Alcoholic Beverages

[rutland]

I was wondering if there was any mixed drinks like martinis that could be ordered at the bar that are sure to be gluten free. Im always worried about the juice mixes they have so I never order anything mixed. I guess you can always ask the bartender about what brand of juice they use, but if its at a very busy bar its kind of hard.

Does anyone have any suggestions about this.

Steph

[brizzo]

I'm thinking a seven & seven?.... (seven up and segrem's seven). Seven up is okay, but not sure about the segrem's 7 ?......anyone else know...... all I know is that soda pop drinks with rum, distilled gin are all okay. Tangueray gin and OJ is awesome. Carefull with the OJ though. could be gluten. Also, try this. Order a shot of a type of Vodka or Rum that you know is safe in a "mixed drink glass" with ice. Then, carry a bottle of your favorite flavor of Gatorade in your purse. We all know that Gatorade is safe. (Powerade is a big NO-NO) And wha-lah

[Lisa]

7up and Seagrams is great with a slice of orange.- gluten-free

There are many other cocktails that you can enjoy...Martini's and such

If you search on this site, there will be a list of defined gluten free indulgences for your enjoyment. (on the initial page)

Both of you do a search here, you will find some happy answers.

[MistressIsis]

I just found a vodka in made in texas that is gluten-free & Wheat Free. homemade in small batches & YUMMY!!

www.titosvodka.com

[Corkdarrr]

I just found a vodka in made in texas that is gluten-free & Wheat Free. homemade in small batches & YUMMY!!

www.titosvodka.com

Tito's is good stuff and seems to be fairly common now, too!

[MistressIsis]

definitely yummy! Glad my sweetie knew about it.

Stick it in the freezer & it's even yummier!

[Gamecreature]

I'm not an expert on spirits (I'm a tea-totaller) but I know that beer (made from grains) is no good and wine (made from grapes) is usually safe. As I understand it, spirits are made by distilling beer or wine to increase the alcohol content. That means spirits that come from beer (like whiskey) should be avoided while spirits that come from wine (like brandy) are generally okay. Sadly, I don't know enough about the various spirits to tell you which is which - but maybe someone else here can pick up the thread from here.

[Gluten-Free Girl]

I'm not an expert on spirits (I'm a tea-totaller) but I know that beer (made from grains) is no good and wine (made from grapes) is usually safe. As I understand it, spirits are made by distilling beer or wine to increase the alcohol content. That means spirits that come from beer (like whiskey) should be avoided while spirits that come from wine (like brandy) are generally okay. Sadly, I don't know enough about the various spirits to tell you which is which - but maybe someone else here can pick up the thread from here.

Just to be clear here, whisky is NOT made from beer. It's a separate process entirely, and whiskey should be gluten-free. For many years, it was believed that we could not drink any alcohol made from grains. But standard literature -- including on this site -- says that Scotch and whiskeys are gluten-free in the final product. I wrote a post about this on my website back in December, and I have been drinking Scotch since then. I'm VERY sensitive to gluten, but I haven't had a problem with Scotch at all.

So, bottoms up!

[Gamecreature]

Just to be clear here, whisky is NOT made from beer. It's a separate process entirely, and whiskey should be gluten-free. For many years, it was believed that we could not drink any alcohol made from grains. But standard literature -- including on this site -- says that Scotch and whiskeys are gluten-free in the final product. I wrote a post about this on my website back in December, and I have been drinking Scotch since then. I'm VERY sensitive to gluten, but I haven't had a problem with Scotch at all.

So, bottoms up!

Just goes to show, you don't want me mixing your drinks!

[kari]

it is my understanding that for the most part, liquor is gluten free. it is distilled. when i drink, i go for whiskey, vodka, or margaritas and have never had a problem. then again, i've only ordered margaritas from the restaurant where i work and we don't use any of those processed mixes, just juice, etc. but the tequila, vodka, and whiskey have never been a problem for me, regardless of the brand.

[glutenfreeme]

Hello there. I am a wine lover, but am extremely sensitive to gluten so avoid most other things. I have read the other replies and they are all correct about DISTILLED alcohol. I stay with gin, vodka and the clear stuff. If it doesn't say distilled, don't chance it. Mixers are tough. Most times, bartenders probably don't know and are too busy to find out exactly what is in them, so find a few options in brands and request those. I stay away from margaritas unless I mix them myself. I am also wary of chopping boards that are cross contaminated when restaurant/bartenders cut the fruits to put in the mixed drinks. What is your fave drink, or a few of them? If you can find those brands that are G.F. and stick with just a few drinks each time you socialize, you won't go wrong.

Cheers!

[Budew]

I know there is potato vodka, Sake is rice, Grist is a gluten free beer, Rum is made from sugar, Tequila is okay, Domestic Wine is better than foriegn brands because other countries boost the alcohol content with grain. I thought all other sprits were made from grain.

[kari]

vodka does not have to be potato vodka to be gluten free. as far as i know, there really is no reason for vodka to have gluten in it.

also, every bar i know of has a separate cutting board behind the bar for cutting fruit and only fruit, and it is washed every time it is used. there is no other use behind the bar for a cutting board, so there isn't really any reason for the garnishes to be contaminated.

[booboo]

Luksusowa and Chopan are good potato vodkas. Nurse at my GI's office (also celiac) says Skyy and Smirnoff vodkas are safe, too.

[MistressIsis]

vodkas I tend to stick to the top shelf.

Absolute makes me SO sick!! & it used to be my one & only. Now I drink Grey Goose, Kettle one, Tito's there are only a few potato vodkas in the states, most are made from grains but are distilled. I find that the vodkas that are distilled less than twice bother me. Tito's is made from corn.

What's this about OJ's having gluten??

