The (Almost) Complete Guide to Drinking in Acadiana

(KMDL-FM) Alcohol is a common social lubricant that is used quite often in South Louisiana. Drinking is part of our culture. I'd like to think we do it better than most.

There are some who swear we do it more than most. While that is a debatable topic for another time, we thought those of you who might enjoy a bit of a buzz with your beverages might like to explore your options.

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We have created what we are arrogantly calling The (Almost) Complete Guide to Drinking in Acadiana. We added the (Almost) because a complete guide to drinking in Acadiana would have to include moonshine, homemade wine, and beverages that could fuel a tractor. We didn't want to go that far.

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But we did want to go far enough to explore several of the social aspects of applying ethanol to your brain cells. Hey, if it's good enough to go into our cars, why shouldn't we apply it to our personalities and inhibitions, right?

When to Drink, Where to Drink, What to Drink in Acadiana

Our list of lists- yeah, each category has multiple entries, so if you're reading this while you're scrolling on the toilet, you're going to be a while. Each of those entries focuses on a different aspect of your relationship with drinking as it applies to certain situations.

Sometimes you just want to have a quiet conversation over a cocktail, something intimate. Other times, the more the merrier is the vibe you're going for. Then there are times when money is tight, and you'd like to get tighter; we have the "deals drinks" for you too.

Different Situations Require a Different Drinking Strategy

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Maybe you want to go out to a place where the people are your own age, and they're not playing that (cow manure) stuff they call music. Yeah, we got a list of places that even grown folks can enjoy.

There are also times when you can't afford to let that "demon rum" or is it "daemeon mailer" loosen your tongue, but you don't want to not fit in. We have a list for that too.

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So, you ready? Feel free to bookmark this for future adventures. Here comes The (Almost) Complete Guide to Drinking in Acadiana.