What do you call a drink that is mixed but served without ice?

A drink that is mixed but served without ice is referred to as "straight up." This term specifically describes a cocktail that has been chilled through shaking or stirring with ice, but is then strained and served without any ice in the glass. The intent is to keep the drink cold while preventing further dilution from melting ice, allowing the drinker to enjoy the full concentration of flavors in the cocktail.

The other terms have distinct meanings; for example, "on the rocks" indicates a drink that is served over ice. "Frozen" refers to drinks that are blended with ice to achieve a slushy consistency, commonly found in beverages like frozen margaritas. "Neat" typically describes a spirit served at room temperature without any ice, chill, or mixer, which is slightly different from the context of mixed drinks. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for bartenders to correctly serve drinks according to customer preferences.