Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm heading to WDW in a couple days to celebrate my 21st birthday, and as part of the trip, we're going to attempt to drink around the world at Epcot. I'm just checking to see if anybody has a favorite drink from each country. I'm assuming that we'll want to mostly stick to either beer or wine, but we really have no idea what's any good in the different places (or what's really bad and we should avoid). As a quick disclaimer, we do plan to spread the tour out over the day and if we get to a point where we shouldn't go any further, we will stop. None of us really expect us to make it past around China or Italy (starting at Mexico) anyway. This will be my first time drinking, so I really don't think we'll go very far, even if we're sharing drinks to minimize their effects. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Originally Posted By sjhym33 I have drunk around the world...when i was younger. I would suggest that you pick a type of drink (beer or wine) and stick to it. Dont mix. I always do beer because I like seeing the differences in brews between the various countries.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Mexico: Margarita Norway: One of their Aquavit Specialty drinks. I'm not sure you can order one without doing the buffet. China: Plum wine. Germany: Gewurztraminer wine from the Weinkeller. Italy: Limoncello shots America: Samuel Adams Japan: Plum wine Morocco: Mimosa France: Grand Mariner Slush Great Britain: Black & Tan Canada: Molson, eh? Mixing is half the fun, but I never do more than 2-3 countries at a time.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt FA...I always thought you were older!! Who has time to drink @ EPCOT!! There is some kind of Lemon drink at that slushy cart in France I always wanted to try! I guess I'll just have to go back!
Originally Posted By hopemax I don't drink...but I enjoy the Grey Goose slush at the cart in France. That's the lemon drink A Happy Haunt mentioned. Others prefer the Peach Grand Marnier, but the alcohol taste is too strong for me.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 I had the Grand Marnier last year because Samantha Brown raved about it on her show. Not worth the $8. I prefered the English Rose at R&C. Glad you're sounding sensible about your plan FerretAfros.
Originally Posted By TMICHAEL HEY, HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY F! I'll THIRD that Black and Tan at the Rose and Crown, my favorite drink. (and it goes so well with their fish and chips!) The layered margarita in Mexico is great for finding your favorite favor. Mine is the Kiwi and original. Hated the plum wine so had beers in China and Japan. Actually, Beer is my drink of choice, well, if I can't get a Jack and Coke or a Grey Goose extra dirty martini, so most of the time I just try the different beers. And its really fun to find one I like that I haven't tried before. Hmmm, maybe I drink too much beer......NAH! Oh, and the Grand Marnier slush, we got ours in Morrocco, started off good but got WAYYYYYYY too sweet really, REALLY fast!
Originally Posted By disney pete If you go by Trippy's list they will end up carrying you out have a great day
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<If you go by Trippy's list they will end up carrying you out have a great day>> 100% correct if you make it the whole way around the world. As I said, I never go more than two or three countries.
Originally Posted By smedley Count me in the margarita team. I usually go in that way, purchase my margarita in Mexico, and savour it as I wander around the world That being said I might just have to put the grey goose slush on my list of things to try
Originally Posted By MPierce My suggestion would be if you have never drank alcohol don't start. Having said that I know that is not going to happen with most folks. If you have never drank before I would suggest a maximum of 2 drinks per day until you know how the liquor is going to effect each person. I would suggest you do stick with beer or wine. Mixed drinks taste really good, and before you know it you are completely wiped out. Never drink, and drive, and always be respectful of others around you. Try to be a Happy Disney Drunk. I'm sure you all will practice moderation, and have a great time celebrating. No one wants to spend their time at WDW driving the porcelain bus.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Rosa Regale in Italy. Also, most restaurants have a wine called Fairy Tale. It is delicious and only sold in EPCOT>>>
Originally Posted By Mr X ***This will be my first time drinking, so I really don't think we'll go very far, even if we're sharing drinks to minimize their effects.*** Lllllllllllaaaaaaaammmmmmeeeeeee!! Ferret my friend, if you don't make it all the way around and have at LEAST 3 shots along the way, I'll never speak to you again. And no sharing drinks either! Come on, bro. You only turn 21 once. Make the MOST of it! <--Mr X reminds consumers to drink responsibly.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Unless he's putting us on, Ferret is showing responsibilty and maturity.
Originally Posted By dshyates Being your first time drinking. I would suggest 2 fruity mixed drinks and a good meal. Then see how you feel. The around the world cocktail tour, while fun, is more suited to more experienced drinkers. For the first time drinker I would suggest starting with one of the frozen margaritas from the stand near the Mexican Pavilion for starters. And then the Grey Goose slush in France. Remember, take it slow and be sure to eat along the way. Or you can do what I do and start with a litre of Hefeweizen at the German restaurant. Then get a large hot Sake in Japan. A Black & Tan at the Rose and Crown, and dessert on a frozen margarita.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm still in WDW so I don't have much time, but I'd just like to give a quick update. I made it from Mexico to America (including the Outpost, since my group wouldn't let us skip it) on my own, and then shared the rest of the way. We spread it out over the entire day (first drink in Mexico at noon, last one just before Illuminations started at 9), and I was able to make it to the safari first thing the next morning. I'll put up a more detailed trip report once I get home, but I just wanted to thank everybody for their suggestions. Here's a quick rundown of what we had each place: Mexico-Strawberry margarita Norway-Carlsberg China-Plum wine Outpost-Safari brew Germany-Hefe Weizen Italy-Rosa Regale America-Sam Adams seasonal Japan-Sake (first shared one) Morocco-Sangria France-Pommegranite Champagne Britain-Boddingtons Canada-Snake Bite from UK(since Canada's place was closed) Hope to put more up later, once I actually get back.
