I used to be all about the Cosmopolitans. But after a while the fruit juice just got in the way of the booze! Now it’s a dry Belvedere martini, for me, with three blue-cheese stuffed olives, if you got 'em. Mmmm. It’s your drink and your appetizer all in one!
I just made myself a Manhattan, because I was curious and I’d never had one. Not bad, but it’s not something I’d order often.
If you’re the cocktail type, what do you usually order, and why?
Vodka/Cranberry–the Cape Cod. Served with lime in a tall glass. I’ve been trying the new flavoured vodkas lately.
Old Fashioned. I’d say 85% of bartenders don’t have a clue how to make them. But well done, it’s nice, flavorful, refreshing, and gets you seriously fucked up.
I rarely drink cocktails, I am more of a beer man, but when I do I usually have a Manhattan. It is simple, classic, and I really love the taste.
Dry Beefeater gibson, about 8:1. It’s a martini with an onion instead of an olive or lemon.
Alternately, Bombay Sapphire gimlet.
Usually either a Gimlet or a Greyhound. I’ve been experimenting a lot lately, however. I’ve had a lot of success using Barenjager (a German honey liqueur) with a number of mixers. So far, orange juice and Red Bull (not together!) have been the best.
Vanilla vodka and cranberry-raspberry juice is lovely as well. I’m considering picking up a bottle of Doc McGillicuddy’s Vanilla Schnapps and seeing if that improves it a bit.
Oh, and gin with 7up and a healthy squeeze of lemon juice is quite good. It has a name, which I’ve forgotten.
I like Mandrin Presses. Absolute Mandrin, with some kind of soda, and an orange slice. Light, refreshing, not very sweet.
Currently favorite is very simple:
Gentelman Jack on the rocks
Ravenman, I also love an Old Fashioned. Was by far the drink of choice when I lived in Wisconsin (they use brandy in theirs). Quite good…
Gotta go with the Bloody Caesar. Vodka, clamato juice and the celery stick to keep it healthy. 
Amaretto Stone Sour
Malibu & Pineapple
Vodka & Tonic w/extra lime
Vodka & Lime or Orange
and if I have to drive…
Shirley Temple w/extra cherries 
Single malt Scotch, neat.
An Orgasm (stupid name), Baileys and Cointreau. Very very yummy.
I’d rather have a wine or a vodka and coke though.
I much prefer good wine or beer, and being a rather abstemious sort even the word “cocktail” jars. (I’m a happy near-hermit.)
For other moments requiring liquid refreshment:
Hell. How did I ever end up a Puritan drinker?
Oh yes! I haven’t had that in years but it is very yummy. Also vodka, lime and lemonade.
Vodka is a good thing.
Ooooh, that sounds yummy. I’m a hard cider person, myself. But I do like a mean Long Island Tea on occasion. I also enjoy Raspberry Stoli with lemonade.
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I’m a beer drinker. I sometimes, though, have a Finger Me Good (it’s actually a shot, but I order doubles on the rocks so I can sip it). Equal parts Crown Royal and Butterscotch Schnapps. MMMM Candy in a glass.
My favorite cocktail? Thats easy … Montolov j/k
Seriously though, I don’t drink at all. For some reason I seem to have a very low tolerance of any type of alchoholic beverage…even beer :o
And for a hot Summer’s day: Campari with freshly squeezed orange juice.
I’m trying to figure out whether the typo makes this more or less funnye*.
Myself, I mostly order vodka gimlets when I’m boozing up: they’re not too sweet, and they have the loveliness of limes. Homemade are best, since they use fresh juice, but they’re not too bad at most bars.
Daniel
*Gaudere’s sacrifice
Long Island Iced Tea.
Booze-wise, it’s great value for money.
Harvey Wallbangers, Black and White Russians all have a special place in my heart as well.
But my ultimate, lazy day in the sunshine drink is a Bacardi and Coke with a slice of lime. Technically, as a spirit and mixer I don’t think it counts a cocktail, but I love them, as it reminds me of my first holiday with irishfella.
Duty-free rum and cokes in Gozo… Heaven.