I think the Modern Drunkard article detailed drinking in Trek the best: the original series as all about the hard-core alcohol, then the PC Next Generation comes along with it’s synthehol nonsense.

A bunch of us were at the Star Trek experience in Vegas (where these come from) and were less than impressed. A very Applebees sort of menu. They pushed the “Romulan Ale” (blue or green colored PBR) a lot. The signature drinks were way more for the ooooh aaahh factor than for taste it seemed.

But I’m forced to wonder why Star Trek had no official drinks that actually tasted like, you know, alcohol. I somehow can’t picture any of the captains sipping on a tiki or dessert drink like these. These are amusing, but I can’t say I’m anxious to try either.