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Old 29-10-2014, 09:48
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Does this exist in bottled form?

I dont drink alcohol often because i dont like the taste. Ive tried alcopops as i like fruity drinks, but things like that taste fruity but after ive swallowed it i can taste the alcohol that leaves a bad aftertaste.

When we were on holiday we had alcoholic slushies. They were the same in that it tasted like raspberry or mango but then you got the vodka or rum aftertaste.

One day the bartender recommended mixing the raspberry vodka slushie with the pina colada one. We gave it a go and it was bloody gorgeous. It tasted just like raspberry slushie, but a bit creamier, and the alcoholic aftertaste was completely gone! It tasted just like a non alcoholic drink so was easier to drink and tasted ten times better.

Are there any drinks on the market that are similar? Whenever i go out with friends i always stick to soft drinks because i assumed all alcoholic drinks give you that odd taste and feel in the back of your throat. It would be great if there was one which just tasted of what it was supposed to.
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Old 29-10-2014, 11:25
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Does this exist in bottled form?

I dont drink alcohol often because i dont like the taste. Ive tried alcopops as i like fruity drinks, but things like that taste fruity but after ive swallowed it i can taste the alcohol that leaves a bad aftertaste.

When we were on holiday we had alcoholic slushies. They were the same in that it tasted like raspberry or mango but then you got the vodka or rum aftertaste.

One day the bartender recommended mixing the raspberry vodka slushie with the pina colada one. We gave it a go and it was bloody gorgeous. It tasted just like raspberry slushie, but a bit creamier, and the alcoholic aftertaste was completely gone! It tasted just like a non alcoholic drink so was easier to drink and tasted ten times better.

Are there any drinks on the market that are similar? Whenever i go out with friends i always stick to soft drinks because i assumed all alcoholic drinks give you that odd taste and feel in the back of your throat. It would be great if there was one which just tasted of what it was supposed to.
Alcopops are designed for this reason, if you have a Smirnoff Ice VK or a WKD you pretty much won't taste any alcohol.
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Old 29-10-2014, 11:30
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Maybe its just me then! Every alcopop ive tried has always had the familiar unpleasant aftertaste and that slight burning feeling at the back of your throat. Maybe im just more sensitive to it since i dont drink often?
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Old 29-10-2014, 11:39
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West coast coooler (the original one, not the rose) doesnt taste of alcohol
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Old 29-10-2014, 12:29
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I find Bailies (esp the mint variation) and apple sours don't taste alcoholic.
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Old 29-10-2014, 13:10
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Try a Kopparberg strawberry and lime. If that tastes of alcohol to you i'd give up.
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Old 29-10-2014, 13:14
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Malibu? I haven't had in years but don't remember a strong after taste. I mixed mine with Appletise. Do they still make that? Or you could mix it with pineapple juice or coke.
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Old 29-10-2014, 13:21
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It would be great if there was one which just tasted of what it was supposed to.
They do taste of what they are supposed to. Alcopops were invented to hide the taste of alcohol to encourage children who didn't like the taste of normal alcoholic drinks to start drinking so the after taste isn't so important.
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Old 29-10-2014, 13:56
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Maybe its just me then! Every alcopop ive tried has always had the familiar unpleasant aftertaste and that slight burning feeling at the back of your throat. Maybe im just more sensitive to it since i dont drink often?
That's just the regular taste of an alcopop in my experience. You'd be better off having something actually alcoholic.

The Kopperberg was a good recommendation. Or even just a vodka and coke - I find that tastes of absolutely nothing. A vodka based drink is probably your best bet.

Although if you don't like the taste of alcohol, why bother? Have a red bull, that makes me more giddy than any alcohol does.
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Old 29-10-2014, 15:06
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Just love the username GiraffeGirl. Unusual and amusing.
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Old 29-10-2014, 15:29
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Try a Babycham
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Old 30-10-2014, 08:54
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Also amaretto and coke taste of Doctor Pepper, alcoholic version that is.
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Old 30-10-2014, 10:46
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Old 30-10-2014, 10:47
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Ooooo yes! Or Lambrini!
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Old 30-10-2014, 11:39
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That's just the regular taste of an alcopop in my experience. You'd be better off having something actually alcoholic.

