Alcohol You Later
What does "neat" mean when ordering bourbon?
What is bourbon served plain, at room temperature, with no ice or water?
This breakfast sandwich is the unofficial fuel of construction workers, engineers, and anyone who’s ever been up before 7 AM in NYC.
What is a bacon, egg & cheese?
This required item isn’t just for safety—it also says, “I work here, I know where the clean bathroom is.”
What is a hard hat?
To be legally called bourbon, the spirit must be made primarily from what grain?
What is corn? (At least 51%)
No matter the borough, a scaffold on a New York building usually means one of three things: it’s under construction, under inspection, or… what?
What is “it’ll be like that for the next 10 years”?
This part of the project always comes last but is somehow still due yesterday. It’s also the favorite battleground for architects and contractors.
What is the punch list?
What’s the difference between a drink served “up” and a drink served “on the rocks”?
What is "up" is shaken or stirred with ice, then strained; "on the rocks" is served over ice?
This iconic NBA team plays at Madison Square Garden and has fans who believe every season is "the one," despite having last won a championship in 1973.
Who are the New York Knicks?
True or False: The phrase “This should be a quick fix” on a job site has ever been true.
What is false?
Which U.S. state is considered the historical home of bourbon, even though it can legally be made anywhere in the country?
What is Kentucky?
This beloved but beleaguered New York sports franchise is known for painful optimism, collapses, and a fanbase that says “This is our year” every April.
Who are the New York Mets?
When the mechanical contractor shows up and says “We’re waiting on controls,” they’re usually waiting on this.
What is someone else to make a decision? (Also accept: “the engineer,” “the programmer,”)
In whiskey tasting, the term "with a splash" typically refers to what—and why do people do it?
What is adding a small amount of water to open up aromas and flavors in the bourbon?
When New Yorkers say “The City,” they don’t mean New York State. They mean this borough—because what else could it be?
What is Manhattan?
This mythical moment is when the drawings are perfect, the budget is accurate, and everyone on the job agrees.
What is never?