# Favorite Mixed Drinks **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 9, 2003, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926 "2003-02-09T19:22:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cainxinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/1 "2003-02-09T19:22:05Z")
Lately, I’m rather fond of the oh so PC, **Irish Car Bomb** 6 oz Guinness 1/2 shot Irish Cream 1/2 shot Irish whiskey Pour the Guinness into a cold beer mug, pour the Irish Cream and whiskey into a shot glass. Drop the shot glass into the mug and consume post-haste. ---
**Author:** ![XJETGIRLX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/9fc29f/32.png) [@XJETGIRLX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XJETGIRLX)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/2 "2003-02-09T19:31:49Z")
My all time fave is a **Melon Ball** Melon Ball \_\_\_\_\_- 3 oz Malibu Rum \_\_\_\_\_- 3 oz Pineapple Juice \_\_\_\_\_- 1 oz Melon Liqueur Sure, they’re a bit weak, but it only takes one to get me tipsy :😁: ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/3 "2003-02-09T19:33:36Z")
I always wonered about these sorts of things. How do you keep the shot glass from hitting you in the eye as you are “consuming post-haste” ? And what’s the appeal of mixing liquor into your beer? Wouldn’t it be nicer to drink off the whiskey and then chase it with the brew? I guess I’m just old-fashioned. Barkeep! A bourbon old-fashioned with a twist, please, hold the fruit salad. ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/4 "2003-02-09T19:45:18Z")
I was recently introduced to rum and tonic; it’s rather yummy. Another old favorite is Guinness with a shot of vodka. ---
**Author:** ![Melandry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Melandry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melandry)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/5 "2003-02-09T19:49:12Z")
I am a fan of plain old Gin and Tonics and Rum and Cokes. Midori Sours are also nice. ---
**Author:** ![cainxinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7bcc69/32.png) [@cainxinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cainxinth)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/6 "2003-02-09T19:50:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Ukulele Ike \* > **How do you keep the shot glass from hitting you in the eye as you are “consuming post-haste” ?** A modicum of care is all that’s required, but where’s the fun in a night at the pub when you don’t get clocked with a sturdy shot glass, or a decent left hook at the very least? > [@](#): > > \*\*And what’s the appeal of mixing liquor into your beer? Wouldn’t it be nicer to drink off the whiskey and then chase it with the brew? \*\* Also good, but the combo makes for a frothy treat, and it packs a wallop. ---
**Author:** ![mnemosyne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c4cdca/32.png) [@mnemosyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mnemosyne)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/7 "2003-02-09T19:53:13Z")
I think my favourite mixed drink (or cocktail, depending on where you go) is the Ammaretto Sour. I had one last night that was PERFECTLY made - and without that flourescent green bar lime crap. - 1 jigger Amaretto - Juice of 1/2 Lemon - Ice - Maraschino cherry ---
**Author:** ![jools](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b3f665/32.png) [@jools](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jools)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/8 "2003-02-09T20:43:36Z")
Other than the traditional rhum and coke, I really love a good mai tai!! 2 oz. Rhum 3/4 oz. orange curacao (or Grand Marnier) Juice of a lemon Juice of a lime Juice of an orange (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup pineapple juice a splash of grenadine ---
**Author:** ![Washte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Washte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washte)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2003, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/9 "2003-02-09T22:04:01Z")
Miked drinks of choice tend to be sweet ones. Some favourites include: Malibu and Coke, hairy and fuzzy navels, pina coladas, mai tai, long island iced teas, and an occasional [Dr Pepper](http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1508.html). Kahlua Shake 1. Several scoops ice cream (flavour of choice) 2. Milk to thin 3. Kahlua (to preferred strength) …blend and enjoy… Duck Farts 1. 1/2 oz Crown Royal 2. 1/2 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream 3. 1/2 oz Kahlua Almond Joys 1. 2 oz Vanilla ice cream 2. 1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao 3. 1/2 oz Amaretto 4. 1/2 oz Coconut milk (more if you like coconut) … mix together, top with cherry and sip through a straw… Bliss! That Irish car bomb sounds fascinating. May have to give that a try 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dwyr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dwyr/32/363_2.png) [@dwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwyr)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/10 "2003-02-10T00:20:58Z")
