typf2 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I just wanted to gauge the crowd, but is there anyone out there that just likes to keep it simple with a bourbon and sprite or 7up? I haven't quite yet made it to the consistently drinking it straight, or on the rocks yet. I'm taking baby steps! Open to any tips from the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I will drink that from time to time. Whiskey and lemon-lime sodas go together great! I think it was Elmer T Lee who loved the two together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Just keep dropping the soda volume down about 10% every week while you adjust to the flavor of the bourbon. You'll be in the sweet spot in about 10 weeks! Edited November 29, 2017 by Paddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Lemon-lime Ginger Ale Root Beer Cream Ale Cola All good ways to drink mediocre tuition whasky. My goal is to eliminate all of the tuition whasky from my bunker by judicious mixing with fizzy lifting drinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Bourbon has its nuances, but so do colas and citrus drinks. Jack and Coke is kinda the given. I have been known to use a mixer (Coke, 7 Up, etc..) occasionally. Over the years I've noticed that when you use Cola's as a mixer, some bourbons taste better with Coke, some with Pepsi, and some with RC. Same with the citrus drinks. Some bourbons taste better with 7 Up, some with Sprite, and some with Sierra Mist. I'm really not trying to complicate things for you, but...... Sláinte! Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottledInBond Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Personally I go with ginger ale with the bottom shelf whiskey when I'm in that kind of mood. And I prefer Vernors specifically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I was a JIm Beam and Coke guy in my much younger years, but I haven't had it in at least 25 years. I never was a fan of bourbon and 7up/Sprite even though 7&7 was a very popular drink for many people. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just my opinion, but I have yet to find anything that helps Beam White. Sláinte! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 18 minutes ago, BottledInBond said: Personally I go with ginger ale with the bottom shelf whiskey when I'm in that kind of mood. And I prefer Vernors specifically I love the Vernor's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Just my opinion, but I have yet to find anything that helps Beam White. Sláinte! Joe Joe, you are probably correct about the current Beam White, but back in the late 70's and early 80's when I was consuming JB and Coke on a fairly regular basis, it was rather tasty! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnbowljoe Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, lcpfratn said: Joe, you are probably correct about the current Beam White, but back in the late 70's and early 80's when I was consuming JB and Coke on a fairly regular basis, it was rather tasty! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Understood Jeff. Back in the day, it was CC and Coke for me. Sláinte! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulO Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 How about throw back a whole shot glass and chase with soft drink? That was my "back in the day". Even a bottle of S-W Old Fitz 12 year got that treatment. If you're into sipping a highball, consider adding a dash of cocktail bitters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typf2 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Great! Thanks for all of the input fellas! I always start off with a couple of sips of just the bourbon of my choosing that night on ice, then I add the mix when I'm sitting down to watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typf2 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 16 hours ago, smokinjoe said: I will drink that from time to time. Whiskey and lemon-lime sodas go together great! I think it was Elmer T Lee who loved the two together. Well if it's a good enough combo for Elmer, then it's certainly good enough for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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