Real Men Have No Problem Ordering Girly Drinks (2024)

Real Men Have No Problem Ordering Girly Drinks (1)

During one of my first nights at Tinkers, I was sipping on some flat beer when a friend offered me a sip of her cranberry and vodka. Compared to the fermented hops sitting in my plastic cup, this drink was delicious. I finished my beer and ordered a vodka cranberry. Someone standing next to me overheard my drink order and said, “What, are you on your period?”

After I double checked that my penis had not collapsed inward and had started to secrete blood, I realized he was insulting my masculinity because I ordered a co*cktail.

This surprised me, because American pop culture is rife with manly men drinking co*cktails while having sex with attractive women. In the very first scene of Mad Men, Don Draper orders an Old Fashioned and proceeds to copulate with everyone but his wife. Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski can’t afford to replace his rug, but he finds room in his budget to drink copious amounts of White Russians and time to screw Maude, the artist. James Bond literally created his own co*cktail – the vesper martini (this first appears in the 1953 novel Casino Royale, and appears again in the Daniel Craig movie). James Bond has also gotten so much ass that they created a Wikipedia page to detailing and analyzing his sexual encounters (seriously, go look up “Bond Girl” on Wikipedia).

Some people might argue that there are different degrees of “girly drinks,” and that a drink like a whiskey sour is not the same as, say, a vodka cranberry. But a whiskey sour is whiskey with lemon juice and sugar, while a vodka cranberry is vodka with cranberry juice. Lemons and cranberries are both fruit, and whiskey and vodka are both liquors. What’s the bright line between drinking a classy mixed drink and sipping on a girly co*cktail?

A bartender at Tinkers once told me that people who order co*cktails are mostly women. A waitress at Beer Hall said that the overwhelming majority of the people who drink at Beer Hall (which, in case you didn’t know, only serves beer) are men. I’ve noticed this trend in my family as well. My dad drinks Bud Light. My mom drinks margaritas.

I’m not trying to argue that the stereotype that men drink beer and women drink fruity drinks is false – it’s definitely based on some truth. However, just because women enjoy co*cktails doesn’t mean that I, a heterosexual cisgender male, can’t as well.

There’s a drink called a “manmosa” for when you’re out to brunch with your friends on a Sunday and you want to drink alcohol, but, of course, you’re not gay and how dare anyone entertains the notion you’re attracted to the same sex. The manmosa consists of four ounces of orange juice, one ounce of vodka, and four ounces of Blue Moon. As delicious as it may sound, two issues come to mind. 1. That’s a screwdriver with beer, not a variation of a mimosa. 2. If you’re too insecure about your masculinity to order a mimosa, ordering a mixed drink with the word “man” in it won’t reaffirm your machoness.

One reason why men seem to avoid mixed drinks is the name. Usually, heterosexual men avoid any “co*ck” besides their own, and co*cktails seem to be no exception. And, as everyone knows, slurping on fruity drinks that has a vaguely phallic name is a gateway to sticking a penis in your mouth.

Beer is popular among men is that drinking beer is a physical challenge. Unlike a scrumptious mojito, beer tastes bad enough that drinking five cans is an accomplishment and it has just enough alcohol to reward you with a nice buzz. This idea that each beer is a small triumph of the human spirit is echoed through competitions like beer pong, beer ball, and flip cup.

Or maybe men drink beer because beer represents their father. Growing up in a broken household, the man sees his father, sitting on the couch, gut exposed, gulping down his beer. He vows that one day he’ll provide for his family, play catch with his son, be a better dad. He comes to college, goes to a party, and spies a can of Bud Light sitting on the counter. He sees his father in that beer – he has to kill it. Taking the can like he takes his fate – into his own hands – he rips the tab open. The carbonated hop brew hits his lips. He tilts his head back and starts chugging, not stopping until the can is empty. Victorious, he crushes the can in his fist. He has usurped his father. The cycle is complete.

This Freudian interpretation of alcohol and how booze helps men fulfill their Oedipal complex also explains why men hate co*cktails. It’s pretty hard to symbolically destroy your father with an appletini.

All I’m trying to say is when you’re vomiting in the middle of the Fordham Prep field, it’s nice to taste the orange juice from your screwdriver instead of Pabst Blue Ribbon. Real Men Have No Problem Ordering Girly Drinks (2)

Real Men Have No Problem Ordering Girly Drinks (2024)

FAQs

What is the answer to the FBI ice water riddle? ›

Warning: Spoiler below! The correct answer is: The poison was in the ice, but since the woman was so thirsty she drank her glass so fast, the ice cubes never had a chance to melt. Unlike her date, who slowly sipped on his drink as the ice cubes melted away, sending him to his deathbed.

