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" You walk into a bar, go up to the bartender, and...draw a blank. So many bottles, so many options, but what do you want?!? *Definitely* not that Malibu and pineapple juice you&amp;#039;ve been falling back on since 2001. No, you want these:  Gimlet For those who always order: gin and tonicsWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: gin, lime juice  Actually created for sailors as a way to prevent scurvy, this drink was later seen as an old person&amp;#039;s cocktail\u2014until its revival rightttt about now. The drink is one part sweetened lime juice to four parts gin, so it&amp;#039;s slightly sweet but packs a punch. And if you&amp;#039;re already asking for limes in your G&amp;amp;amp;T, consider this your new go-to.  Daiquiri For those who always order: rum and cokesWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: rum, simple syrup, lime juice  Contrary to popular belief, a true daiquiri isn&amp;#039;t anything that comes out of a frozen slushy machine. A shaken cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, the drink was often served in a frosty glass or over crushed ice (hence the slushy reimagining you see today). The more modern take is to serve it straight up in a cocktail glass.  The Paloma For those who always order: a margaritaWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: tequila, grapefruit, club soda  Refreshing, tequila-based, and easy to make\u2014this is the best alternative to ordering a margarita. (And please don&amp;#039;t ask if it comes frozen.)  Tom Collins For those who always order: gin and sodaWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda  A Tom Collins is reminiscent of spiking a lemonade with gin. (Not that that&amp;#039;s a bad thing.) It&amp;#039;s honestly the easiest way to add some interest to your gin and soda order\u2014and all bartenders should know how to make them. (Otherwise, run far far away.)  French 75 For those who always order: champagneWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: gin, sparkling wine/champagne, sugar/simple syrup, lemon (or some other citrus)  The drink was created in 1915 in New York, and we don&amp;#039;t really know what else to say other than look at the ingredients. Gin and champagne? Be still our hearts. Sidecar For those who always order: whiskey gingersWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: cognac, orange liqueur (AKA triple sec) and lemon juice  The sidecar came to prominence in the &amp;#039;50s, and while whiskeys and cognacs are completely different spirits, they both ferment in a barrel and both tend to be a bit smoky in flavor. That, mixed with the sweetness of the triple sec and lemon, makes for a good strong drink. Moscow Mule For those who always order: vodka sodasWhat it&amp;#039;s made with: vodka, ginger beer, lime juice  These drinks are what put vodka on the map here in the States. Their bright taste (and the fact that they&amp;#039;re easy to drink) make them a favorite for many\u2014especially when served in their (correct) copper cup. Want to mix up your own? Google now lets you pull recipes straight from your phone (or when you ask Siri). Thank goodness for technology!  You should also check out:   Marie Claire&amp;#039;s &amp;#039;Game of Thrones&amp;#039; Fire and Ice Cocktail   What to Drink Before You See &amp;#039;Fifty Shades of Grey&amp;#039;   10 Delicious Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Recipes "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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