I'm not a huge drinker. Every now and then I go to Happy Hour with some co-workers at our local tavern.
But now.. what can I drink?
I'm a Vodka mixer or Rum type of girl. I figured that Tequila would still be drinkable as that is made from Agave plant.
Anyone have any tips or ideas as to what I can drink for a Happy Hour outing?
I already know about Chopin Vodka, but I don't think that's carried at a regular run of the mill type Tavern that we go to for Happy Hour.
This is my first Happy Hour since Diagnosis
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 06:51 AM
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 07:10 AM
Kinky is my new favorite mixer. Flavored vodka, just mix it with soda like Sprite. Or any fruit flavored soda.
Captain Morgan's spiced rum.
Watch out ordering any named drinks that could be made differently by bartenders.
Captain Morgan's spiced rum.
Watch out ordering any named drinks that could be made differently by bartenders.
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 08:40 AM
I'm not a drinker any more, but used to be. I was always particular about what I ordered and would recommend the same now to any celiac. Don't order a drink simply by name. Order it by brand. I can't really make recommendations as to brands that are gluten free as I haven't investigated, but once you know you'll be able to order a drink by telling the bartender the name of the drink you want, the brand of alcohol you want, and what else you want in it. Unless you have verified ahead of time what types of mixers and such they are using, and if it is a busy place, I would stick with things mixed with sodas. You can't go wrong with Coke or Sprite.
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:21 PM
I've made the personal choice to avoid gluten-grain derived alcohols, although
the science states the distilled liquid is safe, I just avoid it anyway. I'm neurotic.
I'm ok with that. So, I stick to Tito's (corn vodka) or potato vodka if they have it.
If not, I just get wine. A lot of bars will have a hard cider you might enjoy, and there
is the rare joint that has a gluten-free beer! Never hurts to ask.
the science states the distilled liquid is safe, I just avoid it anyway. I'm neurotic.
I'm ok with that. So, I stick to Tito's (corn vodka) or potato vodka if they have it.
If not, I just get wine. A lot of bars will have a hard cider you might enjoy, and there
is the rare joint that has a gluten-free beer! Never hurts to ask.
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:27 PM
Taken from glutenfreeveganmom.com:
RUM
GLUTEN-FREE: ‘Safe’ to Consume
Bacardi 151, Bacardi 8, Bacardi Flavored Rums, Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Select, Bacardi Superior
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Malibu Rum
RUM
GLUTEN-FREE: ‘Safe’ to Consume
Bacardi 151, Bacardi 8, Bacardi Flavored Rums, Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Select, Bacardi Superior
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Malibu Rum
Neroli
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"Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted." - Albert Einstein
"Life is not weathering the storm; it is learning to dance in the rain"
"Whatever the question, the answer is always chocolate." Nigella Lawson
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Caffeine free 1973
Lactose free 1990
(Mis)diagnosed IBS, fibromyalgia '80's and '90's
Diagnosed psoriatic arthritis 2004
Self-diagnosed gluten intolerant, gluten-free Nov. 2007
Soy free March 2008
Nightshade free Feb 2009
Citric acid free June 2009
Potato starch free July 2009
(Totally) corn free Nov. 2009
Legume free March 2010
Now tolerant of lactose
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:36 PM
Oh yeah rum is good! I just drink vodka on account of I'm Polish, hahahaha.......
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 04:53 PM
Distilled spirits are safe.
If not, I'd be dead by now.
I have tried the potato vodka, but it's not likely to be in a bar well speed rack for making mixed drinks.
I have had Smirnoff and Stoly without any issues.
Rum is safe
Agave tequila is good! --ask for
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver (blanco)
Most bars carry that.
If not, I'd be dead by now.
I have tried the potato vodka, but it's not likely to be in a bar well speed rack for making mixed drinks.
I have had Smirnoff and Stoly without any issues.
Rum is safe
Agave tequila is good! --ask for
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver (blanco)
Most bars carry that.
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"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
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"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 05:08 PM
Agave tequila is good! --ask for
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver (blanco)
Most bars carry that.
