10 drinks you should never order in a crowded bar, according to bartenders

Casey Clark May 31, 2024, 00:22 IST

Mixing complex cocktails during a big rush at a bar can be stressful. siamionau pavel/Shutterstock

Business Insider asked bartenders which drinks customers should never order in a crowded bar.
Stay away from mojitos and Bloody Marys if you're shoulder to shoulder at the bar.

Whether you're stopping in for a happy hour or going out with friends, it's nice to have a go-to bar order.

Since inflation has sent alcohol prices soaring, picking the wrong drink is a costly mistake. And if you're in a crowded bar, you might get eye rolls or long wait times if you order certain things.

Business Insider spoke with bartenders and mixologists to find out what they'd never order in a crowded bar.

Steer clear of Long Island iced teas.

Long Island ice teas typically have a few different kinds of alcohol in them. gresei/Shutterstock

Save the mojitos for a slower day.

Proper mojitos take a little armwork from bartenders. Lomb/Shutterstock

Don’t order a White Russian.

Bartenders don't always have cream on hand. gresei/Shutterstock

Ditch the spicy margarita in a crowd.

Spicy margs are specialty cocktails, so they take time and attention to make. Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock

Bloody Marys are for brunch.

Don't order drinks with tons of garnishes on a night out. N K/Shutterstock

If a drink calls for egg whites, don’t order it.

Amaretto sours typically include egg whites. Vic Munhoz/Shutterstock

Skip the piña colada.

Piña coladas are better on the beach. Brookie Cookie/Shutterstock

Get your caffeine fix at a coffee shop, not a crowded bar.

Espresso martinis are good for nice dinners or chill cocktail bars. Denis Bukhlaev/Shutterstock

Layered shots are tedious, especially for an entire group of friends.

Stick to vodka or tequila for shots. Cristi Lucaci/Shutterstock

Please don’t ask a bartender to whip up your own creation on a bustling Friday night.

Pick something on the menu or a simple mixed drink. siamionau pavel/Shutterstock

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