Comments on: A Brief History of the Gay Cocktail http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/ Free of an agenda. Except that gay one. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:20:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Debby http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-110259 Debby Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:23:53 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-110259 It is so hard to find a mojito that is made correctly. I have been to one restaurant that I loved the mojito that they served. I think there are some popular drinks that have been left off the list. It is so hard to find a mojito that is made correctly. I have been to one restaurant that I loved the mojito that they served.

I think there are some popular drinks that have been left off the list.

]]> By: Jay http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-108209 Jay Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:40:53 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-108209 Though the rose-fuckin-a trend cannot be denied, I believe there are still a number of sad faggots out there still ordering cosmos and mojitos by the dozen, and I assert the gay solidarity cocktail remains the Ketel Soda. http://www.thesword.com/index.php/cultureschlock/1740-in-honor-of-repeal-day-the-5-gayest-cocktails-of-all-time.html Though the rose-fuckin-a trend cannot be denied, I believe there are still a number of sad faggots out there still ordering cosmos and mojitos by the dozen, and I assert the gay solidarity cocktail remains the Ketel Soda.

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]]> By: Alex http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107944 Alex Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:11:04 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107944 My drink is definitely an Old Fashioned, which (I hate to admit) I started drinking after seeing Jon Hamm drink them in Mad Men, which I guess fits the trend. I once read somewhere that at some point all the gay bars stopped serving screwdrivers because of Anita's sponsorship of Florida OJ. Orange juice was replaced with apple juice and the drink was called an Anita Bryant. This, however, was all before my time, and I can't remember where I read it. Perhaps one of my esteemed gay elders can confirm or deny this story. My drink is definitely an Old Fashioned, which (I hate to admit) I started drinking after seeing Jon Hamm drink them in Mad Men, which I guess fits the trend.

I once read somewhere that at some point all the gay bars stopped serving screwdrivers because of Anita’s sponsorship of Florida OJ. Orange juice was replaced with apple juice and the drink was called an Anita Bryant. This, however, was all before my time, and I can’t remember where I read it. Perhaps one of my esteemed gay elders can confirm or deny this story.

]]> By: flightoftheseabird http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107650 flightoftheseabird Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:38:59 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107650 @<a href="#comment-107402" rel="nofollow">THorton</a>: You have to be somewhat careful with the Vodka/Red Bull drinks. Red Bull being a stimulant and Vodka being a depressant can have some serious adverse consequences (death and heart attack are first to come to mind). More than alcohol consumption in general, drink in extreme moderation. @THorton: You have to be somewhat careful with the Vodka/Red Bull drinks. Red Bull being a stimulant and Vodka being a depressant can have some serious adverse consequences (death and heart attack are first to come to mind). More than alcohol consumption in general, drink in extreme moderation.

]]> By: Michael http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107557 Michael Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:28:30 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107557 That's funny, Donnie, because it's true: Towleroad used to be a tad lighter, right? It could use some levity now and then. That’s funny, Donnie, because it’s true: Towleroad used to be a tad lighter, right? It could use some levity now and then.

]]> By: Two Ladies in Waiting http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107534 Two Ladies in Waiting Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:00:19 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107534 Great article -- though I imagine that merely publishing it marks today as the day that classic cocktails are passe. Alas, I will stick to my Manhattan anyway. Great article — though I imagine that merely publishing it marks today as the day that classic cocktails are passe. Alas, I will stick to my Manhattan anyway.

]]> By: ChicagoJimmy http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107457 ChicagoJimmy Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:01:56 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107457 Great picture, because Mount Gay Rum is the best! Mixed properly with Coke and you'll think you're drinking a classic Vanilla Coke. For those of you watching your calories, you can always choose diet. Great picture, because Mount Gay Rum is the best! Mixed properly with Coke and you’ll think you’re drinking a classic Vanilla Coke. For those of you watching your calories, you can always choose diet.

]]> By: Donnie http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107440 Donnie Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:46:03 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107440 I was asked this very question this weekend so its wonderful to actually find a great piece about the very subject. Yes, it is foolish, and lightweight story, but what the hell, you want gay bashings and beatings, head over to towleroad. My pick for today would be the classic Vermouth Cassis...very lesbian. I was asked this very question this weekend so its wonderful to actually find a great piece about the very subject. Yes, it is foolish, and lightweight story, but what the hell, you want gay bashings and beatings, head over to towleroad. My pick for today would be the classic Vermouth Cassis…very lesbian.

