[JoeDoe]

My brother turns 21 tomorrow, which means in Alabama, I need to buy something for him today.
 
Suggestions for someone who is not a huge beer drinker and has had very few types of liquor? I'd like to keep it under $50.

 

[TwelveTrains]

Jameson

 

[Spareribs]

If someone is not a huge beer drinker, typically the person likes sweet fruity cocktails....Basically the girly drinks.

That said, there is nothing wrong with that. I actually like a lot of girly drinks but I tend to like the ones that are made with high quality ingredients.

If you’re on a budget, you can try the fruity cocktails that come in a can. I usually don’t like them but occasionally I will find a decent one that I will drink.

 

[ksorota]

Rye whiskey!
Sazerac is low cost but good overall buy
Bulleit rye is solid
Templeton to impress
Whistlepig to go over the top!

I really like Rye

 

[Spareribs]

If you have access to an authentic Italian restaurant with a bar, I recommend the Italian cocktails. Stuff like the Bellini, Aperol Spritz, etc....They are kind of girly, but they are well respected drinks among cocktail aficionados.

Other popular sweet cocktails I recommend would be the caiprinha (the national drink of Brazil) the mohito (very popular in Miami) and the 1940s version of the daiquiri (This is a great drink Ernest Hemingway had)

If you want a more masculine cocktail, the iconic drink is the Old Fashioned. It’s actually easy to make at home but you have to figure out which Whiskey to choose. That makes a big difference.

 

[Spareribs]

And if you really want to get serious, single malt scotch and in my opinion the good French wines and spirits like cognac, etc...

 

[Spareribs]

After thinking about this for a few weeks, I think the best overall drink Is the Aperol Spritz.

The Aperol Spritz is a very famous Italian cocktail that cocktail aficionados like and respect AND........at the same time, it’s also well liked by people who don’t really like alcohol. It’s a good overall balance. It’s kind of a girly cocktail so if you’re macho man type of drinker, just pour it in a cup.

 

[pbui44]

Should've gotten some Chivas Royal Salute 21 years, which is as old as the birthday boy:

https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/scotch/blended-scotch/chivas-royal-salute-21-yr/p/2734750

 

[wuwhere]

Margarita, easy to drink.

 

[Spareribs]

Margarita is an excellent choice, I personally like the Mezcal margarita these days.

 

[wuwhere]

Gin and tonic with lime, my favorite gin is Bombay Sapphire.

 

[Happy Camper]

Nolet's Gin and Fever Tree tonic.

 

[Spareribs]

Hmmm...... Gin and tonic. It’s a fine drink,

The great thing about it is that it’s easy to find in just about every bar and club. It doesn’t require high level mixologist skills so even an unskilled bartender can make a decent version. Also great for the summer.......And the drink does bring back fun memories

 

[Happy Camper]

The severity of hangover is inversely proportionate to the quality of the components.