What does Jameson neat mean? ›

Drinking whiskey “neat” means that it's served at room temperature and without any mixers or anything that would dilute the serving, like ice or water.

What's the 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 co*cktail 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 co*cktail that is poured over ice is "on the rocks."

What is the riddle about water and ice? ›

You have a glass of water and an ice cube floating in it. When the ice cube melts, will the water level increase, decrease or remain the same? It will remain the same. The amount of water that the ice cube displaces is equal to its mass.

What is the answer to you can see me in water? ›

Question: You can see me in water, but I never get wet. What am I? Answer: A reflection!

What does Titos neat mean? ›

Neat is used to order a drink that is served with no ice or mixers. It is, quite simply, a straight pour of liquor from the bottle into the glass.

What does Hennessy neat mean? ›

Neat is the least confusing of co*cktail terms. This means that a spirit is directly poured into a glass (preferably a NEAT Glass). It's similar to a shot, but the glass makes a huge difference in the sipping experience.

What does brandy neat mean? ›

What is “Neat”? Drinking a spirit “neat” is the most straight-forward. A “neat” drink is a pure spirit, poured into a glass with no other ingredients added, not even ice.

What does up or on the rocks mean? ›

Neat = room temp spirit in a glass. Straight = chilled/strained spirit in a glass. Up = served “up” in a co*cktail glass (or a coupe) Straight up = chilled and strained into a co*cktail glass. On the rocks = served over ice in a glass.

Is vodka neat a thing? ›

Vodka: You can absolutely drink vodka neat, or at least by itself (cold temps or ice help dull any astringent, alcoholic heat). Historically, traditionally, the classically “neutral” spirit is best served very cold and smooth, paired with food.

What does straight up mean with a dirty martini? ›

'Straight up' – or simply 'up' – refers to any drink that is prepared with ice but then strained into a (preferably chilled) glass. It's the overwhelming preference for Martinis, and most classic co*cktail-lovers don't have to specify this when ordering – it is just what's assumed.

What is a manly co*cktail to order? ›

16 Manly co*cktail Recipes
  • Negroni.
  • The Old Fashioned.
  • Manhattan.
  • Dry Martini.
  • Godfather.
  • Rusty Nail.
  • Whiskey Smash.
  • Tom Collins.
Apr 4, 2023

What is an impressive drink to order? ›

The Best co*cktails To Order, According To Bartenders
  • Dry Martini.
  • Stinging Vesper.
  • Sidecar.
  • Esteban.
  • Caipirinha.
  • Jungle Bird.
  • Flip.
  • Daiquiri.
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What is a classy drink for men? ›

What is a classy drink for a man? Martini is a classy drink for a man. It is an epitome of manly drinks, looks classy, and tastes like one [2].

What runs but never gets tired? ›

International Medical College - IMC - I am always running, but never get tired or hot What am I? Answer: Refrigerator Picture cr.

What is ice lighter than water? ›

Ice is lighter than water since a particular mass of ice occupies more space than the same mass of water. In ice, water molecules are closely packed because of the tight bonding between them. This makes ice lighter than water.

What goes in the water red and becomes black? ›

What goes in the water red, and comes out black? Answer: Iron.

What is lighter than what I am made of? ›

Riddle. Lighter than what I'm made of, more of me is hidden than is seen. What am I? Answer: An iceberg.

What goes around the wood? ›

What goes round and round the wood but never goes into the wood? Answer: Bark.

What do people spend the most money on it every year? ›

One of the most consistent spending categories is housing—it's by the far the biggest expense for all age groups, accounting for more than 30% of total annual spending for every generation.

What is Jack Daniels and co*ke called? ›

Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD Launches in United States

Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola RTD – a pre-mixed, canned co*cktail that first launched last fall in Mexico – is set to hit stores in the United States.

What does served tall mean? ›

A drink served in a long glass, like a highball or Collins glass, with a relatively large volume but less alcohol content than a lowball. A basic mixed drink like a Gin & Tonic can be "served long" or "served tall," meaning that more mixer is added to the standard amount of liquor to dilute the alcohol content.

What is whiskey with ice called? ›

On the Rocks – This simply means that whiskey will be served with ice. Whiskey with Water – This is just it – whiskey with water. This helps in improving the taste of your whiskey to your liking.

What is whiskey with water called? ›

For example, "bourbon and branch" refers to bourbon whiskey with water. This water may have been naturally limestone-filtered by passing through underground limestone, which removes iron.

