What are your favorite celebratory drinks

[Chief Roundup]

So I have an event to go to this weekend celebrating some friends birthday the big ole number 50.
Any recommendations on drinks that are a little less common than Bourbon and beer that they would usually drink.

[Simply Red]

Shirley Temple bud

[Baby Lee]

Summer and get-togethers demand margaritas. Particularly if you're outside.

Cool off with nice tart cold lemonlimeade, with a kick.

Celebration.

[Megatron96]

Single malt scotch from the Isle, Speyside or Islay.

Cognac (a type of brandy) for a more sophisticated taste:
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/g24475835/best-cognac-brands/

Or Armagnac (Cognac from a specific region and only single-distilled)

[MahiMike]

Celebrate the fact that Covid has been cured with some Crown.

[Chief Roundup]

Summer and get-togethers demand margaritas. Particularly if you're outside.

Cool off with nice tart cold lemonlimeade, with a kick.

Celebration.

The wives want to try a Martharita. It is a strawberry, cranberry margarita.

[Pablo]

The wives want to try a Martharita. It is a strawberry, cranberry margarita.

This sounds pretty good. Encourage it.

[Deberg_1990]

White Claw

[Rain Man]

I'm a big fan of pineapple juice on special occasions.

[Pablo]

I'm a big fan of pineapple juice on special occasions.

Well you gotta drink that a couple of days in advance for it to really do it's thing.

[scho63]

1. Oban 18 year whiskey
2. Cristal champagne or Domaine Carneros
3. Grgich Hills or Trefethon Cabernet Savignon
4. Chimney Rock or Cakebread Savignon Blanc
5. Fladgate or Grahams 20 year port

[scho63]

I'm a big fan of pineapple juice on special occasions.

I had some two nights ago with Jose Cuervo gold. Just perfect

[ptlyon]

I had some two nights ago with Jose Cuervo gold. Just perfect

"The Cuervo Gold
The fine Colombian
Make tonight a wonderful thing"

[Warrior5]

Hefeweizen Bier!

[phisherman]

Old single malt.

[Indian Chief]

Should be a 50 year old Scotch to do it right

[Frazod]

https://img.thewhiskyexchange.com/900/macob.18yov8.jpg

[phisherman]

Should be a 50 year old Scotch to do it right

I kinda disagree, but only because single malts are the epitome of diminishing returns. $200-250 per bottle and quality to price starts to drop off quickly as the price goes up.

Especially with Islay malts. I like those a lot because the smoke is strong and pungent when young but taper off a ton around 18-20 years. I've drank a handful of 20+ year old Islays and they all leave me wanting more smoke.

[frozenchief]

If you want bubbles, you have to go with Krug. Those who judge by money tout Cristal. Those who tout by fame tout Dom Perignon. Those who tout by taste tout Krug.

Otherwise, Whistlepig Rye is good for an upper shelf bourbon that is somewhat easy to find.

Tequila: Don Julio 1942 should do it.

If you want wines, I would suggest a 2005 Chateau Lynches-Bages. Not too bad on the pocket book considering it’s Bordeaux. Should still be around and has a great flavor. If you want something from California, I would suggest Blackbird Arise, from about 2010-2014.
If you want a good dessert wine, can’t go wrong with Yquem, although it is admittedly pricey. Chateau Rieussec is a great Sauternes that won’t break the bank.

Those are where I would start.

[Dayze]

Old fashioned


Or a good tequila neat. I fancy the Reposados

[lewdog]

Old fashioned
Manhattan
Traditional margarita (fresh lime juice, good tequila and triple sec---nothing else!)

[Sorce]

Nothing beats a good old Hamms.

I picked up a bottle of this recently.
https://i.imgur.com/6eL9o7Z.jpg

It's been finished in rum barrels which gives it some nice summertime notes.

[PunkinDrublic]

Four Loko and Jaeger Bombs. Separates who’s turned into a pussy from those who can still hang!

[SupDock]

If you want bubbles, you have to go with Krug. Those who judge by money tout Cristal. Those who tout by fame tout Dom Perignon. Those who tout by taste tout Krug.

Otherwise, Whistlepig Rye is good for an upper shelf bourbon that is somewhat easy to find.

Tequila: Don Julio 1942 should do it.

If you want wines, I would suggest a 2005 Chateau Lynches-Bages. Not too bad on the pocket book considering it’s Bordeaux. Should still be around and has a great flavor. If you want something from California, I would suggest Blackbird Arise, from about 2010-2014.
If you want a good dessert wine, can’t go wrong with Yquem, although it is admittedly pricey. Chateau Rieussec is a great Sauternes that won’t break the bank.

Those are where I would start.

I like your style.

[SupDock]

Old fashioned
Manhattan
Traditional margarita (fresh lime juice, good tequila and triple sec---nothing else!)

Exactly. Hand made margaritas are so easy. I use agave nectar instead of triple sec.