Suggestions for a Nice Drink

[Debater Slayer]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

How soon we talking? Homemade limoncello is probably my favorite alcoholic drink. Served with a little honey and a sprig of rosemary to stir it with.

 

[JustGeorge]

An old friend of mine used to request a whiskey sour every evening with his 'dinner'.

Sadly, he couldn't eat or drink anymore(and was tube fed), but that didn't stop him from asking, night after night. I had one once in his memory; it was pretty damned good! I've never made one at home, though, so here's a recipe I found:

Whiskey Sour

 

[Debater Slayer]

How soon we talking? Homemade limoncello is probably my favorite alcoholic drink. Served with a little honey and a sprig of rosemary to stir it with.

Probably within a month or so.

 

[We Never Know]

When I was younger I used to like these...

Red Rattlesnake Ingredients
1/2 shot Southern Comfort
1/2 shot Amaretto
1/2 shot Triple Sec
1 splash 7 Up
1 splash Grenadine
1 shot Sweet and Sour Mix
Pour all ingredients over ice in a highball glass, shake, and serve.

Red Rattlesnake Recipe

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Probably within a month or so.

That's enough time if you wanted to try it. Peels of six lemons into a grain alcohol (I use vodka) let sit in a cool dark place for 3 days to 2 weeks. Then add equal parts simple syrup as your alcohol. Add extra sugar (or in my case honey) to taste and stir with a spring of rosemary.

 

[Watchmen]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

Try Empress Gin with some citrus and elderflower tonic water. Add a sprig of rosemary for some herby vibes. It’s delicious and looks absolutely stunning.

Empress Elderflower Spanish Gin & Tonic - Craft and Cocktails

 

[Shaul]

Absinthe. If you’ve never tried it you should.

 

[Watchmen]

Absinthe. If you’ve never tried it you should.

Straight? How about just a rinse?

 

[Quagmire]

I'm a big fan of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster.

Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster | Hitchhikers | Fandom

Interestingly, it has a lot to do with how I wound up in RF in the first place.

It's a great story.

Wish I could remember it.

 

[Twilight Hue]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

My mind always thinks of one thing.

A Harvy Wallbanger

 

[ChristineM]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

I am not a drinker but can recommend walnut liqueur if you tastes run to strong, dark and sweet. Not for downing the bottle though.

This i find is the best but it getting difficult to find.

Also you cannot beat a good cognac. A remy maetin vsop, nice smokey flavour or an xo.

 

[Sedim Haba]

Kamikaze. No idea what's in it, but when you get up you dive for the deck!

My go-to drink is dirty martini, shaken not stirred. (Yes, it matters)

Right now I can only drink Ta-kill-ya (Wasted away again in margaritaville...)
and Sake. (hot or cold never room)

 

[exchemist]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

Yellow Birds are nice - if you can get Galliano, which seems to be rather out of fashion. They are based on white rum, though. Yellow Bird Cocktail Recipe | Cocktail Society

I'm referring to the original version, with white rum, triple sec or Cointreau, lime juice and Galliano. I see though that some people make into a long drink with pineapple juice and so forth.

(When I make the original version they always come out rather green, due to the lime juice. Maybe it's because my bottle of Galliano is about 14 years old. )

 

[Secret Chief]

a rinse

At the hairdressers or in the washing machine?

 

[viole]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

My favorite drink is Negroni.

Ciao

- viole

 

[VoidCat]

I'm looking to get myself a good drink soon to celebrate something with a friend. She likes almost everything under the sun, and I'm mostly the same provided it's not something extreme like 96% vodka.

Both of us also dislike wine, so that's a no-go.

What would you suggest here? Budget is a max of $50-$60. If there's a good reason to go up to around $100, we could do that too.

Note: I love vodka cocktails. Tequila is, like wine, also kind of a no-go because it makes me nauseous.

Im marking this informative cuz I don't know much about alcohol being as I've never drank(underage) and I didn't know vodka wasn't a type of wine. i honestly now just realizing i don't know what the difference between wine is to other kinds of alcohol. Will one of y'all drinkers give me a short rundown on what exactly wine is? I know its often made from grapes does all wine have to be made with it? I don't know if i thought maybe there was wine without grapes now im realizing I've never thought about what's in wine.

 

[Revoltingest]

One of my favorite drinks of all time.
When the maple syrup bottle is nearly empty,
I rinse it with water, & swish it around inside to
dissolve the remaining thicker syrup.
This dilute maple syrup water is the best tasting
drink ever.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Im marking this informative cuz I don't know much about alcohol being as I've never drank(underage) and I didn't know vodka wasn't a type of wine. i honestly now just realizing i don't know what the difference between wine is to other kinds of alcohol. Will one of y'all drinkers give me a short rundown on what exactly wine is? I know its often made from grapes does all wine have to be made with it? I don't know if i thought maybe there was wine without grapes now im realizing I've never thought about what's in wine.

I don't know enough about wine, owing to my aversion to it and never caring to read more about it. Someone else could be more helpful in this area.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Thanks for the suggestions, all! I'll bring up these options with my friend and see what we end up picking.