Confident men know who they are and what they want. They know what they like and dislike. That’s exactly why so many cool movie and TV characters have signature drinks and are never hesitant to order them.
James Bond always drinks Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred.
Jeff Lebowski AKA The Dude always orders White Russian.
Don Draper drinks Old fashioned.
Understanding different drinks and having a signature one sends a powerful message. And if you don’t have one yet, I suggest you find it.
Any of these 10 recommendations could easily be your new go-to drink, just try them out and pick the one that best suits your taste and character.
Rum & Coke
Tried and tested so many times and by so many men. This one is very popular, and I look at it as an entry level gentleman’s drink. The simplicity of this cocktail is exactly what makes it perfect for every occasion. The sweetness of rum goes really well with Coke, and although it’s not very hard, it definitely packs a punch.
Jack & Coke
If you happen to prefer whiskey over rum than go for whiskey and coke. Slightly stronger and less sweet but no less manly and popular. Because of whiskey’s raw, masculine reputation, this one has an even more manly feel to it.
Beer
Just a good old, regular beer. It may be a little bit generic, but it’s an amazing drink, right? It’s manly, it says that you don’t take yourself too seriously. In many cases, a guy who enjoys beer also enjoys watching sports. All traits of an excellent man. It’s a very nice and safe pick. Just avoid it on formal occasions. Go for something a little bit more manly and sophisticated.
Gin & Tonic
Neither gin nor tonic are winning ‘the most popular drink award’ on their own any time soon. But, combined, these two drinks produce an amazing, tastebud tingling rhapsody. Gin is a staple in many popular cocktails, and tonic’s distinctive aroma makes it a love it or hate it type of drink, and its sour taste is definitely not for everyone. When you take it one step further and add a lime wedge to that equation the end result is impossible to be anything less than enjoyable.
Old Fashioned
Whiskey combined with bitters, garnished with orange peel and cherry. Although it’s called ‘Old Fashioned’ this can easily be the signature drink of any modern man. It packs a punch and will certainly put some hair on your chest.
Manhattan
A classic. No need to say much about it. It’s been around for a long time, and for a very good reason. It’s been a cocktail many men swear by, ever since the prohibition era.
Martini
James Bond’s favorite drink. This one requires no further elaboration, I believe.
Wine
It’s simple, it’s classy, it’s elegant. Drinking wine is sexy. Do you know what’s even sexier? Knowing a little something about the wine you order. Invest some time, learn the basics, and the next time you show your wine knowledge it will not go unnoticed.
Whiskey
I guess this one didn’t surprise you at all. Every man knows that whiskey is probably the manliest drink out there. It’s classy, it’s masculine, and it can give your alpha male image a significant boost, BUT, the problem is that almost every other guy is playing on this card. Being the safest and most popular option among men, a lot of people who don’t even enjoy drinking it, order whiskey just because “It’s a manly drink”. And that has taken away a lot of character from such a sophisticated drink.
Cognac
Cognac is a perfect pick for every gentleman out there. It is just as manly and classy as whiskey, and its frequent appearance in rap songs has not taken away its character just yet. It’s specifically made in the Cognac region of France and only the highest quality drinks have the right to be called Cognac. Full of both flavor and character, this classy drink served in a beautifully elegant glass is definitely a perfect pick for every modern man in search of his new signature drink.
