I'm a bartender. Here are 3 of the best and 3 of the worst cocktails to order.

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Bar of alcohol on shelves and several different kinds of cocktail glasses on the counter
Certain cocktails are consistent hits, while others are usually misses.

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Bartenders share the 8 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar

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bartender pouring a simple cocktail into a short glass on a bar
If you're in a busy bar, you might experience long wait times if you order a complex cocktail or drink that's time-consuming to make.

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My favorite dietitian-approved spritz is just 4 ingredients — and it can be made with or without alcohol

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Holiday Spritz in front of Christmas tree
Place cinnamon sticks inside the spritz for a festive touch.

Rachel Hosie

I started following the 'one and non' drinking rule. Adding mocktails cut my drinking in half and helped me lose fat.

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Women drinking
As a social drinker, alternating boozy beverages with N/As helped me have fun while cutting back on alcohol.

Julia Pugachevsky

8 cocktails that will be everywhere this season, according to bartenders

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An espresso martini with chai.
Bartenders weighed in on the fall cocktails they think will be popular this year.

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8 cocktails that will be everywhere this fall, according to bartenders

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An espresso martini with chai.
Bartenders weighed in on the fall cocktails they think will be popular this year.

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Forget the Transfusion — golfers are ordering a new cocktail on the course this summer

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A photo of a blue drink called a Water Hazard on a golf course.
Water Hazards are becoming popular on golf courses.

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7 cocktails award-winning bartenders are ordering this holiday season

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bartender making a cocktail
If you stick to the basics, add a little holiday twist.

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Bartenders say these 10 classic cocktails aren't worth the hype — here's what to order instead

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bartender presenting a mojito and a moscow mule at a bar
Mojitos and Moscow mules are overdone — bartenders think you can order something better.

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7 of the best and 7 of the worst cocktails to order, according to bartenders and beverage directors

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Bartender garnishing a bright red cocktail on a bar.
Some drinks are hits and others are misses.

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