I will use a splash of water, now and again in the bourbon, but, definitely drink most of my liquors over ice (of course, in the U.S., we can, since our refrigerators aren't wired by Lucas
).
I had to begin the "drip" because it was just taking too darned long to absorb.
So, get on over here and we'll check out the Turkey 101.
Come to think of it, the mint is sprouting in the flower garden. I may have to take a supply and create some fresh Julips while we're in the Smokies. Yeehaw!