How do you handle your alcohol?

[Townhallsavoy]

Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar. 

[Buzz Killington]

Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

Highlands Bar & Grill

[Townhallsavoy]

Highlands Bar & Grill

I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?

[wesfau2]

I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?

Try Dram in Mt. Brook village.

[Snaggletiger]

A thread about alcohol on the X.  This may go longer than "Watcha Listening to?"

[Buzz Killington]

I should rephrase -

Where can I go to order a real drink in Birmingham where I'm not spending $80 on a meal?

The Rare Martini
I hear that place is Epic and bananas

[AU_Tiger_2000]

Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

For question #1,

1. Gain 100 lbs

2. Start drinking a lot

3. Gain 100 lbs more

4. Eat before you start drinking, carb it up!

5. Start drinking even more

6. Die early of either liver failure, heart attack, stroke, or diabetus.

[Townhallsavoy]

Try Dram in Mt. Brook village.

I forgot about that place.  Went upstairs to the fancy California green room and ordered a burger.  Best burger I've ever eaten in my life. 

[Buzz Killington]

I forgot about that place.  Went upstairs to the fancy California green room and ordered a burger.  Best burger I've ever eaten in my life.

Hmmm...now my interest is sparked.

[CCTAU]

I usually handle it with the right hand. But sometimes I use the left.

[Townhallsavoy]

I usually handle it with the right hand. But sometimes I use the left.

Reminds me of Nick Offerman's answer on a Reddit AMA -

"What's your favorite kind of beer?"
"Cold.  My 2nd favorite?  You guessed it.  Warm."

[Townhallsavoy]

Hmmm...now my interest is sparked.

Seriously you should go.  They grind it in house and it's not too expensive considering the rest of the menu is $20+.

[CCTAU]

Reminds me of Nick Offerman's answer on a Reddit AMA -

"What's your favorite kind of beer?"
"Cold.  My 2nd favorite?  You guessed it.  Warm."

Nope. The next one!

[Buzz Killington]

Seriously you should go.  They grind it in house and it's not too expensive considering the rest of the menu is $20+.

I will have to head over there sometime soon.

[WiregrassTiger]

I've always order a Lindsay Lohan myself. If you've never indulged, it's a red headed slut with a splash of coke.

[AUTiger1]

For question #1,

1. Gain 100 lbs

2. Start drinking a lot

3. Gain 100 lbs more

4. Eat before you start drinking, carb it up!

5. Start drinking even more

6. Die early of either liver failure, heart attack, stroke, or diabetus.

Solid advice here people!  Listen up, this man knows.

[AUTiger1]

Two things -

1.  I'm tired of being a sissy 100 pound girl when it comes to drinking.  Last night, we went out to celebrate the end of the year, and after two drinks, I was buzzed out of my mind.  I've always been that way.  Does cutting down on carbs during the day help with this?  Should I eat a steak before going out?  I want my future children to fear me as if I were Ron Swanson.

2.  Where can I go in Birmingham to order real drinks?  We went to a local spot in Pelham, AL and I asked for an Old Fashioned.  The girl looked at me like I was one of them yankees.  So I asked for a whiskey sour and she mixed Jim Beam with a bunch of what looked like Mello Yellow.  It was disgusting.  Like drinking bourbon flavored cat piss.  I ended up ordering a Jameson neat. 

But I want to drink like Don Draper when I go out.  Not Bubba Smith at a college bar.

Just start drinking on a daily basis.  I would tell you to get a bottle of Eagle Rare ($30) and drink until you are buzzed every night.  After a while you will get to the point that it will take half the bottle to make you buzzed, which can really hurt the pocket book btw. 

On the second, I know nothing of B'ham except JClydes and I have only been there once.  I don't remember them having all that good of a spirit menu, but the beer menu is pretty damn good.  So is the food.   Ahh what she poured you was the cheap ass sweet and sour that you can get at any grocery store.  If it's not made with lemon juice, sugar or syrup, then it's not a whiskey sour.

[Buzz Killington]

Solid advice here people!  Listen up, this man knows.

I have been working hard at #s 1 and 3 this winter!

Oh...and #6 by default.

[Vandy Vol]

The Rare Martini
I hear that place is Epic and bananas

The karaoke guy there blows.







Literally, for $20 he will take you out back and blow you.  Great service.

[DnATL]

No suggestions for Hogan's off 280?