Bartenders

I now know why NYS holds bartenders responsible for people driving drunk. Last night was date night and hubby and I went to our local hangout. Usually I have 2 lite beers and that's it. But last nite I had a vodka, soda, extra lemon, lite on the ice, in a tall glass, with a straw, drink. My thinking was the tall glass with soda would dilute the vodka and I could have more then 1. The drink was good and after an hour or so I ordered a second, this time I saw the drink being made.

The bartender did not pour 1 shot of vodka, he poured 3 into the glass. I was shocked. Really I was. Why would a person do that? It's like a sneak attack. So there I was thinking I was drinkinf diluted booze when in reality and unknowingly I was drinking 3 drinks. I was legally impaired at the least and possibly legally over the limit. Thankfully I was not driving. Generally I stay away from liquor and drink lite bottled beer. ( I'll write about draft beer another day) I guess the bartender thought he was doing a favor? by giving me the added vodka. The second drink went untouched.

If I was driving and had been pulled over I know I would have blown impaired and gone to jail. That sucks! Where I live the county has tougher laws then the state for those who drink and drive. The sheriff deputies do not take kindly to drinking and driving and are known for having the highest arrest rate for DWIs.

I have a whole thing about drunk drivers, and never ever have I driven impaired or drunk in my life. (positive aspect of an offspring of an alcoholic father). Lite bottled beer will be my drink of choice when I am out and about. 2 will remain the limit.