/ck/ - Food & Cooking

sambuca

>>13007458
no, maybe in coffee if you want to sit your brains out

get some bitters /Angostura, try a Manhatten
get your martini skills
get into wines, cadernets are good with anything

Fernet con coca

>>13007451
I'm a palate-let. I usually just drink rum. If you want to get fancy, toss some ginger beer and a splash of lime juice into it.

For some strange reason, rum and coke is looked at as a child's drink while rum and ginger beer is totally acceptable despite them being essentially the same thing.

Standard beer: Yuengling
Nicer beer (but still affordable): Warsteiner Dunkel
Seasonal beer: Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest
Kentucky bourbon/Tennessee whiskey (TN whiskey is a subgenre of bourbon): Evan Williams white label/George Dickel 12

Those are my favorites.

>>13007568
These are cheap and approachable. Do something like this.
Explore your local breweries too. Get a flight and find out what you like.

wild irish rose
md20/20
thunderbird

>>13007451
Woodford Reserve
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Yuengling Lager or your local brewery beer

>>13007451
a noose

>>13007451
Amaretto is a good if you want to get into hard liquor, stronger than wine, but weaker than whiskey.

>>13007451
Malt liquor mixed with moonshine

>>13007451
best cheap red wine I've ever had

>>13007451
None. Alcohol is poison and reduces your cognitive ability. Try water instead.

>>13007451
You're going to hate everything at first so just have fun getting drunk and wasting your money at a strip club for the first time. Take about 500 bucks and go blow it with your friends there.

>>13007451
try beer will taste like shit but you drink enough of it then you dont care what it tastes like. plus beer is cheap: cheaper than sprits.

>>13007451
all you need is cider, and vodka.

>>13008381
> plus beer is cheap: cheaper than sprits.
this isn't true in California, cheapest wine is $2 a bottle, cheapest vodka $5 a bottle and the cheapest 6 pack of beer is $6.

>You can have a gun at 18 but no no no drinkies is bad for you you must wait until you're 21
why do americans

>>13007451
jagermeister
akvavit
O´keys
Karvedys
sambucca
yeni raki

all can be consumed alone or with something else except akvavit is only for drinking on its own some sort of acidic vinegar food

>>13008418
Guns are a Constitutional right, Alcohol isn't.

>>13008478
/ck/ - Food & Cooking

Whatever you start with, just remember that 10 years down the line you will fucking hate it and are likely to start gagging at just the smell of it

>>13008245
kys

>>13008478
Are Americans this cucked in their mindset?

>>13007451
fuck off, these threads aren't allowed anymore
stop drinking alcohol you are poisoning yourself.

>>13008418
>>13008588
Honestly lots of us think it is bullshit. Which is why if you are under 21 and drinking just don't be stupid.

>>13007451
Methanol.

>>13007451
Always rum. It's by far the most enjoyable hard liquor. Try kraken if you wanna mix it or Mount Gay is excellent straight up if you can find it.

>>13008478

>>13008418
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aWYJugVTs4

inb4 >vox

>>13009692
Hell yes I can drink so much rum when I come home from work or class but it feels like pure liquid energy

>>13009692
seconding mount gay
unironically the best rum ive ever had
despite the name it does not actually gay

>>13007451
Jack Daniels is the worst liquor in the world.

>>13007451
sherry-cask whisky
it's quite easy for beginners to pick out the flavors
if the alcohol is overwhelming, take a shot of neutral vodka first.

>>13008478
besides the point
the question is: why not both 18? Or why not both 21?

How did I do? pls no bully

>>13008115
are you granny or faggot?

>>13011529
buying any liquor with word honey on the bottle = you just fucked up

>>13011529
>bottom shelf whiskey mixed with high fructose corn syrup and food coloring
mmmmm yum

>>13011529
this is syrup

pick a decent whisky (for the price) and if you can't handle it neat then add some ice.

>>13009718
>vox

>>13011529
Honey-mixed whiskey liqueur things are terrible when sipping neat at room temp (like you are supposed to do with a whiskey), but they are superior to standard whiskey when mixed with cola. Use this as a starting point that will lead towards sipping a standard bourbon. The Evan Williams black label (their flagship), is ridiculously cheap, but still decent.

Also, I recommend doing straight whiskey over beer, as it has no carbs or sugar. Beers are liquid bread carb bombs.

So how big is Alibi's penis?

>>13008094
I came here to say Johnny Walker Black. By my experience it's the cheapest whiskey that actually tastes good neat.

hey I just turned 21 too! I'm going with vodka.

