What should I drink?

[Jeff L]

I typically do not drink that often and when I do it is normally beer.  When I feel like getting crazy I will have a couple crown and cokes.  I have had a heck of a week and need to blow off some steam so I am looking for suggestions on what I should drink this weekend.

 

Pie for all who offer good advice!

[Hawk]

ain't nothing better for blowing off steam than tequila!

[R0CKnR0LLA]

yeah if you don't drink that often your best bet is tequila. it's good for novices, just a relaxing drink that won't get you too drunk. also, don't worry about mixers. mixed drinks are for the more hardcore drinkers. just go with straight shots

[Jeff L]

What kind of tequila? 

[mr beauxjangles]

Since you like brown liquor + soda combinations, I'd suggest a solid Kentucky Mule:

 

1.5 oz bourbon

4 oz. ginger beer (preferably goslings)

juice and segments of 1/2 lime

lots of ice

tall glass

 

[Hawk]

What kind of tequila? 

 

 

[Jeff L]

What is the difference in the three Hawk?

[Doyle]

Chase the tequila with Goldschläger.

[mr beauxjangles]

What is the difference in the three Hawk?

 

In the most basic terms, my understanding is that:

 

Silver has not been aged, or if it has been, usually for just a few weeks in stainless steel. It will give you the most pure agave flavor.

 

Reposado has been aged for a few months in wood barrels, usually oak, giving it a slight brown hue. It is often aged in barrels that were used for some other liquor, and as such, the flavor will vary.

 

Anejo has been aged in barrels for at least a year, leading to a darker hue and what most would qualify as a "smoother" tequila.

[Kettle]

High gravity beer is my go to.  7% ABV works well, and won't knock you out so quick that you can't enjoy whatever your doing.  Video games and cigars are two things I do while drinking.

[Hawk]

What is the difference in the three Hawk?

 

 

price!!!

 

I've only ever had the silver so I am not sure...I know there can be significant price differences between them though!

 

 

not going to lie...my favorite is this....sweeter and doesn't have that tequila bite that most people don't really enjoy!

 

 

[Kettle]

I also like moonshine or Jameson.  I drink them neat.

[Captroop]

Wow, I can't believe so many people here are recommending tequila! I hate that swill. The smell alone makes me gag.

Personally, I'd say my "I'm having a hell of a day" drink for a liquor novice would be a nice economy vodka. Like a Pinnacle or Smirnoff. They'll take the pain away, aren't as sharp and a little easier to sip, and will only set you back about 11 bucks.

But it's been a while since I started testing the spirits so most of my advice isn't for novice drinkers. Do what suits you, I guess.

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[Ja Rhule]

12 year old single malt scotch.