Alright, let’s talk about what to drink at one of them fancy places, a “brasserie,” they call it. I ain’t never been to one myself, mind you, but I heard things. Sounds like a place for city folks, but hey, drinkin’ is drinkin’, whether it’s in a barn or a bar… or a “brass-something.”
First thing’s first, beer. Yep, beer. They say these “brasseries” are known for their beer. Don’t go orderin’ no fancy-pants cocktails if you ain’t tried the beer first. That’s like goin’ to a chicken coop and lookin’ for a cow. Makes no sense. So, beer, got it? Good. Now, what kind of beer? Well, that’s where it gets tricky. They probably got all sorts of names I can’t even pronounce. Just ask the fella behind the bar what’s good. He oughta know.
Now, if beer ain’t your thing, which is fine, I guess, some folks just ain’t got good taste, then you gotta figure out what else to drink. I hear tell of somethin’ called “Champagne.” Sounds expensive. Probably is. But they say it’s from some place in France, where they make the real stuff. If you’re feelin’ fancy, go ahead, try it. Just don’t come cryin’ to me if you don’t like it. And don’t be wastin’ good money on stuff you ain’t gonna enjoy.
Then there’s them mixed-up drinks, what they call “cock-tails.” One they talk about is a “French 75.” Sounds dangerous, like somethin’ you’d shoot out of a cannon. But I reckon it’s got that Champagne stuff in it, mixed with other things. Probably sweet, maybe a little sour. I don’t know. I stick to plain stuff myself. But if you’re feelin’ adventurous, give it a whirl. Just remember, too much of anything ain’t good for ya.
- Beer: The go-to drink at a brasserie. Ask what’s good. Don’t be shy.
- Champagne: If you’re feelin’ fancy and got the money to spend.
- French 75: A cocktail with Champagne, if you like that sort of thing.
So, there you have it. Drinks at a “brass-thingy.” Beer, fancy bubbly stuff, and mixed-up drinks. Pick your poison, as they say. Just remember to drink responsible, don’t be makin’ a fool of yourself, and for goodness sake, don’t be drivin’ if you’ve had too much. Common sense ain’t so common these days, I tell ya. And one more thing, if you don’t know what somethin’ is, just ask. Better to look a little dumb than to drink somethin’ you hate. That’s all I got to say about that.
One last thing though, if you go to one of these places, and they try to charge you more than a dollar for a beer, walk right out. They’re ripping you off. A beer should be a beer price, no matter where you drink it. I swear, city folk will try to charge you an arm and a leg for anything these days. Just be careful and don’t let ‘em fool you. And don’t forget to tip your server, but not too much! They ain’t royalty.
And for Pete’s sake, if you don’t understand the menu, don’t just point at somethin’ random and hope for the best. Ask! Use your words. That’s what they’re there for. Good service is good service, no matter where you are, even in one of them fancy… you know… “brass-a-rees.” You just gotta be a little firm, but polite, of course. City folks appreciate manners, even if they don’t always show it themselves.
So, to sum it all up: try the beer first. If that ain’t your cup of tea, try something bubbly, or a mixed drink. Just be careful with your money, be polite, and for goodness sake, don’t drink too much. And that’s the end of that. Now, go on and enjoy your drink, or whatever it is you city folks do.
Tags: Brasserie, Beer, Champagne, French 75, Cocktail, Drinks, Beverage, France
