I am planning a 40th birthday party and need ideas for our theme of growing up in the 60's. Drinks, food, and influential figures
2007-03-02 22:01:22 · 10 answers · asked by shelleyjacksonl 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
The drinks in the 60's were actually somewhat simple and ordinary.
Girls/ladies enjoyed; Screwdrivers, seven-seven's (7 Crown & 7-up)
whiskey & soda, bloody mary's, scotch & soda.
Guy's mostly drank beer.
Wines were not widely consumed in the 60's.
Many bars served popcorn, peanuts in the shell, and chips.
Influential people included President Kennedy & Jackie, John-John Kennedy, Elton John, Liberace, Chubby Checkers, Kingston Trio, BeachBoys.
Parties at home included sloppy joes, chips, pretzels, cocktail weiners served in a BBQ sauce.
Hope these help!
Good Luck.
2007-03-06 05:36:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 60's were simple times. The suggestion of the Alabama Slammer was right on. Basically, in those days Screwdrivers was the drink for Ladies.
To go back to the 60's go basic. There were no microbrews, no fancy drinks. The bar had a White and Red Wine, a Canadian Whiskey, Scotch, English Gin, Vodka, Rum, and Tequila. The beers were Miller, Bud, and a local brand based on your location. You put out Ice with sodas such as Coke, 7-up, tonic water, seltzer, and plain water.
I don't know that a sixties party would play out now. We had other things to compliment the party in those days. If everyone is mature enough to enjoy, responsibly, try the above booze with the addition of Schlitz, Schmidts, or Coors. Have A Great Time
2007-03-02 23:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by jerry g 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harvey Wallbangers
Pink Squirrels
Screwdrivers
Sloe Screw
Kamakazi
White Russian
Yago Sangria
2007-03-04 15:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by Karla R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have a lot of drinks like:
* alabama slammer
* harvey wall banger
* cosmopolitain
* dry Martini
I always say that a Turkey with some mashed potatoes and peas is the traditional picture of the 60's.
2007-03-02 22:13:01 · answer #4 · answered by Jad K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tekila Sunrise
2007-03-02 22:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by Israel-1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 60's, I was drinking Tom Collins with all the fruit stuff.
2007-03-04 02:09:37 · answer #6 · answered by ASTORROSE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purple Passion!
2007-03-03 02:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by janice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whiskey sour, my parents served at all the parties back then, for the ladies it was apricot sours.
2007-03-03 04:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shirley temple.......or for adult beverages, Martinis and Manhattans....
2007-03-02 22:20:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
advocaat or babycham
2007-03-02 23:30:52 · answer #10 · answered by just me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