what to drink to seem sophisticated

[The DaveR]

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Whenever I am at a nice restuarante, I start off with either a Dry Martini, a Gin with a splash of Tonic, or a Manhattan with Knob Creek. You should never be drinking a Rum/Coke, Whiskey/Coke, etc. unless it is a cheaper place using house liqour. I feel like scotch is a much better after dinner drink. As for wine, if it a nice restuarante, the waiter should be able to help, but if not, just know you basic food and wine pairings. I personally like Cabernet with evreyone getting steak or really rich dishes and Merlot if I am getting a steak, but others have slightly less rich meat dishes. But more often than not I get a Pinot Noir, because it pairs well with anything that is not incredibly light or incredibly heavy. IMO probably the best wine to fit with almost any combination of meals. I almost never drink white, but if I do, a very dry Chardonnay.

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