Your Favorite Mixed Drink

Say youre at a nice restaraunt where drinking a mixed drink fits its place (not some sports bar where beer is flying through the taps). What do you usually go for?

Mine are simple and classic. Depending on mood:

Makers Mark Manhattan (Sometimes I even order it dry)
Plymouth Gin Martini, dry, dirty

I like an Old Fashioned, but that has gotten me far too many quizzical looks, followed by even more quizzical looks when I explain how to make it: "Angowhat Bitters?!" Failing that a dry martini.

Hmmm, I think I'll have myself an Old Fashioned tonight.

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Confuzius said:

I like an Old Fashioned, but that has gotten me far too many quizzical looks, followed by even more quizzical looks when I explain how to make it: "Angowhat Bitters?!" Failing that a dry martini.

Hmmm, I think I'll have myself an Old Fashioned tonight.

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Yeah, it is unfortunate the classic cocktails seemed to have been forgotten.

As for ordering, depending on my mood it can be a Martini, Manhattan, Gin & Tonic etc. When in doubt...Whisk(e)y neat. Hard to screw that one up.

Gin and Tonic is my go-to cocktail. I've been known to order a Rusty Nail or two if the bar is accommodating.

Rye (whisky) and coke. Simple and delicious.

Sometimes I'll mix beer with more beer just to change things up a bit.

Martini, Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Singapore Sling (though I always end up explaining how to make the last one).

A giraffe walks into the bar and says, "The Highballs are on me!"


It's always a Scotch or Irish Whiskey & Water for me!

Whiskey and Whiskey
Preferably Irish

If they look like they know what they are doing: Knob Creek Manhattan; shaken and up.

When I am hosting: Pepe's Flame of Love Martinis (look it up).

Margarita (on the rocks) when appropriate.

Otherwise usually a Manhattan.

Gin and tonic or vodka/tonic ... with a nice lime slice.

Lately, its been Gentleman Jack, neat.

Or its a vodka martini, dirty

boboakalfb said:

When in doubt...Whisk(e)y neat. Hard to screw that one up.

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I've gotten "So you want ice in it."

Zeni said:

I've gotten "So you want ice in it."

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Not that hard to screw up, I guess.

Mojitos, with dark rum.

Manhattan, preferably with rye.

Heffeweissen (sp) with a shot of whiskey or vodka on the side...
Let Em Rip

KenS said:

Heffeweissen (sp) with a shot of whiskey or vodka on the side...
Let Em Rip

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i could see that at a local neighborhood pub, but at a nice place and seated at a table? I know you Pac-Northwesterners love your brews though!

A Shirley Temple with two cherries and a bit of lime.

Being a scotch drinker I default to a Rob Roy if a mixed drink is in order. This is rare since most bars can figure out "scotch neat." Thank God I don't frequent the same watering holes as Zeni.

Zeni said:

I've gotten "So you want ice in it."

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