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NEW WAYS TO LOVE OR HATE VALENTINE'S DAY
Drink types telling local bartenders say
By Louise Stauffer
Jayplay writer
You are what you eat, or is it drink?
In the nightlife scene, what one holds in his hand at the bars may be saying more than he knows. Forget about picking out the perfect outfit for the nightlife
scene. Pick the perfect drink to make the first impression.
Local bartenders said that even the style of ordering a drink could speak volumes.
"If a girl comes in and takes a long time to order, she's probably going to have an amaretto sour or a midori sour," said Louise's Bar Down-town, 1009 Massachusetts St., bar-chartender Ioe Buell.
Wichita senior. "The old standby for someone who doesn't know what they want is always a Bud Light."
Leslie Crawford, former KU student and a bartender at jefferson's Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts St., said that ambiguity is a giveaway for a
ambiguity is a giveaway (or a beginning or first-time drinker).
"When someone says, 'ginnie a beer, or a glass of red wine,' I can tell that they're underage," she said. "You have to know the categories."
Drinkboy.com identified
Drinkboy.com said that the truly inti m i d a t e d
something called "cocktail anxiety," which was described as what happened when one was at the bar, and tried to recall a drink that one could order and not appear to be a total neophyte to the hartender.
drinker would form an attachment to drinks that were easy to make, such as a screwdriver, rum and Coke or gin and tonic. Drinkboy.com said that these drinks were fine to order, but the only difference between a glass of tonic or a glass of orange juice was that one of them required identification to order.
Dan Winsky, Red Lyon Tavern, 944 Massachusetts St., bartender and Lawrence resident, said that Bud Light seemed to be the college crowd's standby.
"Groups of girls always come in and order a pitcher of Bud Light and a glass of water," he said. "It's something they're
usedto."
But not all women guzzle Bud Light.
Laura Gold, Los Angeles senior, said that she didn't drink Bud Light.
"Heineken is my favorite beer in the world," she said. "Girls that just drink drinks like amaretto sours seem underage. They just don't know what's out there."
Aaron Strelow, +Replay Lounge,
946 Massachusetts St., bartender
and Lawrence resident, said
6 Massachusetts St., bartender and Lawrence resident, said fixing any drink with Red Bull annoyed him.
Red Bull is an energy drink that has become popular when mixed with alcohol such as vodka.
"Vodka and Red Bull seems like a drink that some athletic guy type would drink if they're feeling adventurous," he said.
Strellow said that the most popular drinks served at The Replay Lounge were Pabst Blue Ribbon and "anything with whiskey."
Drinkboy.com said it was easy to spot an "odd man out" at the bar by watching people order. The site said that the odd man out would either order a "shock" drink — such as sex on the beach — or an uncommon cocktail at a bar that wasn't familiar with that type of drink.
Winskv said that were
some myths about drinks. For example, the more complicated a drink was to make, doesn't necessarily mean it tasted better.
"People order Long Island Iced Teas because they think that more kinds of alcohol means a stronger drink," he said. "Well that's wrong."
Long Islands have also received criticism as a giveaway "rookie drink" from Replay Lounge customer Ron Johnson from Tampa, Fla.
"Somebody that doesn't usually drink will order something like a Long Island, where a more experienced drinker will get a rusty nail."
Crawford said that sometimes a customer's drink order threw her curveball.
"Sometimes a guy will come in and order a fu-fu drink like a strawberry daiquiri while his girlfriend orders a beer," she said. "It makes me think that they can't hang."
Contact Stauffer at lstauffer@kansan.com. This story was edited by Laurie Harrison.
Valentines Day drink recipes for the shackled, single, and sober
Between the sheets: 3/4 oz. each; Rum, Brandy, Cointreau, Splash of Lemon juice or Sour mix. Blend with ice, strain and serve up in a chilled cocktail glass. Check out www.cocktails.about.com for more recipes.
Shackled
Single
Death Row; 1 part Absolut
Vodka; 1 part Absolut
Mandarin; 1 part Absolut
Citron; 1 part Triple Sec; 1 part
Amaretto; 1 part Sloe Gin.
