whiskey neat
Definition
Noun: A serving of whiskey that is poured directly into a glass and consumed without any ice, water, or other mixers added. It is served at room temperature.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of ordering or describing a drink in a bar, pub, or restaurant. It specifies the drink's preparation style.
Examples
- "At the end of a long day, he prefers a whiskey neat."
- "The bartender poured the whiskey neat into a heavy-bottomed glass."
- "For the tasting, they served each variety neat to appreciate the full flavor."
Advanced Usage
- The term "neat" can be applied to other spirits besides whiskey (e.g., "brandy neat," "rum neat").
- It is distinct from "straight," which in some contexts can mean undiluted but possibly chilled, and "on the rocks," which means served over ice.
Variants and Related Words
- Neat (adjective): When used alone as an adjective in a drink order, it has the same meaning (e.g., "I'll have the bourbon neat").
- Straight up: Often refers to a shaken or stirred cocktail that is strained into a glass without ice. This is different from "neat," which involves no mixing or chilling.
- On the rocks: Served over ice cubes.
Synonyms
- Straight (in some usages, though this can be ambiguous)
- Undiluted
- Unmixed
Antonyms
- Diluted
- On the rocks
- Mixed (as in a mixed drink)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To drink something neat: The act of consuming a spirit without mixers.
- "He drinks his Scotch neat to savor the peaty notes."
Noun
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a drink consisting of whiskey without a mixer
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he ordered a whiskey neat
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