{"id":1907,"date":"2016-04-18T13:04:35","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T12:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=1907"},"modified":"2016-05-16T10:51:03","modified_gmt":"2016-05-16T10:51:03","slug":"first-date-drinks-mix-up-something-special","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/first-date-drinks-mix-up-something-special\/","title":{"rendered":"First Date Drinks: Mix Up Something Special"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi guys. So you\u2019ve gone from the inbox<\/a> to IRL<\/a>, and now you\u2019re standing at the bar wondering what to order after your lovely first date has said \u201cI\u2019ll have what you\u2019re having.\u201d<\/p>\n

5 simple words have never seemed so daunting.<\/p>\n

Your palms are sweating as you look nervously at the cocktail menu.<\/p>\n

Thoughts start rushing through your mind\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat if I get it wrong? Can I get it wrong? Will my drink order lead to immediate judgement and put the kibosh on a second date? What if it\u2019s not classy or cool enough? What if it\u2019s too cool? What would James Bond order? Would he order a Budweiser? No!\u201d<\/p>\n

Okay, chances are this isn\u2019t the make or break decision you think it is. Still, there are a few options to keep in mind when ordering drinks on a first date.<\/p>\n

Lucky for you, we\u2019ve gone ahead and listed them below. Phew!<\/p>\n

\"oldGo Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s in it?<\/strong> – Bourbon or Rye Whiskey, Angostura bitters, Sugar Cube, Water
\nDon Draper\u2019s favourite drink, the Old Fashioned is a 1960s classic and when made properly is frankly the quintessential cocktail. You\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re somewhere that knows what they\u2019re doing when it comes to mixing an Old Fashioned; it\u2019s a simple drink, but easy to get wrong. Look out for big chunky ice cubes, no soda water, not too much muddled fruit, and definitely not too sweet so as to override the smoky taste of the whiskey. If your bartender slings you a couple matching that description, then you\u2019re onto a winner.<\/p>\n

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\"ManhattanMad About the Manhattan<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s in it?<\/strong> – Angostura bitters, Rye or Canadian Whisky, Sweet Red Vermouth, Maraschino Cherry to Garnish<\/p>\n

This is the ideal first date drink, so easy and quick to mix, you really can\u2019t go wrong no matter where you order it. Plus it hints at having some taste when it comes to cocktails, without the pretence of thinking you\u2019re Sean Connery by ordering a Martini, shaken, not stirred.<\/p>\n

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\"gin<\/a>Keep It Simple with a G&T<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s in it?<\/strong> – Gin. And tonic.<\/p>\n

A summer classic, the Gin and Tonic is super simple and won\u2019t cost the earth. And if you need to get a bit fancy with it, the recent explosion in popularity of gin means there\u2019s no shortage of boutique distilleries producing tantalising variations.<\/p>\n

Of course the ultimate reason to order the G&T is that when you\u2019re elbowing your way to the bar, you don\u2019t want to ask for a complicated cocktail that\u2019ll keep you from your date and disrupt the flow of your conversation.<\/p>\n

Try a Little Latin Flavour with a Cuba Libre<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s in it?<\/strong> – Cola, Fresh Lime Juice, Dark or Light Rum<\/p>\n

\"cuba<\/p>\n

Yup, this is a rum and coke. But Cuba Libre just sounds cooler, right? This is a sweet drink ideal for lovers of rum, without straying down the path of overindulgence that often accompanies rum-based cocktails. Perfect to sip as you get to know one another, and again, very quick and simple to make for the bartender.<\/p>\n

Fancy a Mocktail? Try a Lime Rickey<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s in it?<\/strong> – Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Club Soda<\/p>\n

\"lime<\/p>\n

If you and\/or your date don\u2019t want to drink alcohol, then there are plenty of mocktails worth sampling. The Lime Rickey is one such drink, owing its popularity in part to the Prohibition-era. This is a non-alcoholic cocktail for grown ups, refreshing and sweet, perfect for a warm summer\u2019s evening. In fact, one US bartender described it as “air conditioning in a glass.”<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your favourite first date drink? Let us know on Facebook<\/a> or Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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