Directions: This drink is basically one to one. There is a splash of 7-Up and mix — only a splash— at the end of the drink. The Sloe gin is mainly for the red color. This drink tastes just like Hi-
C thank you!
Only bars in Potsdam, NY
make this drink. Making it
yourself for the first few
times will probably not taste
as good as at the bar, but
once you get it right — be careful. Check out www.barmerister.com for more recipes.
Saber
- Pina Colada: 6 fluid oz.
- Pineapple juice; 2 fluid oz.
- Coconut cream (available canned under several brand names. The best known is
Coco Lopez, Real Cream of Coconut); 3 to 4 cups of ice; cherries; slice of pineapple, orange or lime; paper umbrellas. In a blender, grind ice while gradually adding the pineapple and the coconut cream. Alternatively, use shaved ice. The ice should be thick enough to hold a cherry on top without sinking in. Serve in a tall glass with a straw, garnish with one cherry and a slice of fruit. Insert a paper umbrella for that additional, exotic touch. Check out www.dollarman.com for more recipes.
COMMENTARY
Lonely tonight? Grab cards, friends and let the games begin
Doyle Murphy
dmurphy@kansan.com
By Doyle Murphy Jayplay writer
Are you single for another Valentine's Day? If you are, sitting home alone is simply not an option.
Have a party. Go to a party. Drag your single friends along with you, and feel sorry for the poor saps embarrassing themselves in the name of love.
Okav. ready? Let's start the party.
Your toughest task is convincing everyone else to join the festive mood. Let's face it, some people are content to stand in the corner and mope on Valentine's Day. But, never fear. There are things you can do to ensure this holiday will be talked about for years — such as playing a good drinking game or two. This can be just what you need to turn those potential party-killers into party-stars.
The only problem with drinking games is the people who are in the mood to start a game are not usually completely clear when relating the rules of the game.
So, here are a few general guidelines to the games. Remember, these games are for those of the drinking age. That being said, lets get started.
No game holds the "many variations" rule as sacred as the time-honored classic, Quarters. However, no matter what rules you come up with, the primary objective remains the same: you must bounce a quarter off a table top into a cup.
This is accomplished by holding a quarter with thumb and index finger on opposite sides of the coin's rim. Hold the quarter parallel to the table top. From a position about six inches above the table's surface, slap your hand on the table, releasing the quarter an instant before it hits the table. The quarter will rebound into the air and, one would hope, land in the waiting cup.
Another favorite of late night gamers is I Never. I Never is a great way to force everyone to loosen up and to embarrass your friends at the same time. Participants sit in a cir
SEE GAMES ON PAGE 5B
ROCK SNOB
Thousands of nauseating love-themed compilation albums saturate record store shelves. But what about those who don't have anyone with whom they can listen to Luther Vandross in the bubble bath?
1. "Filler" by Minor Threat, 1981. A right feisty young Ian MacKaye articulates, among other things, exactly how much of a drag love and marriage are with this brutal punk dirty. Some might call it romance ... Minor Threat has another word for it.
For those who'd rather spend this Valentine's Day brooding over a 12-pack, here's a proposed mix tape to provide some bitter, jaded noise that takes the mush envelope and pushes it straight into oncoming traffic.
2. "Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell" by Iggy and the Stooges, 1975. Everyone has thought it as they pass a picture-perfect couple on the street holding hands on their
COMMENTARY
3. “I’m Not Your” Steppin’ Stone” by the Sex Pistols, 1976. A live favorite of the Pistols, this widely-covered Monkees rager is a timeless call-to-arms for the screwed-over lover in need of a little empowerment.
4. "Delia's Gone" by Johnny Cash, 1992. Johnny shares his version of relationship counseling, in which a firearm
way to an ice cream social, but it took Iggy Pop to pick up a microphone and scream it loud enough to cause ear damage.
Andy Gassaway agassaway@kansan.com
can remedy any "low down and triflin" lover's behavior.
6. "Promises" by the Buzzcocks, 1978. It's misleadingly poppy for a song about getting dumped by your best girl, but the lyrics are supremely acidic and Pete Shelley's disappointed-sounding vocals in the chorus speak volumes.
