Common Bar Drink Names

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Question: How to name common alcoholic drinks in a bar, such as Mojito and others?

Answer:

Common alcoholic cocktails in bars have specific names that you use when ordering. Simply say the name of the drink, and optionally specify variations (e.g., “frozen” or “on the rocks”). Here are some of the most popular and classic ones found in most bars worldwide:

Refreshing & Rum-Based

Mojito: White rum, mint, lime, sugar, soda water.
Daiquiri: Rum, lime juice, simple syrup (often strawberry or other flavors).
Piña Colada: Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice.
Cuba Libre: Rum and Coke with lime (also called Rum & Coke).

Tequila-Based

Margarita: Tequila, lime juice, triple sec (often salted rim; can be frozen or on the rocks).
Paloma: Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime.

Gin-Based

Martini: Gin (or vodka), dry vermouth (specify “dry” for less vermouth, “dirty” for olive brine).
Negroni: Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.
Gin & Tonic: Gin with tonic water.
Tom Collins: Gin, lemon juice, sugar, soda.

Vodka-Based

Moscow Mule: Vodka, ginger beer, lime (often in a copper mug).
Cosmopolitan (Cosmo): Vodka, cranberry juice, lime, triple sec.
Espresso Martini: Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso.
Bloody Mary: Vodka, tomato juice, spices (great for brunch).

Whiskey-Based

Old Fashioned: Bourbon or rye whiskey, sugar, bitters, orange twist.
Manhattan: Whiskey (rye or bourbon), sweet vermouth, bitters.
Whiskey Sour: Whiskey, lemon juice, sugar (sometimes with egg white).

Other Classics

Aperol Spritz: Aperol, Prosecco, soda water.
Mai Tai: Rum, orange liqueur, lime, orgeat.
Long Island Iced Tea: Mix of vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, cola.
Mimosa: Champagne and orange juice.

These are timeless staples—most bartenders know them by name. If unsure, ask for the bar’s menu or a recommendation based on your preferences (e.g., “something refreshing with rum”).

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