A Seven and Seven or 7 and 7 is a

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Seagram's Seven Crown Seagram's Seven Crown, also called Seagram's Seven, or simply Seven Crown, is an American blended whiskey produced by Diageo under the Seagram's name. Seagram's beverage division was acquired by Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and The Coca-Cola Company i ...

, which is a

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, and

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, which is a

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. It is typically served with ice. It was one of the most popular drinks in the United States during the 1970s.

Mixture

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

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with ice cubes. *Add 1

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(about 1.5 US fl oz or 45 ml) Seagram's Seven Crown

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. *Add

, to taste. *Garnish with

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or lime wedge (optional).

In popular culture

In the 1977 film ''

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'', Tony Manero (

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) orders a 7 and 7 while at the bar of a strip club.

References

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Mixture

In popular culture

See also

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