eac@drux3.UUCP (03/23/84)
I grew up in Pittsburgh hearing both terms pop and soda. When I moved
to California, not too many people new what I was talking about when
I asked for a pop. I always thought a milk shake had ice cream in it.
I'll keep this in mind the next time I order one in the north east.
What about the term soft drink? Is this a generic term for carbonated
beverages? It doesn't seem to have any regional differences.
I have also noticed many distinct differences in bar drinks in various
parts of the country. If you order a Black Russian in Denver you get
a drink that is 2/3 Kahlua and 1/3 vodka. I ordered a Black Russian
in Stamford, CT and got a glass of vodka with a spot of Kahlua in it. Yech.
A friend of mine ordered a Margarita in Philadelphia and got sweet and sour
mix with tequila in it and no salt! At least they omitted the cherry!
A word to the wise traveler -- never assume.
While I've opened the subject of Margaritas, try substituting blue curacao
for the triple sec. The result is a blue Margarita which is served in
a lot of restaurants in Denver. I think the best Margaritas have some
kind of liqueur in them and fresh lime juice. This usually means you
can omit sugar. I like Margaritas on the tart side anyway.
Betsy Cvetic
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