Straight up

Straight Up is a term often used in the context of bartending and cocktail making. It refers to a drink that is shaken or stirred with ice, strained, and served in a glass without ice. The term is also used in various other contexts, such as in music and entertainment.

Bartending and Cocktails

In the world of bartending and cocktail making, a drink served 'straight up' is one that is mixed with ice to chill it, then strained to remove the ice, and served in a glass without ice. This is in contrast to a drink served 'on the rocks', which is served over ice. The purpose of serving a drink straight up is to ensure that it remains at the optimal temperature for as long as possible, without being diluted by melting ice.

The term 'straight up' is often confused with 'neat', but the two are not the same. A drink served neat is a single, unmixed liquor served without being chilled and without any water, ice, or other mixer.

Music and Entertainment

In the music and entertainment industry, 'Straight Up' may refer to a number of songs, albums, or films. For example, 'Straight Up' is a popular song by Paula Abdul, released in 1988. It is also the title of a 2019 film directed by James Sweeney.

Other Uses

The term 'straight up' is also used in various other contexts to mean 'honestly', 'directly', or 'exactly'. For example, someone might say "I'm going to tell you straight up, I don't think this is a good idea."

See Also

• Bartending terminology
• Cocktail
• On the rocks
• Neat (bartending)