![]() ![]() So, by the same token, there are drinks that a woman thinks are manly, and those that will give you standing among other men, and they only partly overlap. But a man will give more respect when you rev up an old Dodge Charger with two primered doors and a quarter panel missing. ![]() Think about it this way, a woman might be excited by a sports car with smooth European styling and not give a damn what’s under the hood. After all, there are two groups that you want to look like a man in front of, and they don’t have the same conceptions. What now? Well, our definition still needs work. So let’s assume that you’re in bar where you can drink from stemware and still be a man. So yes, you can always look like a man if you drink a beer, but a bottle of suds will never have the gentlemanly charm of a Manhattan. The hard truth is that in some establishments, the only thing a man drinks is a shot or a beer. See what kind of looks you get from the locals. Think a martini is always manly? Try ordering one in a blue collar Rust Belt bar. What exactly is a manly drink? The definition is situation and location dependent. We look across the sea of bottles behind the bar and wonder “What will taste good and not leave me emasculated?” Join with me then, as we put down the hooter shooter and go in search of a manly drink.įirst, we must define our terms. We pray that the bartender won’t garnish our glass with an orange slice while the girls are watching. We drink a Sour Appletini with shame as the man next to us polishes off a scotch. We have turned away from gin and bourbon and embraced vodka, the safe, colorless, tasteless friend of the amateur drinker. I know that I am not alone because the American palate has changed. Together we can find a way to drink like men. I know that some of you will now scoff and turn the page, but I know that there are others like me, and that they will keep reading. I want to trade my straw for a swizzle and my pink vodka slurry for something brown and congener-laced. I want to proudly shout my order to the bartender and see the nods of respect out of the corner of my eye. And until that man is found, I will do my best in his place. I knew then that it was time for a real man to step forward to properly instruct the masses on the finer points of manly drinks. It’s a close cousin to the Lemon Drop, for God’s sake. Really? The Sidecar? Sure it’s a classic cocktail and it tastes great, but most bars serve it with a sugarcoated rim. Sure, the Manhattan was there, and the Martini, but so was the Sidecar. A noble goal to be sure, but one that the list fell short of. To that end, a widely read publication recently printed a list of “Ten Manly Drinks.” It spoke with authority on what you could proudly hold in your hand in public. This is our golden opportunity to pick up the torch we dropped and learn to drink like men, so that one day we might pass that knowledge to our sons.īut if we are to carry on the tradition of masculine drinking, we will need guidance. The sun has set on the era of the wine cooler and the decade of peach schnapps. The cocktail is currently enjoying a renaissance. Let’s face it, when it comes to drinking like men, our generation is a disgrace.īut there is hope. I’m talking about the fact that she probably drinks bourbon or gin while you’re drinking a vodka and cranberry. Now, I’m not talking quantity, (I don’t think she’ll be beating you at a keg stand anytime soon) I’m talking about quality. Let me be more specific, your Grandmother is a manlier drinker than you are. Your Grandmother is a better drinker than you are. Jack Daniels cocktails - A Tennessee whiskey with a man right in the name, mixed drinks made with Jack Daniels are definitely macho.If you’re a man aged anywhere from 21 to 35, I’ve got some sobering news for you.Alcohol shots - Efficient drinkers of both sexes enjoy easy alcohol shots that go down quickly and smoothly but get the job done.Absinthe - This anise-flavored green liquor made from wormwood is making a comeback, and it's gaining popularity among members of both sexes.Cognac or Armagnac - French brandies drunk neat are the perfect, sophisticated sippers for debonnaire gents.Whiskey-based cocktails - Whiskey isn't just for men, but a lot of men like it, and it makes a great cocktail base.Tequila shot - Sometimes, the easiest option is to just belly up to the bar and order a shot of tequila-lime and salt optional.Scotch on the rocks - Whether it's a blended scotch or a smoky single malt, scotch on the rocks is a satisfying sipper.Whiskey, neat - Nothing is easier than a splash of whiskey in a simple rocks glass.Still, if you're looking for a drink to order at a bar that gives you the liquid courage to go out and wrestle alligators, then give these macho beverages a try. ![]()
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