25 best drinks to order at a bar when you want to look like a pro

Just so you don’t twist it, we’re not talking frozen daiquiri mix here. “A classic daiquiri is made with rum, fresh lime juice and simple syrup. It’s very easy to drink,” Goto points out, adding that it’s a must-have for off-duty bartenders. they go to the bar.

If you follow anyone who studied abroad in Italy, you’ve probably seen them on Instagram their Aperol spritz. “In its classic form, the Spritz is a cocktail made with an Italian aperitif, sparkling wine and sparkling water, although there are now many variations of this recipe,” says Goto. For example, this one from Bar Goto is called a Kishu Spritz, made with sparkling Japanese plum wine, appetizer, gin and lemon. Basically, it’s the perfect brunch or HH starter.

Did you really think we were going to tell you what to order and not include a classic Cosmo? Of course not. A typical Cosmopolitan is made with vodka, an orange-flavored liqueur called triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. So maybe not for very novice drinkers, but you can definitely work your way up to this one.

I don’t know about you, but I feel classy just saying this one. “A French 75 is made with gin, lemon, simple syrup and drizzled with champagne. It’s a great cocktail for when you feel like partying, but also good to order in the evening,” says Goto.

If you’ve never had a paloma, get to a bar as soon as possible. “It’s made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda,” says Goto. It’s even better with fresh grapefruit juice.

Summer is not possible without sipping mojitos. The basic recipe is rum, simple syrup, lime juice, club soda, and mint, but many times other fruits are added to the mix, such as pineapple, mango, strawberry, or cucumber for the ultimate tropical vibe.

If this is your first time ordering a drink, this isn’t exactly where you should start. “This is a classic well worth trying. An Old Fashioned is made with bourbon or rye whisky, angostura bitters [essentially a mix of herbs and spices dissolved in alcohol], and a touch of sugar,” Goto says. It’s definitely meant to be sipped, not puffed.

Goto calls this bubbly cocktail made with Italian Campari liqueur, sweet vermouth, and prosecco (pronounced spahl-yah-toe, btw) the perfect first-date order. “These cocktails are sophisticated, so you’ll look good but without looking like you’re trying too hard, and aren’t usually too boozy, so you can gauge how your date is going after the first drink or two before deciding what to order next.” Honestly, it’s movement.

We know, we know, it’s not technically a cocktail, but it’s a classic option when you’re sitting at a bar waiting for your date or a friend to arrive, and easy to sip before dinner. or apps. The last thing you want is to be nervously drinking tequila and waiting for your Hinge match!

I want to order something a little less University a notch of vodka? “A Vodka Gimlet is vodka, fresh lime juice and simple syrup (you can also spin with gin),” Goto explains. “It’s like a daiquiri, but the rum is replaced by vodka”.

Need something delicious to order during brunch? You can never go wrong with a bellini, which is usually made with prosecco and mashed peaches, or in this case, pear. This is one drink order you absolutely won’t regret.

Mimosa is the rightful queen of brunch cocktails – you can drink a whole pitcher of these champagne/JO combos, promise. Pro tip if you’re having a bottomless brunch: don’t schedule anything for the rest of the afternoon, because you’ll fall asleep face down on your bed immediately after the mimosa.

Here’s another great brunch option, especially if you had to order coffee anyway. “If you’re someone who likes to drink black iced coffee, this cocktail is for you. It’s made with vodka and coffee liqueur, and served over ice,” Goto says.

The G&T is another staple that you can literally order at any bar in the world. Its basic version only contains gin, tonic water (roughly club soda with a little added sugar) and lime, but more sophisticated versions may contain other fruits and mint.

Don’t think we need to convince you to order a margarita, which is the greatest combination of tequila and lime ever invented (and still needed to accompany chips and guac). Just keep in mind that these catch up to you quickly, so if possible, if possible, drink them with food.

It is the second largest tequila blend ever invented. You can barely taste the tequila when mixed with orange juice and grenadine (the stuff in Shirley Temples). These go down like juice, jsyk!

You can never go wrong with a Moscow Mule wherever you go. It’s just vodka, ginger beer, lime juice and a sprig of fresh mint. This signature copper mug will always keep it ice cold for you.

Speaking of going down like juice, the sangria wins out on it too. Spain’s traditional sangria was always made with just red wine, a few spices like cinnamon, and citrus, but bars take all sorts of liberties and often add other spirits like rum or brandy, berries, etc (which taste good!). Just be aware if you think you’re only drinking fruity wine.

Need to temporarily transport yourself to a beach somewhere? Order a Mai Tai. It is made with rum, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice and an almond syrup called orgeat. If you drink one, you are obligated to post it on your story. We don’t make the rules.

Have you ever said to yourself, “I need a milkshake, but with alcohol in it?” This is what the mudslide was created for. There’s pretty much everything: Bailey’s, Kahlua, vodka, and heavy cream or ice cream.

Probably the most Instagrammable drink of all time, aviation gets its lovely blue-purple color from crème de violette, made from the violet flower. There is also gin, maraschino cherry liqueur and lemon juice.

It’s super easy to order and drink: a sea breeze is just vodka, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice and a squeeze of lime.

You’ll want to order it and sip it at the bar. An alexander brandy contains cognac, cocoa cream, chocolate and fresh cream. Just FYI, it’s a dessert drink, so don’t order it for HH.

Here’s another classic holiday (or pretend you’re on holiday) cocktail from the British Virgin Islands. The ingredients are pineapple juice, dark rum, coconut cream, orange juice and a dusting of nutmeg. How cute is that anyway?!

If you want a fancy after-dinner drink, get a grasshopper. It contains a mint liqueur called crème de menthe, as well as crème de cacao and crème fraîche. Think of it like a mint chocolate chip milkshake.