Few activities are more treasured than a ladies’ night out especially if that night involves a bar.
When it’s just you and the girls, dressed to the nines and reminiscing about your day, there’s no better time to sit down and grab a fancy drink. But what should you order?
If you’re looking for some classic co*cktail recommendations, here are the best drinks to order at a bar for a woman.
1. Daiquiri
Daiquiris are delicious and daring, made from a mixture of light rum, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and several ice cubes. Our favorite is the strawberry daiquiri.
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2. Long island iced tea
A long island iced tea won’t last long when you drink it with friends, and you can’t go wrong with this complex alcoholic version of iced tea.
It’s a mix of gin, tequila, white rum, triple sec, vodka, lemon juice, and cola, promising a fizzy, slightly tart, and sweet drink. Beware of this sweetness, however, because it hides a deceptively high alcohol content. (This is why it’s one of the best mixed drinks you can buy).
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3. Margarita
Margaritas are a classic co*cktail with a stellar reputation that extends far outside of girl’s night. These alcoholic drinks are made from tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Their easy construction means that they can easily be made at home if you and the girls can’t make it out.
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4. Mojito
Mojitos is a Cuban drink well known for its association with summer, a mix of lime juice, simple syrup, fresh limes, mint, white rum, and ice. This refreshing drink is easy on the palate, and above all, one of the best co*cktails to enjoy in a group. If you’re lucky, the bar might even sell them by the pitcher.
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5. Cosmopolitan
Cosmos are the “It Girl” drink — a bright red co*cktail you may recognize from Sex and the City. It’s become synonymous with upscale urban living and a feminine, flirty edge. As one of the best classy drinks to order for a woman, the delicious cosmopolitan is a mix of Cointreau, vodka, cranberry juice, lime juice, and a citrus wheel garnish served in a martini glass.
If you and the girls are ending your shift at a high-powered job, you should go to the bar and meet up to grab a cosmo. It’s the perfect way to destress in style.
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6. Old fashioned
There’s nothing dated about the popularity behind old fashioneds, despite what the name suggests.
One of the earliest mixers to make it onto the modern bar scene, the old fashioned is a combination of a sugar cube, angostura bitters, bourbon, and ice, topped off with an orange twist as a garnish. It’s the perfect drink to sit down and sip with a serious atmosphere.
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7. Piña colada
The piña colada is one of the best sweet drinks to order at a bar, associated with beach days and tropical paradises. Its fruity blend is made from coconut cream, white rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, frozen diced pineapple, and pineapple slices for garnish, served in a co*cktail glass.
If you want to go to the bar, but the bar can’t come to you, never fear: here are some alcoholic pineapple juice recipes to try at home.
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8. Manhattan
Like the cosmopolitan, Manhattans are another co*cktail that feels right at home in any city center, perfect for grabbing drinks at a bar after a busy day at work. These elegant beverages, New York inspired beverages blend either rye whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, orange bitters, ice, and brandied cherries to taste.
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9. Moscow mule
The Moscow mule is a part mixed drink, part co*cktail. It’s one of the many excellent co*cktails for women or anyone looking to relax with their friends at a bar, made of a mix of vodka, ice cubes, and ginger ale or ginger beer.
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10. Sangria
Although sangrias are most often associated with backyard BBQs, this doesn’t mean you can’t find these fruity alcoholic drinks at another establishment. The co*cktail has a delightful mix of red or white wine, ice, juice, simple syrup, and fresh fruit. You can find sangria made many ways.
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11. Bloody Mary
Bloody Marys are a drink most often associated with brunch. Some bars open by 11am, so this drink counts — especially if you’re looking for a meal alongside your glass.
The co*cktails are a simple mix of tomato juice and vodka, topped off with a celery stick as a garnish. Their striking appearance and distinctive tart taste make them an unforgettable option.
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12. Chocolate martini
Do you and the girls have a sweet tooth? Are the holidays near? Do you want your drink to double as dessert? You have to try the chocolate martini.
Sweet, dessert-like, and smooth, you’ll find different variations of these popular drinks to try. However, they all have one thing in common: hard liquor mixed with chocolate ranging from cocoa powder to chocolate liqueur. You can mix in a flavored vodka to add more sweetness to this co*cktail if you’re feeling the need.
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13. Cherry bomb
Looking for a co*cktail with a real kick to it? Then look no further than the cherry bomb, a drink made with cachaça, cherry liqueur, club soda, ice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. The liqueur is what gives the glass its distinctive, cherry red color.
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14. Gummy bear shots
More interested in bar hopping and prefer simple options? Cut out the co*cktails and go for shots instead.
The kind of shots you can buy will vary by bar, but our recommendation; aim for something playful and fun, like a gummy bear shot. It’s a mix of raspberry vodka, peach schnapps, sweet and sour mix, lemon-lime soda, and gummy bears.
If you want to make your own candy shots, try these sweet-tart drink mixer ideas.
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A final tip to pick the right drink
What’s the difference between a mixed drink and a co*cktail?
A mixed drink combines liquor and a non-alcoholic beverage, like orange juice, fruit juice, lemonade, espresso, club soda, or ginger ale.
co*cktails are a fancy mix of more liquors, simple syrup or grenadine, bitters, and a non-alcoholic beverage. They also usually have a garnish, like a Maraschino cherry or an orange slice.
If you want to make any of these drinks your own, don’t forget to pick up some supplies from Gopuff to get your mixologist on and test out some co*cktail recipes.
