For those in their mid-thirties and above, Neil Patrick Harris (also known as NPH) will always be Doogie Howser, M.D. But, in the years since America first met him, he has gone on to star as an alternate (raunchy) version of himself in Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, a comical womanizer on How I met Your Mother and most recently the vile, ruthless Count Olaf on Netflix’s Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. He’s also a big fan of beer. So much that he is a spokesman for Heineken Light.
He was nice enough to answer a few questions for Uproxx about his spokesman gig, what else he likes to drink, his favorite meal and his distaste for raw onions.
This newest installment of the “Best Tasting Light” campaign is all about “impossible feats.” Many think it’s impossible to brew a solid tasting light beer since a lot of the Light ones compromise taste to cut calories. Heineken Light has differentiated itself since it uses cascade hops, typically found in IPAs, so you’re actually getting a good tasting brew without the excess. With that, Heineken Light has done “the impossible”, and that’s where we get to play with the humor of what else is considered to be impossible.
What else do you like to drink?
As far as other beverages go, I’m an equal opportunity drinker. You can never have enough water though, I suppose.
We hear you consider yourself to be a good bartender. What spirits do you like to work with?
I dabble in mixology from time to time and I enjoy utilizing the full bar in our home. Tequila and Whiskey are often used. Having the bar means I can take my skills to the next level with a whole set of mixology tricks.
Do you have any go-to cocktails?
I’ve been known to enjoy a Margarita or two. Or several. I also appreciate a well made Old Fashioned.
If You Could Only Have One Meal For The Rest Of Your Life, What Would It Be?
David’s [his husband] Bolognese: Fresh pasta, and a sauce with veal, pork, pancetta, and San Marzano tomatoes, finished with butter. That may be my last meal if I was on death row.
What foods have you eaten in the last year that have blown your mind?
One of my favorite things about New Mexico and growing up there, is the food. There’s one town that produces the best chiles in the world; Hatch. I recently had 10 lbs of Hatch Chiles delivered to our home. I’m eating it on and with everything.
Do you make meals at home?
David is the professional chef. I am merely the sous chef and washer of dishes.
What are some of your favorite places you’ve recently visited?
Anywhere we can go as a family. Last year we visited Florida, Vancouver, Punta Cana, New York and some other amazing destinations. I think one of my favorites though was the simple staycation we had in LA.
Are There Any Foods That You Absolutely Can’t Stand?
I’m not a big fan of raw white onion. I don’t like when tastes linger far too long in my mouth.
