People could finally stop drinking bathtub hooch under cover of darkness and come back out in the open with their boozing. And though they may have been deeply on the DL at the time–and though they may not have been swilling Cosmos at the time–we’re sure the nation’s fag population partied pretty goddamn hard that first night in 1933.
So in honor of this blessed day, we bring you a roundup (inspired by our earlier guide to What Not to Order in a Busy Gay Bar) of the five gayest drinks of all time.
The Appletini
Ketel Soda, Splash of Cran
Vodka sodas became all the rage as soon as everyone realized carbs were bad, and then when everyone finally went off Atkins and started the Zone diet or whatever, they threw in the splash of cran as a flavorful little treat to themselves. Or for, you know, a little color. Top shelf vodkas are definitely the purview of the gays, and in our completely unsubstantiated opinion, Ketel One gets called more than your Stolis and Grey Gooses in the average upscale gay venue.
Jack and Diet
The Cosmo
You might as well just cut off your dick and start transitioning already, lady. It’s pink, it’s unwieldy in a busy bar, and its heyday (like the Sex and the City gals’ fertility) is a thing of the past–like 10 years past. As previously stated, if you’re one to order a Cosmo–particularly in a popular venue where others might see you–we have nothing left to say to you.
White Wine
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