What is a two finger drink?

Whiskey is often measured in “fingers”. Simply hold your finger next to the glass and pour yourself a finger's width. For instance, if you were to order two fingers of whiskey, you'd end up with roughly two adult-sized finger widths of whiskey in your glass.
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How many ounces is 2 fingers of whiskey?

Recently, with a nod to bar history, there has been an effort to standardize the "finger pour" to 3/4 of an inch per finger in an standard old fashioned glass, which equals about one ounce per finger. This would result in two fingers equaling two ounces and so on.
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How much alcohol is a finger?

Pouring a Finger

You may have heard someone say the phrase, “a finger of whiskey.” The idea is that a pour of liquor to the height of a finger held horizontally alongside the bottom of glass should roughly equal two ounces.
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How many shots is two fingers of whiskey?

There has been a recent effort to standardize “finger pours” in old fashioned glasses to 3/4 inch per finger, one ounce per finger, a nod to bar history. So, two fingers would be equivalent to two ounces, etc. In a small glass, you'll find five ounces of spirit.
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What is a 4 finger drink?

What Is A Four Fingers Drink? Rye whiskey created by Four Finger, a tribute to his sacrifice, is built from grains and malts that are reminiscent of Prohibition-era grain builds, creating a sweeter alternative.
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What are whiskey legs?

Whisky 'legs' are the trails left on the inside of the glass post-swirling, and can actually reveal more information about your whisky than you'd think. The Whisky Professor explains. Whisky trails: The liquid's reaction in the glass can give clues as to how it will taste.
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What does ordering a drink tall mean?

#7 Tall. When a customer asks for a “Tall” drink, make sure that they are not accidentally misnaming a “double.” Whereas a double contains twice the amount of alcohol, a tall contains the same amount of alcohol, but increases the amount of non-alcoholic mixer.
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What is a normal pour of bourbon?

A standard bourbon pour is the same as other whiskeys- 1.5 oz for a shot, 2 ounces for a neat pour or on the rocks, and 3 ounces for a double.
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How do Beginners drink whiskey?

Take a small sip, let it sit on your tongue, and swirl it in your mouth before swallowing it. If it's too strong, take a breath and continue. Another way to reduce the harshness of the whisky for a beginner is to add ice.
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Why is it called a finger of whiskey?

the fingerbreadth (literally the width of a finger) is an informal but widely used unit of measure. In the measurement of distilled spirits, a finger of whiskey refers to the amount of whiskey that would fill a glass to the level of one finger wrapped around the glass at the bottom.
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How many grams is a finger?

A finger of heroin is 10 grams, and two fingers would have been enough to charge Morales with trafficking. But when the trooper showed up, Morales said he'd been unable to obtain more than one finger of heroin.
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How long is a 1 oz pour?

How Long of a Pour is an Ounce? Given the above, an ounce pour is 2 counts. That's roughly one second of pouring.
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How many counts is a 2 oz pour?

Most bartenders use a standard “four count” to free-pour — a count of . . . 1 – 2 – 3 – 4. The “four count” is preferred because it breaks down so easily — “1” equals a quarter shot, “2” equals a half shot, on up to a full “4” count — which is the house pour, or one full shot.
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Is two fingers a double shot?

You'll surely hate yourself if you do. Whiskey is often measured in “fingers”. Simply hold your finger next to the glass and pour yourself a finger's width. For instance, if you were to order two fingers of whiskey, you'd end up with roughly two adult-sized finger widths of whiskey in your glass.
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How do I order whiskey neat?

If you're looking to taste whisky, order the whiskey “neat,” which means no ice, no water, no other mixers or garnishes – just the whisky in a glass. If you're there to drink whiskey (as in, you don't really care about the nuances, you're just looking to get a job done) order it however you like!
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How much is a pour of whiskey?

Like other liquors, a standard whiskey pour is 1.5 ounces for shot, 2 ounces for a neat or rocks pour, and 3 ounces for a double. Pouring whiskey is right up there with pouring beer in importance, as every bartender needs to master these.
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What is whiskey with ice called?

A “Whiskey on the rocks” is one of the most popular ways to drink whiskey. It is a simple drink that combines a straight pour of whiskey over ice, served in a whiskey tumbler.
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What is the smoothest sipping whiskey?

Top 10 Best Light & Smooth Whiskies
  • Auchentoshan 1978. Rating: 88/100. ...
  • Bushmills 21 Year Old. Rating: 87/100. ...
  • Auchentoshan 21 Year Old. Rating: 85/100. ...
  • Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare. Rating: 86/100. ...
  • Redbreast 12 Year Old. Rating: 84/100. ...
  • Knappogue Castle 1995. ...
  • Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. ...
  • Tomintoul 14 Year Old.
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What's the smoothest whiskey?

What are the Smoothest Whiskeys?
  • Scotch Whisky. Laphroaig 10 Year Old is considered by many to be “Best Single Malt Whisky in the World.” It has a smokey-smooth taste, without being too overpowering. ...
  • American Bourbon Whiskey. American Bourbon is not as simple as you might think. ...
  • Canadian Whisky. ...
  • Irish Whiskey.
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What does bruising mean in bartending?

Bruising simply refers to diluting the liquor with the melted ice (water) thus making the drink weaker. Those who prefer their cocktails shaken like this because it makes for a more smooth drink. Diluted alcohol means less burn in the throat.
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What is difference between neat and straight up?

For a drink made without ice or mixer, you'd order it “neat,” and it would be served to you in an Old Fashioned cocktail glass. So, you might say, “I'd like a bourbon, neat.” To order a martini “up” or “straight up,” means you'd like it chilled. A cocktail that is poured over ice is “on the rocks.”
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Why Jack Daniels is not a bourbon?

The company does not prefer to call it Bourbon whiskey.

Like most Bourbon whiskey brands, Jack Daniel's is produced on American soil. It has a predominantly corn-based mash bill, and is aged in new, charred-Oak barrels for at least two years. These are the legal terms that define a 'straight Bourbon' whiskey.
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What does it mean when you order a drink short?

Order a tall or short mixed drink.

The terms "tall" and "short" refer to the size of the drink and the amount of mixer in it. However, both drink sizes have the same amount of alcohol in them. If you don't specify what size you want, you will usually get a short drink.
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What should a beginner order at a bar?

Best Drinks To Order At A Bar
  1. Cosmopolitan.
  2. Moscow Mule.
  3. Old Fashioned.
  4. Whiskey Sour.
  5. Sidecar.
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What does white mean in bartending?

Adding this easy recipe to your bartending arsenal will give you a two-for-one lesson, as buying coffee liqueur and vodka will give you a complete drink (black), and adding cream on top of it will provide a second cocktail (white).
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