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What do you drink before a night out?

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Littleguggi · 05/12/2024 18:22

What alcoholic predrinks do you and your friends have before a night out? I'm looking for inspiration as it's been a while since I've been out! I'm thinking white wine or prosecco however I tend to drink them too slowly..

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NovemberMorn · 05/12/2024 18:39

I don't drink anything before a night out, I save myself for the main event.

AloneLike · 05/12/2024 18:41

Nothing.

Littleguggi · 05/12/2024 18:42

The drinks are very £££ where we're going sadly!

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TheMasterplan23 · 05/12/2024 18:44

A nice Zinfandel or Rum and Diet Coke usually.

Toddlerteaplease · 05/12/2024 18:44

Tea.

IntheArctic · 05/12/2024 18:45

None. I wouldn't eat before going out for a meal either. Our children used to do 'pre-drinks' when they were in their late teens/early 20s, but stopped once they left uni.

Littleguggi · 05/12/2024 18:50

I always eat before I go out, even if dinner is involved, so happy to drink beforehand. I thought predrinks were the norm..

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LisaJohnsonsFacebookMole · 05/12/2024 19:00

I don't. I'm not an 18 year-old in 2000.

CoastalCalm · 05/12/2024 19:01

Used to be a vodka redbull

Hayley1256 · 05/12/2024 19:06

Cocktails or some fizz

Sugarfish · 05/12/2024 19:09

We used to have cocktails, or if it was summer and we were drinking in the garden we’d have pimms. Usually it would be mulled wine before a Christmas night out.

Now I have a coffee because I’m getting old and tired and I need the caffeine!

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 05/12/2024 19:09

I never do! Why would you eat before going out to dinner? Confused

Betterthanitseems · 05/12/2024 19:10

I might have one beer if I'm ready before taxi comes,but otherwise it would be just when out. When i was under 22 I would have drank vodka before going out..

Littleguggi · 05/12/2024 19:11

Gosh everyone is so boring!

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coffeesaveslives · 05/12/2024 19:12

Nothing!

livanlaterlaterlater · 05/12/2024 19:12

Well I am quite old with adult children and I still have a glass of wine getting ready or maybe even more!

adulthoodisajoke · 05/12/2024 19:14

I dont really drink any more but if I do I go for cream soda and vanilla vodka. (normal works as well)
or
vanilla vodka and lemonade

I like my drinks to be sweet and simple

KennyMousetits · 05/12/2024 19:15

I like a glass or two of wine or prosecco, or if I'm tired an espresso martini does the trick.

SirChenjins · 05/12/2024 19:16

Nothing - not sure why I would really. My DD drinks vodka and cranberry or wine.

AppropriateAdult · 05/12/2024 19:18

Gosh, predrinks! That takes me back...

Not boring, OP, just middle-aged.

watersoul · 05/12/2024 19:19

Nothing. I'm an adult.

SquigglePigs · 05/12/2024 19:19

I tend to just have a beer or a g&t whilst I'm getting ready. I don't like to start on wine too early.

Marblesbackagain · 05/12/2024 19:21

Littleguggi · 05/12/2024 19:11

Gosh everyone is so boring!

No sweetheart we are adults. Why on earth do you need to eat and drink before you go out ? Are you 18?

Wolfpa · 05/12/2024 19:21

We tend to have a batch of margaritas or make some seasonal cocktails. Next week we are going to try the Grinch cocktails.

SnowFrogJelly · 05/12/2024 19:21

Water..