Of all the.... really? Well... I need a drink.

[Byrd]

I'm not what you might call "a drinker."

For the past two decades, I've have consumed about 5 or 6 ounces of alcohol a year (not counting about 2 beers, maybe three... and the odd Egg Nog.)

But when you have one of those days...  Even not being a drinker... I need a drink.

Now I don't really drink, as I've said... I'm never looking to get drunk, and I don't really care for the hazy buzz after the first 15 minutes...  When I think about a drink, I think more of the experience of actually drinking it... I wanted it to taste good.  I don't want fire washing down my gullet, I don't relish the subtle variables of hops, nor am I OK with something that I can smell in my own sweat (or on my own breath 5 hours later.)

I suppose I should be embarrassed to admit I like sweet drinks like a classic strawberry daquiri (never whip cream please.)  But I have also enjoyed brandies, wines like Blue Nun, Fassi Bataglia, and the like, rum and Coke, and even a kind-hearted sipping tequila has peaked my enjoyment.  If I do go out "for a drink" most of that is off the table... what should I ask for? 

Gimme suggestions people... gimme you're suggestions, for a non-connoisseur...

As you get older, the way you react to alcohol changes... so there's that, too.  But I also like sweeter drinks, and have a few go-tos.

I like a good pear cider, myself.  And it's fun to go to a bar or microbrewery that has tastings and ask for a "flight" (set of samples) of their products.  Many bars have ciders (though not all), so that's one option you could look into.

I like Blue Moon beer (particularly with a slice of orange) and many "Weissbiers" (wheat beer https://vinepair.com/beer-101/weissbier-...yle-guide/)