If the cosmopolitan is considered as a ladies drink, “scotch on the rocks” is considered as a drink for the refined gentleman. A blend of Scotch whisky and sometimes mixed with club soda, this drink as become a staple in any wine menu or any bar or lounge and is still frequently ordered by men. So what makes this drink very attractive to the gents? Here are some reasons why this alcoholic beverage is preferred by men and is for the serious drinkers only.

No fuzz kind of drink - Women like their drinks with a bit of drama and pizzazz while men would prefer their drinks simple and without any frills. Scotch on the rocks is the perfect drink for the latter group as this cocktail consists of scotch whiskey that’s sometimes mixed with soda coupled with plenty of ice. There are no frills and none of the complicated mixing of ingredients such as juices, alcoholic beverages and dramatic presentation.

Strong and intense flavored drink - When one drinks this cocktail, there is no other flavor source other than those two ingredients. Some people enjoy its strong flavor. The less ice placed inside the glass, the more intense and stronger the scotch whiskey taste will develop in the drink. This is another reason why men prefer this drink than any other cocktails. Here is how you prepare this drink.

Scotch on the Rocks

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. club soda
• 1 ½ oz. Scotch

Preparation:

1. Mix the club soda and the scotch in a highball glass or old fashioned rock glasses.

There are other ways of serving this drink. Some patrons of the drink would prefer drinking this straight without adding club soda or even ice. This is what they call a “neat” scotch. Others would use water instead of the fizzy drink to dilute the alcohol with their drink. Other drinkers would ask for some warm water on the side instead of totally mixing it in the drink. Others would drink scotch on the rocks with a lemon peel twist but without including any lemon pulp into the drink.

Scotch on the rocks is a straight up beverage for the drinking aficionado. There are no frills or complicated way of preparing the drink. It’s just scotch with a little mix of water of club soda. With its intense and strong flavor, this one is a drink that men and serious drinkers prefer.