@SaltyVeruca If you don't drink spirits often, maybe go with a cocktail. A whiskey sour or a Manhattan is nice and either are pretty easy to make. You could cut it with some seltzer or a light soda, if you like. Drinking with a cola would be a waste, imho. I generally have Bourbon with some ice or neat, depending on the whiskey and my mood.
@scottlink I do vodka. Thanks for this!