7 and 7

A 7 and 7 is a highball cocktail, a mixed alcoholic drink containing Seagram's Seven Crown and 7 Up.[1] It is typically served with ice. It was one of the most popular drinks in the United States during the 1970s.[2]

For other uses, see Seven & Seven.
Seven and Seven
Cocktail
TypeCocktail
ServedOn the rocks; poured over ice
Standard drinkware
Collins glass
Commonly used ingredients
PreparationPour whiskey into Collins glass filled with ice. Fill to desired level with 7 Up. Stir lightly.

Mixture

The following is a typical recipe for a 7 and 7:

  • Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add 2 imperial fluid ounces (57 ml) Seagram's 7 Crown whisky.
  • Add 6 imperial fluid ounces (170 ml) 7 Up.
  • Garnish with lemon wedge (optional).[3]

The 7 and 7 has been featured as a drink order in various films and TV shows, including:

  • Bridesmaids (2011 film)[4]
  • The Cooler (2003 film)[5]
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV series 2000-present)[6]
  • Goodfellas (1990 film)[7]
  • Mean Streets (1973 film)
  • Saturday Night Fever (1977 film)[8]
  • The Sopranos (TV series 1999-2007)[9]


See also

References
  1. "7 on 7 recipe". Drinksmixer.com. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  2. "7 and 7 Still Adding Up".
  3. "Seven and Seven Recipe - Popular Whiskey Drinks". Cocktails.about.com. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
  4. "Things you didn't know about 7-Up".
  5. "THE COOLER by Frank Hannah & Wayne Kramer" (PDF).
  6. "s03e04 - The Nanny from Hell - Curb Your Enthusiasm Transcripts - TvT".
  7. "Goodfellas: Jimmy Conway Introduction".
  8. "Saturday Night Fever -- Club Scene".
  9. "s02e01 - Guy Walks Into a Psychiatrist's Office - The Sopranos Transcripts - TvT".


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