Gin & Tonic or Vodka & Soda: For many, this is a good starter drink. Order a well spirit (whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, etc) with club soda or tonic water. The formula is basically liquor and a fizzy drink.
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What should my first drink be?
Start with options with a low ABV or Alcohol-By-Volume, which signifies the percentage of ethanol (alcohol) is in a given volume of drink. “Cocktails may be a good way to start. Tall, fizzy and slightly sweet cocktails where the alcohol is masked by all sorts of syrups... juices are generally liked by beginners.
Bar etiquette refers to how you should behave in a bar. While spending time at a bar is a great way to let loose and have fun, it is also important to respect the space, workers, and people around you.
Several bartenders mentioned that they remembered many drinks in their repertoire basically as riffs on another—instead of remembering abstract formulas, they master a few common drinks and then add and subtract ingredients to those to remember others.
Almost all the classic drinks you know and love, from the Daiquiri to the Gimlet or the Margarita come down to the same basic ratio: 2:1:1. That's two parts spirit, one part sweet, and one part sour, commonly known as the Golden Ratio.
It's totally fine to ask for additional liquor in your drink, but be cognizant of the fact that you're changing the taste of the drink, particularly when it's multi-ingredient, original cocktails.
When ordering mixed drinks, say the liquor type or brand name first and then what kind of mixer you'd like. For example: “I would like a rum and Coke, please.” “Two Bacardi and sodas, please.”
