I’ve become an enormous fan of festive mixed drinks if done well. Lately, the Jasmine (looks and tastes somewhat like Grapefruit). I also like babysitters in the 18-25 year range (they like Captain and Coke), but don’t most people here?
Ketel martinis, also sometimes with blue cheese stuffed olives
Bloody Mary
Red bull and vodka when its called for (though I have found that as I get older the taste of Red Bull sticks with you for a couple of days if consumed in excess. Not. Good.)
Brandy, particularly armagnac in the winter.
I’ll guiltily admit to not liking Negronis. I’ve tried. Troy Patterson’s paon to the drink made me want to like one, but it wasn’t to be.
I love everything… cocktails, vodka, lots of single malts, gin, cognac, bourbons too… everything but tequila. However, my absolute favorite beverage of all time is chocolate milk. I have at least a glass a day. Usually two. Frequently, more.
PBR in cans at Derby bouts. Also sometimes on hot days in the summer I like macro US lager over ice with a squeeze of lime - it’s actually great with seriously hot food as well.