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Term used to describe cocktails that are served up without ice.
Straight-up is slang for true.
This is the drink that most of us think of as a cocktail. Shaken or Stirred the drink is then strained into the classic cocktail glass without ice. Think Martinis and Daiquiris… If you don’t want ice in your finished drink be sure to ask for it Straight Up – especially if you find yourself in a lovely US bar.
A slightly confusing term, not to be confused with “neat,” it means a spirit or mixed drink that’s been chilled but served without ice.