The Chairman’s Choice: How to Drink Like Frank Sinatra

 

A glass of Jack Daniel's whiskey with ice on a bar, inspired by Frank Sinatra's favorite drink.


Pull up a chair, neighbor! If there’s one thing we love more than a good story at Gaslite Liquors, it’s a story with a legendary soundtrack. Today, we’re talking about the man, the myth, and the voice: Frank Sinatra.

Frank didn’t just sing about the good life; he lived it. And if you looked at his hand on stage or at a booth in Toots Shor’s, you’d likely see his signature "Three-Finger Pour" of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. In fact, Frank loved the stuff so much he was buried with a flask of it!

How to Do the "Sinatra Pour"

Frank was a man of high standards but simple tastes. He didn't want his whiskey "muddled" or "shaken." To drink like Ol' Blue Eyes, follow his strict ritual:

  1. The Glass: Use a classic, heavy-bottomed rocks glass.

  2. The Ice: Exactly four ice cubes. No more, no less.

  3. The Pour: Two fingers (or three, if it was a long day) of Jack Daniel’s Black Label.

  4. The Splash: A small splash of branch water to "open up" the bouquet.

He never held the glass by the rim—always by the base, wrapped in a linen napkin. It’s a sophisticated, timeless way to enjoy one of the most affordable spirits in South Carolina.

Whether you’re heading out on a flight—we are right by the airport, after all—or settling in for a Lowcountry sunset, stop by and see us to grab a bottle of the good stuff. We’re proud to be your North Charleston staple for premium American whiskey. Let’s raise a glass to Frank!

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