What does ordering an Old Fashioned say about you?

Dating back to the 1800's, the Old Fashioned was a popular drink served at Gentlemen's Clubs and is often associated to an aristocratic and more mature drinker. Those who pick an Old Fashioned today are said to enjoy a more traditional way of life but still have an air of risk and challenge to their personality.

What does it mean when someone orders an Old Fashioned?

An Old Fashioned cocktail is a classic drink typically made with whiskey, bitters, sugar, and ice. Ordering cocktails at a bar can be intimidating, especially if you're new to the bar scene.

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What is so good about an Old Fashioned?

Many mixologists consider the Old Fashioned a good measure of a bartender's chops; how you make the cocktail says a great deal about your approach to bartending, your attention to detail, and comfort with the classics. There's beauty in simplicity.

Is an Old Fashioned a girly drink?

The Old Fashioned cocktail, served on the rocks, is one of the traditional manly cocktails we can't ignore. Poured over ice, this legendary combination of sugar, water, angostura bitters and either bourbon or rye whiskey will give you those ultimate man-points.

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What does a whiskey sour say about you?

Dating all the way back to the 1800s, a Whisky Sour is about as classic a cocktail as you can get. If you're a Whisky Sour sipper, it's likely that you are very complex; you tend to have many different - sometimes opposing - personality traits and are extremely adaptable in social situations.

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Is an Old Fashioned strong?

The old-fashioned is definitely a strong drink. With little dilution and no significant mixer, it's not much lighter than a straight pour of whiskey. The alcohol content of an old-fashioned made with an 80-proof whiskey falls around 32 percent ABV (64 proof).

What a Manhattan drink says about you?

Traditionally served in a cocktail glass and garnished with a maraschino cherry, the Manhattan represents a strong, sensible individual with a warm and feminine edge.

What's the difference between a Manhattan and an old fashion?

An Old Fashioned is made with whiskey (bourbon or rye), bitters, and sugar; a Manhattan is traditionally made with rye whiskey and substitutes sweet vermouth for the sugar. A "Perfect Manhattan" adds yet another twist: halving the sweet vermouth into equal portions of sweet and dry vermouths.

What does whiskey say about a woman?

She's strong.

Ordering whiskey shows confidence -- and confidence can be a good indicator of strength. So if she's ordering whiskey after whiskey, you can assume she's clearly comfortable with herself, knows what she wants and has no problem making it happen – regardless of what anyone else at the bar might think.

What does bourbon say about you?

A bourbon drinker is fiercely and intensely loyal. Not only to a spouse or significant other, but to family, friends, coworkers and jobs. Loyalty is a trait that also goes hand-in-hand with being an old soul. It's rare and hard to find, but I've found most fellow bourbon drinkers usually possess it.

What does whiskey say about you?

WHISKY. If whisky is your signature drink, you are mature, deep and confident. You enjoy the mystery and intellect that comes with having a whisky neat, and the depth of a good whisky. Whisky drinkers likes sharing stories about your life, and are confident to do so even in a group setting.

What does it mean when you order a drink neat?

A “neat” drink is a pure spirit, poured into a glass with no other ingredients added, not even ice. Whiskey is a very common spirit to drink neat, but that's different from a shot. A whiskey neat is usually two ounces, not chilled, poured directly into a NEAT glass.

What does it mean when you order a dry drink?

First, 'dry' indicates that very little vermouth has been added to the cocktail, so the gin is the primary focus. The typical ratio is 6 parts gin to 1 part vermouth. However, order 'extra dry' and you'll get the slightest splash of vermouth, or even just a glass-coating wash.

What do you ask when someone orders an Old Fashioned?

You can ask for your drink to be sweeter, and they will add fewer bitters. Some bartenders would top an Old Fashioned with an orange wedge or cherries. The classic Old Fashioned has a lemon twist for a citrus scent; if you want the classic, request for the lemon twist or other garnishes to experiment.

What ordering a gin and tonic says about you?

Drinkers of gin and tonic tend to be pretty ordinary, down-to-earth people with no frills (aside from those who are psychopaths, of course). If you order a gin and tonic, you're a classic who is more likely to order something that is tried-and-true over something that is more modern.

What does ordering a martini say about you?

Ordering a martini will definitely tell most bartenders you are not without your chops when it comes to downing a cocktail or three. This is the most pure of all mixed drinks. It is all about the alcohol and the balance of the ingredients, and there is nowhere to hide if it is badly prepared.

What does a French 75 say about you?

For the Queen: The French 75

The Queen is self-assured, poised and assertive. Vibrant and forceful, she's a born leader. "The cocktail that is good enough for the Queen must sparkle, ooze luxury and of course be delicious ... but with a little extra kick," Newby says.

Are Old Fashioneds sweet?

Even though both cocktails are made with bitters, which are, in fact, quite bitter on their own, they are also lightly sweetened. The Old Fashioned is sweetened with sugar. More specifically, it is supposed to be sweetened with a sugar cube that is dissolved in a splash of water.

What's sweeter Old Fashioned or Manhattan?

On the whole, an Old Fashioned will taste sweeter than a Manhattan and it all has to do with ratios of spirit to sweet element. An Old Fashioned uses a ratio (depending on preferences) of 2 oz bourbon to 1/2 oz simple syrup (or 1/4 rich simple syrup) and a few dashes of bitters.

Do you sip an Old Fashioned?

Glass: The Old Fashioned is one of the few drinks in existence that has a glass named in its honor. The ideal glass should be between eight to 10 ounces, with a thick heavy bottom. Ice: This is a sipping cocktail, but you don't want that expensive booze turning into a watery mess.

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What type of person drinks whiskey sour?

What Kind Of Person Drinks Whiskey Sour? Those who are just getting started in the bar scene can respect a whiskey sour as an acceptable drink. Drinking it is simple to order, relatively simple for the bartender to create, and fairly easy to handle (provided you don't drink too many of them).