Sapphire G&T
Baileys
Any cocktail with Galliano in it
Amarula

>>13010387
IMO both should be 16; the argument against alcohol at a younger age is it has no benefit besides recreation, and can be a net harm. Firearms are used by the overwhelming majority of people in america for self defense; owning a firearm at a young age will not harm you as directly as can alcohol

>>13007451
Wine is hard to recommend because it depends a lot on what your local shops stock. Good wines usually aren't mass produced enough to be widely available.

>>13008418
Pretty much everyone I talk to disagrees with the legal drinking age in America.

>>13008200
r.u.

just buy bourbon nigger, something easy to drink like four roses small batch or bulleit is always good for beginners

>>13007451
I almost got alcohol poisoning a few years ago drinking vodka, now I can't stand the smell/taste of spirits as it immediately sickens me. Is there any way to unfuck this situation? Am I eternally bound to a life without whiskey?
I can only drink wine, beer and drinks (no vodka taste)

>>13008418
because research shows that the body and brain are still developing up until your early 20's

>>13010387
what does one have to do with the other? seems like a dumb argument.

>>13007451
Tequila - 1800 Anejo
Vodka - Stolichnaya
Cognac - Courvoisier
Inexpensive Whiskey - Even Williams Bottled in Bond bourbon Whiskey
Good Whiskey - Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon
Irish Whisky - Tullamore D.E.W.
Single Malt Scotch - there are a wide variety and they all taste different so you will have to try a few and find one you personally like
Blended Scotch - The Famous Grouse
Gin - Bombay Sapphire, or if you don't particularly like that Try New Amsterdam Gin

Also give Barenjager a try it is a Honey Liqueur

>>13011578
Barenjager?

>>13007568
as a german i have to say warsteiner is fucking shit

the best you can drink is Kölsch, and the best brewery for that is Zunft

Chug a bottle of everclear.

>>13008478
Legally true but also legally fucking stupid
>>13013530
t. school shooter

>>13016055
Fuck off.

Damn bby, in the Netherlands we drink at 14 years old. Fucking muricans

>>13013530
>let kids drink as soon as they can drive

Malört

>>13016379
I actually kinda like malort. It's definitely harsh, but decent for sipping. It kinda reminds me of campari.

>>13007451
get a fifth of some kind of whiskey, a fifth of some kind of vodka, a fifth of captian morgan and then a bunch of the small 50ml sampler bottles. figure out what you like first before spending real money on alcohol.

>>13015587
That's not why the law was enacted, and it's not why it hasn't been changed.

anyone here uses it? or are stones just memes?

Anyone had this? If so, thoughts? I know it's cheaper than Jack or Jim, but I'm enjoying it so far.

>>13016747
ive never used stones. what's the reason for them?

>>13017486
chills beverage without diluting

>>13016747
>drinking whisky
>stones hit your teeth
Yeah no, it's fucking dumb. Just use an ice cube if you want.

Whatever you do, don't buy unaged/white/corn whiskey. It tastes liek the first amateur mixed drink you ever made in college plus a little bit of the vomit you experienced later. Pic related (their normal aged stuff like their No. 12 is God-tier, though).

>>13016747
>anyone here uses it? or are stones just memes?
I'm already getting drunk. Why would I want to get stoned?

whichever makes you want to puke the least. all spirits are repulsive, you drink them to get drunk, not to enjoy the paint thinner taste.

Alternatively don't waste your money on alcohol and avoid becoming a depressed delusional alcoholic.

>>13016747
>drunk as fuck
>tip back drink
>break my fucking teeth

Why the fuck did no one ever tell me rum was so damn cheap on top of just being straight up delicious, finally trying out some Kraken (neat, tried rum and coke but it wasn't doing it for me) and it was great, looked around the liquor store at more brands just to get a good idea of what I'm looking at in terms of prices and fucking mid to top shelf stuff cost the same or even cheaper than bottom shelf whiskey.
Is rum the best kept secret of the hard liquor world or something?

Also, what should I try next, El Dorado 12 year or Captain Morgan Private Stock? Was also thinking Black Magic but I hear it's pretty much identical to Kraken.

>>13018059
Mount Gay. It's a touch more expensive but not really by much, and believe me, it is worth it.

>>13007568
This guy has you covered on the boilerplate basics
>>13008077
What this guy said. I don't know where you live,OP, but definitely check out any local breweries around. They're a great way to experience really well made beer, and a lot of it isn't too pricey.

>>13018059
Try Mount Gay (lol) if you can find it. Really nice spiced rum, about the same price range as Kraken. I like it a lot in a Cuba Libre (Rum & Coke + Lime, but you sound like a twat with half the syllables) Both are good, but dark rum and spiced are fairly different flavors.

