How about a Manhattan? Bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters w/ a cherry. I’m a pale ale or stout drinker predominantly, but like those. Or a Dry Mahnattan? Bourbon, dry vermouth, and bitters, w/ an olive. Can’t remember if I like those or not. It’s been a while since I’ve had anything but a beer and a shot. If I ordered a cocktail at my watering hole, I think the music stop and everyone would stare at me.
Yes, Manhattans are nice as well, though I really do prefer my Bourbon all by its lonesome.
My favorite cocktail is probably a Rusty Nail though—blended Scotch and Drambuie.