Paradigm Sip n: the historically correct way of drinking a certain liquor.

As in:

Scotch: with a splash of water

American whiskey: on the rocks

Gin: shaken with ice and a little vermouth, strained into a cocktail glass

Rum: with coconut water, rocks

Brandy: at room temperature in a sherry glass (not a snifter)

Tequila: neat

Vodka: with food

Via Esquire