I agree in some regards, but disagree in others, in regards to today's
uneducated drinking culture.
From my understanding:
Neat = Straight Shot but in a "sipping glass," perhaps rocks for whiskey or a
snifter for brandy, or a shot glass for tequila (typically only ordered by old
timers or bartenders in the know)
Straightup = Neat, for the majority of drinks. I.E. Jack Daniel's straightup would be JD served in a shot/shooter glass, but most likely the shot glass.
Up = Shaken/Stirred and Strained, normally into a martini glass, I.E. a patron
orders a dirty vodka martini or appletini and is given the choice of "Up or On
The Rocks", in which case the martini is either made in a tin and strained or
poured over ice, stirred, and served.
Chilled = A combo of the two. I.E. a straight shot, poured into a tin,
shaken, and strained into a rocks/shooter glass to (likely) be consumed
quickly.
Please feel free to add your comments, I like hearing every side of the story.
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