Go-to Cocktail

[David Simerly]

It depends on the mood, location, and crowd. I can get down with an old fashioned, whiskey sour, pisco sour. I also do plenty of scotch or bourbon straight if it's the correct company and mood.

 

[les]

Templeton. 3 fingers. Neat. Dirty glass.

 

[Thomas Plunkett]

Fernet, a man of culture

Not too long ago (before I sold myself to Uncle Sam for an education) I was a severely underpaid Chef de Tournant in some fantastic kitchens. Just about any dive open after we got off work, often well past midnight, recognized the order of a "shot of fernet" (in this case Branca, not the Fernet Amaro that should be used in your black manhattan) as a secret handshake.

Typically led to getting plastered for very cheap - i.e., mission accomplished.

 

[Ron Dan]

Not too long ago (before I sold myself to Uncle Sam for an education) I was a severely underpaid Chef de Tournant in some fantastic kitchens. Just about any dive open after we got off work, often well past midnight, recognized the order of a "shot of fernet" (in this case Branca, not the Fernet Amaro that should be used in your black manhattan) as a secret handshake.

Typically led to getting plastered for very cheap - i.e., mission accomplished.

It’s a classic bartender’s handshake.

 

[billdawg24]

Ok, you sit down at a bar and order a liquor drink. What’s your go-to?

If it’s a bar that looks like they know what they’re doing, I’m expanding my horizons. 90% of the I’m going with a Ranch Water because it’s hard to mess up.

Depends on my mood. Tequila (reposado), water, lime. And a jalapeno slice if they have it.
Otherwise an Old Fashion or simply bourbon on the rocks

 

[Ron Dan]

Depends on my mood. Tequila (reposado), water, lime. And a jalapeno slice if they have it.
Otherwise an Old Fashion or simply bourbon on the rocks

Strong move on the tequila drink

 

[Sean Molina]

I used to order negronis. This one waiter was shocked that I ordered one. I didn't understand what the problem was until I got the receipt.

 

[les]

I used to order negronis. This one waiter was shocked that I ordered one. I didn't understand what the problem was until I got the receipt.

Ouch

 

[Ron Dan]

I used to order negronis. This one waiter was shocked that I ordered one. I didn't understand what the problem was until I got the receipt.

The old negro knee @Mike Schoby

 

[Jake V]

Hendrix and tonic or Aperol Spritz in hotter climate , Scotch on rocks, whisky and coke or Ginger ale in colder climates. May pick Gin or Whisky cocktail on menu if piques my interest.

 

[Ron Dan]

Hendrix and tonic or Aperol Spritz in hotter climate , Scotch on rocks, whisky and coke or Ginger ale in colder climates. May pick Gin or Whisky cocktail on menu if piques my interest.

What’s your go-to Scotch?

 

[Al "Shifty" Schultz]

What’s your go-to Scotch?

Balvenie, Arbelour, or Johnny Walker Blue Label

 

[Jake V]

What’s your go-to Scotch?

Macallen 12 first choice if available. I like Johnny Walker Gold. Sometimes go with Chivas internationally. Forgot to add, I’ll drink the international specialty when in Rome. Beer in Germany, GT in England, Pisco in Peru, wine in Italy, etc.

 

[justin.dowdy]

If its summer, scotch or bourbon and soda water with a cherry and a splash of bitters. Occasionally a Hemingway daquri or a Gimlet if I'm feeling fancy.

 

[justin.dowdy]

Macallen 12 first choice if available. I like Johnny Walker Gold. Sometimes go with Chivas internationally. Forgot to add, I’ll drink the international specialty when in Rome. Beer in Germany, GT in England, Pisco in Peru, wine in Italy, etc.

I lived in Germany when I was in the army. That beer is hard to beat. First night I was there the Heffewisen got my ass! Formation the next morning was rough!

 

[Ron Dan]

Macallen 12 first choice if available. I like Johnny Walker Gold. Sometimes go with Chivas internationally. Forgot to add, I’ll drink the international specialty when in Rome. Beer in Germany, GT in England, Pisco in Peru, wine in Italy, etc.

Chivas! This was the first scotch I was ever introduced to. I got it as a holiday gift at work. My roommate told me to taste it. I thought it was the worst thing I’ve ever had. Now I love it.

 

[Wiley Watson]

Ok, you sit down at a bar and order a liquor drink. What’s your go-to?

If it’s a bar that looks like they know what they’re doing, I’m expanding my horizons. 90% of the I’m going with a Ranch Water because it’s hard to mess up.

I’m drinking a strawberry milkshake for sure, takes a lot to maintain this figure!

 

[Jake V]

Anyone else feel a little gay drinking Spritz . I love them. Refreshing and I don’t get as wrecked as drinking strong cocktails at same pace.

 

[YETI]

Chivas! This was the first scotch I was ever introduced to. I got it as a holiday gift at work. My roommate told me to taste it. I thought it was the worst thing I’ve ever had. Now I love it.

I don't know why, but I read that as you liking Crown and my opinion of you went down. A lot.

Then I re-read what you wrote, which I often need to do, and saw you were talking about Chivas scotch. I've never had Chivas as I'm usually a single malt snob. I've now added Chivas to my list of scotches to try

 

[Jake V]

I don't know why, but I read that as you liking Crown and my opinion of you went down. A lot.

Then I re-read what you wrote, which I often need to do, and saw you were talking about Chivas scotch. I've never had Chivas as I'm usually a single malt snob. I've now added Chivas to my list of scotches to try

They have some good offerings like Royal Salute and sometimes only option internationally. Probably wouldn’t be my top choice domestically. I like Crown and coke, so maybe don’t trust my opinion.