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Title: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 24, 2013, 10:25:37 AM
Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2013, 10:29:20 AM
Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

Highlands Bar & Grill
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 24, 2013, 10:30:03 AM
Highlands Bar & Grill

I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: wesfau2 on May 24, 2013, 10:31:49 AM
I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?

Try Dram in Mt. Brook village.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 24, 2013, 10:32:23 AM
A thread about alcohol on the X.  This may go longer than "Watcha Listening to?"
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2013, 10:37:15 AM
I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?

The Rare Martini
I hear that place is Epic and bananas
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on May 24, 2013, 10:51:58 AM
Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

For question #1,

1. Gain 100 lbs

2. Start drinking a lot

3. Gain 100 lbs more

4. Eat before you start drinking, carb it up!

5. Start drinking even more

6. Die early of either liver failure, heart attack, stroke, or diabetus.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 24, 2013, 10:53:39 AM
Try Dram in Mt. Brook village.

I forgot about that place.  Went upstairs to the fancy California green room and ordered a burger.  Best burger I've ever eaten in my life. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2013, 10:58:26 AM
I forgot about that place.  Went upstairs to the fancy California green room and ordered a burger.  Best burger I've ever eaten in my life.

Hmmm...now my interest is sparked.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: CCTAU on May 24, 2013, 10:59:27 AM
I usually handle it with the right hand. But sometimes I use the left.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 24, 2013, 11:02:21 AM
I usually handle it with the right hand. But sometimes I use the left.

Reminds me of Nick Offerman's answer on a Reddit AMA -

"What's your favorite kind of beer?"
"Cold.  My 2nd favorite?  You guessed it.  Warm."
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 24, 2013, 11:03:10 AM
Hmmm...now my interest is sparked.

Seriously you should go.  They grind it in house and it's not too expensive considering the rest of the menu is $20+.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: CCTAU on May 24, 2013, 11:03:20 AM
Reminds me of Nick Offerman's answer on a Reddit AMA -

"What's your favorite kind of beer?"
"Cold.  My 2nd favorite?  You guessed it.  Warm."

Nope. The next one!
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2013, 11:08:04 AM
Seriously you should go.  They grind it in house and it's not too expensive considering the rest of the menu is $20+.

I will have to head over there sometime soon.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 24, 2013, 11:23:40 AM
I've always order a Lindsay Lohan myself. If you've never indulged, it's a red headed slut with a splash of coke.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: AUTiger1 on May 24, 2013, 12:02:46 PM
For question #1,

1. Gain 100 lbs

2. Start drinking a lot

3. Gain 100 lbs more

4. Eat before you start drinking, carb it up!

5. Start drinking even more

6. Die early of either liver failure, heart attack, stroke, or diabetus.

Solid advice here people!  Listen up, this man knows.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: AUTiger1 on May 24, 2013, 12:10:49 PM
Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

Just start drinking on a daily basis.  I would tell you to get a bottle of Eagle Rare ($30) and drink until you are buzzed every night.  After a while you will get to the point that it will take half the bottle to make you buzzed, which can really hurt the pocket book btw. 

On the second, I know nothing of B'ham except JClydes and I have only been there once.  I don't remember them having all that good of a spirit menu, but the beer menu is pretty damn good.  So is the food.   Ahh what she poured you was the cheap ass sweet and sour that you can get at any grocery store.  If it's not made with lemon juice, sugar or syrup, then it's not a whiskey sour.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 24, 2013, 12:42:29 PM
Solid advice here people!  Listen up, this man knows.

I have been working hard at #s 1 and 3 this winter!

Oh...and #6 by default.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Vandy Vol on May 24, 2013, 01:41:16 PM
The Rare Martini
I hear that place is Epic and bananas

The karaoke guy there blows.







Literally, for $20 he will take you out back and blow you.  Great service.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: DnATL on May 24, 2013, 11:05:07 PM
No suggestions for Hogan's off 280?
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Vandy Vol on May 25, 2013, 08:32:52 AM
No suggestions for Hogan's off 280?

I was going to suggest Stir Crazy off Greensprings.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Jumbo on May 25, 2013, 12:00:29 PM
The Rare Martini
I hear that place is Epic and bananas
You can't hide money. #yolo
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: jmar on May 25, 2013, 07:06:24 PM
For a guy my age The Social Grill is a good place to drink and twirl the women around. It sort of reminds me of some notable Nola experiences. Not saying it's comparable but you can get real drinks and have fun, the latter which is basically about attitude and numbers and Tuesday's ain't bad.

Can't speak for the younger crowd but I can find out by my half dozen 30 something single nephews.
We occaisionally cross paths. It's pretty strange sometimes and they don't pay for shit!
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 25, 2013, 10:56:13 PM
At a wedding rehearsal at 5 Star Plantation in Kellyton.  Bar tender said he didn't have the ingredients for an Old Fashioned but may tomorrow at the reception. 

I want a gentleman's drink dammit.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: AU_Tiger_2000 on May 27, 2013, 01:30:08 PM
At a wedding rehearsal at 5 Star Plantation in Kellyton.  Bar tender said he didn't have the ingredients for an Old Fashioned but may tomorrow at the reception. 

I want a gentleman's drink dammit.

Start drinking Manhattan's.   Only ingredients are whiskey and vermouth.   Everyone has the ingredients and will get you acting unclassy with class.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Townhallsavoy on May 28, 2013, 10:51:32 PM
Start drinking Manhattan's.   Only ingredients are whiskey and vermouth.   Everyone has the ingredients and will get you acting unclassy with class.

Finally got my Old Fashioned fix. 

Went to the liquor store and bought the ingredients myself.  I make a killer Old Fashioned.  I'm on my third already. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: Kaos on May 29, 2013, 02:59:56 PM
I know nothing about this thread. 

If I drink I get vodka and mountain dew.  or dr. pepper.   Or vanilla vodka in a coke. 

Everything else tastes like Jeremiah Johnson's ass water to me. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: bottomfeeder on May 29, 2013, 03:24:22 PM
I handle my alcohol by giving it to someone who can handle it, because I cannot. :facepalm:
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: dallaswareagle on May 29, 2013, 04:35:06 PM
Maybe I am a simpleton.

1.   Open bottle
2.   Drink
3.   Repeat when empty

Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: DnATL on May 29, 2013, 07:53:19 PM
Trick question - answer is obviously 1.75L
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: bottomfeeder on May 29, 2013, 08:07:11 PM
And the number one answer is:
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: JR4AU on June 02, 2013, 11:23:29 AM
For question #1,

1. Gain 100 lbs

2. Start drinking a lot

3. Gain 100 lbs more

4. Eat before you start drinking, carb it up!

5. Start drinking even more

6. Die early of either liver failure, heart attack, stroke, or diabetus.

^^^Knows
I can give first hand testimony to steps 2-5, and to being headed towards step 6. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: djsimp on June 02, 2013, 02:20:15 PM
^^^Knows
I can give first hand testimony to steps 2-5, and to being headed towards step 6.

I feel you JR. This is something I have been trying to really put and emphasis on as of late but for different reasons other that my diet. Its not easy especially when there are many things that one has associated drinking with.
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: JR4AU on June 02, 2013, 02:28:09 PM
Its not easy especially when there are many things that one has associated drinking with.

If one of those things is death, then it makes it much easier. 
Title: Re: How do you handle your alcohol?
Post by: djsimp on June 02, 2013, 03:31:12 PM
If one of those things is death, then it makes it much easier.

For realz!