]]> By: THorton http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107402 THorton Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:43:38 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107402 You're all over-looking the most popular gay trend of the past three-four years at least (one that does not appear to be going away judging from a casual survey of any gay holiday party) - The sugar-free red bull and (insert flavor here) Absolut. I mean, if you line up all the flavors of absolut together you basically have the gay-pride flag in glass-bottle form. Add in sugar-free redbull and you've got a calorie-concious tasty cocktail, preferably in a tall glass. I'm just sayin'. And no, I don't work for Absolut or Red Bull. You’re all over-looking the most popular gay trend of the past three-four years at least (one that does not appear to be going away judging from a casual survey of any gay holiday party) – The sugar-free red bull and (insert flavor here) Absolut.

I mean, if you line up all the flavors of absolut together you basically have the gay-pride flag in glass-bottle form. Add in sugar-free redbull and you’ve got a calorie-concious tasty cocktail, preferably in a tall glass.

I’m just sayin’.

And no, I don’t work for Absolut or Red Bull.

]]> By: Anarchos http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107369 Anarchos Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:38:07 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107369 @<a href="#comment-107345" rel="nofollow">Qjersey</a>: Yeah I thought for sure the appletini would get a mention here. Oh well. I think cocktail fads (like most fads) are kind of dumb, and people should just drink whatever the fuck they want, and be less concerned with how they look drinking it. The classic cocktail craze will slow, and people will move on to something else. @Qjersey: Yeah I thought for sure the appletini would get a mention here. Oh well. I think cocktail fads (like most fads) are kind of dumb, and people should just drink whatever the fuck they want, and be less concerned with how they look drinking it. The classic cocktail craze will slow, and people will move on to something else.

]]> By: Joe Moag http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107361 Joe Moag Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:01:54 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107361 Japhy: Great piece! I wrote a piece for another website about the fact that I am a beer drinker, and the piece was a debate between myself and another gay man who drinks vodka. You wouldn't believe the comments I got on this... Funny! Japhy: Great piece! I wrote a piece for another website about the fact that I am a beer drinker, and the piece was a debate between myself and another gay man who drinks vodka. You wouldn’t believe the comments I got on this…

Funny!

]]> By: 80's gay bar owner http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107356 80's gay bar owner Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:25:27 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107356 How could you have missed mentioning the gayest cocktail (at least name-wise) of all time? The sloe screw! (sloe gin and orange juice) How could you have missed mentioning the gayest cocktail (at least name-wise) of all time? The sloe screw! (sloe gin and orange juice)

]]> By: Qjersey http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107345 Qjersey Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:13:03 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107345 What no mention of "the Abbey" and the Appletini served in huge martini glasses with a slice of green apple? tsk tsk and what about the 70's classic the Harvey Wallbanger and it's many variations: Harvey Wallbanger up against the wall? Harvey Wallbanger up againt the wall Mexican Style? Yes we know, our dear editor is a youngin, and history only goes back 10 years for 20 somethings. Signed a 40 something. What no mention of “the Abbey” and the Appletini served in huge martini glasses with a slice of green apple?

tsk tsk

and what about the 70′s classic the Harvey Wallbanger and it’s many variations:

Harvey Wallbanger up against the wall?
Harvey Wallbanger up againt the wall Mexican Style?

Yes we know, our dear editor is a youngin, and history only goes back 10 years for 20 somethings.

Signed a 40 something.

]]> By: Pragmatist http://www.queerty.com/a-brief-history-of-the-gay-cocktail-20081222/#comment-107342 Pragmatist Mon, 22 Dec 2008 11:40:53 +0000 http://www.queerty.com/?p=35835#comment-107342 I just order a Pellegrino or Perrier nearly every time I go to a bar (gay or straight). Getting drunk is no longer the thrill it was back in college. Plus, it leads to bad breath, premature aging, and potbelly. (Also, who in the greater LA area can realistically afford to pay taxis for roundtrips?) I just order a Pellegrino or Perrier nearly every time I go to a bar (gay or straight). Getting drunk is no longer the thrill it was back in college. Plus, it leads to bad breath, premature aging, and potbelly. (Also, who in the greater LA area can realistically afford to pay taxis for roundtrips?)

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