on ordering cocktails at a bar or restaurant

[supafrey]

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In that case, it's time for a few Irish car bombs.

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There's a drink called an Irish car bomb? I find that very offensive.

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You pour about half a pint of Guinness, and then a shot comprised of half Bailey's, half Jamison. You drop the shot into the Guinness and chug the whole thing before the Bailey's goes unpleasant. It's a remarkably tasty drink, even if the name is a bit unfortunate.

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FWIW, girls love doing these as races against each other. Then they get messed up and fall down.

[ClassicBob]

Being in Texas, I do a lot of margaritas and mojitos. I used to do rum and coke as my standard, but I'm trying to get away from that. I've been experimenting with other cocktails to try and find a new go-to drink.

[phage]

If you can find someone like this (Alberta) trying new cocktails can be a pleasure (Although she is no longer there). The Alembic (in the Upper Haight) is also a place where the cocktails are well thought out and the liquor selection is extensive. I think that you need to be confident that the bartender has the skills to make a proper cocktail. If not the experience is just not that enjoyable.

[J.Brown]

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If you can find someone like this (Alberta) trying new cocktails can be a pleasure (Although she is no longer there). The Alembic (in the Upper Haight) is also a place where the cocktails are well thought out and the liquor selection is extensive. I think that you need to be confident that the bartender has the skills to make a proper cocktail. If not the experience is just not that enjoyable.

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great link and story, thanks.

[turnipmonster]

I only order a cocktail if I am at an honest to god cocktail place. harry denton's in sf is like this before dinner, as was death & co and angel share in nyc.