When my readers lent their support to me after the ridicule I suffered from ordering an Old Fashioned, I was deeply grateful. Your own stories of drinks you were afraid to order gave me strength.
I decided to go out and find out from still others what they order to impress a potential mate. Watch, then weigh in:
What do you order to send the right signal? What do you want to see your date order? Conversely what drink's a total Cocktail Blocker?
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Posted May 23rd 2008 10:00AM by Mo Rocca
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1.
I would need a date to overlook my fondness for the Blue Hawiian (though I like mine w/ vodka, not rum). I believe I have mentioned my thing for all edible things blue... This is why I only date Smurfs.
The Most Inappropriate Drink Faux Pas Ever:
My date & I devoured 3 dozen oysters, which he paired w/ (nearly the same # of) Martinis.
EW.
The Martini is a fine drink, but oysters deserve to swim in Pinot Grigio.
Sherry
S.L. at 11:40AM on May 23rd 2008
2. Aw Mo,
Hard for me to say.
My last first date was with Ann Coulter--and she brought her own flask.
I think you could get away with ordering a boysenberry frozen margaritta, just growl out the order and ask for it in a dirty glass.
For me, bring on the Cheese Doodles because I like:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg1iEBWxVeQ
JG^^
John Giza at 2:53PM on May 23rd 2008
3. I think a simple rum & coke is a good basic starter drink for a man or a woman.
BTW Mo, great suit on Iron Chef: Battle Honey
Marley at 4:53PM on May 23rd 2008
4. Three words: Girl Drink Drunk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=epa5YZIJU8I
fardels bear at 5:00PM on May 23rd 2008
5. Anything with a sexual name- i.e. "Sex on the beach", "Fuzzy Navel", or my personal favorite "Hairy Dick"!
Robert at 5:21PM on May 23rd 2008
6. Conversely, a cocktail blocker is anything that shows lack of imagination- i.e. 'flavored Vodkas'. If you can't drink something creative, you haven't graduated from Boone's Farm.
Robert at 5:26PM on May 23rd 2008
7. I never had a problem with what a boy/friend ordered whether it was absinthe or MD 20/20 ...it's THEIR party after all. I just care how much they toss back, naturally.
I personally prefer a *quality* vodka ,neat, and tonic on the side, surely that must make most people cringe. And do I care?
*Robert, I'll look up "Hairy Dick"! I'm sensing hangover.....:)
*thank you "fardels bear"::::Kids in the Hall rules!
ah,Clem at 6:03PM on May 23rd 2008
8. It's not really what he drinks, but how many. As long as he keeps it at the same number as me plus one or two, that's ok.
Of course, if he orders a Jager bomb or a car bomb, we probably won't like each other enough for a 2nd date.
mo-NEEK-a at 6:06PM on May 23rd 2008
9. Clem,
My wife ordered me the "Hairy Dick" in Chicago- part joke, part suggestion. LOL. Kinda girly for me, I'm a straight shooter, whether it be wine, beer, or spirits, but it was the thought that counted.
Robert at 6:16PM on May 23rd 2008
10.
I'll take Manhattans...
(I tried the Mo-hattan yeah!)
Or-a smokey "martini" with Oban and a touch of Sapphire Gin- if only I smoked cigars I could make some railroad deals for sure...
We threw a "girl drink drunk" party before a KITH show... tastes like candy
Andrea at 12:56AM on May 24th 2008
11. If it was a guy I really liked, I’d probably be tempted to order something that has passion(fruit), like a Hurricane, or even a Long Island Iced Tea (my favorite). But since I’d likely be too nervous and worried about coming on too strong on a first date, I’d just opt for a “blush” wine, to send a more low-key message.
As far as what drink a guy would impress me with, something basic like scotch and soda would be fine. Ordering scotch would indicate that he has some class, but getting it with soda tells me he has a laid-back, relaxed side too. Just as long as he doesn’t order any drink that can be bought in a box (or drunk out of a paper bag)…huge cocktail-blockers for me!
Mo, I just read the Old-Fashioned blog entry you referenced, and I don’t think those idiots at the bar knew what they were talking about (at least according to askmen.com). Not that it should matter anyway--order whatever you want!
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/wine_dine_100/103b_wine_dine.html
SGS at 10:15AM on May 24th 2008
12. Hey Robert,
Speaking of Boone's Farm, guess who the guest speaker is at their graduation ceremony this year?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3080432/
JG^^
John Giza at 10:57AM on May 24th 2008
13. Well, I may not be popular for saying this, Mo, but I like to order a good beer in a nice cold bottle. That's just me. I am not too fancy and I really like the effervesence (sp?) of a really cold bottle. If that makes me look cheap or unsophisticated; well that's something a potential mate should know upfront.
Seriously, though, if we are sitting down for dinner, it's nice to share a bottle of wine. Perhaps a reisling or a zinfandel (not a white, zin, though).
Captain Obvious at 12:08PM on May 24th 2008
14. I'm seriusly gonna try your crystal light trick trambusto.
Dennis Rivas at 1:11PM on May 24th 2008
15. After you've had a couple, go to idrink.com and read the names of some of the recipes. LMFAO!!! I started in the "H's" (remembrance of things past) and found an imbibers paradise. Thanks Mo, you rock!
Robert at 1:23AM on May 25th 2008