Some nights you know exactly what you want. Other nights the menu is staring back at you like this is a job interview.
The move is not always to pick the most impressive drink. The move is to pick the drink that matches the next hour.
If The Night Is Just Starting
Go bright and easy.
- Margarita
- Paloma
- Mojito
- Gin and tonic
- Aperol spritz
This is first-round territory. You want something cold, familiar, and hard to regret.
If You Want Main Character Energy
Go fun, loud, or a little dramatic.
- Espresso martini
- Spicy margarita
- Passion fruit margarita
- Jungle Bird
- Mai Tai
Nobody orders an espresso martini because they are ready to go home. That is a decision with plans attached.
If You Want To Keep It Classy
Go classic.
- Old Fashioned
- Martini
- Manhattan
- Negroni
- Daiquiri
These drinks are simple on purpose. When they are good, they do not need a costume.
If You Are Trying To Pace Yourself
Go lower ABV, bubbly, or long over ice.
- Americano
- Spritz
- Highball
- Ranch Water
- Shandy
This is how you stay in the night without letting the night win too early.
If It's The Last One
Go slow.
- Old Fashioned
- Manhattan
- Boulevardier
- Sazerac
- Irish Coffee
That does not mean the night is over. It just means you are sitting down and acting like you have perspective.
The DWP Rule
Pick the drink for the moment, not the version of yourself you are trying to advertise.
If you are still stuck, use the Drink With Papi Cocktail Generator and let it call the round.
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