# What's your favorite cocktail? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 9, 2004, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083 "2004-04-09T01:25:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Girl\_Next\_Door](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/977dab/32.png) [@Girl\_Next\_Door](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_Next_Door)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/1 "2004-04-09T01:25:48Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/2 "2004-04-09T01:29:24Z")
Vodka/Cranberry–the Cape Cod. Served with lime in a tall glass. I’ve been trying the new flavoured vodkas lately. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/3 "2004-04-09T01:33:44Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![dbygawdcapn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dbygawdcapn/32/3995_2.png) [@dbygawdcapn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dbygawdcapn)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/4 "2004-04-09T01:35:42Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/5 "2004-04-09T02:05:36Z")
Dry Beefeater gibson, about 8:1. It’s a martini with an onion instead of an olive or lemon. Alternately, Bombay Sapphire gimlet. ---
**Author:** ![Tentacle\_Monster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@Tentacle\_Monster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tentacle_Monster)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/6 "2004-04-09T02:11:26Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![RindaRinda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@RindaRinda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RindaRinda)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/7 "2004-04-09T02:31:25Z")
I like Mandrin Presses. Absolute Mandrin, with some kind of soda, and an orange slice. Light, refreshing, not very sweet. ---
**Author:** ![flickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7bcc69/32.png) [@flickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flickster)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/8 "2004-04-09T04:36:12Z")
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… ---
**Author:** ![Cyros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a698b9/32.png) [@Cyros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyros)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/9 "2004-04-09T05:14:27Z")
Gotta go with the **Bloody Caesar**. Vodka, clamato juice and the celery stick to keep it healthy. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Granuaile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@Granuaile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Granuaile)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/10 "2004-04-09T05:24:51Z")
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 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Suburban\_Plankton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suburban_plankton/32/219_2.png) [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/11 "2004-04-09T06:03:28Z")
Single malt Scotch, neat. ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/12 "2004-04-09T06:08:32Z")
An Orgasm (stupid name), Baileys and Cointreau. Very very yummy. I’d rather have a wine or a vodka and coke though. ---
**Author:** ![TVeblen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4bbf92/32.png) [@TVeblen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVeblen)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/13 "2004-04-09T06:10:28Z")
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: - gin and tonic - scotch and water; soda is okay for giddy social moments - Bloody Mary: celery salt, lime and tabasco required - vodka and grapefruit juice - Lillet w/ a sliver of orange Hell. How did I ever end up a Puritan drinker? ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/14 "2004-04-09T06:14:19Z")
> [@TVeblen](#): > > - vodka and grapefruit juice Oh yes! I haven’t had that in years but it is very yummy. Also vodka, lime and lemonade. Vodka is a good thing. ---
**Author:** ![Kitchen\_Wench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f08c70/32.png) [@Kitchen\_Wench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitchen_Wench)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/15 "2004-04-09T10:43:03Z")
> [@RindaRinda](#): > > I like Mandrin Presses. Absolute Mandrin, with some kind of soda, and an orange slice. Light, refreshing, not very sweet. 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. hiccup ---
**Author:** ![Sami41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c57346/32.png) [@Sami41](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sami41)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/16 "2004-04-09T11:25:40Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Starguard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@Starguard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starguard)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/17 "2004-04-09T11:48:55Z")
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 ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/18 "2004-04-09T12:59:14Z")
1. Margarhita 2. Cosmopolitan (I know it is passe-I care not) 3. Seabreeze (Vodka, Cranberry, Grapefruit juice) And for a hot Summer’s day: Campari with freshly squeezed orange juice. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/19 "2004-04-09T13:08:48Z")
> [@Starguard](#): > > My favorite cocktail? Thats easy … Montolov 😃 j/k 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 ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2004, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083/20 "2004-04-09T13:18:36Z")
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. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cocktail/239083.md?page=2)