Cocktail just as sour as taste of Warriors' loss

By: Eric Zimmerling

Posted: 5/3/07

It was time to celebrate the end of the Warriors 13-year playoff drought with a drink in their honor, so I ordered a "Warrior Chillem." Unfortunately it missed worse than an Adonal Foyle three-point shot.

After asking for a Warriors themed drink at Britannia Arms British Pub and Restaurant located on 173 W Santa Clara St., I received a Chillem: Absolut Ruby Red Vodka, pineapple juice, tonic and a splash of Blue Caracao.

The blue and yellow refreshment was very clever, unfortunately the delicate and decadent cherry and lime garnish made me more fired up about a figure skating championship than a playoff basketball game.

Wanting to get the fruity potion out of my way so I could order a beer, I downed the chillem and buzzed less than a Dallas crowd after the Warriors stole game one.

The pineapple juice was overwhelmingly strong and more sour than the looks on Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on the sideline; the alcohol seemed nonexistent like Erick Dampier.

The Blue Caracao did add some color, but that was about it.

The atmosphere in "The Brit" is great for supporting our local teams with the array of televisions the bar displays.

It just might be safer to order your own favorites drinks rather than trying themed drinks in honor of our favorite teams.

The best part of the day was when my buddy called me and asked me what I was doing and I said, "Just chillin', watching the Warriors game with my Warriors Chillem." Thank goodness I paid only $4.50 for the drink.

Warrior Chillem

4 ounces Ruby Red Vodka

8 ounces pineapple juice

splash tonic

splash blue caracua