# Favorite Drinks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 23, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074 "2010-02-23T02:57:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/1 "2010-02-23T02:57:50Z")
So what’s everyone’s favorite drinks? As in, mixed drinks or booze. Beer & wine are probably better left to threads of their own. Mine? I’m partial to the following drinks (recipes on request): Hemingway Daiquiri (Papa Doble) My current favorite. Mojito (real, with mint & fresh lime juice; no mix) French 75 Sazerac None but the Brave I also like some simpler stuff: Whiskey/whisky on the rocks Gin & Tonic / Gin & Bitter Lemon ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/2 "2010-02-23T04:26:16Z")
Right now I’m sipping a glass of Old Bardstown bourbon, neat. But if I’m in a cocktail mood, then I go for : The Platonic Manhattan 2 measures Russell’s Reserve Rye 1/2 measure sweet vermouth 4 dashes Angostura bitters Pour ingredients over ice and stir. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with three maraschino cherries. ---
**Author:** ![Oregon\_sunshine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/50afbb/32.png) [@Oregon\_sunshine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oregon_sunshine)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/3 "2010-02-23T04:55:58Z")
White Russians. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/4 "2010-02-23T05:13:01Z")
I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but in the summer I do enjoy gin & tonics, salty dogs, and gin gimlets. Which is weird, since I’m not a huge fan of gin on its own, but all three of my summer drinks are gin-based. I also enjoy a proper Old Fashioned made with rye, sugar cube, bitters, and soda water from time to time. And, if there’s a cheap scotch I’m not so fond of on its own, scotch & soda. edit: Oh, and margaritas. Or even daiquiris. On the rocks, though, of course. None of that frozen stuff for me. And I do like micheladas, too, both the tomato/clamato versions and the ones without (but with hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lime and beer.) ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/5 "2010-02-23T08:03:04Z")
I order vodka tonics if I’m at a gathering and want to be classy. Godfathers aren’t bad either. And I do love me a good margarita, on the rocks, with salt on the rim. ---
**Author:** ![In\_Winnipeg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a8b319/32.png) [@In\_Winnipeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Winnipeg)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/6 "2010-02-23T09:36:38Z")
This time of the year, Irish Coffees. In fact, any coffee with booze added to it is good in the wintertime, but Irish is my particular favorite. Party-drink wise, I’m prone to Bloody Caesars or Screwdrivers, unless there’s Stout or Porter to be had. ---
**Author:** ![legalsnugs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/45deac/32.png) [@legalsnugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/legalsnugs)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/7 "2010-02-23T11:54:52Z")
Right now, a shot of Bailey’s and a shot of Amaretto over ice. I don’t know if it has a name. ---
**Author:** ![Shark\_Sandwich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/8 "2010-02-23T12:45:24Z")
When I’m in the mood for a cockta Before noon: Absolut Peppar Bloody Marys (Buffalo Wild Wings makes a gooood one). Afternoon, sitting in the clubhouse after a round of golf: scotch neat. Evening: gin martini, straight up and dirty. ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/9 "2010-02-23T14:52:24Z")
A Bombay Blue Sapphire Martini - extra extra dry - Straight up - Two Momma Rapp’s Queen Olives stuffed with Jalpeno and garlic I’m making one tonight, two if the Bubbapup shows up to watch LOST with me ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2010, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/10 "2010-02-23T16:25:13Z")
I can’t drink much alcohol any more and mostly have a glass of Pinot Grigio or the dreaded white zinfandel. But in summer I like gin and tonic or vodka and tonic. In winter, I’ll take a Black or White Russian, please. Or a pina colada. (I do like scotch on the rocks, but haven’t had it in years. I last had some horribly expensive single malt when I had scotch and was amazed how smooooooth it was.) ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/11 "2010-02-25T15:30:28Z")
Mudslides, mojitos, and pina coladas top my list. Those taste the best, but my classic go-to drink when I don’t want anything fancy is a gin and tonic. Although **legalsnugs’s** drink sounds fantastic and I must try that now. ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_Striker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@Theodore\_Striker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theodore_Striker)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/12 "2010-02-25T16:31:02Z")
Gin and tonics in the summer are wonderful, and I am not much of a gin person myself. Lately my winter mixed drink of choice has been Bailey’s and chocolate milk, which I am sure has a name, but I can’t find it anywhere. I will admit to liking a daiquiri now and then, although it is distinctly un-manly. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tooth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@The\_Tooth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tooth)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/13 "2010-02-25T16:42:03Z")
Single malt scotch. Lagavulin’s a favourite, Oban and Bruichladdich put out some interesting whiskies too. Campfires and leather, a bit of pepper, yum. ---
**Author:** ![Vihaga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Vihaga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vihaga)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/14 "2010-02-25T16:47:01Z")
Normally, gin and tonic. Right now, a hot buttered rum would really hit the spot. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/15 "2010-02-25T17:04:26Z")
Scotch and soda, especially single malt. (I have some Glenfiddich in the liquor cabinet right now.) Gin and tonic. (Bombay Sapphire is my favorite brand.) Margarita. Mai Tai and Singapore Sling if I’m doing something touristy with the wife. ---
**Author:** ![Theodore\_Striker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@Theodore\_Striker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theodore_Striker)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/16 "2010-02-25T17:32:14Z")
> [@The\_Tooth](#): > > Single malt scotch. Lagavulin’s a favourite, Oban and Bruichladdich put out some interesting whiskies too. Campfires and leather, a bit of pepper, yum. Ah, I thought we were talking about mixed drinks. A good glass of scotch, neat or with just a few drops of water, is my first choice on most occasions. ---
**Author:** ![BigFatTabbyDave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/41988e/32.png) [@BigFatTabbyDave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigFatTabbyDave)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2010, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/17 "2010-02-25T23:12:37Z")
> [@Oregon\_sunshine](#): > > White Russians. Just had my first at New Year. Seriously contemplating alcoholism now. The Dude has a lot to answer for. ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/18 "2010-02-26T00:29:16Z")
For several years I’ve drunk gin and tonics because that’s what my grandmother liked - I drank 'em for her and then realized I don’t tend to drink them as fast and get wasted because they’re a little bitter. Now that she’s dead I order them for her memory, samurai movie style. Except I don’t pour 'em out - I drink 'em down. ---
**Author:** ![pancakes3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ba9def/32.png) [@pancakes3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pancakes3)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/19 "2010-02-26T02:00:12Z")
it’s awesome to see so many g&t fans out there. ---
**Author:** ![Sitnam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2010, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074/20 "2010-02-26T02:17:46Z")
Grayhound - half grapefruit juice (non sugared), half Vodka (Stolichnaya) The vodka tones down the grapefruit and the grapefruit tones down the vodka, I wouldn’t drink either any other way. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-drinks/530074.md?page=2)