# Favorite Mixed Drinks

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926>\
**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:** 6\
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**Author:** ![susan\_foster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d9b06d/32.png) [@susan\_foster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan_foster)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/21 "2003-02-10T15:13:18Z")

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Frozen white Russian is a favorite. I also will do assorted flavored daiquiris when they are available - I like Mango.

Susan

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**Author:** ![Washte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Washte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washte)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/22 "2003-02-10T15:21:31Z")

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> \*Originally posted by danceswithcats \*  
> 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.

Is this the [Skylab](http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink.php?drinkid=89) you were looking for?

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**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/23 "2003-02-10T15:50:01Z")

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Mojitos are yummy, IF made properly with real lime juice and fresh mint. Otherwise, they’re vile. I hate bottled lime juice!

I’m fond of rum-based things…I make a mean mango daiquiri (although if you don’t have fresh mangos, again, don’t bother). Sangria is lovely, too. (Again, must have actual fruit in it.)

Caipirinhas are great, though they tend to sneak up on you if made properly. Can we tell I like fruity stuff? I also like coffee with various liqueurs in it (Frangelico and/or Kahlua are good).

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**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, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/24 "2003-02-10T16:01:44Z")

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Many thanks, **Washte** , as that looks pretty close to what I remember. Once I’ve gone and mixed one up, I’ll know. After three I’ll agree to anything 🆒

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**Author:** ![Washte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/dc4da7/32.png) [@Washte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washte)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/25 "2003-02-10T16:09:45Z")

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Glad to be of service. It is a good drinks site. I’ve a bartender book around here somewhere as well, but because I rarely drink it hardly ever gets used.

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**Author:** ![Binarydrone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3da27b/32.png) [@Binarydrone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Binarydrone)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/153926/26 "2003-02-10T18:55:02Z")

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All time favorite is the Gin and Tonic, followed by the Elementary Martini. Recipe as follows: Gin, shaken with ice until well chilled, and then poured in to a martini glass. The bartender then leans over the glass and whispers _vermouth_. Bonus points are given if bartender is female and cleavage is exposed. 😃

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