A weather guide to libations. It’s not all about a beer

Have you considered your environment

Quick disclaimer. This post assumes you’re looking for a little something to put you in the mood for a little white ball to mock you for the better part of 5 hours. For the non-alcoholic version of this post take a look at our other posts on the subject. With that … let’s get after it.

1. The ‘Frosty Flurry’ Hot Chocolate When it’s so cold out that you suspect the golf balls might shatter on impact, the Hot Chocolate is king. It’s the perfect companion for those days when you’re questioning your life choices and sanity for golfing in near-Arctic conditions. Keep your spirits and body temperature up – who knows, it might even thaw out your frozen swing. If you’re feeling frisky throw a shot of peppermint schnapps in there for a holiday treat and a little pick me up.

2. The ‘Sideways Rain’ Stout Picture this: it’s raining sideways, your umbrella has surrendered, and you can’t tell if the water hazard is the pond or the fairway. Enter the Stout – dark, strong, and as brooding as the clouds above. It’s like a warm hug in a glass, with enough character to make you forget you’re slowly turning into a walking water feature.

3. The ‘Crisp Autumn Day’ Cider Ah, the blue sky fall day – leaves crunching underfoot, a sweater vest that’s actually functional, and a cider in hand. The Cider, crisp and refreshing with a hint of apple nostalgia, is perfect for those idyllic autumn rounds. It’s like sipping on a liquid sweater, cozy enough to make you forgive the leaf pile that just swallowed your ball.

4. The ‘Sun’s Out, Guns Out’ Margarita Scorcher of a day? It’s Margarita time. When the sun’s blazing and you can cook an egg on the golf cart seat, this icy, salt-rimmed savior is a hole-in-one. Just the right mix of tequila and regret, it’s for those days when your sunscreen is working overtime, and your golf game is taking a back seat to staying conscious.

5. The ‘Perfect Day’ Classic Beer Sometimes, the stars align for that perfect golf weather – not too hot, not too cold, just a light breeze whispering sweet nothings to your golf ball. That’s when you crack open a Classic Beer. It’s the tried-and-true, no-weather-complaints brew that says, “Hey, maybe I won’t lose a dozen balls today.” For those of you that track every shot on an app and have a club for every situation a seltzer is an acceptable substitution.

Honorable Mentions:

• The ‘Rough Morning’ Bloody Mary: For those early tee times when you’re still blinking sleep out of your eyes and the dew is fresh on the green. It’s half breakfast, half cocktail, and fully capable of making you forget you’re up at the crack of dawn.
• The ‘Long Shot’ Whiskey Shot: Ideal for when you need a bit of liquid courage to face that daunting water hazard or the notorious sand trap. It’s a quick, fiery pep talk in a glass.
• The ‘Par-Saver’ Baileys and Coffee: Sometimes, you need a gentle pick-me-up, and that’s where Baileys and Coffee come in. It’s like a warm blanket for your insides, keeping your spirits up even when your balls seem magnetically attracted to the bunkers.

In conclusion, just like a caddy helps you choose the right club, let the weather guide your drink selection. After all, golf isn’t just about the game; it’s about how you weather the weather with the perfect drink in hand. Cheers to meteorological mindfulness on the fairway! 🏌️‍♂️🌦🍺🏌️‍♀️