Drinking buddies
Marlon Brando, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Al Gore, Thomas Jefferson, Elton John, Eric McCormack, Rosie ODonnell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon

TAURUS

Drinking style
Taurus prefers to drink at a leisurely pace, aiming for a mellow glow rather than a full-on zonk. Since a truly intoxicated Taurus is a one-person stampede, the kind of bull-in-a-china-shop inebriate who spills red wine on white carpets and tells fart jokes to employers, the preference for wining and dining (or Bud and buddies) to body shots and barfing is quite fortunate for the rest of us. This is not to say that the Bull is by any means a teetotaler god, no. A squiffy Taurus will get, er, gregarious (full of loudmouth soup, some would say) and is extremely amusing to drag to a karaoke bar when intoxicated.

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Early-to-bed Taureans need a picker-upper try a Red Bull and vodka. They also have a leviathan sweet tooth and are fond of drinks with names that sound like dessert (50-50 bar, mudslide). Sweetly caffeinated drinks, like Irish coffee or white Russians, are ideal. More macho Taureans will go for something unpretentious, like a Jack and Coke or whiskey sour.

Drinking buddies
Cate Blanchett, Tony Blair, Pierce Brosnan, Cher, Penelope Cruz, William Randolph Hearst, Jerry Seinfeld, Barbara Striesand, Uma Thurman, Renee Zellweger

GEMINI

Drinking style
Geminis can drink without changing their behavior much theyre so naturally chatty and short-attention-spanned that its just hard to tell sometimes. They can amaze you by conversing with finesse and allusion, then doing something to belie an extremely advanced state of intoxication, like puking in your shoe. Geminis possess the magic ability to flirt successfully (and uninfuriatingly, which is very tricky) with several people at once. They like to order different ****tails every round repetition is boring and may create a theme (like yellow drinks: beer, sauvignon blanc and limoncello) for their own amusement.

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Easily bored Geminis need some stimulation in their drinks those with two parts, like a black and tan (or just a double), are particularly appealing. Otherwise, theyll drink all over the map, ordering frou-frou drinks to add to their collection of ****tail monkeys or going for whiskey rocks because theyre feeling rather noir. Gemini rules the herb anise make some home-infused anise vodka as a gift.

Drinking buddies
George Bush Sr., Johnny Depp, Rupert Everett, Boy George, Allen Ginsberg, Angelina Jolie, John Kennedy, Ian McKellen, Kylie Minogue, Morrissey

CANCER

Drinking style
Cancer is a comfort drinker and an extra wine with dinner or an after-work beer or six can be extra comforting, cant it, Cancer darling? Like fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces, Crabs must guard against lushery. Cancers are brilliant at ferreting out secret parties and insinuating themselves on VIP lists and, in true Hollywood style, Cancers are never really drunk; instead, they get tired and emotional (read: weepy when lubricated). But theres nothing better than swapping stories (and spit) over a few bottles of inky red wine with your favorite Cancer. Even your second-favorite Cancer will do.

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Ruled by the moon, Cancers are intrigued by the idea of moonshine any brown booze, from a bourbon press to a whiskey and soda to grandpappys special brew in a mason jar, will do. They also like comfortingly warm and sweet drinks, like hot toddies and hot buttered rums. The sign also rules the flavor vanilla, and youd be adored if you served up a vanilla vodka and soda.

Drinking buddies
Pamela Anderson, George W. Bush, Bill Cosby, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Sean Hayes, Lil Kim, George Michael, Princess Diana, Prince William

LEO

Drinking style
Leo likes to drink and dance theyre often fabulous dancers, and usually pretty good drinkers as well, losing their commanding dignity and turning kittenish. Of course, theyre quite aware theyre darling Leos will be Leos, after all. They generally know their limit, probably because they loathe losing self-control. When they get over-refreshed, expect flirting to ensue and perhaps not with the one what brung them. But Leos not the type to break rules even when drunk, so just try to ignore it (try harder, Cancer) and expect a sheepish (and hung over) Lion to make it up to you the next day.

