Here are the drinks you should never order at the bar, according to bartenders themselves

For those who feel judged by bartenders when ordering, these warnings might just come in handy. If the bar is one of the favorite meeting places, its choice can be revealing, as is that of its McDonald’s menu according to a psychologist. Certain foods should be avoided on a date, the same goes for drinks. THE Huffington Post sharing professional advice on which ones to avoid.

But this is not to judge you on an out-of-fashion cocktail, they guide you to be sure that the result will be good. Daniel Yeom, the manager of Esters Wine Shop & Bar of Santa Monica, California, explains that you have to watch the room: a trendy cocktail is surely a bad idea in a “dive bar”, a small neighborhood bar. According to him, it is also necessary avoid occupying the bartender with long preparations if the place is crowded.

Drinks to avoid in certain bars

Personally, Daniel Yeom would never order a glass of wine in a bar like this: he would opt for a gin and tonic, a whiskey and coke or a bottled beer. Because if you are a wine lover, you might not like the choice and you don’t know how long the bottle has been open. Regarding the beer, he explains that the tap probably hasn’t been cleaned for a while.

Also avoid the Long Islandaccording to Lauren Lenihan, head of operations at Paris Café And Common Ground Bar from New York. From her 20 years of experience, she explains that this cocktail includes a large number of ingredients: gin, tequila, rum, triple sec, vodka… Many bartenders refuse to make them, and you can’t really identify the tastes of ingredients. Effective because it is intoxicating, it is not the best cocktail in terms of flavor according to this pro.

Also don’t opt ​​for a Ramos Gin Fizz if you’re not in a specialty bar. It requires real know-how, and a lot of “shaking”. Guinness should be avoided on busy evenings. Jack Tynan, bartender Interboro Spirits & Ales in Brooklyn, explains that it takes longer than the others to sink, and is served in two batches. If the staff is too busy, they will have less time to carry out the maneuver properly.

Another tip: don’t order espresso martinis at a bar that doesn’t make good coffee. One of the latest cocktail trends requires a good espresso, obtained using a special machine, which not all bars are equipped with, recalls Alejandro Echeverria of Sushi by Bou. Karla B. Neshobe Golf Course Brandon advises against it the margarita in a non-specialized bar. The recipe seems simple, but a bar can easily change the ingredients with what they have on hand, altering the mixture. You have now decided on the drinks to avoid in a bar, depending on the place and its attendance.

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