I was having some wine and food with friends, then some more wine, when we got on the topic of what kind of drinks make us look foolish. It started to make me think; Are you what you drink?
We are constantly being judged by what we do and how we look. It’s human instinct. It would only stand to reason that we are being watched by friends and strangers alike on how and what we order. Let’s look at some types of people and see if you agree.

Gentlemen, which guy are you?

Are you the fuzzy navel guy? If you want to meet a woman, that may be your Achilles heel.
If you’re drinking out of a martini glass, it doesn’t mean you can put a colourful, sweet cocktail in it. Stay with the classic martini. If it’s good enough for James Bond, it’s good enough for you.
Are you the slushy man? If you can say “I’ll have what she’s having” (which should not come out of our mouth if it’s a cocktail), you should re-consider. Bartenders hate making blended drinks. Blenders are loud, time consuming and just plain annoying. The Bartender is your wing. Don’t piss them off.
We all have that friend, who says,’ I’m secure in my masculinity’. If this is you, drink your cocktail and enjoy it. Man it up with a shot on the side though.

If you’re looking for some cool conversational drinks, I have a few up my sleeve.
Try out a classic cocktail like an Old fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni or any spirit on the rocks (with ice) or straight up (no ice).
Red wine and scotch will always be cool. If you’re the everyday man, a “Jack and coke” or a cold beer will always be great choices.
Another good tip is to always know what you are drinking and the ingredients in it. If you go out to the same spot regularly, stay consistent. A good bartender will remember you.

What about a nice cooler? Why wouldn’t you if it’s summer? If you’re a winter cooler drinker, you should branch out and try something with more bite.
If you’re a married man, do what you want. This might be the only decision you get to make on your own.

Ladies, you can do whatever you want when it comes to drinks, you are women. It’s called a ‘woman’s prerogative’. If you don’t know what that means, you better ask somebody. Ladies, if you want to get some insight on what men might be thinking about your drink along with some great drink ideas, pay close attention.

Nothing is sexier than a woman watching a sports game and drinking a beer out of the bottle. If you’re not a beer kind of girl, try a dirty martini with vodka or gin. A great afternoon drink for ladies is a white effervescent wine called Moscato D’asti. It is a light Italian wine you can get at any liquor store. If you’re craving a mimosa, there are many ways to drink a sparkling wine cocktail.

Is it a ladies night out? Try flavoured martinis such as a Lemon Drop, and a Lychee Martini. If you want a little more bite for your drink, try Campari with grapefruit juice.
If you like draft beer, the darker it is, the sexier.

If you’re at a nightclub, you can have whatever you want. The drink is secondary.

At a BBQ, a nice white wine or a mixed cocktail always works. Martini’s at a back yard BBQ equals high maintenance. There’s a time and a place.

If you’re at a sports game, it really doesn’t matter because you’re out at a game! Nice!

At a house Party, any stand out drink will do. Be different with minimal ingredients. Remember you might have to make it.

Want more drink ideas? Do you have questions about wine, beer, or liquor? Email Trenton@antidotemag.com