21 Manly Drinks to Try

It’s easy to file dirty martinis under the manly drink category because they aren't for the faint of heart.

A dirty martini is strong with either vodka or gin as the base and rounded out with dry vermouth, olive juice, and some olives to garnish. 

Nothing screams manly like an Old Fashioned.

This classic cocktail has been a staple for men to enjoy with cigars. The slightly sweet concoction blends sugar, bitters, and bourbon.

Add cherries and orange slices for the perfect finishing touch.

If you want something more unique than a mixed drink but not an elaborate cocktail, Tom Collins is the manly drink for you.

Despite being simple, this manly drink is delicious and refreshing.

All you need to make this drink is lemon juice, club soda, simple syrup, and gin. 

Whiskey is typically known as a manly alcohol, so it shouldn't be a surprise that we had to mention a lot of people's go-to whiskey drink, a whiskey sour.

It's similar to an Old Fashioned, but the main difference is adding fresh lemon juice to the bourbon but leaving out the bitters. 

A rusty nail came about in the 1930s but wasn't super popular until the 1950s, when it went by a dozen different names.

Decades later, it's still a delicious, easy-to-mix option; you only need scotch and Drambuie. 

Who doesn't love a good bloody Mary at brunch? While there's nothing girly about a bloody Mary, the bloody bull is it if you want something similar but a little more manly.

The recipe is generally the same, but you use beef broth and Guinness to thicken the drink and alter the flavor. 

The Gipson has been around since being printed in 1908. This drink is perfect for sipping at a fancy dinner or during the holidays.

While the drink looks a little girly sometimes, the flavor is very strong, thanks to the onions. The ingredients are gin, vermouth, onion brine, and onions. 

Manly drinks don't always have to be alcohol with a garnish. They can be sweeter or more fun colors.

The greyhound cocktail is perfect for those who want something a little sweeter. You'll use vodka or gin, whichever you prefer, but vodka is more common with grapefruit juice. 

Negronis are the original 1:1:1 alcoholic beverage. It consists of classic negroni vermouth, gin, and Campari.

Nowadays, the ratio has been altered because most people think it tastes better when it's not equal parts of all three ingredients. You can sip it as is or garnish it with orange wedges. 

One of the most timeless manly drinks out there is the Manhattan.

Several establishments take credit for the drink, but since its launch in the 1800s, it's risen in popularity—almost every bar or restaurant serves it.

You can use bourbon or rye, but then you need Angostura bitters, orange bitters, and vermouth. 

For those who like cognac, a sidecar is probably the most famous cognac drink.

This drink is a vibrant color but is still considered manly by many people. Most people think it's manly because you use a dry cognac, nothing too sweet.

The other ingredients include fresh lemon juice and orange liqueur. 

Have you ever heard of a beertail? It's a classic British drink that combines beer and cider.

It's a delicious way to enjoy something lighter in alcohol content but tastes better than your average beer.

It's an easy drink to make, just top off a pint of lager or stout with apple cider. 

The Godfather is a classic drink that you'll often see men slowly sipping.

It resembles whiskey on the rocks, but it's its own drink. While you can drink it any time, this amaretto and scotch drink works best with dessert. 

Do you love a Manhattan but prefer scotch? Then you have to try the Rob Roy cocktail.

It's nearly identical to a Manhattan, but you use scotch instead of rye or bourbon whiskey.

It's perfect for slow sipping and is even better when you add a Luxardo cherry on top! 

Gin and juice is a versatile drink that might be considered manly, but everyone loves it.

Most people recommend using a dry gin, so it offsets the sweetness from the juice.

The traditional juices are orange or grapefruit, but it’s the drinker’s choice!

Gin and tonic are one of the most classic mixed drinks. You can get it virtually everywhere that has a liquor license.

It's light, not sweet, and easy to drink. Some people prefer their gin and tonic with just gin and tonic, but adding lime is a great option.

You can squeeze fresh lime into the drink or use lime juice. It's up to you. 

Penicillin is more than a medication; it's a manly drink you can order at most bars.

It's different because it's a scotch cocktail! Most people don't use scotch whiskey in cocktails.

A penicillin cocktail consists of honey-ginger syrup, scotch, lemon juice, and a lemon wedge for garnish. 

Everyone can enjoy a margarita, but they can still be manly! Maybe you don't consider a strawberry or mango margarita manly, but a classic, three-ingredient margarita might change your mind.

This manly margarita only needs tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. You can blend it with ice or serve it on the rocks. 

If you want something with champagne but a little more manly, then you need to try a French 75.

This delicious and festive drink combines champagne, gin, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.

You can serve it with a lemon slice garnish if you're feeling fancy. 

There's not a drink that's much simpler than vodka and cranberry.

This two ingredient mixed drink is easy to make, available almost everywhere, and delicious. Some places serve it with lime wedges, but it's perfectly fine without those.

Whiskey on water is another manly drink. It's great for those who want a strong drink but don't want to add juice or other mixers.

You'll use your favorite whiskey and add soda water for fizz.