# Favorite mixed drinks? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 20, 2013, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784 "2013-05-20T02:57:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/41 "2013-05-21T20:40:10Z")
We’ve been on a G&T kick lately, using Hendrick’s Gin. Also, I like a Tennessee high ball: Jack Daniel’s, orange bitters, lemon sour and ginger ale with lots of ice in the summer. We also like the Petworth Punch: ginger beer, bourbon, and a cherry in a tall glass with ice; must be drunk on your front porch. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Doom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/0ea827/32.png) [@Dr\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Doom)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/42 "2013-05-21T20:43:38Z")
I don’t know if there is an actual name for it, but I have really enjoyed mixing Jagermeister with Red Bull over lots of ice. They’re very refreshing. ---
**Author:** ![MeanOldLady](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/meanoldlady/32/10737_2.png) [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/43 "2013-05-21T20:45:34Z")
> [@pkbites](#): > > I like whiskey or Southern Comfort Old Fashioned sweet. Southern Comfort Old Fashioned? Reading that made me sad. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2013, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/44 "2013-05-21T22:20:43Z")
I’m pretty much off the booze ( Go Homebrew! ), but when I do stray, my standby is Canadian blended whiskey, caffeine free diet cola, and ice cubes. On occasion, if my arm were twisted, a spicy bloody mary ( no clam ) wouldn’t be a bad thing. ---
**Author:** ![Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aji_de_gallina/32/260_2.png) [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/45 "2013-05-22T01:20:58Z")
Although Peru’s national mixed drink is the Pisco Sour I prefer the much fresher Chilcano. Tall glass Fill with ice cubes. Pour Pisco\*\* halfway up. Fill up to 90% with Ginger ale (I’m partial to Evervess). I use Sprite Zero for my wife’s “light” version. Simple syrup (about a spoonful, but sweeten to taste) The juice of one key lime. Stir. Usually drank with a think straw. \*The problem with Pisco Sour that it’s surprisingly easy to do it wrong \*\* I recommend Quebranta or Italia varieties. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/46 "2013-05-22T02:15:46Z")
^per Wikipedia: > [@](#): > > Pisco is a colorless or yellowish-to-amber colored grape brandy produced in winemaking regions of Peru and Chile. Sounds good!! ---
**Author:** ![Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aji_de_gallina/32/260_2.png) [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/47 "2013-05-22T02:38:46Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > ^per Wikipedia: > Sounds good!! Peruvian and Chilean piscos are very different drinks. Peruvian pisco is always colourless. ---
**Author:** ![panaccione](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/94ad74/32.png) [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/48 "2013-05-22T02:44:15Z")
Kamikazes and Alabama Slammers. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/49 "2013-05-22T02:46:32Z")
> [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](#): > > Peruvian and Chilean piscos are very different drinks. > Peruvian pisco is always colourless. I need to stop at the liquor store tomorrow; I’ll ask if they have/can get pisco. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/50 "2013-05-22T02:47:20Z")
A gin and tonic or a scotch and soda. Occasionally a whiskey sour. And maybe an Irish or Mexican coffee during dessert. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/51 "2013-05-22T03:17:52Z")
I am so heartened to see the G&T get so much respect. I also will enjoy a Mojito, a Margarita or a Martini(real). And a Cuba Libre will not be sneered at. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2013, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/52 "2013-05-22T03:22:53Z")
Ah yes, I do also enjoy margaritas and the occasional martini. I am reminded of being underage with a fake ID back in Texas. Sitting in a restaurant and ordering a drink but not knowing anything about drinks. After perusing the menu, I boldly told the waitress to bring me a “highball,” as for some reason that looked interesting to me. I was flummoxed when she asked which kind. But I think she understood the situation, as – this being back in the days of little legal liability – she started suggesting a couple, one of which I okayed. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/53 "2013-05-22T03:29:07Z")
Underage, I always just said, “two sixes of Strohs”. If the bartender had asked whether I wanted cans or bottles, I woulda pissed my pants. Good times. ---
**Author:** ![Oly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oly/32/8255_2.png) [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/54 "2013-05-22T05:20:20Z")
Lately I’ve been drawn to the Zombie, and I’m not too choosy how it’s made, as long as it has, in equal parts, at least two kind of rum, apricot brandy, two kinds of fruit juice at least one of which is pineapple, half a lime squeeze, a bit of grenadine, and a shake of bitters. Then again when I can’t be bothered that much,which is usually after about 1.5 of the above, there’s the Baby Zombie - just one kind of rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, and the bitters, must have the bitters to be a Zombie. ---
**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:** [May 22, 2013, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/55 "2013-05-22T05:42:58Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Lately I’ve been drawn to the Zombie, … Rather appropriate for this Board. ---
**Author:** ![LawMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/56 "2013-05-22T20:46:51Z")
> [@Oly](#): > > Lately I’ve been drawn to the Zombie, and I’m not too choosy how it’s made, as long as it has, in equal parts, at least two kind of rum, apricot brandy, two kinds of fruit juice at least one of which is pineapple, half a lime squeeze, a bit of grenadine, and a shake of bitters. > > Then again when I can’t be bothered that much,which is usually after about 1.5 of the above, there’s the Baby Zombie - just one kind of rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, and the bitters, must have the bitters to be a Zombie. Do you make them yourself :eek: or do you actually find that there are bartenders in places other than tiki bars that both (a) have all of the ingredients and (b) know how to make one? I’ve had problems with getting folks to make a Manhattan that’s worth a damn; something that complex would most likely result in a brain aneurysm for your average tender. ---
**Author:** ![HotDogWater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/35a633/32.png) [@HotDogWater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HotDogWater)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/57 "2013-05-22T20:55:04Z")
> [@](#): > > Rollo Tomasi I’m the worst kind of stereotypical female drinker: all sweet girly drinks, all the time. I like cosmopolitans, appletinis, spiked lemonade, Alabama slammers, tequila sunrises, cape codders, and screwdrivers. Actually, is there a name for a cape codder combined with a screwdriver (OJ, cranberry, and vodka)? Because I like that one too. We call that drink a Madras up here in Wusta. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/58 "2013-05-22T21:41:13Z")
> [@LawMonkey](#): > > Do you make them yourself :eek: or do you actually find that there are bartenders in places other than tiki bars that both (a) have all of the ingredients and (b) know how to make one? I’ve had problems with getting folks to make a Manhattan that’s worth a damn; something that complex would most likely result in a brain aneurysm for your average tender. Depends on the bar. At the **Erin Rose** on Conti in the French Quarter, Jeff prides himself on mixing whatever you ask for, from scratch. I’ve watched him mix Hurricanes, Zombies, Old Fashions, whatever you ask for, from scratch. If you don’t like it he’ll drink it for ya.😃 ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/59 "2013-05-22T22:01:21Z")
> [@MeanOldLady](#): > > Southern Comfort Old Fashioned? Reading that made me sad. 😕 😕😕 😕😕😕 😕😕😕😕 😕😕😕😕😕 😕😕😕😕😕😕…ad nauseum Why? ---
**Author:** ![Fleetwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fleetwood/32/271_2.png) [@Fleetwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fleetwood)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784/60 "2013-05-22T23:09:43Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > Not really a “mixed drink” but my favorite is Canadian Club, rocks, splash of water. Mixed enough for me, but you can keep the splash. The ice cubes have plenty of H2O. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-mixed-drinks/658784.md?page=4)