Orange Girl World

This tip is for over 18s (in the UK) and over 21s (in the States).  This blog in no way encourages or condones underage drinking.

It’s important for a girl to have the right drink in the right place at the right time.  Nothing sooner distinguishes you as being a class act than the right drink. 

It is also important to remember that nothing makes you appear sad and desperate quicker than public drunkenness.  You might be having fun, but you just look a bit tragic.

With all those disclaimers in place, here is a guide to the most commonly enjoyed beverages and when to enjoy them.

Alcopops – Never.  Alcopops are the byword for trash.

Beer – in pubs and dive bars.  In a pub, have a half pint of bitter.  In dive bars, pool halls and the like have a bottle of beer (not only will you fit in but bottled beer is safer than draft).

Wine – with a meal, at home or at family events.  Wine is a cozy drink.  I find it’s best enjoyed sitting on the sofa curled up in front of a film or an episode of Gossip Girl. Rose wine, however, is at its best when drunk on a summer’s day sitting at the sidewalk cafe.

Cocktails – in clubs,lounges, and evening events but never anything that involves loads of paper umbrellas or sparklers.  The best garnishes are cherries, wedges of citrus fruit or olives.  Champagne cocktails are particularly elegant.

Spirits – Shots are never classy.  Spirits with mixers are okay for evening and evening events.  Brandy and whisky are nice after dinner drinks.

And if you are the designated driver for the evening, I recommend ordering a tonic water with a slice of fresh lime and tons of ice.  It’s refreshing, and more drinkable than Coke after several rounds.