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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 5:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Cupertino
I once ordered an Americano as an apertivo at a high-end Cleveland resturant, and when the others were brought out their drinks I was brought coffee service.
I thought I knew my drinks pretty well but even I had to look that one up...

Originally Posted by cstead
One of my favorite drinks is the calimocho - equal parts cola and red wine with a few ice cubes tossed in. Most people have never heard of it or have any idea, and when I explain it, they usually cringe.
I've had this drink but didn't know there was a name for it...I just made it one night when I had crappy red wine and didn't want to drink it as-is

But overall, I don't think I order anything that makes waiters go "huh?"
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