When a drink is ordered "neat," how is it served?

When a drink is ordered "neat," it means that the spirit is served straight from the bottle without any ice or mixers. This method preserves the full flavor and character of the spirit, allowing the drinker to experience it as intended by the distiller. Typically, neat drinks are served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass, at room temperature. This serving style emphasizes the qualities of the liquor, making it popular for high-quality spirits like whiskey, vodka, and rum.

The other options, such as serving with ice, mixing with soda, or chilling in a shaker, alter the drink and the tasting experience, which does not align with the precise nature of a neat order.