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A term used to describe cocktails that are served without ice.

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A martini served straight up.

In bartending, the term straight up refers to an alcoholic drink that is shaken or stirred with ice, strained, and served in a stemmed glass.[1]

"Straight", "straight up", "up", and "neat"

In the United Kingdom and the United States, "neat" and "straight" (different from "straight up") are used interchangeably. These terms refer to a single, unmixed liquor served at room temperature without any water, ice or other mixer.

A shot of whiskey, tequila, or vodka may be served "neat" or "straight" in a shot glass, as is commonly done when serving a boilermaker.

A drink that is served "straight up" or simply "up" is one that is chilled, strained, and served in a chilled stemmed glass without ice.

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References

  1. ^ Walkart, C.G. (2002). National Bartending Center Instruction Manual. Oceanside, California: Bartenders America, Inc. p. 106.   ASIN: B000F1U6HG.

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