Manly or Girly: The Verdict on 20 Cocktails

2. Manhattan

Popularized in the late 1800s, the Manhattan originated in the New York club scene. The drink flows between all types of fancy crowds, all the way from driven, successful women down to Jack Kerouac.

1¾ oz. bourbon
¾ oz. sweet vermouth
1 dash bitters
1 cherry

Verdict: Manly

3. Cosmopolitan

You might as well turn your balls in if you're ordering these on your own. At least lie and say it's for your girlfriend, even though we know you don't have one.

1 oz. vodka
½ oz. triple sec
½ lime juice
½ oz. cranberry juice

Verdict: Girly

4. Bloody Mary

There are countless variations to the art of a good Bloody Mary. Some like it spicy while others like it strong. Either way you're getting your vitamins and out of a bad hangover. Feel free to try your own variation and get your friends to stop whining about the tomato juice being too tomato-y.

1½ oz. vodka
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp horseradish
4 dashes (Tabasco) hot sauce
1 lemon wedge (squeezed and added)
Salt & pepper
Add ice and fill with tomato juice
Celery salt for the rim
1 celery stalk (or pickle spear)

Verdict: Manly

5. Mai Tai

As the official drink of tropical vacations. The Mai Tai is a classic poolside choice for when you want to relax and pretend to be taking in the scenery when you're really staring down all the half-naked beach bunnies with your dark, dark sunglasses on. It's no vacation without a Mai Tai.

1 oz. light rum
1 oz. dark rum
½ oz. triple sec
¾ oz. orgeat
1 oz. lime juice
1 cherry
1 pineapple wedge

Verdict: Manly

6. Screwdriver

It's the official first drink of everyone, especially if beginning around the age of 15. It makes sense because it's light, easy to make and tasty when you toss it back up for the first time. It's also a good substitute for a mimosa if you're all out of champagne. Now that's a champagne problem.

2 oz. vodka
Freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange wedge

Verdict: Girly

7. Jack & Coke

The classic alcoholic, black out combination lies here. Nothing says hangover like some commercially successful whiskey thrown into a glass with a sugary dark soda. If you're a big fan of these and wonder why you've made so many terrible decisions lately, the answer is likely staring you in the face every Saturday night.

2 oz. Jack Daniels
Coca cola to wherever you consider the top

Verdict: Manly

8. Gin & Tonic

If you're looking for a chick who loves things that smell like pine trees, then look no further. This tasty lick features gin and a little more variety than a bland vodka soda water.

2 oz. gin
5 oz. tonic water
1 lime wedge

Verdict: Girly

9. White Russian

More commonly found in the winter season, this cult classic cocktail can not only take you back to the grand days of "The Big Lebowski," but catapult you into a dairy-filled evening of catastrophic word slurring and quotes from The Dude. We'd like to offer warning to the lactose intolerant that this might be better left untouched.

1 oz. vodka
1 oz. heavy cream
½ oz. coffee liqueur

Verdict: Manly

10. Mojito

The mint-inspired rum drink that is assured to piss off any bartender on a busy weekend afternoon, the mojito is a refreshing blend of light rum and fizzy sass. Don't get too hooked on these. They're best left for special occasions.

2 oz. light rum
1 lime
½ oz. simple syrup
8-10 mint leaves
Club soda

Verdict: Manly

11. Whiskey Sour

When made correctly, this is one of the best whiskey concoctions out there. When made poorly, it tastes like someone spit up a sugary mess into a fine glass of American whiskey. Make it right, son.

2 oz. whiskey
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
½ oz. tsp sugar
1 cherry
½ lemon slice

Verdict: Manly

12. Sea Breeze

The Cosmo's ugly, yet slightly healthier, older sister is the Sea Breeze. Mixed with the right blend of fruit juices, this one is surely going to depress your liver to the point of instant sobriety.

1¾ oz. vodka
3 oz. cranberry juice
1 oz. grapefruit juice
Grapefruit slice

Verdict: Girly

13. Tom Collins

Close to the margarita or mojito of the gin world, the Tom Collins is a proper afternoon cocktail, perfect for having guests on the back porch for a nice little get-together.

1 oz. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1½ gin
2 lemon slices

Verdict: Manly

14. Pina Colada

This poolside treat magically combines the taste of a delicious, fruity vacation cocktail with the taste of the lotion you forgot to put on before going out and roasting like a pig in that summer sun. Be careful how many you have. They may look light, but like most innocent-looking pastries, they're filled with dangerous cream.

2 oz. dark rum
2 oz. pineapple juice
1 ½ oz. coconut cream

Verdict: Girly

15. Sidecar

Here's a fresh daytime take on a common evening cognac. The wife sees this and thinks it's a delicious light choice for her man, but she'll think differently once she sees you trying to put together the swing set after you've had a handful of these.

1½ oz. cognac
¾ oz. triple sec
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 orange slice

Verdict: Manly

16. Tequila Sunrise

Not commonly seen, yet a smart decision, the Tequila Sunrise is a great way to start the weekend days off right. Refreshing, rejuvenating and that tequila buzz? We should be so lucky.

1½ oz. tequila
3 oz. orange juice
1 tsp grenadine

Verdict: Manly

17. Dirty Martini

Any classic film noir face or jazzy music clubber is likely to don a feather in their cap and the infamous dirty martini. The trick is to get it right, because nobody likes a bad dirty martini. It needs just the right amount of dirty.

2½ oz. gin
1½ oz. vermouth (preferably dry)
½ oz. olive juice
3 green olives (stuffed with blue cheese)

Verdict: Manly

18. Daiquiri

Pray that you're aboard a cruise ship in the middle of the Caribbean if you happen to be drinking one of these, because people just don't order them in real life. Although a delicious rum treat, the daiquiri is most commonly drank by teenagers who raided their neighbors' refrigerators in the summer heat.

1½ oz. light rum
¾ oz. lime juice
¼ oz. simple syrup

Verdict: Girly

19. Three Fingers of Ron Burgundy

There are a lot of people looking to match drinks with the rugged wild anchorman, especially with a sequel on the way, since the man seems to have such a damn good time. We're certain there's other cocktails dedicated to the man, but this is the best. The only question is what to do with the other seven fingers (probably make a scotch).

12 oz. can Sprite
1 oz. triple sec
1 oz. apple pucker schnapps
1 oz. mango rum

Verdict: Manly