Cocktail?

[jaimi alderson]

Could anyone tell me if there is a mixed drink I can order at a bar? My favorite used to be a margarita but aside from homemade or Outback I don't know how I could order one at a bar. I am not a big fan of coke, I use to prefer any fruity girly drinks but have had to stick to red wine since diagnosed. Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks!

[Electra]

Could anyone tell me if there is a mixed drink I can order at a bar? My favorite used to be a margarita but aside from homemade or Outback I don't know how I could order one at a bar. I am not a big fan of coke, I use to prefer any fruity girly drinks but have had to stick to red wine since diagnosed. Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks!

the Celiac.com list I got in my pamphlet from the doctor this week says that you can have the following margarita mixes...

Jose Cuervo

Mr. & Mrs. "T"

I'm not sure what else is in a Margarita, but most of the fruit juices are gluten free (as far as I can tell). If you have DH you may want to be careful about the salt they use.

Have fun!!

[Lisa]

Jaimie

Here are a few"

Seagrams - 7

Absolute Vodkas - unflavored

Captian Morgans

Rums

Sherry

Smirnoffs

Makers Mark

There are others as well.

All cokes, pepsis, ginger ailes, tonics, sodas and 7-up are gluten free

My preference is Seagrams-7 and 7-up with a slice of orange.

Enjoy

[Corkdarrr]

Do you have a favorite, regular bar? If so, you can go in during a slow period and ask to read the ingredients on their mixers so you know what's safe.

As a bartender, I can attest to the fact that it's okay if a customer is a pain in the ass if the tip is above average. I regularly go out of the way for my regular customers and for those who tip well.

Vodka sprite is nice and sweet.

Also red bull and jager are both gluten-free

Courtney

[jaimi alderson]

Do you have a favorite, regular bar? If so, you can go in during a slow period and ask to read the ingredients on their mixers so you know what's safe.

As a bartender, I can attest to the fact that it's okay if a customer is a pain in the ass if the tip is above average. I regularly go out of the way for my regular customers and for those who tip well.

Vodka sprite is nice and sweet.

Also red bull and jager are both gluten-free

Courtney

Hey Courtney,

I do not get to go out, well really ever, because my kids are 2 & 4 so I don't have a regular bar. We are going out to a really fancy restaurant in February for my grandpa's 90th & I was just thinking it would be so nice to have a daiquiri or something. I am also going to Seattle in March for my first real trip away from my kitchen since being diagnosed. What I want to know is how would reading the label help me? Wouldn't pretty much all the mixers say natural or artificial colors/flavors so then I would have to call the company? Just checking to see if you have secret information that I don't have! I will remember to tip well no matter what and I sooooooooooooo appreciate any info you can give me!

jaimi

[Lisa]

All Coke and Pepsi products, which includes 7-up are gluten free. This might ease you mind.

[jaimi alderson]

All Coke and Pepsi products, which includes 7-up are gluten free. This might ease you mind.

Hi there Momma Goose,

Thank you for the coke/pepsi idea, I was planning on trying your 7&7 idea. I know people who drink that I just have never tried it. I don't know what Seagrams is, but 7up would be great.

Thanks for your help!

jaimi

[larry mac]

.... My favorite used to be a margarita but aside from homemade or Outback I don't know how I could order one at a bar. ....Does anyone have any suggestions? thanks!

I would, and do, order a margarita, on the rocks, no mix, use only lime and/or lemon juice (I like them both used together), simple syup or suger & water, triple sec, and a good tequila (for brevity, basically any 100% agave tequila). If you worry about possible caramel coloring, specify a blanco tequila (thats an unaged clear one). The color in 100% agave reposado & anejo tequilas are by mexican law supposed to be only from the used charred barrells that they are aged in, but there are tequilas that have coloring and flavorings added (usually only the rotgut stuff). Likewise, if you are worried about the triple sec, it's clear and says natural orange flavor, but is less highly distilled (being only about 24% alcohol vs. 40% regular spirits, 48 & 80 proof respectively of course), and having more sugar water, just tell them to leave it out. You'll have a margarita that's more like one made in much of Mexico anyway, a little more tart. Instead of triple sec, better restaurants sometimes use the French liqueurs cointreau, a blend of sweet & bitter orange flavors. Or grande marnier, a cognac-based orange liqueur. They are both 40%, 80 proof and a dark amber color.

I wouldn't forego my beloved margarita if it was me. Especially if it's a nice place and they have a good selection of premium tequilas. best regards, lm

[jaimi alderson]

I would, and do, order a margarita, on the rocks, no mix, use only lime and/or lemon juice (I like them both used together), simple syup or suger & water, triple sec, and a good tequila (for brevity, basically any 100% agave tequila). If you worry about possible caramel coloring, specify a blanco tequila (thats an unaged clear one). The color in 100% agave reposado & anejo tequilas are by mexican law supposed to be only from the used charred barrells that they are aged in, but there are tequilas that have coloring and flavorings added (usually only the rotgut stuff). Likewise, if you are worried about the triple sec, it's clear and says natural orange flavor, but is less highly distilled (being only about 24% alcohol vs. 40% regular spirits, 48 & 80 proof respectively of course), and having more sugar water, just tell them to leave it out. You'll have a margarita that's more like one made in much of Mexico anyway, a little more tart. Instead of triple sec, better restaurants sometimes use the French liqueurs cointreau, a blend of sweet & bitter orange flavors. Or grande marnier, a cognac-based orange liqueur. They are both 40%, 80 proof and a dark amber color.

I wouldn't forego my beloved margarita if it was me. Especially if it's a nice place and they have a good selection of premium tequilas. best regards, lm

Larry,

You are the best. Thank you so much for that wonderful info. I just can not believe I have gone almost a year without a non-Outback margarita. It would have taken me a year to find all of that info you gave me.

Thank you so very much, I will be trying my new margarita as soon as I can!

thank you!

jaimi