5. "Pictures of Lily" by the Who, 1967. Learning to love yourself, even if it takes a visual aid and a little privacy, is truly the greatest love of all.
7. "Piss Up a Rope" by Ween, 1996. A pool hall jukebox favorite — depending upon where you play pool — this faux-country number is more fun than shootin' a scatter gun at your ex's double-wide.
8 "Stop Breaking Down" by The White Stripes, 1999. The Stripes' stompin', grindin' Robert Johnson cover is the perfect ladies' man anthem — even when you've got no lady to speak of, Tiger.
9. "You're a Million" by The Raincoats, 1979. Adorned with off-kilter percussion and an abused violin, what this confession of feelings of inadequacy lacks in tenderness is made up for with raw, jilted psychosis.
10. "Rid of Me" by PJ Harvey, 1993. As we have reached the final selection of the tape, I thought it appropriate to include a song that will instill the courage — or insanity — to drunkenly dial a random ex. Oh. no — *no one* is getting rid of you.
Within the constraints of the column, the mix is brief, but you get the idea. When you lack somebody to neck with on Valentine's Day, or the very thought of such a thing induces dry heaves, music can be your best friend — a friend that won't drink any of the beer or need a ride home afterward.
Contact Gassaway at agassaway@kansan.com
LIVE MUSIC CALENDAR
TODAY
TODAY
El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plz.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Ann Berreta, Student Rick, & Chimera Stewart.
The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St.
Sean-Na-Na, Mates of State,&
The Appleseed Cast
Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. KCBS Free Jam hosted by Danielle, & Fresh Brew
Jazzhaus,926 1/2 Massachusetts St.
DJ Not A DJ
Patty O'Quigly's Thulium, Eagle Eye Cherry
FRIDAY
Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall 7:30 p.m. "The Waiting Room"
KC After Hours, 11244 College Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
The Lied Center
1:30 p.m. Jazz Vocalist Nnenna
Freelon Master Class with KU Jazz
Singers, observers welcome, free
7:30 p.m., Nnenna Freelon, Jazz
vocalist
Dipt, Minus Story, Alvin,
Dynamo, & The Misinformed
El Torreon Planet Smashers, Sloppy Popsicles, RuskaBank, The Swabbies, & A Little Slow
Abe and Jake's Landing, 8.E,6th St.
AIDS benefit featuring Caroline
Spine
Ameristar Casino, 3200 Stations Dr., Kansas City, Mo. Spyro Gyra
Davey's Uptown Rambler, 3402 Main St., Kansas City Mo. Cyclamic
Grand Emporium Lee Rocker, Scotty Moore, King King, Big Iron
Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 S.E.8th Ave., Topeka, Kan. Kansas
Hurricane, 4808 Broadway,
Kansas City, Mo.
Blue October
Jazzhaus Honey Tongue
Kasper's The Disagreements
The Bottleneck
The Bottleneck
The Supernauts, & The Sound and the Fury (early show)
Grand Fiasco, & Pocket Space (late show)
SATURDAY
Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
Gwar, God Forbid, and
Gwor, God Forbid, and
El Torreon Descension, Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, Rock Over London, & The Skags
The Pool Room, 925 Iowa St.
Holstein, The Syndrome, & The
Loose Knit String Band
Cup & Saucer, 412 Delaware St # B, Kansas City, Mo. Justin Petosa and Steve Orth Ghetto Cocaine on my Mind
Grand Emporium Big Jack Johnson, & the Oilers
The Bottleneck Lennon, Rear View Mirror, & Speed Dealer (early show) Junior Brown (late show)
Jazzhaus Shaking Tree
The Lied Center
7:30 p.m., KU School of Fine Arts and the Music and Dance Dept. present The Langston Hughes Project, "Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz."
SUNDAY
Kemper Arena Creed, Tantric, & Virgos
Westport Flea Market and Bar, 817 Westport Rd. Kansas City, Mo. Trouble Junction, Forrest Whitlow, & The Crash
The Bottleneck
Tristeza, Theta, & Stella Link
The Lied Center
The Lied Center
3:00 p.m. Swarthout Chamber Music Series present The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Chamber Ensemble (Pre-performance lecture at 2:00 p.m.)
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