whiskey neat

Thân thiện

He orders a whiskey neat at the bar.

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."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a drink consisting of whiskey without a mixer
   • he ordered a whiskey neat

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