Jose and I used to be fine friends! Any bar not stocking that is one that no one should reasonably be in.
Gluten free January 2012.
Tyramine free June 2012 - slowly getting a few foods back at a time.... scratch that
Low Histamine April 2013 - I swear this better be the last time I have to restrict my diet because giving up chocolate is the final straw
Iodine free briefly fall 2012
I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities. -- Theodor Geisel
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 05:19 PM
Jose and I used to be fine friends! Any bar not stocking that is one that no one should reasonably be in.
Agree! Cuervo 1800 --very good stuff. First time I ever tried tequila--it was this one. That was back in the 1920's
I had a margarita tonight . I made it with Corazon blanco..100% agave ...it was yum.
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity, faith and security." Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Lao Tzu
"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; finally DXed on 11/01/10. I figured it out myself. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
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Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:14 AM
I have had no trouble with any distilled spirits exceptthe sour mash bourbons such ar Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. That is probably just a quirk of my system.
Be careful with tequila. I find that it tends to make my clothes fall off.
Be careful with tequila. I find that it tends to make my clothes fall off.
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Posted 31 December 2012 - 10:23 AM
Be careful with tequila. I find that it tends to make my clothes fall off.
Holy crap! I thought that was just me.........
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity, faith and security." Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Lao Tzu
"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; finally DXed on 11/01/10. I figured it out myself. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
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Posted 03 January 2013 - 10:10 AM
If distilled grain spirits weren't gluten free, then I'd be in some serious trouble...
All distilled alcohols are gluten free. However, some extremely super sensitive people do have trouble and avoid them. however, since you're just starting out gluten-free and don't know yet, then it won't hurt to try.
If you want to be safe, stick to rum, tequila and potato vodkas.
Don't get coolers or anything premixed/flavoured unless you've seen the ingredients.
Ciders are good. If a bar has cider on tap, make sure they use a dedicated line (never used for beer).
And if you go somewhere regularly, buddy up with the owner and sucker them into getting some gluten free beer (it's worked for me!)
Oh, a mixed drink tip: ask for a pint glass. Then you don't feel all silly with your little glass of rum and coke that is mostly ice and disappears in 5 seconds.
Cheers!
All distilled alcohols are gluten free. However, some extremely super sensitive people do have trouble and avoid them. however, since you're just starting out gluten-free and don't know yet, then it won't hurt to try.
If you want to be safe, stick to rum, tequila and potato vodkas.
Don't get coolers or anything premixed/flavoured unless you've seen the ingredients.
Ciders are good. If a bar has cider on tap, make sure they use a dedicated line (never used for beer).
And if you go somewhere regularly, buddy up with the owner and sucker them into getting some gluten free beer (it's worked for me!)
Oh, a mixed drink tip: ask for a pint glass. Then you don't feel all silly with your little glass of rum and coke that is mostly ice and disappears in 5 seconds.
Cheers!
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- Family members with Celiac: Mother, sister, aunt on mother's side, aunt and uncle on father's side, more being diagnosed every year.
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Posted 03 January 2013 - 11:11 AM
Oh, a mixed drink tip: ask for a pint glass. Then you don't feel all silly with your little glass of rum and coke that is mostly ice and disappears in 5 seconds.
Cheers!
Now, here's a girl after my own heart.!!
I agree, state your order and punctuate it with ..and make that a TALL please!
Cheers!
"Life is not the way it's supposed to be. It's the way it is. The way we cope with it makes the difference." Virginia Satir
"It isn't for the moment you are struck that you need courage, but for the long uphill climb back to sanity, faith and security." Anne Morrow Lindbergh
"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."
Lao Tzu
"The strongest of all warriors are these two - time and patience." Leo Tolstoy
Misdiagnosed for 25+ years; finally DXed on 11/01/10. I figured it out myself. Double DQ2 genes. This thing tried to kill me. I view Celiac as a fire breathing dragon --and I have run my sword right through his throat.
I. Win.
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