New to cocktails

[LuckyK]

Ok this is going to sound lame...

I am 35, and I have never really been an alcohol drinker.

No I am not a Mormon. I actually grew up with a bar in my house, and most of my relatives had one in theirs. I don't know why, maybe I thought I wouldn't like the taste. I couldn't stand beer or champagne.

But I figured life is too short not to experiment. So I came on here looking for rum and coke recipes because I am a big soda fan. Can anyone think of other alcoholic cocktails that might be good for newbies?

[MixyFlairStyle]

Ok this is going to sound lame...

I am 35, and I have never really been an alcohol drinker.

No I am not a Mormon. I actually grew up with a bar in my house, and most of my relatives had one in theirs. I don't know why, maybe I thought I wouldn't like the taste. I couldn't stand beer or champagne.

But I figured life is too short not to experiment. So I came on here looking for rum and coke recipes because I am a big soda fan. Can anyone think of other alcoholic cocktails that might be good for newbies?

one of the most popular and very simle cocktail with Rum & Coke is CUBA LIBRE.
you have to try that drink,its very tasty and very nice drink for summer!

[damienfilth]

southern comfort & coke is good. jack daniels, crown royal, disaronno, malibu and captain morgan also go good with coke.

[angiegallo]

i like kaluha with coke :)

[lilawolf]

Welcome to the world of social drinking! One of the first things that you will want to determine is which alcohols treat you right - for instance tequila (top shelf hornitos not well) is good for me but even a couple of vodka drinks will make me sick. For most people, its the opposite. Here are a few suggestions:

Rum: daquiris (rum, lime, and sugar) - strawberry is best if they have it. Great bars will have fresh fruit.

Spiced rum: half and half with Tuaca (a caramel tasting italian liquor that most bars will have) I call this an Italian Captain. Absolutely fantastic. Ice is your choice (I dont)
Sex with the captain - sweet but good - spiced rum and fruit juices.

Vodka: Screwdriver (vodka and orange) for more tangy flavor try orange and grapefruit
White russian: Alcoholic chocolate milk! Vodka, coffee liquor, and half and half

Tequila: Tequila (go top shelf please!) soda water, and muddled limes and lemons (no sugar+hydration=no hangover!)

Whiskey: Washington apple: whiskey, sour apple pucker, cranberry

Anything with any soda!

[justamom]

Just thought I'd say hi since you were worried about sounding lame--I'm glad you asked your question! If you're lame, I'm even more so, as I'm 42 and right there with you. Let me know what you find that you like! :)

[coraleeangela]

30mls of Bundaberg Rum, and ice in a highball glass. Top up with Ginger Beer. Dark and Stomy YUM. Fantastic on a hot day.
Cheers :)

[Anderson Vanessa]

Many light drinks are there one can start with. But one thing you have to keep in your mind that you should not be addictive to anything. Starting with a light drink will somewhere keep you away from this threat, but still chances are many that after some time you start feeling a desperate need of drinking. Stay away from such circumstances.


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[nvsvsdg]

Vodka: Screwdriver (vodka and orange) Armani (http://www.lunettesdesoleil2012.net/)for more tangy flavor try orange and grapefruit
White russian: Lunettes Chanel (http://www.lunettesdesoleil2012.net/)Alcoholic chocolate milk! Vodka, coffee liquor, and half and half