>>13018094
Which kind, the only one I saw at the local liquor store was Eclipse which ran about the same as the others I mentioned, seems to be the "budget" option.

>>13018112
Eclipse is generally what I see, works great alone or mixed.

>>13018126
Well, I got a decent backlog for a few months then, thanks friend.

>>13018059
I can't justify getting kraken when this stuff is the same price but better. kraken does have a cooler bottle though.

>>13018059
Captain Morgan Private Stock is absolute shit, steer clear and avoid. As someone else mentioned, Mount Gay anything is a strong recommendation for a great rum. That includes every single one they make except white.

El Dorado is pretty good, stay away from Flor De Cana.

>>13008418
Because laws aren't made by 18 year olds, and nobody above 18 wants to live in a society of drunken idiot 18 year olds running around. If it were up to me, we'd raise it to 30.

>>13016747
What's the point of cold whiskey? It should be room temperature

>>13008115
Amaretto really helped me get through my "I don't like liquor" phase.

>>13015620
how is someone responsible enough to own a gun but not drink?

>>13018321
Just to play the devil advocate, alcohol does impair judgement the more it's consumed, especially when you're younger and already have less than stellar judgement, while owning a gun doesn't really change your mental state.

>>13018221
>>13018059
spiced rum is gross

>>13008588
Most think it's BS, but when you start driving a long way to work and see how man absolute retards there already are on the roads, you can see why.
The idea that younger people, who are already less experienced drivers, shouldn’t also be drinking too is an attractive one for older adults who vote more often. Let them learn how to handle one major aspect of adult life first, THEN booze once that’s done.

What's the go-to cocktail you make? Thinking about getting some bitters and sugar cubes to make sazeracs next weekend (I already have rye whiskey and absinthe).

Stick with beer.

>>13020127
>Stick with beer.
I don't dislike beer, but they're liquid bread carb bombs. Whiskey is a carb-free alternative.

>>13011529
It’s your first time, so you did about as well as you could given no experience and little money.
Try drinking your liquor neat at first to see what it’s really like, then try mixing it. The good stuff is smooth with little bite or windex flavor.
The best budget stuff Ive found so far:
Evan Williams Black
Evan Williams Bonded (100 proof)
Bacardi Superior White rum
Gosling’s Rum
Old Overholt Rye
Rittenhouse Rye
Tito’s Vodka

What kind of fucking gay nerd do you have to be to not be getting drunk as fuck every day since 14? Did you not have any friends, faggot?

>>13018059
About to make some spiced rum and apple cider cocktails to get all autumnal up in this bitch.
Sailor Jerry is a pretty tasty one.
I used to covet coconut rum when I first started drinking regularly in college. Delicious and easy to drink. It's like liquor training wheels for those just starting. Way too sweet nowadays though.

Bota box nighthawk black

>>13014361
Gotta go upmarket. More expensive shit has less of that stomach churning cheap booze smell.
Sorry.

>>13016747
They’re meme rocks. Only given to people who don’t want them by people who don’t drink whiskey.

>>13018059
El Dorado 12 is tasty as fuck. Best drunk neat

>>13020117
My go-to basic is the Old fashioned.
2oz whiskey
1/4oz simple syrup
10-12 drops bitters
stir over ice until cold.

For Something simple but good that’s shaken, try a whiskey sour.
2oz whiskey
1oz lemon juice
1oz simple syrup
Fill shaker with ice, add ingredients and shake vigorously until frosty. Strain into glass

For a strained one, try the Manhattan
2oz rye whiskey
1/2oz sweet vermouth
10-12 drops orange bitters
Mix all ingredients in an ice-filled coffee cup. Stir until cup is sweating on outside, at least 30 seconds. Strain into glass, maraschino cherry garnish.

>>13008418
You can only have a rifle or shotgun. Handguns are 21.

>>13020198
>has alcohol in it
>carb free
Pick only one. Alcohol is turned into pure sugar once it hits your body.

>>13020680
>Alcohol is turned into pure sugar once it hits your body.
No it's not

straight, Tullamore Dew
for mixed drinks, Gin & Tonic is easy to make and very good

>>13007451
Everclear.

>>13020587
F

>>13008092
>thunderbird
I prefer Night Train myself

If you're broke, stay away from wines. Only wines I find tolerable are spanish or portuguese reds and those run 15-20$ a bottle.

>>13020618
Well they're not a meme, they probably work really well if you're shaking a cocktail because they wont fracture though they will beat up your shaker. Strong cocktail that is cooled but without dilution.

