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In season 1 and 2 of the TV Show '[[The O.C.]]', the drink is frequently mentioned by members of [[Ryan Atwood]]'s (the protagonist) family as they only order this one at bars, etc. |
In season 1 and 2 of the TV Show '[[The O.C.]]', the drink is frequently mentioned by members of [[Ryan Atwood]]'s (the protagonist) family as they only order this one at bars, etc. |
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[[John Travolta|John Travolta's]] character frequently orders a "Seven-Seven" in the 1977 film ''[[Saturday Night Fever]]''. |
[[John Travolta|John Travolta's]] character frequently orders a "Seven-Seven" in the 1977 film ''[[Saturday Night Fever]]''. |
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In the 2008 [[Coen brothers]] film ''[[Burn After Reading]]'', [[Richard Jenkins|Richard Jenkins's]] character, Ted, orders a "7 and 7" at a bar after being told "I hate you! I hate you!" by [[Frances McDormand|Frances McDormand's]] character. |
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In season 2 of [[Community]], Episode 10 [[Mixology Certification]], Troy suggests the drink as an option for his first legal alcoholic drink, as a tribute to his uncle. Britta and Jeff both mock the idea almost immediately, but later in the episode Troy orders it anyway, before discarding it to drive the group home. |
In season 2 of [[Community]], Episode 10 [[Mixology Certification]], Troy suggests the drink as an option for his first legal alcoholic drink, as a tribute to his uncle. Britta and Jeff both mock the idea almost immediately, but later in the episode Troy orders it anyway, before discarding it to drive the group home. |
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The drink is mentioned in the song [[Home Alone Tonight]] by American [[Country music]] artist [[Luke Bryan]]. |
The drink is mentioned in the song [[Home Alone Tonight]] by American [[Country music]] artist [[Luke Bryan]]. |
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The drink is ordered by [[Barney Stinson |
The drink is ordered by [[Barney Stinson|Barney Stinson's]] father in season 6 episode 21. |
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[[Jackie Aprile Jr.]] orders a 7 and 7 during a 'sit down' chat with [[Christopher Moltisanti]] in season 3 episode 9 of [[The Sopranos]]. |
[[Jackie Aprile Jr.]] orders a "7 and 7" during a 'sit down' chat with [[Christopher Moltisanti]] in season 3 episode 9 of [[The Sopranos]]. |
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In the movie "Duets" Huey Lewis orders "another seven and seven" before hustling with the song "Feeling Alright" |
In the movie "Duets" Huey Lewis orders "another seven and seven" before hustling with the song "Feeling Alright" |
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Revision as of 09:13, 29 November 2015
| Cocktail | |
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 7 and 7 | |
| Type | Cocktail |
| Served | On the rocks: poured over ice |
| Standard drinkware |  |
| Commonly used ingredients |
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| Preparation | Pour whiskey into Collins glass filled with ice. Fill to desired level with 7 Up. Stir lightly. |
A 7 and 7 is a popular type of highball, a mixed alcoholic drink containing Seagram's Seven Crown and 7 Up.[1] It is typically served with ice.
Mixture
Although proportions will change with personal preference, the following is a typical recipe for a 7 and 7:
- Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add 1 imperial fluid ounce (28 ml) whisky.
- Add 9 imperial fluid ounces (260 ml) 7 Up.
- Garnish with lemon wedge (optional).[2]
In popular culture
During the episode "Casino Night" from Season 2, Episode 22 of 'The Office (U.S.)' Ryan Howard orders this drink with "eight maraschino cherries, sugar on the rim, blended if you can" for then-girlfriend Kelly.
In season 1 and 2 of the TV Show 'The O.C.', the drink is frequently mentioned by members of Ryan Atwood's (the protagonist) family as they only order this one at bars, etc.
This is frequently ordered in the Martin Scorsese 1973 film Mean Streets.
John Travolta's character frequently orders a "Seven-Seven" in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever.
Rita orders a double 7 and 7 for herself and Becca in the 2011 film Bridesmaids.
In the 2008 Coen brothers film Burn After Reading, Richard Jenkins's character, Ted, orders a "7 and 7" at a bar after being told "I hate you! I hate you!" by Frances McDormand's character.
In season 2 of Community, Episode 10 Mixology Certification, Troy suggests the drink as an option for his first legal alcoholic drink, as a tribute to his uncle. Britta and Jeff both mock the idea almost immediately, but later in the episode Troy orders it anyway, before discarding it to drive the group home.
The drink is mentioned in the song Home Alone Tonight by American Country music artist Luke Bryan.
The drink is ordered by Barney Stinson's father in season 6 episode 21.
Jackie Aprile Jr. orders a "7 and 7" during a 'sit down' chat with Christopher Moltisanti in season 3 episode 9 of The Sopranos.
In the movie "Duets" Huey Lewis orders "another seven and seven" before hustling with the song "Feeling Alright"
References
- ^ "7 on 7 recipe". Drinksmixer.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
- ^ "Seven and Seven Recipe - Popular Whiskey Drinks". Cocktails.about.com. Retrieved 2015-11-28.
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