Newbie drinker needs to find his go-to drink

[BukNaked36]

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Captain and Coke was invented for dudes like you.

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This is the obvious one- it's like candy.

Just tell your barkeep buddy to mix you a normal drink, not a shot with coke for color.

Also, sounds like vodka is OK for you. Maybe try a little better grade - try some Ketel One or Stoly's - they have less bite and are a little more drinkable.