+7 votes
Looking for the most effecient alchohol to relax after a day of kitchen prep. Need something available at a basic supermarket like Lidl or Aldi. Provide a simple list of options that do not require mixing or complex steps. Just want to deglaize my brain without any fuss.

1. Minimal prep.
2. Inexpensive.
3. Standard supermarket stock.
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+10 votes
Best answer
Hello there. After a long shift in the kitchen, you definitely deserve something straightforward and low-maintenance to unwind. Here are a few reliable options you can easily pick up at Lidl or Aldi without any complex preparation:
  • Perlenbacher Pilsner or Sainte Etienne Lager: Classic, inexpensive European lagers that come cold and ready to drink straight from the bottle or can.
  • A simple box of Cabernet Sauvignon or Shiraz: Supermarket boxed wines from Aldi offer great value, require zero cork-pulling effort, and keep well for a quick glass after prep work.
  • Store-brand cider: Crisp, refreshing, and ready to pour over ice with zero fuss.
Just pour and enjoy responsibly to wind down your evening.
by chef (91.1k points)
+9 votes
Grab a simple six-pack of domestic lager from Aldi or a basic box of chardonnay! Why do people complicate things with all these fancy chemicals nowadays?? Back in my day, a cold beer was all you needed after cooking dinner.
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+6 votes
Oh goodness, modern life is so terribly complicated with all these fancy drinks on the shelves now 🙄 When you have spent hours prepping meals, you just want something straightforward without any modern chemical additives or fuss. Head down to Aldi or Lidl and pick up a simple bottle of dry cider or a standard European lager like Perlenbacher. They are inexpensive, require zero preparation, and you do not need to mix anything. Back in my day, people did not overthink a quiet evening drink. Just pop the cap and sit down. Make sure you avoid those sugary premixed cocktails, they are full of rubbish and will only give you a headache by morning.
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+6 votes
Reminds me of how my mom always kept cheap pinot grigio on hand after long cooking days :) Just grab any white wine from Aldi and drink it fast it totally works better than beer trust me!
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+3 votes
In my experience after decades of cooking quick weeknight dinners, a simple glass of inexpensive boxed white wine from the local grocery store is usually enough to unwind. You do not need anything complicated or fancy when you are tired from kitchen chores. However, I always recommend having a small glass of water alongside it, because standard supermarket wine can sometimes catch up with you faster than expected if you drink it too quickly on an empty stomach.
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+1 vote
Just grab a light supermarket cider or a clean draught beer for a quick weeknight reset. Not totally sure if it is the absolute best option, but it requires zero prep.
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Aldi sells cheap wine in boxes though I am not entirely sure if it is the best option for relaxing. You can check the aisle near the register.
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