Best and worst 'value' cocktails to order at bar (www.tastingtable.com)

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I am not sure I define value as alcohol per dollar as they do here - what you are paying for (IMO) is service and flavor not trying to get the most drunk per dollar.

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[-] MeanyMellow@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Talk about a tough article. They flip flop between wanting things to be the most alcoholic or things that "taste good". It almost reads like it was written by AI. Instead of a "best and worst" drink list, I think it would be better to have a recommendation based on flavors people like or a "if you like this, try this" list. But I guess that doesn't get the clicks. I mean, I clicked it anyway.

[-] EveningNewbs@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, this is a good discussion topic but a bad article.

[-] RBWells@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I did think it weirdly written. Wanted it more as a prompt, honestly. It did get me thinking about the value of going out for drinks, instead of just making them at home & sitting on the porch - decided after thinking about it that for me the value is almost entirely in going out, and the remaining bit in quality, maybe even beyond creativity. Though I will almost always try the bartender's drink-of-the-day special if there is one.

I am also a lightweight so while I love a boozy delicious one-and-done at home, when out I would rather be able to comfortably have 2-3 drinks.

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