What do y'all drink at the bars? Typically I go with the classic gin and tonic, the updated gin and red bull, and when some other jerk I'm out with steals my favorite I go with whiskey and cola.

Now, I love gin but I'd like to branch out a bit. Whiskey is no good because the drunk it gives me is typically bad for myself and everyone around me. Think non-stop drinking, total loss of self control, but no passing out or cessation in sight.

So, ruling out whiskey, what suggestions can you offer that aren't super sweet and girly but deviate from the liquor + soda dynamic (e.g. vodka and soda)?

Beer.

Alternatively, how about rum and ginger ale?

rum and coke

Milk.

Beer, beer and syrup, pastis, wine (just avoid red wine if you're planning on cruising for girls, it gives a bad breath and can tint your mouth if the wine is tanin-heavy). Martini gives an upperclass feel to your drinking; Martini vodka is good. Americanos are good if you like bitter stuff, too. Tequila sunrise is a good festive drink. Or ask for a Bloody Mary to demonstrate that you fear nothing.

Wondrous Punch.

One and you're good to go, two and you're not going anywhere for a while.