Invited to party with the college kids tonight...

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Whiskey sours are terrific, good choice Inks.

Never had ginger ale with whiskey but that sounds pretty tasty.

Obviously a specific type of whiskey, but over here, scotch and dry (as in, dry ginger ale) isn't all that uncommon, although I prefer scotch and soda (since I think in some parts of the US, soda is interchangeable with pop or other softdrinks, when I say soda, I mean soda water - similar to tonic). I also like the lime and soda combinations, too - (obviously straight lime and soda is a soft option if you're not drinking, but it's also a good mixer) - brandy, lime & soda; chambord, lime & soda (don't knock that until you've tried it), I think some people order vodka, lime & soda, but yeah, the chambord option is my preferred pick.

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As a fan of Scotch, I'm saddened that you mix it with something - there's nothing better than some nice single malt Scotch (room temperature - I don't like it over ice).

Oh, believe me, this is only in nightclubs and only with Johnny Red, which I haven't done in a while - like I said, I've been more chambord, lime & soda in recent years, or a plain and simple G&T. Normally I drink better scotch, and like you, I normally don't even add ice - although I had a bartender once say that the barest dash of water enhances the flavour. I don't go out much now, however our favourite place when we have gone out for the past couple of years has been a cocktail bar, which has an exceptional scotch list - certainly no need for mixers with Lagavulin or Ardbeg Uigeadail.

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Alright - one of these days I'm going to make it to Australia and we'll split a bottle of Scotch.  It may be a ways away, but one day, I do want to make it to Australia.

Deal!