Gin

[Dave Karoly, PLS]

This is probably against some rule somewhere, but here goes...

I like Tanqueray. I used to like Bombay regular but I've changed my mind; I think Tanqueray is better, more juniper flavor.

I do about 6:1 Tanqueray to Noily Pratt dry French Vermouth in a chilled mixing glass. I stir it (never shake it). 4 or 5 olives. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

I also like Irish Whiskey.
Heated glass. two teaspoons brown sugar. 1.5 oz Jameson or Bushmills (Jameson is a little better for this purpose, Bushmills is a little smoother for sipping). The rest is strong coffee. Stir. Float some halfway whipped heavy cream on top.

Or you can just pour some in a glass and sip it.

[Stephen Johnson]

Keep the gin and the Irish Coffee.

Bushmill or Black Bush over ice is quite good.

[Ian Wilson]

Ice? For G-d's sake, Stephen! They already make it with water, you know!

Take it neat and spare the extra water.

[land butcher]

Dr. Daniels magic elixir, when the Crown Royal is empty.

[Dave Lindell]

I never drink really good liquor.

It makes my mouth water and dilutes it.

[Stephen Johnson]

Ice? For G-d's sake, Stephen! They already make it with water, you know!

Take it neat and spare the extra water.

Only if it sits in the glass too long. I like mine chilly.

[Lee Hixson]

After brushing my way through untold miles of Juniper bushes in the outbacks of Utah in the 60s, just looking at a gin bottle makes my throat gag. Never could stand the smell after that. (Guess that's why I favor vodka now?)

[B.D.Ide]

I have to speak up for my Brandy. Usually El Presidente over ice, soda water or just water, and a half of a key lime off the tree out back. (Swore off whiskey years ago.)

[bruce hall]

drink, double black russian in a bucket, water back. that was a looooonnnnng time ago. what a feeling. oh well.