Sunday, March 27, 2011

Why is The Rum Always Gone? part 1



So, this is something I've been meaning to do. A weekly segment on what I'm drinking. As I really like rum, I can see this segment primarily showcasing rum. Today, however, I will not talk about a rum. Do you know why? BECAUSE ALL THE RUM IS GONE! (And, for that, I has a sad.) So, in lue of rum, I am drinking what I call a poor man's screwdriver. Get some Crystal Light Sunrise, or any other orange powder mix. Make a highly concentrated solution (Or to taste.) add vodka (In my case, 100 proof Pinnacle.--Yes, this post was written directly after yesterday's. Ergo the vodka mention yesterday.) and a splash of sprite.

Pinnacle is a fairly decent vodka. It gets even better when you factor in the "broke college student" factor. At $18 for a handle*, you won't be needing a bank loan to get drunk. By itself, it's drinkable, but a bit bitter. When it comes to mixes, however, Pinnacle is your man. There's a feint burn, and just enough taste to remind you that you're drinking an alcoholic drink.......Unlike Bernetts, which turns into a fucking ninja when mixed. I might mention this vodka later. For now, let's just say that it was the first drink to give me a hangover....The next day I could taste my headache in class.

That's about all for this post. There's a reason I haven't started this series before now. This post pretty much covers the drink (and more, even) but still seems short to me.

*A note on prices: I live in Alabama, and in addition to having high sin taxes, our liquor stores are state owned. Your prices may be different.

21 comments:

  1. Well, good luck. Be sure to get some exotic stuff in there, and post stories of your misadventures!

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  2. My tip for getting decent vodka...buy cheap vodka and then run it through an old water filter 3 or 4 times!

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  3. Sounds like a good excuse to both blog and drink. you're a genius.

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  4. Hahah Robert, Somehow I now wish to drink rum, I never had any :(

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  5. Awesome, can't wait for the rum -related posts :D

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  6. I wish I had the money to be able to blog drunk everyday.... My life will be complete then.

    Not implying that you get drunk everyday.

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  7. sin taxes? Like higher taxes on cigarettes, booze and stuff?

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  8. Ive never had rum, but it sounds like you really enjoy it :D
    Please check out my blog!

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  9. Being a college student myself I'll keep this drink in mind ;)

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  10. LOL awesome post, more plz! The rum I mean!

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  11. Rum is great if mixed with the right stuff.

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  12. I've never tried this, but I do loves me some vodka. Its affordability is also a strong point, I find...

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  13. Vodka and Orange Juice is the best way to go.

    Drink rum and doctor pepper and by the time you look all the rum IS gone!!!

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  14. I'm sorry for this long period of no-show on the blog but I had some health problems,'m sorry again

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  15. Pinnacle ain't bad.
    They have the whipped cream flavor, which is awesome to mix with OJ. Instant creamsicle.

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  16. All the rum is gone from this house as well, my gallant friend. The girlfriend cut me off for a little bit after my escapade the other weekend. I could never really get into vodka after a binge my friend and I had with it our first year of college. It was the only thing we had to drink on a road trip from Florida to New York because somebody let up precious little baggie fly out the window and onto the interstate at night...

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