leaves whilsky. I would recomend a Manhattan (2 oz. rye [not, under any circumstances burbon] 1 oz. sweet vermouth, and 2 dashs of bitters).

Esquire has a fair list of whisky cocktail (more here).

~Queue

MOD: Please delete the previous post.

]]> By: thaddeus http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1819 thaddeus Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:06:40 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1819 "I vote for a black velvet. It’s got beer in it and it will never get you drunk. Sure it comes in a gay champagne glass and it tastes bad, but your bosses will just think you’re eccentric." I'm going to have to disagree ...maybe you've had them made differently? Usually it's a stout and champagne (not sure how that combo wouldn't get you drunk), but at my local pub makes them with guinness, cider, and a shot of black current. oh so tasty and about 4 of those gets me quite tipsy. (maybe b/c i suck them down so quickly?) “I vote for a black velvet. It’s got beer in it and it will never get you drunk. Sure it comes in a gay champagne glass and it tastes bad, but your bosses will just think you’re eccentric.”

I’m going to have to disagree …maybe you’ve had them made differently? Usually it’s a stout and champagne (not sure how that combo wouldn’t get you drunk), but at my local pub makes them with guinness, cider, and a shot of black current. oh so tasty and about 4 of those gets me quite tipsy. (maybe b/c i suck them down so quickly?)

]]> By: Think, andDrive http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1817 Think, andDrive Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:17:10 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1817 Well, the night went very well. I started out by ordering a gimlet. The server took a moment to think about it and said, "Ummm, I think we're all out of that." *rolls eyes* I schooled her and she kept them coming all night. I eventually switched off to beer; Bue Moon, no fruit. ;) Got a chance to speak with some of the highter ups and generally work the room a bit. Thanks for all of your advice, guys! Well, the night went very well. I started out by ordering a gimlet. The server took a moment to think about it and said, “Ummm, I think we’re all out of that.” *rolls eyes*

I schooled her and she kept them coming all night. I eventually switched off to beer; Bue Moon, no fruit. ;)

Got a chance to speak with some of the highter ups and generally work the room a bit. Thanks for all of your advice, guys!

]]> By: Bill in the Zoo http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1784 Bill in the Zoo Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:25:01 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1784 My favorite sipping drink is a Black Russian. I'm not sure if it qualifies as what you're looking for, but it tastes so damn good. My favorite sipping drink is a Black Russian. I’m not sure if it qualifies as what you’re looking for, but it tastes so damn good.

]]> By: Fonetik http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1782 Fonetik Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:09:34 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1782 Scotch and ginger ale. Tastes really good and you don't see it ordered a lot. For some reason, some bars don't stock ginger ale. an ambitious bartender, eager to please, made me one with half coke and half sprite and it wasn't half bad either Scotch and ginger ale. Tastes really good and you don’t see it ordered a lot. For some reason, some bars don’t stock ginger ale. an ambitious bartender, eager to please, made me one with half coke and half sprite and it wasn’t half bad either

]]> By: Ben http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1772 Ben Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:07:19 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1772 I vote for a black velvet. It's got beer in it and it will never get you drunk. Sure it comes in a gay champagne glass and it tastes bad, but your bosses will just think you're eccentric. I vote for a black velvet. It’s got beer in it and it will never get you drunk. Sure it comes in a gay champagne glass and it tastes bad, but your bosses will just think you’re eccentric.

]]> By: kagrocery http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1771 kagrocery Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:55:57 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1771 Throw in a another vote for Tanqueray or Bombay and tonic. Delicious. Maybe a seven and seven? Throw in a another vote for Tanqueray or Bombay and tonic. Delicious. Maybe a seven and seven?

]]> By: Nova http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1767 Nova Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:27:59 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1767 When it comes to the job, don't ever get shitfaced in front of anyone that matters, being a drunkard is not a good rep. A social drinker (2-3 drinks) that is nice to be around is a plus, but not a sloppy drunk (10+). Save that for friday and saturday night, when you can afford to toss on some beer goggles with friends at a bar/club. Gotta keep the alcoholism in check until the weekend. When it comes to the job, don’t ever get shitfaced in front of anyone that matters, being a drunkard is not a good rep. A social drinker (2-3 drinks) that is nice to be around is a plus, but not a sloppy drunk (10+). Save that for friday and saturday night, when you can afford to toss on some beer goggles with friends at a bar/club. Gotta keep the alcoholism in check until the weekend.

]]> By: Saint Andrew http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1765 Saint Andrew Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:22:00 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1765 The nice part about Bombay is that they get most of the flavor of the juniper out of it, so it isn't like, as it was so eloquently said "licking a pine tree". If your all about the pine tree goodness, then Tangeray si your stuff. Tangeray 10 is much smoother, but still doesn't hold a candle to Sapphire. The nice part about Bombay is that they get most of the flavor of the juniper out of it, so it isn’t like, as it was so eloquently said “licking a pine tree”.

