16 Drinks You Should Never Order At A Busy Bar - Tasting Table

"There's a time and a place for everything, including cocktails. Bars are the best place to catch a buzz, but there is some unspoken etiquette when it comes to ordering. To start, order all at once, say thank you, and never, ever, order a Ramos Gin Fizz. A seasoned bartender can shake up cocktails insanely fast, but speed can only go so far with a packed bar full of thirsty patrons."

"Swanky cocktail bars feature elaborate cocktails that take time and precision, but even those bars get slammed. If you ask for anything with more than three ingredients at a dive bar mid-rush, the bartender might not even humor you, but avoiding complicated drinks is also an advantage for you. The price of cocktails doesn't ebb and flow with the crowd, and do you really want to wait an extra fifteen minutes for that fancy $20 cocktail?"

Order all drinks at once, say thank you, and avoid ordering time-consuming cocktails like the Ramos Gin Fizz during busy hours. Bartenders can work quickly, but packed bars limit how fast drinks can be made. Elaborate cocktails require precision and extra time, and dive bars may refuse complex orders mid-rush. Cocktail prices remain the same regardless of wait, so long waits for expensive drinks are often not worth it. Bartenders may mentally blacklist difficult orders. Choosing beer, wine, or simple two-ingredient pours helps the bar move faster and keeps bartenders happier. Egg white cocktails demand extra shaking and cleaning, further slowing service.

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