I've heard the term 'on the rocks' being used with alcoholic drinks eg. lemon vodka on the rocks, but I've never really known what this means. Could someone please explain it to me? Thanks :)
2007-01-10 23:08:51 · 11 answers · asked by V. 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
On ice.. With ice. =)
2007-01-10 23:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by MotherNature 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over ice cubes. Isnt that term so lame? This term showed up in the 1930s when ice cubes were a novelty. Shots of liquor were poured on them. It did not last long, and the ice evolved into different forms (shaved, tiny cubes) and the snobs felt that diluted alcohol was an awful way to save money.
Ice fell into disrepute.The purists suggested to drink them chilled, not mixed with water. However, some cocktail drinks remain. Usually they involve some citrus, either using shaved ice or ordinary bagged ice.
2007-01-11 07:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This term is used when you have a straight shot of the drink of your choice with ice cubes in a glass. The visual effect of the cubes in the glass seem like "rocks", therefore... you have your drink "on the rocks"..... and it is definetly more cool to say in a bar, lemon vodka "on the rocks" than a glass with lemon vodka and two ice cubes please..... :)
2007-01-11 07:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Andres C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just means with ice
2007-01-11 08:29:49 · answer #4 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using ice in your drink.
2007-01-11 07:14:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means whatever drink you order comes with ice.
2007-01-11 07:39:35 · answer #6 · answered by couchP56 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this simply means serving whatever drink in a glass with ice cubes.
2007-01-11 07:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by minx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice cubes= on the rock
neat= no ice and no mixer, just pure alcohol
2007-01-11 14:05:35 · answer #8 · answered by Booger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its mean do you want your drink with ice
2007-01-11 07:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
served over ice cubes (not crushed ice).
2007-01-11 07:12:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lyn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