The Bar Method. Horoscope or Horrorscope?

CONFESSION: I know my way around a bar. Not so much behind it, but in front of it.

I was always that girl that would never have a clue what to order. I would stand in line and when it was my turn to order a drink, I must have looked dumb-founded, would waste too much time and get passed by. For those that can't make a decision, I highly recommend the "lean, squeeze, and smile." Good posture and solid lean across the bar, no hunching,  and shoulders back! Propping yourself up on your elbows with enough squeeze to enhance the "cleav"and a warm smile. The smile is huge.  Smile trumps cleavage. Most girls, I'd say, forget to smile! I have found that when in doubt ask, "What should I be drinking?" or "What do you like to make?" Chances are if they like to make it, they make it really well.

Sure you can order all the vodka red bulls and AMF's in college that you can stomach, but those drinks are so novice and as classy as the Jersey Shore. After a while the drinks start to define you as much as your horoscope. They send a message to those around you, to the bartender, to the guy beside you, to the guy approaching you offering to buy you another drink.

• Vodka Tonic: Unoriginal, tradition, missionary (dare I say?) 
• Vodka Cranberry: Fighting off a (potential) UTI
• Gin and Tonic: Depends on the gin, although if it has a lime in it... not the best gin... cheapo
• Martini: Risky business, potential spiller and not always made well. You could attract someone who thinks it's funny to ask you, "shaken or stirred?"
• Anything with Malibu Rum in it: After 2, those "hot" spring break pics from 7 years ago will be shown. Wet Tshirt contest pics really attract the attention of Mr. Right.
• Beer: Reserved. Excuses to go to the "Ladies" frequently. A true brew is the exception, ie. Chimay, Delirium Tremmins, etc.

What do I recommend? Isn't it obvious???

You may be wondering why I'm a Whiskey Ginger Girl? Aside from being an Irish, faux redhead?... It is the perfect drink for women on the prowl or on a date to order, and let's face it, it's typically one or the other if you're single in LA.

Why is it the perfect drink?

Whiskey and Scotch are generally considered a man's drink. They are always impressed, and I rarely say always, even if it's loaded with ginger ale. Jack and Ginger is an easy, great first impression. There's a sense of a challenge (in a good way) with a  woman who orders whiskey. There is intrigue because it is rare. There are hundreds of songs singing about "my little whiskey girl" for good reason. Over time, you'll be able to taper off the ginger ale, like you taper off the sugar in your coffee. I now drink Maker's on the rocks (and that's my well drink). You can taste the alcohol, not the sugar. Less sugar, less waistline. More alcohol flavor, the easier it is to pace one's self.

**Here is my word of caution**


Sloppy is Sloppy is Sloppy.

Don't be that aggressive, stumbling, slurring girl. Yikes! Guys like to find out at the end of the night that they are your babysitter, like they like to find out, "Surprise! You're the father!" on an episode of Maury. You spent so much time showering, doing your hair and makeup, putting together the perfect outfit, only to end up looking like Sloth from Goonies, screaming for a Baby Ruth.


This is just Step One.

Be good or be good at it!



Cheers,

Whiskey Ginger Girl