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Leos like flashy drinks, be they complicated tropical concoctions festooned with umbrellas, like a Bahama mama or the more common strawberry daiquiri or mai tai. Indeed, they often have a taste for the fruity try a screwdriver, or add an extra cherry to the next Manhattan. Their sense of drama lends itself to a kir royale, of course.

Drinking buddies
Ben Affleck, Gillian Anderson, Bill Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Debra Messing, Kevin Spacey, Martha Stewart, Andy Warhol

VIRGO

Drinking style
Cerebral Virgos are compelled to impose order onto their bender. Their famously fussy quest for purity could lead to drinking less than other signs, sure but it could also lead to drinking booze neat, to sucking down organic wine or just to brand loyalty. They rarely get fully shellacked but, oh, when they do! Virgos controlled by the intellect, but theres an unbridled beast lurking within, and they let it loose when walloped. Its dead sexy (and surprisingly unsloppy). As one Virgo friend used to declare, Im going to drink myself into a low level of intelligence tonight. A toast to the subgenius IQ!

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Many Virgos prefer clear, simple, untreacly drinks like vodka tonic or a real margarita, though youll find em drinking anything from unflinchingly downing Cuervo straight to smirkingly ordering a dirty virgin. They also tend to like bitter, low-alk guzzles like Campari and soda. They rarely change their drink once theyve found it, however.

Drinking buddies
Cameron Diaz, Hugh Grant, Christopher Isherwood, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Carrie-Anne Moss, Dorothy Parker, Ryan Philippe, Keanu Reeves, Lily Tomlin

LIBRA

Drinking style
Im jusht a social drinker, slurs Libra, its jusht that Im so damn social. Libra loves nothing more than to party, mingle and relate to everyone. Whether dipped in favor of Good Libra (with Insta-Friend device set to on) or heavier on the Evil Libra side (they are little instigators when bored), the Scales can really work a room. Charming as they are, Libras are notoriously lacking in self-control, however, which can get them into all sorts of trouble including wearing their wobbly boots waaaay too early in the evening, flirting with their best friends beau or even blacking out the nights events entirely. Oops!

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Aesthetic Libras like pretty, pouffy drinks like a pink lady or a brandy Alexander. Thats the influence of Venus, their ruling planet, which also gives them a horror of crudely named potions like Sex on the Beach. Theyre fine with normal guzzles like apple martinis, but every Libra secretly just wants Champagne, and lots of it.

Drinking buddies
Jimmy Carter, Simon Cowell, Ani DiFranco, Janeane Garofalo, Hugh Jackman, Martina Navratilova, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting, Oscar Wilde, Catherine Zeta-Jones

SCORPIO

Drinking style
Dont ever tell Scorpios theyve had enough, for theyll smirk at you and quietly but intentionally keep tippling till theyre hog-whimpering drunk, out of 100-proof spite. Scorpios like to drink, and screw you if you have a problem with that. Most of them see the sauce as something to savor in itself, and not as a personality-altering tool though if depressed, self-loathing Scorps seek total obliteration. But generally, theyre fascinating drinking pals, brilliant conversationalists and dizzying flirts. They also remember everything especially what you did when you were blitzed. Only drink with a Scorpio who likes you.

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Just as a Scorpio can look you in the eye and smile while secretly plotting your demise, so does the brandy-laced stingers sweet taste hide a potent amount of alcohol. If you want to get literal, serve them a scorpion they may not love tropical drinks, but it shows youre paying attention. Scorpio rules watermelon, so break out the blender and fix a pitcher of watermelon margaritas to seduce em though red wine will do the trick just as well.

Drinking buddies
Truman Capote, Hillary Clinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jodie Foster, Bill Gates, k.d. lang, Megan Mullally, Demi Moore, Sylvia Plath, RuPaul

SAGITTARIUS

In vino veritas and, for Sagittarius, in booze blurtiness: When buttered, theyll spill all your secrets and many of their own. Tactlessness aside, Sagittarius is just plain fun to drink with. This is a sign of serious partying (what else would you expect from the sign of Sinatra, Keith Richards, the Bush twins and Anna Nicole Smith?). Theyre the people who chat up everyone in the room, then persuade the entire crowd to travel somewhere else like a nightclub, or a playground, or Cancun. Good-natured hijinks are sure to ensue (including a high possibility of loopy groping; spontaneous Sag is a brilliant booty call).

