On the rocks
Various unique terminology is used in bartending.
Definitions and usage
Straight, up, and straight up
In bartending, the terms "straight up" and "up" ordinarily refer to an alcoholic drink that is shaken or stirred with ice and then strained ...
is bartending terminology for a drink served over ice cubes.
On the Rocks may also refer to:
Literature
* ''
On the Rocks: A Political Comedy'', a 1932 play by George Bernard Shaw
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''On the Rocks'' (2008 play), a play by Amy Rosenthal, directed by Clare Lizzimore
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Wally and Osborne'', formerly ''On the Rocks'', a webcomic by Tyler Martin
Music
* On The Rocks, University of Oregon ''a cappella'' group founded by
Peter Hollens
Peter James Hollens (born March 4, 1980) is an American singer/songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. He has been involved with ''a cappella'' music since 1999 when he and Leo da Silva founded the University of Oregon's ''a cappella'' group, On ...
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''On the Rocks'' (The Byron Band album)
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''On the Rocks'' (Midland album), 2017
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"On the Rocks" (song), a 2014 song by Nicole Scherzinger
* "On the Rocks", a single by Grieves from the album ''
Together/Apart
''Together/Apart'' is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Grieves. It was released on Rhymesayers Entertainment in 2011. The album features guest appearances from Brother Ali and Krukid.
Critical reception
At Metacritic
Metacr ...
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* "On the Rocks", a 1981 song by
David Robinson
David Maurice Robinson (born August 6, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1989 to 2003, and minority owner of the Spurs. Nicknamed ...
* "On the Rocks", a 1995 song by
The Delta 72
The Delta 72 were an American alternative music band formed in Washington, DC in the summer of 1994, later relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They created a frenetic and honest style channeling post-punk sensibilities with 1960s British In ...
* "On the Rocks", a 1982 song by
Gillan 1982
* "On the Rocks", a 1958 song by
The Ramrocks
The Ramrocks or Buck Ram's Ramrocks were an American rock band of the 1950s led by Buck Ram. They toured as the backing band of Ray Scott (singer), Ray Scott.
Discography
*A: Hot Rock B: On The Rocks 1958
*A: The Great Pretender B: Humrock 1959B ...
* "On the Rocks", a 1981 song by
Spookey
* "On the Rocks", a 1979 song by the
Sutherland Brothers
The Sutherland Brothers (Gavin and Iain Sutherland) were a Scottish folk and soft rock duo. From 1973 to 1978, they performed with rock band Quiver, and recorded and toured as Sutherland Brothers & Quiver. Under this combined moniker, the grou ...
* "On the Rocks", a 2014 song by
The Rural Alberta Advantage
The Rural Alberta Advantage is a Canadian indie rock band that formed in 2005 in Toronto, Ontario. The band consists of Nils Edenloff on lead vocals and guitar, Amy Cole (Robin Hatch between September 2016 and January 2018) on keyboards, bass, an ...
Television, film, and radio
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''On the Rocks'' (American TV series), an American sitcom that aired from 1975 to 1976 on ABC
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''On the Rocks'' (British TV series), a 1969 British television situation comedy series
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''On the Rocks'' (film), an American comedy-drama film
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On the Rocks (XM), a radio station provided by XM Satellite Radio
See also
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Love on the Rocks (disambiguation)
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