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When ordering a drink one must be cognizant not only of the whiskey that it is under reliable kosher supervision. There are many other ingredients that may be added into the drink that may affect the kosher status. Therefore one should be aquatinted with the ingredients in the various drinks, especially if it is a new drink that one may want to try without finding out in advance the ingredients being used by the one mixing the drink. We will list some common drinks & some of the possible kosher concerns. While some drinks may be common in one area they may be less common in another area. Some drinks may be called by various different names. Alexander-may have brandy & cream. Brandy which is a wine product & cream may be dairy. Bacardi cocktail- does contain rum, requires kosher supervision. B&B- may contain brandy. Black Russian- may contain Kahlua, which used to have kosher supervision but does not any more. Black Velvet- may contain champagne, which is a wine. Bloody Mary- the tomato juice requires kosher supervision; the Worcestershire sauce may contain fish. Bronx Cocktail-has vermouth, a wine product. Bullshot- the consommé may be meat derived. Champagne Cocktail- has brandy & champagne, both wine products. Rum & Coke- has rum in it. Daiquiri- has rum in it. Gibson-contains vermouth in it. Gimlet, Gin & Tonic & Gin Fizz- is gin & lime. Grasshopper- the cream may be dairy. Kir- contains wine. Mai Tai- has rum. Manhattan- contains vermouth. Margarita- contains tequila, may be worm tequila. Martini- Contains gin & vermouth. Pina Colada- contains dark rum. Planters Punch- Contains rum. Rickey- may contain a variety of spirits. Rob Roy- may contain vermouth. Sangre- may contain Tequila worm & Bloody Mary ingredients. Sidecar- contains brandy. Singapore Sling- contains brandy. Stinger- contains brandy, & the cream may be dairy. Tequila Sunrise- may contain worm tequila. Toddy- may contain brandy, rum etc. White Lady- the cream may be dairy. There are many different drinks that we did not list, but the above list will be a clue of some of the different ingredients in mixed drinks. All whiskies, liquors etc require kosher supervision. Whiskies and liquors besides the origin of the raw ingredient, there may be additives. The addition of flavors & glycerin is common, and they would require a reliable kosher supervision.