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

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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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I was a bartender for almost a decade. Here are the techniques I used to land bigger tips — and the people I tried to avoid serving.

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Starr Douglas was a bartender for almost a decade.

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The 9 alcoholic drinks to avoid if you want to cut calories — and what you should order instead

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A photograph of an Old Fashioned. Do you know how many calories are in your favorite cocktail?

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