Tequila is made from the Agave leaf but some are mixed with neutral grain alcohols (vodkas but cheap stuff) (if it says Anejo on the bottle it's been aged longer which means smoother)

Mescal is made from the heart of the agave & MUCH stronger.

I find all white wines are fine for me.

[CeliaCruz]

vodkas I tend to stick to the top shelf.

Absolute makes me SO sick!! & it used to be my one & only. Now I drink Grey Goose, Kettle one, Tito's there are only a few potato vodkas in the states, most are made from grains but are distilled. I find that the vodkas that are distilled less than twice bother me.

Now I'm confused. Grey Goose is a wheat vodka, no? So why would Absolut make you sick and not Grey Goose? (Watch, I've just psyched you out!)

Luksusawa is a potato vodka and it's slowly becoming more and more available in the states. I keep a bottle in the freezer.

[MistressIsis]

Now I'm confused. Grey Goose is a wheat vodka, no? So why would Absolut make you sick and not Grey Goose? (Watch, I've just psyched you out!)

Luksusawa is a potato vodka and it's slowly becoming more and more available in the states. I keep a bottle in the freezer.

HA! No you haven't... it's because Grey Goose is distilled 3 times over limestone so everything is gone. Open a bottle of GG & a bottle of Absolute and just smell them. There's almost no scent to GG whereas Absolute almost smells like rubbing alcohol.

I believe Kettle is distilled at least twice

Seriously, I stopped drinking because I'd have a single drink with Absolute & be vomiting most of the night...

I like Luksusawa but can hardly ever find it, also GG & Kettle One is in most bars. LOL!

[Tiki]

so i am really confused about the whole drinking thing. i usually only drink bacardi rum or wine cause that's all i know is safe. i thought that vodka was a big no-no cause it was made from grains. so if i get grey goose i can have vodka? is there a comprehensive list anywhere? i try to look things up but most websites don't list if its safe and i can never keep track of what i can and can not drink once i am in a bar. i know i can not drink mike's hard lemonade or smirnoff ice type drinks because those are actually what ticked me off that i had some sort of food allergy b/c i got so sick from them.

[gfp]

Now there was me wondering if anything has changed ....

.. and no its still the same dangeous and misleading advice.

Just to be clear here, whisky is NOT made from beer. It's a separate process entirely, and whiskey should be gluten-free. For many years, it was believed that we could not drink any alcohol made from grains. But standard literature -- including on this site -- says that Scotch and whiskeys are gluten-free in the final product. I wrote a post about this on my website back in December, and I have been drinking Scotch since then. I'm VERY sensitive to gluten, but I haven't had a problem with Scotch at all.

Ah and that was real scotch or some immitation? I really can't be bothered finding links but many of the distilleries actually SAY its not gluten-free... Scotch especially doesn't help if its top shelf because the top shelf scotches add back the mash.

grain vodka as someone pointed out... all depends on what you mean by gluten-free and how many times its distilled.

Plenty of non grain based alcohols add coloring based on cereals... several cognacs do this.

Domestic Wine is better than foriegn brands because other countries boost the alcohol content with grain.

Is almost laughable.... No Italian or French certified wine could do that without the producer loosing thier lisense and imprisonment...

So nothing has changed .... I might look back in a few months... ?

[CarlaB]

so i am really confused about the whole drinking thing. i usually only drink bacardi rum or wine cause that's all i know is safe. i thought that vodka was a big no-no cause it was made from grains. so if i get grey goose i can have vodka? is there a comprehensive list anywhere? i try to look things up but most websites don't list if its safe and i can never keep track of what i can and can not drink once i am in a bar. i know i can not drink mike's hard lemonade or smirnoff ice type drinks because those are actually what ticked me off that i had some sort of food allergy b/c i got so sick from them.

Chopin vodka is made from potatoes. I hear Smirnoff is made from corn, is that right Steve?

Rum and tequila are not made from grain. Mount Gay is my favorite rum.

Jack Daniels says they're gluten-free .... but I'm not brave enough to try it. I did have a sip of my husband's last weekend and was fine, so maybe it is.

[maxdad]

I am brand new to celiac, so I can't say I know what I am talking about. But, while the list on the main page does not list any whiskeys, it does say that all distilled liquors are OK. I just moved back to the US from Ireland, and I can not imagine life without Irish whiskey. My favorite, Bushmills, says this on its web page: "Over the years, triple distillation has become the traditional Irish way of distilling whiskey. It's during this process that we find the heart of the spirit which carries the most delicate alcohols. Triple distillation therefore produces a light style of whiskey." So does that mean it is likely safe? And that I therefore have a reason to continue living? I am about to go out for dinner and drinks with the wife; I suppose I will just have to drink heavily and find out!

Mitch

[CarlaB]

I am brand new to celiac, so I can't say I know what I am talking about. But, while the list on the main page does not list any whiskeys, it does say that all distilled liquors are OK. I just moved back to the US from Ireland, and I can not imagine life without Irish whiskey. My favorite, Bushmills, says this on its web page: "Over the years, triple distillation has become the traditional Irish way of distilling whiskey. It's during this process that we find the heart of the spirit which carries the most delicate alcohols. Triple distillation therefore produces a light style of whiskey." So does that mean it is likely safe? And that I therefore have a reason to continue living? I am about to go out for dinner and drinks with the wife; I suppose I will just have to drink heavily and find out!

Mitch

Mitch, I would think that with the triple disillation that it would probably be okay. Some people react to grain alcohol, so you can just test it and see. It sounds pretty pure to me.

[Lisa]

Mitch, I would think that with the triple disillation that it would probably be okay. Some people react to grain alcohol, so you can just test it and see. It sounds pretty pure to me.

I concure with Carla, venture forward and enjoy (but always in moderation )