I don't know, I tend to opt for a 1:2 ratio if I'm looking to make a strong-ish mixed drink(Any less and I feel like I should just drink the whisky neat honestly). With a normal 40% ABV liquor this ends up being about 13% total. If you do a more normal 1:3 ratio it's about 10%, so it's weak, but it's not that far off I guess.

[–] Obi@sopuli.xyz 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Right I eyeball it so it's hard to be sure but I'd say between 1:2 and 40% liquor probably, + lots of ice. That's still about twice as strong as these premixeds, you'll certainly tell the difference. I just don't like neat liquor but I'm getting really into "short" cocktails, things like whiskey sours, basil smash, margaritas, gimlets etc where it's mostly the main liquor with some complements.

[–] InquisitiveApathy@lemm.ee 3 points 6 months ago

Yeah I eyeball too, but when you start getting into the 50/50 range things get dangerous so I keep it below that 😂 Most people don't like straight liquor so that's fair if you don't like it neat. I'm a big whiskey and gin drinker so I'll just make a Martini or Manhattan when the mood strikes. If I want something more refreshing a Mule is always great too if I can find good ginger beer!