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My wife recently changed jobs. She really liked the team: young, sociable. And yes, the management is good. Dream, not work. And before she had time to come, preparations began for the corporate party dedicated to the day the company was founded. My wife decided to take the initiative and offered to take over the purchase of alcohol.
Naturally, she came to me with this question, since she herself does not understand it. I helped her make an alcohol menu for a party with colleagues, and at the same time I decided to share with you some subtleties in choosing alcohol for drinking with colleagues.
What alcohol is better to choose for meetings with colleagues
If you decide to have a party in an informal setting or get together with colleagues in a restaurant (if the rules of the institution allow you to bring alcohol with you), the question will definitely arise what kind of alcohol to drink. I advise first of all to focus on the preferences of colleagues. You can find out in advance who likes what drinks, and then buy alcohol.
Also of great importance is the place, the occasion and the intended menu. If you are planning a trip to nature with barbecue, then vodka or beer would be quite appropriate. In the restaurant you can order a bottle of good wine, experienced staff will always advise the most suitable option.
If you have invited colleagues to a bar or to a house party, whiskey, cognac, tequila and a variety of cocktails are great.
Strong alcohol
The traditional choice of lovers of strong alcohol is vodka, whiskey, rum, tequila, gin, cognac. I believe that when organizing informal meetings with colleagues, you should not buy any exotic drinks (calvados, schnapps, sake). After all, not everyone loves them, and some may be afraid to try them.
Vodka is the most popular alcoholic drink at all sorts of parties due to its affordable price. The main thing when buying this alcohol is not to save on quality. Drink vodka from small shots, well chilled. I recommend to opt for such brands as Myagkov, Stolichnaya, Belochka.
Cognac – this noble alcohol with a velvety taste. It is no less popular in our country. Produced from grape juice. It is correct to drink cognac from deep glasses, after warming it in the palms. For corporate meetings, choose good, proven brands (for example, Hennessy (Hennessy), Martell (Martel), Ararat).
Whiskey is a drink for connoisseurs of good alcohol. This noble drink is perfect for informal meetings with colleagues. The right time for it is evening. Alcohol is drunk from thick-walled glasses; before serving, whiskey needs to be slightly cooled. Good brands are Jack Daniels (Jack Daniels), White Horse (White Horse), Jameson (Jameson).
Rum is a strong alcoholic drink associated with sea pirates, salted waters of all oceans. A bottle of good dark or light rum (for example, Saint James (St. James), Bacardi (Bacardi)) will definitely be appreciated by your colleagues.
Weak alcohol
Beer is a drink loved by millions of people around the world, including in our country. It is perfect for a party in a sports bar, outdoors or at home. There are many varieties of this drink: light and dark, filtered and unfiltered beer, exclusive beers (Engel (Engel), Schlenkerla (Schlenkerla) and others. The choice should be guided only by personal preferences.
White wine is universal and will be appropriate for any holiday – from a romantic evening to gatherings with colleagues. It is distinguished by invigorating freshness and a soft fruity aftertaste. However, to avoid a severe hangover, choose good, quality white wines (eg Pinot Grigio, Soave, Graves).
Red wines are the kings of wines, they have a rich aroma and bright taste. All varieties of red wine are made from black-blue and red grape varieties. When choosing alcohol for informal meetings with colleagues, pay attention to good brands of dry or semi-dry red wines – Amarone (Amarone), Barbera (Barbera), Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Sauvignon) and others.
Sparkling wines are an obligatory attribute not only of a New Year’s corporate party, but also of any official event with colleagues. For a party, it is better to buy sweet or semi-sweet (for example, Russian Champagne). Brut (for example, “New World”) is usually in demand among a small circle of lovers.
Cocktails
Cocktails are a great choice for a bar party. The cocktail menu of various establishments is very diverse and you can always choose a drink to your liking. For instance:
- Pina colada is a mix of white rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice and cream. The fresh, sweet, velvety taste of this cocktail will be appreciated.
- Daiquiri is a cocktail of light rum, lime juice and sugar. The cocktail is extremely popular and loved in bars all over the world due to its mild refreshing taste.
- Blue Lagoon – an exotic mix of vodka, Blue Curacao liqueur, lemon juice and soda will noticeably cheer up any company.
- Strawberry Mojito is a sweet, mild cocktail with minty notes that is wonderfully refreshing.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Take care of yourself!
Whatever drinks you choose, the main rule of parties with colleagues is moderation with alcohol. As they say, you still have to work with these people. And what kind of alcohol is it customary to drink in your work team?