My group has weekly happy hours and I was wondering, what is a nice safe drink to order at happy hours. I don’t know anything about happy hour etiquette. I tend to order drinks that are on the stronger side. I’m unsure what some more “sophisticated” options would be.
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Orange juice
following
double Long Island iced tea
that'll land plenty of interns on their ass lol
You’re overthinking this. Drink whatever you want, just make sure you know how to control your liquor
I feel like anything goes as long as it’s not stupid - Stay away from ‘college bar’ gimmick drinks like Red Bull vodka, blue motherfuckers, whatever. Most places you go won’t serve these anyways.
You like strong? If you’re walking around with vodka on rocks or something like that you may get a weird eye or two but I wouldn’t worry about it.
Vodka on rocks is beyond menacing. That has to be an HR violation.
For a real answer - I always got either a Moscow Mule or just beer.
No one will really care at all what you are drinking or even if you are drinking. Just drink responsibly and don't even begin to push your limits.
Coors
Get a gin and soda/tonic or vodka soda/tonic. Both with lime, low cal and very drinkable.
Contrary to what people think tonic is high in calories so soda or diet tonic is the low cal option
I like long Island iced teas, or a Sprite. No in between. But I'm trying to cut out drinking, so probably Sprite. But thats just me.
Old fashioneds are my go-to
Strawberry daiquiri
Tequila soda if you’re cutting - simple, 100 cals, and works like a charm
Beer, tequila soda, gin and tonic, cocktail off the menu etc. No one cares unless you're walking around with something ridiculous
I personally would stay away from anything that will smell wildly strong to anyone you're talking to, but that's just preference. maybe get an old fashioned if you like something a bit stronger
This is the way. My favorite drink
Sauvignon blanc was my go to
Keep it low key & not strong - ie a Corona or Pacifico. Espresso Martinis, G&T’s, Negronis could work if you want to feign some cultural taste.
Negronis will tank you relative to those other drinks lol
what's the order if you are still 20?
I need this, won’t be 21 over the summer :(
Anything strong to prove to HR you won't be held back by regulations - very helpful skill in banking.
Clear soda or sparkling water with lime
I'd still order a real drink, if you get IDed ask for a ginger beer with lime
vodka martini shaken not stirred
what is the play if you dont drink?
i think i should order something so I'm not looking out of place, does anyone have any suggestions?
Just order a sprite with ice and lime - passes off as a drink (nobody is going to check)
Thank you, I will do that
Is there any drink that doesn’t have alcohol in it that I can say other than saying sprite?
For example, if I’m at dinner and everyone is ordering drinks, it might be a bit awkward to say sprite with lime and ice, since everyone would ask why I’m not drinking.
Any non-alcoholic drink that doesn’t have a soda or juice in its name?
Thank you!
Sprite with lime or something.
Why not just a beer, get a pale ale.
4 shots of casa got you right trust
Full cup of absinthe
Vodka Lime Soda - low in calories, tastes great
I think it’s a question that pops in many people’s first drinks especially in SA times.
Honestly, a person drinking sprite can act weird, a person drinking gin tonic can act weird. And a person judging you based on your drink can be (is) weird.
Drink whatever enables you to enjoy your evening while remaining comfortable, responsible and professional. That should be the bottom line.
What are some of your favorites // any suggestions for which you prefer to "remain comfortable, responsible, and professional?
I’ll still be underage when interning. Can I still go to happy hours getting non-alc without getting IDed?
Unlikely if you’re with a group of older colleagues.
You can go to happy hours fine just make sure bar and superiors know you’re under 21 and you stick to water/soda
You are really overthinking that. As long as it is not in the category Adios Motherfucker, you are fine.
No matter what you get at the bar I would highly recommend pregaming with a Four Lokos or two. Thank me later
Kids these days will never know what it was like to slam pre-ban four lokos
I usually get a Happy Meal during Happy Hours as an intern
Depends on the event. Semi-professional networking events, I tend to nurse a few Old Fashioneds (at high end places, my go to drink).
Happy hours at firms while recruiting - I honestly just sipped on a light beer and rarely got a second.
If I'm a coworker, I'll probably get some hard liquor. Prior to business school, I did shots with my boss at the Christmas party lol.
For HH I'd stick to something lighter, unless you're with buddies. You don't want to be obviously drunk. Mine would be G&T w/lime, beer or wine. Bars usually have a happy hour menu as well for cocktails that would probably be appropriate for the venue.
If you can handle your whiskey then a bourbon old fashioned or scotch neat are also classic.
How old are you?
Whiskey on the rocks or an old fashioned. Don't be yet another basic bitch swigging vodka/gin mixed w/ X.
Bud light
It’s important to signal to higher ups that they can fuck you and you’ll take it with a grin
Drinking is haram
Order an adios motherfucker (AMF) and people won’t be able to take their eyes off of you
Vodka neat
A lot of answers for the only choice. Beer. It won't get you drunk, but you'll seem to be part of the group.
Jägerbomb
If you want something safe, vodka soda. It's pretty simple, you can switch to soda water only anytime you want and no one will know the difference.
Mint julep, my go to drink in the summer months, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Sazerac. My group likes mixology and somebody is always going to get a smoked something or other (usually old fashioned).
Rumplemintz is the clear choice here
Kentucky mule. Am a fan of bourbon and feel like the flavors mix perfectly with the ginger beer. As you see below I’m a bit of a nerd with this stuff, love the story / evolution behind each one.
Whiskey sour / Presbyterian for me if the bartender isn’t up to snuff. Most bartenders can make the KY mule but you’d be surprised how many of them out here in London absolutely refuse to make one despite being able to make a Moscow lol.
Espresso martinis / French 75s if at a classier junction and I’m in a good mood. Manhattans for classy dinners, whiskey neat if I’m having a classy but quiet night out.
Stay away from college drinks LIIT / AMFs / Vodka RBs etc you will look trashy/immature both to your coworkers and everybody in the bar
This is the way. Learn what you like, stick to that but don’t be trashy and it becomes really fun!
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