I’ve been housing Greyhounds the last couple weeks - Hendricks, grapefruit juice, slice of grapefruit, ice. Salt the rim to make it a Salty Dog. Really refreshing summer drink, a bit dangerous because they go down so easy on a hot day.
Also if you’re doing g & t , cucumber is the way to go.
+1 on the Old Fashioned. Typically, it’s bourbon on the rocks for me, but, if it’s going to be a cocktail, it’s almost always an old fashioned, or an occasional manhatten. I prefer an old fashioned with demerara syrup rather than simple syrup, and maraschino cherries instead of black cherries.
I’ll take a Manhattan or Old fashioned (with Crown Royal) please. Don’t mind a sidecar either or a mojito if it’s a hot day. I’m growing mint in my garden this year so I’ve got a handy supply.