What does soda back mean? ›

Back (or Chaser): A mix served in a seperate glass. Example: “Dewar's on the rocks with a soda back” means Dewar's served in a glass over ice, and a seperate glass of soda.

Do you sip or shoot whiskey? ›

Sip Whiskey, Don't Shoot

Shooting fine whiskey is a sin. Some people may do it, but that doesn't make it right. For one thing, a lot of premium whiskeys are unfriendly to shoot - your palate will burn - and for another, you're going to detect zero flavor notes. Sip neat, don't shoot.

Why is ice called rocks? ›

With the first use of the phrase dated to the mid-1940s, when the ice cube tray as we know it was still a relatively new invention, the “rocks” in “on the rocks” most likely refer to ice cubes chipped from a larger block, which would appear jagged, like little stones.

What does water back mean? ›

A shot of whisky, tequila, or vodka, when served neat in a shot glass, is often accompanied by a "chaser" (a mild drink consumed after a shot of hard liquor) or a "water back" (a separate glass of water). These terms commingle as well; it is common in many locales to hear a "beer back" ordered as the chaser to a shot.

What does it mean to be on the rocks in a bar? ›

What Does “On the Rocks” Mean? “On the rocks” means serving an alcoholic beverage in a co*cktail glass with ice. Adding ice to a drink affects a drink primarily by keeping it cold and slightly diluting it over time.

What is a drink with ice called? ›

What it is: A spirit or a co*cktail that is poured over ice cubes in a straight-walled, flat-bottomed glass. Some liquors, like blended Scotches, gin and high-proof Bourbon benefit from the chilling and dilution that ice gives to open up its flavors and aromas. Say: “Bourbon on the rocks, please.” Neat.

What does a martini up mean? ›

Asking for a drink served “up” or “straight up” simply means that you want the drink shaken or stirred over ice, and then strained and served sans ice in a co*cktail glass. Classic co*cktails that are almost always served up include the Martini and the Daiquiri.

What does dry mean in a drink? ›

A drink is categorized as 'dry' when there is less of a sweet flavor and more of an astringent bite. Typically this means that the drink has relied upon other flavoring agents like herbs, spices, citrus, or bitters to balance out the strong taste of the base liquor.

Why pour vodka over a spoon? ›

Slowly pour the liquor over the back of the spoon and on top of the drink. Move the spoon up as the glass fills. This works because the spoon slows down the pour and disperses the top liquid.

Is vodka just watered down alcohol? ›

Vodka, by definition, is ethanol cut with water to at least 80 proof (40 percent purity).

What is the best alcohol to drink without mixing? ›

The best spirits to sip neat, without mixing with anything else, include whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, tequila, mezcal, gin and rum. If you're unsure where to start with these, no worries.

What does tall mean in a drink? ›

#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.

What is a bruised dirty martini? ›

Bruising simply refers to diluting the liquor with the melted ice (water) thus making the drink weaker. Those who prefer their co*cktails shaken like this because it makes for a more smooth drink. Diluted alcohol means less burn in the throat.

Why do you shake a dirty martini? ›

Though it can be made with either technique, many bartenders prefer to shake this co*cktail to allow for the ingredients to better integrate, and for the denser olive brine to mix more thoroughly with the less-dense vodka or gin.

What is a gentleman's liquor? ›

Pour bourbon, brandy, and creme de menthe over ice into highball glass. Add club soda and garnish with a lemon twist. Serve in a Highball Glass.

What liquor does a gentleman drink? ›

MARTINI. First is the classic gentleman drink, the Martini “shaken, not stirred”. The original martini was made with gin. If you want vodka in it you need to order a “vodka martini.” Even a dry martini should contain SOME vermouth, otherwise it's just chilled gin.

How do you solve the water jug riddle? ›

Empty the three-gallon jug completely, and then refill it with the remaining two gallons from the five-gallon jug. Fill the five-gallon jug again. Empty one gallon from the five-gallon jug into the three-gallon jug. The five-gallon jug is left with exactly four gallons of water.

What has holes on each side and can hold water? ›

Sponge is full of holes but still holds water.

What is the answer to the riddle poisoned ice tea? ›

Riddle Answer:

The poison was in the ice. Jennifer drank her iced tea too quickly for the ice to melt.

What has lots of ice but can't see? ›

Potatoes, needles, and other types of storms are all things that have eyes but do not see. Potatoes covered with small "eyes" are not eyes at all. Rather, they are shepherds.

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