If your all about the pine tree goodness, then Tangeray si your stuff. Tangeray 10 is much smoother, but still doesn’t hold a candle to Sapphire.

]]> By: The Kerb http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1764 The Kerb Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:20:24 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1764 Mixing water in with your cocktails is a good idea. It's too bad I always remember to that when I wake up the next day on my living-room floor. Learning about good bourbon (and I'm VERY partial to Maker's MARK) is a great way to impress, without coming off snobbish like you can sometimes with Scotch. (No offense, Scotch drinkers. I'm one myself.) I've yet to sample it myself, but a gin and tonic with Hendrick's gin might help you to stand out (assuming the bar serves it) from the crowd. This would only really work, I guess, if people you wanted to impress were within earshot as you ordered the drink. Mixing water in with your cocktails is a good idea. It’s too bad I always remember to that when I wake up the next day on my living-room floor.

Learning about good bourbon (and I’m VERY partial to Maker’s MARK) is a great way to impress, without coming off snobbish like you can sometimes with Scotch. (No offense, Scotch drinkers. I’m one myself.)

I’ve yet to sample it myself, but a gin and tonic with Hendrick’s gin might help you to stand out (assuming the bar serves it) from the crowd. This would only really work, I guess, if people you wanted to impress were within earshot as you ordered the drink.

]]> By: CP http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1760 CP Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:46:00 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1760 I'm surprised not one person mentioned the tactic of ordering whatever your immediate supervisor/person who can promote you orders. Creates an immediate bond and something to talk about (if it's something you know nothing about an "I always wanted to try one of those" would work). Of course you could get stuck drinking Campari and soda like I did...but the promotion was well worth it. I’m surprised not one person mentioned the tactic of ordering whatever your immediate supervisor/person who can promote you orders. Creates an immediate bond and something to talk about (if it’s something you know nothing about an “I always wanted to try one of those” would work). Of course you could get stuck drinking Campari and soda like I did…but the promotion was well worth it.

]]> By: Jeremy http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1758 Jeremy Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:39:36 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1758 If you have a glass of water per cocktail, note for note, then you'll have no worries. Munch on some of the finger food at least once each hour. As a side note: every office party I've ever been to has been followed by an employee coming in late without any ill will from the bosses. After the first office party I got absolutely schnackered at, I woke up the next day at noon (three hours late for work) with a headache. My phone was buzzing, the sign of a text message, and my boss had sent me a text moments earlier that read: "Get up, throw up, go fix Linda's computer." It was his turn to go home and nurse his headache. Nice job. If you have a glass of water per cocktail, note for note, then you’ll have no worries. Munch on some of the finger food at least once each hour.

As a side note: every office party I’ve ever been to has been followed by an employee coming in late without any ill will from the bosses. After the first office party I got absolutely schnackered at, I woke up the next day at noon (three hours late for work) with a headache. My phone was buzzing, the sign of a text message, and my boss had sent me a text moments earlier that read: “Get up, throw up, go fix Linda’s computer.” It was his turn to go home and nurse his headache. Nice job.

]]> By: Nova http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1756 Nova Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:02:21 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1756 Gin and Tonic is never a bad choice I'd advise against whiskey in any significant amount as only bad things can happen after I meet up with my friend Jameson for an extended period of time Gin and Tonic is never a bad choice

I’d advise against whiskey in any significant amount as only bad things can happen after I meet up with my friend Jameson for an extended period of time

]]> By: Adam http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1752 Adam Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:33:12 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1752 vodka tonic, all the way. i can't do gin, what with the whole "licking a pine tree" thing is has. but an excellently made vodka tonic, with kettle one, is the way to go. vodka tonic, all the way. i can’t do gin, what with the whole “licking a pine tree” thing is has. but an excellently made vodka tonic, with kettle one, is the way to go.

]]> By: ThinkandDrive http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1747 ThinkandDrive Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:48:08 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1747 "Few would consider you a beer-swilling proletariat; some might consider you a beer-swilling proletarian." Well, of course, I'd screw that up, wouldn't I? All great recommendations, guys! Keep them coming. “Few would consider you a beer-swilling proletariat; some might consider you a beer-swilling proletarian.”

Well, of course, I’d screw that up, wouldn’t I?

All great recommendations, guys! Keep them coming.

]]> By: Evan http://dethroner.com/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1746 Evan Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:37:19 +0000 http://dethroner.com/index.php/2006/11/03/drinking-with-the-big-wigs/#comment-1746 I'd also second the Scotch comment, with the caveat that tonight is not the time to start learning to drink it. Half the battle with Scotch is being able to pronounce the distillery names; the other half is not ending up under the table screaming quotes from Highlander. I’d also second the Scotch comment, with the caveat that tonight is not the time to start learning to drink it. Half the battle with Scotch is being able to pronounce the distillery names; the other half is not ending up under the table screaming quotes from Highlander.

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