>>13021666
>probably
Not even what they’re for.
Case and point. You don’t know what you’re talking about and don’t drink whiskey.

If you’re shaking a whiskey cocktail, you want the ice to chip off and present more surface area to chill your drink even more and faster than stirring can do.
Putting rocks in there would just put sand in your drink.

If you’re drinking your whiskey neat, you want it at room temp. If you’re drinking it in a cocktail, the ice in the drink is desirable to meld the flavors and get the drink to the proper strength.

Either way, whiskey stones are unnecessary.

>>13021726
if sad truely were as big of an issue as you were making them out to be, they would have used a different material that cools all the same. The only thing that "melds the flavours" in a drink is mixing it. Be it softly or harshly, but water is not nessecary to "meld flavours" its to soften the drink by diluting it.

>>13014361
Gin. You want gin. I'm in the same situation, I can't so much as touch vodka without instant nausea. Gin is equally strong, equally minimal hangovers, and the strong flavouring means absolutely no annoying alcohol taste.
If gin and tonic is too strong for you, try gin and lemonade. It masks the taste even more

Unironically don't start drinking.

>>13007451
Try Irish beers like Kilkenny Irish murphy and Guinness.

>>13007451

>>13020810
I wish you were right, but you're seriously wrong

>>13007451
>beers
The widely available part might make this more obnoxious. Do you have a grocery store with a large beer selection or no? Founders is a pretty good brewery that I would recommend, though some of their beers can be pricey. If I'm being honest, you should probably figure out what kind of beers you like and then go to brewers (though you will want to start with a good brewer, obviously). Bell's is another good brewery. If you're lucky enough to be by Wisconsin, New Glarus has good stuff. Honestly, Leinenkugel's has some alright beers (particularly Summer Shandy).
If you want something really basic but better than bud light, Harp (Guinness's lager), Guinness, Blue Moon, and Pabst are all at least alright and I'm very certain you can buy those at your local market if it has anything resembling a decent liquor department.
>liquor
Again, you might want to explore types of liquor and mixed drinks a bit. This is where I'd actually recommend going to a bar (assuming it's a decent one) so you can get some variety without buying a whole bottle of shit you don't need or those stupid mini bottles. I like bloody Mary's, but they aren't for everybody. White Russian is probably a bit of a meme, but if made right it can be nice. If you're talking on the rocks, then try out some bourbon and scotch. I'm honestly not to knowledgeable on brands for those. My dad like Glenfiddich for scotch. I don't really drink it though. For bourbon, I'd go for Maker's Mark or Jim Beam if you're not trying to get to crazy just yet.

>>13018314
That's what I drank when I was getting drunk with my older bro in high school. Raided the parent's liquor cabinet and they didn't even really care about that one in particular.

>>13007451
angry orchard cider

>>13022431
I will second this. I kinda forgot about cider here (>>13022367), but it is good. Don't get Red's though. It's basically juice.

>>13020680
>>has alcohol in it
>>carb free
>Pick only one.
No. Pic related is the back label of a George Dickel 12 bottle. Notice anything? 0 carbs per shot/serving.

>>13007512
Only for starters. Once you become a man you drink fernet neat at room temperature. As someone who spent a lot of time getting good at making mixed drinks the only one that's actually worth it is a whiskey sour, most liquor worth drinking is best enjoyed neat.

>>13007451
taaka the red cap

>>13015587
>let's sell firearms to people whose brains haven't finished developing

>>13022456

Redds hard apple is pretty good for the price.

>>13023075
>hard apple
You mean their Wicked? I haven't had it. Normal Red's is fucking juice though.

>>13023120
Yeah, the cans a little smaller than a 12oz but its 8-9% and still pretty easy to drink being heavy on the fruit but with more burn to it. Two on a fast and I am drunk.

>>13022299
There's no scientifically reasonable way that alcohol in any form can turn into monosaccharides

Fireball. Enjoy your first hangover and jail time.

>>13009692
Haha you said gay

This shit

And this

>>13022722
>worth drinking is best enjoyed neat.
This.

Liquor is like a steak in this regard. What do you do with a steak that's mediocre at best? You add extra toppings and sauces to compensate. What do you do with an excellent steak? Eat it as is. Plus, drinking something neat doesn't require the fuss involved with making a cocktail.

Oh, and here's a Sazerac I made last night.

For me, it's Glenfarclas 12.

https://webm.red/heXK.webm

>>13018299
Seething boomer, at what age were you drinking?

>>13007451
>actually waiting to be 21

I've never understood this idiocy