straight up class act meaning


(by the way, classy, urban, upscale bar, but no “extra” charge. Also, you can’t “send drinks back” when it’s obviously your screw up. There’s a bar in my home town that uses their front window as a backdrop for their liquor display. From confirmation bias to owo: discover the latest words added to the Collins Dictionary

‘He was a straight-up guy, someone who told the truth, even when it hurt.’ ‘At least in the old days the ads were a bit more straight-up.’ ‘Getting straight-up info on what each campaigns' own polls are telling them is inherently difficult.’ That is th stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. “Straight” being the term that denoted a drink chilled with ice (however not served with ice). To me it seems like centuries ago that we Brits first cottoned on to that handy word staycation. Shouldn’t be a problem for most decent cocktail bars!A year ago at a bar in Boulder, I ordered a pour of Lagavulin “neat, straight, and up, please and thank you.” I was attempting to show off my ability to name a Scotch Whisky in front of friends, as I had just begun drinking these types of spirits and felt accomplished due to this new adventurous undertaking. The bar I work at has add-on buttons like that for any liquor that is served in larger portions or special preparations like martinis, manhattans, etc. When someone is paying $25 per drink, one can assume they know what they want. If they complain you can always toss it into some ice and give it to them chilled, after all you can’t un-chill it, if they didn’t want it that way.I’m sure you learned sone wonderful things in bartending school, but trust us, “Up” does not mean neat.Fun comments to read, even thought they span 2 years now.Having spent a lot of time on both sides of the bar, I can relate somewhat to Chuck is saying. I contend that American whiskey is designed to be served with ice, either in a cocktail or with a bit of ice tossed in the glass. I am not sure what industry you work in (though I guess it is consumer services as a bartender), but it does not take a genius to figure out that bartending as a profession has crumbled. I find it hillarious when one of these 20 somthings gets huffy having to remember the few cheap single malts they carry. : From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, by David WondrichThis subject has been covered before, but after numerous requests and some positive encouragement from a good friend this weekend I have decided to post my version of homemade tonic water. I’ve never heard that one. It is, however, the sort of lazy calls bartenders in, say, dance clubs and dive bars use.I have been drinking for a fair amount of time, in bars all over America.I have NEVER ordered a drink “neat” and gotten anything other than the spirit itself in a glass with no additions, accompaniments, etc.I’m sure you understand Dance clubs very well and really there’s nothing wrong with dive bars. This is particularly true with all those high-proof whiskies that can be so “hot” from all the alcohol.As a customer, its still a little confusing. Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English
So, for instance, if you ordered a grey goose martini your ticket would say Grey Goose $10, and a $2 martini charge.3. It is like, hon, i am obviously gladly willing to pay at least 2X more per drink than anyone in here, you may want to learn your trade and find out how your bread is buttered. ?” and try to shame my customer.
She politely responded, “I’m sorry ma’am, but that doesn’t make sense” and proceeded to explain why. I know a lot of places back east, shots (for shooting back quickly) are a straight 1oz. it is more when i want a small glass of ice with a neat pour. He insisted that there always had to be an odd number of ice cubes in the glass. and never tried it with a splash of water but will give it a try.Honestly my palate doesn’t really differentiate, but I’m a young buck so what do I know anyhow?The best thing I’ve derived from this conversation is to get to know your bartender. “neat” means in a class no additional liqours. I adore the craft and I plan on continuing it as a profession probably until the end of my days.I don’t argue with you that a really great bartender is hard to find. I thought it strange, since Bar#1 didn’t charge me, but oh well. Some of the responses made it sound like Chuck asked the bar to pay for his mistake.Here’s the rub though. Rusty Nails? Add the power of Cambridge Dictionary to your website using our free search box widgets.Browse our dictionary apps today and ensure you are never again lost for words. For a customer to then blame me because I should have known what they meant is just absurd. A class act is someone who exhibits humanity’s best qualities. If that’s what your guests like, then by all means give it to them.But when I drink a martini, I like it to be cold and strong. So…So the correct phrasing to order say, a Dewars, or similar, would be something like, “Dewars, neat, with a water back”? Besides, if it’s been in the freezer it doesn’t dilute properly when making a martini.My other question is about light. He taught me how to sip (contrary to the shot guzzler kids I hung out with), and I do that to this day.

His recipe can be found on…As far as I’m concerned, springtime is Dark and Stormy season. If they don’t ask for a chilled shot and they say “straight up, stright, neat, or up” you give it to them neat.

I’m a damn good bartender. I guess I am not a purist but I like my Manhattans at room temp. Download our English Dictionary apps - available for both iOS and Android.

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