The Kopperberg was a good recommendation. Or even just a vodka and coke - I find that tastes of absolutely nothing. A vodka based drink is probably your best bet.

Although if you don't like the taste of alcohol, why bother? Have a red bull, that makes me more giddy than any alcohol does.
Its a good question. When we were on holiday i tried the alcoholic drinks and it felt really nice. Im usually a quite shy and conservative person and it was the first time ever i just let myself go and had a bloody good time.

I wouldnt say i was drunk, just tipsy enough to let my hair down and stop worrying about things. I didnt drink to excess just enough that i was a little bit giddy but was still completely aware about what i was doing.

This drink had absolutely no taste of alcohol though, just tasted the same as a raspberry slush puppy. Ive never before come across an alcoholic drink that didnt hit the back of my throat or make my face scrunch up after swallowing it.
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Old 02-11-2014, 23:37
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Try a Kopparberg strawberry and lime. If that tastes of alcohol to you i'd give up.
Kopparberg would be my suggestion as well. They don't taste alcoholic at all
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Old 02-11-2014, 23:39
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Another vote for kopparberg.
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Old 03-11-2014, 10:24
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If you don't like the taste of alcohol, what is the point in trying to drink it?
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Old 03-11-2014, 13:01
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If you don't like the taste of alcohol, what is the point in trying to drink it?
Lots of people like the effect of alcohol without liking the taste, it's not that hard to understand.
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Old 03-11-2014, 13:02
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Kopparberg would be my suggestion as well. They don't taste alcoholic at all
I had one of the non-alcoholic versions by mistake and it tasted exactly the same.
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Old 03-11-2014, 15:43
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Mix vodka with a fizzy drink you like.
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Old 03-11-2014, 16:12
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Does this exist in bottled form?

I dont drink alcohol often because i dont like the taste. Ive tried alcopops as i like fruity drinks, but things like that taste fruity but after ive swallowed it i can taste the alcohol that leaves a bad aftertaste.

When we were on holiday we had alcoholic slushies. They were the same in that it tasted like raspberry or mango but then you got the vodka or rum aftertaste.

One day the bartender recommended mixing the raspberry vodka slushie with the pina colada one. We gave it a go and it was bloody gorgeous. It tasted just like raspberry slushie, but a bit creamier, and the alcoholic aftertaste was completely gone! It tasted just like a non alcoholic drink so was easier to drink and tasted ten times better.

Are there any drinks on the market that are similar? Whenever i go out with friends i always stick to soft drinks because i assumed all alcoholic drinks give you that odd taste and feel in the back of your throat. It would be great if there was one which just tasted of what it was supposed to.
First, I assume you aren't aged 12. Most people hate the taste of alcohol as a child, but get used to it as they grow older.

Several people have already recommended vodka and coke. So I'm going to fine tune that a little. Absolute vodka seems purer and have less "alcohol flavour" than others I tried. They also do vodka that is already flavoured (lemon, raspberry, chilli, etc). I can recommend Raspberry Absolute with Orange juice. Delicious!
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Old 04-11-2014, 09:49
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Apple/Raspberry/Cherry Sourz + Blue Caraçao + Malibu + diet lemonade

Disaronno + cranberry juice

Malibu + cranberry/pineapple juice

They are my current favourites
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Old 04-11-2014, 19:40
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First, I assume you aren't aged 12. Most people hate the taste of alcohol as a child, but get used to it as they grow older.

Several people have already recommended vodka and coke. So I'm going to fine tune that a little. Absolute vodka seems purer and have less "alcohol flavour" than others I tried. They also do vodka that is already flavoured (lemon, raspberry, chilli, etc). I can recommend Raspberry Absolute with Orange juice. Delicious!
You're right about Absolut vodka. Avoid supermarket own brand and especially Red Square.

If you want really smooth vodka, go for Grey Goose.
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Old 04-11-2014, 20:06
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Apple vodka and apple juice is delicious too.
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