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]

[edit] "Straight", "straight 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.

[edit] See also

• Cocktail
• Cocktail glass
• Distilled beverage
• Martini (cocktail)

[edit] References

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