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A travel-loving sign, Sagittarius might be intrigued by drinks like Moscow mules, Singapore slings perhaps even a Long Island iced tea (not a bad option, given how much Sag can put away and still stay vertical). Party monsters that they are, theyre attracted to shots, like the ever-popular lemon drop. Sag rules pears, and could use a nice pear cider right about now, come to think of it.

Drinking buddies
The Bush twins, Margaret Cho, Noel Coward, Lucy Liu, Brad Pitt, Keith Richards, Frank Sinatra, Anna Nicole Smith, Britney Spears, Gianni Versace

CAPRICORN

Drinking style
Capricorn is usually described as practical, steadfast, money-hungry and status-thirsty no wonder they get left off the astrological ****tail-party list. But this is the sign of David Bowie and Annie Lennox, not to mention Elvis. Capricorn is the true rock star: independent, powerful and seriously charismatic, not too eager to please. And if they make money being themselves, who are you to quibble? But just like most rock stars, theyre either totally on or totally off, and they generally need a little social lubricant to loosen up and enjoy the afterparty, especially if they can hook up with a cute groupie.

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Old-fashioned Cap would probably like an old-fashioned just fine or a dry martini, or a gin and tonic, or a gimlet or any other no-nonsense quaff. They prefer drinks that taste like alcohol and generally hate drinks with more than three ingredients. However, they like the flavor of cranberry and will order a cosmo if they can handle the wait for it to get mixed.

Drinking buddies
Orlando Bloom, David Bowie, James Dean, Marlene Dietrich, Martin Luther King Jr., Jude Law, Annie Lennox, Marilyn Manson, Richard Nixon, Elvis Presley

AQUARIUS

Drinking style
Aquarius and drinking dont go together that well (except for water, that is). They have an innate tendency toward know-it-allism, and if they get an idea while sizzled, theyre more stubborn than a stain or a stone. If theyre throwing a party or organizing an outing, however, theyre too preoccupied with their duties to get combative and they make perfectly charming drunks in that case. Fortunately, theyre usually capital drink-nursers. They also make the best designated drivers (if you can get them before they start raising their wrist): Aquarius is fascinated by drunk people and capable of holding interesting conversations with soused strangers while sober.

Trademark ****tails
Aquarius is likely to order stuff most people have never heard of: a capirinha, Satans whiskers, a negroni, an Arthur Tompkins. They like to stump the bartender. This sign rules the color electric blue and would be pleased by any tipple featuring blue curacao. They also rule the olive tree, so pour the juice into that dirty martini.

Drinking buddies
Jennifer Aniston, Ellen DeGeneres, Dr. Dre, Matt Groening, Ashton Kutcher, Ronald Reagan, Christina Ricci, Justin Timberlake, Oprah Winfrey, Elijah Wood

PISCES

Drinking style
If youre a Pisces, youve probably already heard that you share a sign and an addictive personality with Liz Taylor, Liza Minelli and Kurt Cobain. Not only do Pisces like to lose themselves in the dreamy, out-there feeling that only hooch can give, but they build up a mighty tolerance fast. Who needs an expensive date like that? On the other hand, theyre fabulously enchanting partners, whether in conversation or in crime. With the right Pisces, you can start out sharing a pitcher of margaritas and wind up in bed together for days. The phrase addictive personality can be read two ways, you know.

Trademark ****tails
Pisces rules fresh mint, and they do love a mojito or three though a julep will do just as well. They also like punches, like sangria or the oh-so-aptly named fish house punch. (Pretty much anything will satisfy a Pisces in a pinch, though drinking like a fish is an idiom pulled out of the zodiac, not the deep blue sea.) Pisces is a chocoholic and loves creme de cacao (and spiked cocoa).

Drinking buddies
Drew Barrymore, Chastity Bono, Chelsea Clinton, Kurt Cobain, Edward Gorey, Queen Latifah, Liza Minelli, Anais Nin, Sharon Stone, Liz Taylor