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

<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Mojitos and Moscow mules are overdone — bartenders think you can order something better. 13ching13/Shutterstock</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>Business Insider asked bartenders which <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-and-worst-cocktails-to-order-at-bar-2021-8">classic cocktails</a> they think are overrated.</li><li>Long Island ice teas, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ina-garten-espresso-martini-taste-test-review-2021-8">espresso martinis</a>, cosmopolitans, and tequila sunrises lack complexity.</li></ul><p>When you're at a happy hour or out on the town, the last thing you want to worry about is wasting $20 on a <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/cockatils-drinks-to-avoid-in-crowded-bar-from-bartenders">bad drink</a>. But that doesn't always mean you should just stick to something basic. </p><p>Business Insider spoke with bartenders to find out which classic cocktails aren't worth the hype — and what you should be getting instead.</p>