Anyone who regularly orders a Martini rarely just orders a Martini. They have the specs for the drink they want in their head, and they tell the bartender how they like it.
The Rusty Nail is an old man drink, but it’s a much younger one than, say an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan.
There are few cocktails as enduring as the Manhattan.
Ahh, the Old Fashioned. It’s the original classic cocktail.
If you are a cocktail fan, and especially if you are a whiskey fan, you have probably already had a Sazerac. You don’t need to be sold on its inherent deliciousness. You probably like rye and a good stiff drink.