Which drinks to avoid? (whiskey, mixed, cognac, bottle)

[mike1003]

Any Gin. I got sick as a dog on gin and tonics 40 years ago and to this day, the smell of gin nauseates me

[JohnZ963]

Flavored malt beverages - Smirnoff Ice, etc.
Cheapo fruity wines - Riunite, Boones Farm, etc.
Anything involving mixers with sugar.
Any wine over $20/bottle if one is not a wine enthusiast or buying it for someone who is.
Cognac, unless you've had it before and like it.
Alize.

[biggunsmallbrains]

Anything that's too sweet. Sure way to drink too much and it's often some cheap rot gut that is used.

[st33lcas3]

I've never met a malt liquor that I liked. Sure they're great for getting blackout drunk, but that's it.
Any flavored vodkas or bourbons. If I want it flavored, I'll add my own.
Any of the hard ciders. Way to sugary for me.
Uzo or Jagermeister. The licorice flavor is nasty.

[gentlearts]

Anything sold at a store that doesn't sell liquor, as a mix...like Manhattans in a bottle...no.
For me, I hate any drink with sugar in it, like Margaritas or Cosmos, or whatever.

The exception is those tubs of margueritas, or whatever, where you dump a bottle of tequila or vodka and freeze it, then scoop it out for a party. That's a fun way to serve a party.

[Ottawa2011]

LOL, what a great idea for a thread, I suggest steering clear of the following (your mileage may vary):
- Coolers. Total 1980s high school flashback.
- Rosé wines. They aren't real wine, you can't pair them properly with any food either, just don't...
- Craft beers that are described as very "hoppy", that is, they taste more bitter than the bitterest bitterness that you've ever tasted
- Mead, it's really just potpourri in a bottle
- overpriced whisky ... why pay more for a taste of liquified tire fire?

As I said... your personal preferences may vary.

[timberline742]

Originally Posted by Ottawa2011

- Craft beers that are described as very "hoppy", that is, they taste more bitter than the bitterest bitterness that you've ever tasted .

Lots of double IPAs don't taste very hoppy at all. They do if they're west coast IPAs, not so with New England IPAs.

[MrsRhythm]

Unless you're familiar with it and know you like it, never ever accept a Cement Mixer!

[Sockeye66]

Most dangerous shot ever served to me was a Spark Plug
Yukon Jack with Barcardi 151 layered on top and lit aflame.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

I'd avoid already-mixed drinks; they're too syrupy and the flavors are fake.

I know plenty of people who like sweet wines, but I'd put a big ol' stop sign in front of 90 percent of them.

Agree. Anything pre-made with high fructose corn syrup? No way.