My current favorite would be a mimosa. Basically champagne (good quality!) and orange juice. I can slug back a few of those with no problem. ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/11 "2003-02-10T00:56:45Z")
Gimlet, made with good vodka, preferably Stoly or Absolut and Roses Lime juice. Does anybody remember the recipe for a Skylab? It was published in a magazine during the late 80’s, and as I recall, it included Apricot Brandy and Blue Curacao (sp?), among other ingredients. They were yummy but I mislaid the recipe. ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/12 "2003-02-10T01:34:48Z")
Amarretto Sours are _good_. They’re my usual fallback drink when I’m out at a bar. Fireball whiskey and Coke is pretty good, too, but my favorite winter drink is boozy hot chocolate- Bailey’s or Godiva or creme de cacao. Yum. Oh, if I’m at home and have both mead and apple cider, hot cider with a few ounces of mead is lovely. ---
**Author:** ![Gorsnak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gorsnak/32/7587_2.png) [@Gorsnak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorsnak)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/13 "2003-02-10T02:56:37Z")
I’m rather fond of frozen mudslides, myself. Particularly when starting with chocolate ice cream. Mmmmmmmm. ---
**Author:** ![Sublight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Sublight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sublight)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/14 "2003-02-10T04:44:19Z")
I’ve long been a fan of the simple Gin & Tonic, but I also love most rum/fruit juice mixes. I don’t know what the name for this one is, but one I mix for myself some evenings is hot coffee and milk, with a couple of shots of Kahlua (which I’m sure I’ve misspelled) instead of sugar. ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/15 "2003-02-10T13:23:00Z")
I, too, love the Irish Car Bomb. However, it’s not exactly a Come-Home-From-Work-And-Pour-One kinda drink. For a quick after-work or after-dinner cocktail, I prefer: 1. Gin and Tonic. This is my default drink. 2. Manhattan. Mostly because I have an unnatural fondness for bitters (my recipe: 2 oz Jim Beam Black, 1 oz Extra Dry vermooth, 8-10 dashes of Angostura bitters, shaken with ice and served neat). 3. Bitters Martini. Basically, my Manhattan with Gin and only 2-4 dashes of bitters. 4. Whatever’s in the freezer and tonic. If I’ve got lime and tonic, but no gin, but do have rum or vodka. 5. Beer Margarita. A bottle of either light-flavored Mexican or lite beer, juice from 1/4 lime, and 2 oz Tequila. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/16 "2003-02-10T14:38:07Z")
White Russians are my current fav. ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/17 "2003-02-10T14:45:18Z")
Vanilla Coke and Captain Morgan. ---
**Author:** ![brainfizz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/da6949/32.png) [@brainfizz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brainfizz)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/18 "2003-02-10T14:55:06Z")
The nicest drink I’ve ever had was a bit of an experiment! Try: 3 shots full fat milk 1 shot malibu rum Lovely! ---
**Author:** ![cowgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@cowgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cowgirl)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/19 "2003-02-10T15:00:41Z")
The lovely Mojito (a.k.a. Hemingway) is trendy these days but it’s still delish: - sugar - mint leaves - lime juice - rum - ice - soda water I’ve never made a nice one myself but some bartenders can do it very well. The trick is LOTS of mint leaves, crushed up with the ice. Yum. Also a big fan of the Whiskey Sour: 1 jiggers sugar syrup 2 jiggers lemon or lime juice 5 jiggers gin or whiskey Again, difficult to make properly at home … any hints appreciated ! ---
**Author:** ![Yossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/9de0a6/32.png) [@Yossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yossarian)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/20 "2003-02-10T15:00:56Z")
I almost forgot one of my new drinks: 2 oz. burbon and a splash (about 2-3 oz) of the new Vanilla Diet Coke. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926.md?page=2)