Your drink order quenches your thirst, but also reveals subtle insights into who you are and how you show up in the world. Bartenders catch a glimpse of a patron’s personality regularly. They craft cocktails whilst observing character traits, emotions, moods, and more. What does your drink order say about you? Take a look below and uncover our hidden meanings behind your favorite cocktails.
Drink Order: Old Fashioned
You appreciate tradition, elegance, sophistication, and simplicity. This classic cocktail suggests you have an understanding of cocktail history and an appreciation for authenticity and timeless style.
Old Fashioned
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 1 sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Orange twist
- Cherry, garnish
Muddle together a sugar cube and a few drops of water until dissolved. Add dashes of Angostura bitters and a large ice cube. Pour the Joseph Magnus Bourbon over the ice and stir gently until well-combined. Express the oils from the orange twist over the glass, then drop into the drink. Garnish with a cherry.
Drink Order: Negroni
You have a bold and adventurous side. This cocktail – made with equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth – is currently trending on the cocktail scene. Its unique blend of flavors showcase your open-mindedness and willingness to explore new trends and experiences.
Negroni
- 1.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin
- 1.5 oz Campari
- 1.5 oz sweet vermouth
- Orange twist, garnish
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice, stir, and strain into rocks glass. Add a large ice cube and garnish with an orange twist.
Drink Order: Manhattan
You have a touch of old-school charm, but a bit more courage than those who order an Old fashioned (the Manhattan’s close cousin). This bourbon-based cocktail – with its mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters – reveals your appreciation for complex though balanced flavors.
Manhattan
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherry, garnish
Combine Joseph Magnus Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters in a mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir gently until well-chilled. Approximately 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and drop in a maraschino cherry for garnish.
Drink Order: Mint Julep
You have a laid-back and sociable personality. This cocktail, typically associated with the Kentucky Derby, suggests you enjoy parties, the outdoors, and perhaps engaging conversations about horses.
Mint Julep
- 2 oz Joseph Magnus Bourbon
- .5 oz simple syrup
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprig, garnish
Gently muddle mint leaves with simple syrup in a sturdy glass or silver julep cup. Fill the glass with crushed ice, packing it tightly. Pour the Joseph Magnus Bourbon over the ice and stir well until the glass becomes frosty. Top up with more crushed ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Drink Order: Martini
You have an air of elegance and sophistication. This cocktail, heavily Influenced by the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and made famous on the silver screen, communicates that you appreciate the finer things in life and may understand that sometimes less is more.
Gin Martini
- 2.5 oz Joseph Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin
- .5 oz dry vermouth
- Lemon twist or olive for garnish
Combine Joseph Magnus Vigilant Navy Strength Gin and dry vermouth in a mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir gently until well-chilled. Approximately 30 seconds. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or olive, according to your preference.
Which drink are you choosing? Any others besides these? Let us know in the comments below and remember the next time you order a cocktail that your drink of choice reveals more about you than you might expect.
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