Our Lady of Perpetual Inebriation

in nomine lagoena et crapula et ebrietas sancta

Friday, July 13, 2007

What Does Your Drink Say About You?

What Does Your Drink Say About You?

Umbrella Drinks Or Ice Cream Drinks

Those fruity, creamy concoctions can make an impression. But is that an impression you want to make?"Drinks with umbrellas and lots of garnish (cherries, oranges, pineapples) or those with contents on the rim are usually quite young," he said. "You don't catch many guys drinking anything like this; it's mostly college-aged girls."

Margarita

Whether your margarita portrays you in a positive or negative light really depends on the environment in which you order it."If you're in a Mexican restaurants, eating chips and salsa, go for it," said Jacobson. "If you're at your local watering hole or upscale bar or restaurants, skip it. It can seem to others -- when ordering a margarita at the 'wrong' location -- that you are dull, living vicariously through your drink."

Whisky/Scotch On The Rocks

Sometimes drinkers of certain beverages have specific looks, Jacobson said."Your typical whisky or scotch drinker is someone who may have more than a few drinks a week," said Jacobson. "Appearance-wise, they are usually someone with facial scruff and often a bit heavier."

'Original' Martinis With Gin Or Vodka

Sipping a classic martini, whether dirty or dry, says the same thing, Jacobson."Most people who order martinis are experienced drinkers," said Jacobson. "Many are older, but if they are young, they tend to know their way around a liquor cabinet."

Rum And Cola/Diet Cola

Jacobson said that rum and cola as a signature drink suggests familiarity and someone who is unlikely to try something new."People who drink rum and cola don't know to try anything else," said Jacobson. "They are not very adventurous in life."

Bloody Mary

Thinking of ordering a bloody mary at your favorite bar or restaurant?"The people who order them the most are older ladies, often women who have seen a lot of sun," said Jacobson. "The other people who order them typically get them in the mornings, in an attempt to nurse a hangover."

Screwdriver

Does the thought of orange juice and vodka make you salivate?"Screwdrivers are hardly ever ordered," said Jacobson."People who get these drinks are typically original thinkers," he said."They are also people who don't want to taste the booze in their drink."

Appletini, Choco-tini Any Fruity/Sweet-Tini

Flavored martinis have become quite popular in the last few years, thanks in part to the show "Sex And The City." Whether it's rimmed with a funky ingredient like graham cracker crumbs or chocolate or loaded with fruity flavors, many bars and restaurants offer at least one or two "speciality martinis.""Women who are young, typically 21-24, are most likely to be seen with flavored martinis," said Jacobson. "They tend to like them because they are pretty and they carry them around as if they were accessories to an outfit."

Cosmopolitan

Cosmos, served in a martini glass, also came back into fashion thanks to pop culture. These drinks are fruity but pack an alcohol punch."The customers who order cosmos from me are typically bar flies," said Jacobson. "These are the people you see frequently, regulars who seem to like to drink a lot."

Manhattan

Ah, the flavor of bourbon intermingling with vermouth, bitters and cherry. Some suggest it's the next big drink, soon to be hugely popular among the trendy set."Right now, the only people I see ordering Manhattans are older men with gray hair and glasses," said Jacobson. "But that doesn't mean that won't change."

White Russian

White Russians are currently enjoying popularity among many crowds. This is the drink that is already moving from the "hipsters" and trendsetters into the mainstream.White Russians are the current drink of those "in-the-know" folks who tend to make their drinks wildly popular."Hipsters order white Russians," said Jacobson. "You'll see guys with black hair, black-framed glasses and white belts drinking white Russians at many trendy bars across the country."

What Wine Says About You

Wine can convey many messages. To many, it's a sophisticated drink, no matter what type you order. To others, wine can suggest a different meaning. Jacobson offers his interpretation of what different types of wine can suggest:

Beer Drinkers

As with wine, the beer you choose can say a lot to those around you. Jacobson described his perception of what different types of beer can tell you about the person drinking it: Next time, before you order that frothy, fruity cocktail on a date or consider an appletini while entertaining work clients, consider what your choice may suggest about your personality.