Tennessee Mouthwash

Definition

Any cocktail containing Tennessee whiskey (like Jack Daniels), served with whatever mixer happens to be available. It's a poetic way to say 'whiskey drink' with regional flair.

Example Usage

We were mixing up some Tennessee mouthwash at the bar—Jack and Coke, Jack and ginger ale, whatever we could find.

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