There's just something about a well-made co*cktail. There are sooooooooooo many co*cktail recipes out there, but which drink is the one you love to make at home, or the one you go back to time and time again at your favourite co*cktail bar? Are you crazy for gin co*cktails like a classic Negroni? Or perhaps you love nothing more than sipping a Cosmopolitan and pretending you're in Sex And The City (this is a judgement-free zone).
But have you ever wondered what your favourite co*cktail says about you? Are you a Manhattan drinker with a sturdy exterior but a soft side buried underneath? Or a 'work hard, play hard' Espresso Martini fan? We spoke to NIO's mixologist, Patrick Pistolesi, to find out which personality traits go with which co*cktail.
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Daiquiri
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A Daiquiri drinker is adventurous, with a bold soul who loves a challenge (Ernest Hemingway was a big fan, don't you know?). You're headstrong, but warm and friendly and vibrant. Rum-based drinks fans reveal a personality that is young at heart, someone who loves life and lives it to the fullest. Is that you?
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Cosmopolitan
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Invented in New York and most commonly associated with the famous nineties television show Sex And The City, the Cosmopolitan is a glamorous drink and one that carries a certain level of aspiration. Those who pick a Cosmopolitan as their co*cktail of choice enjoy their freedom and independence and like to make a bold statement. Sipping a Cosmopolitan says to the world that you’re a trendsetter, the life and soul of the party and a natural leader too.
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Milano Torino
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A popular aperitivo in its native Italy, the Milano Torino is light in body but full in flavour. Those who favour this tipple are elegant, with an aristocratic air about them, and like to remain somewhat of a mystery to those around them. Dating back to the 1900s, this drink has a distinctive charm about it, with Mi-To drinkers likely to enjoy the traditional and sophisticated things in life.
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Margarita
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A complex combination of sweet, salty and sour notes makes for a bold flavour, reflected by the personality of a Margarita drinker. If you choose this vibrant co*cktail, you're typically very energetic, outgoing and comfortable being the centre of attention. You're also a thrill-seeker who lives life at a fast pace; never slowing down for fear of missing out.
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Negroni
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A sophisticated aperitif, the Negroni is a classic Italian drink. Dating back to the early 1900’s the drink was thought of as being a balance of both the good (bitters) and bad (gin) things in life. Some may say Negroni drinkers live life on the edge a little. If that's you, it means you're a practical thinker and a good listener, yet creative in your decisions.
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Old Fashioned
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An experimental co*cktail made by muddling sugar with bitters, adding whiskey and garnishing with a twist of citrus rind, Old Fashioned drinkers were traditionally thought to be risk takers. 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.
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Whisky Sour
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Dating all the way back to the 1800s, a Whisky Sour is about as classic a co*cktail 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. While whisky is said to be the drink of a confident person, if you prefer your whiskey in this co*cktail form, you might have hidden depths to your personality.
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Manhattan
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One of the earliest records of the Manhattan co*cktail dates back to the late 1800s, although - like so many co*cktails - the origins of the Manhattan are lost in time. Traditionally served in a co*cktail glass and garnished with a maraschino cherry, the Manhattan represents a strong, sensible individual with a warm and feminine edge. Just like the co*cktail itself, a Manhattan drinker has an underlying sweetness, a softer side to its sturdy exterior.
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Gimlet
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co*cktails don’t get much more chic and simple than a Gimlet (does that sound like you?). Made with only gin and lime cordial, this tipple is fuss-free and no nonsense - much like the drinker. If you usually opt for a Gimlet when you're at a bar, you'll most likely pride yourself on being open and honest to those around you. You are confident in your own decisions, trust your own judgement and make great friends because of your straight-talking approach and stabilising force.
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Espresso Martini
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A deliciously smooth combination of caffeine, alcohol and sugar, Espresso Martinis are not for the fainthearted. Relatively new to the scene - created in the 1980s and made popular in even more recent years - if this is your co*cktail of choice you are likely an intense individual who gives 100% to everything you do. Espresso Martini drinks have a ‘work hard, play hard’ attitude and are happy to take the lead in both professional and social situations.
