If you aren't familiar with the process, ordering a drink at a bar can be very intimidating.You can get a drink like a seasoned expert with a little practice.Pick what kind of drink you want.Next, order the drink from your bartender.You can learn about the different bar types and terminology if you are familiar with alcohol.This will make you more comfortable ordering drinks.
Step 1: Pick your drink.
If you are not ready to order, stand away from the bar.The bartender can give you drink recommendations if the bar is not very busy.If the bar is busy and you don't know what you want, look at the menu for cocktail or wine choices.A simple well drink is a rum and Coke.Pick one of the beer taps on the wall that looks interesting.
Step 2: Wait to be noticed.
When you are ready to place your order, stand close to the bar with your hands on the counter.This will let you know if you want to order a drink.When the bartender is ready, they will approach you and ask for your order.Don't wave money or whistle at the bartender.
Step 3: You can order your drink.
If the bar is crowded, speak loudly and clearly.When ordering multiple drinks, order them all at the same time.The bartender will tell you if you need clarification on your order.When ordering mixed drinks, say the liquor type or brand name first and then what kind of mixer you want.For example, "I would like a rum and Coke, please."May I have a glass of your house wine?
Step 4: You should pay for your drinks.
The bartender will give you a total of your drinks.Don't forget to have your cash or credit card ready.You will waste time if you don't look through your pockets or purse.To open a tab, use your credit card.At the end of the night, your bartender will add drinks to this tab and charge your card.You may not be able to open a tab if you pay with cash.
Step 5: If appropriate, tip the bartender.
Depending on where you live, it may be appropriate to tip your bartender.You can write a tip on your credit card receipt or leave a cash tip in the tip jar.You should leave 10%- 20% of the bill as a tip in the US.It is common to tip at a restaurant in the UK, but not at the bar.The service charge is included in the bill in France.It is uncommon to tip the bartender in Australia.In Brazil, tips are appreciated.You should tip 10% of the bill total.
Step 6: You should know when you are in a restaurant bar.
A restaurant bar is a bar that is attached to a restaurant.The bars are usually small, consisting of a bar counter and a few tables.The bartender makes drinks for the restaurant and bar patrons.You can order drinks based on the theme of the restaurant.Tex-Mex and Mexican restaurants are known for their margaritas.The "Tiki Bar" is a seafood restaurant that serves tropical cocktails.Wine and expensive cocktails are served at upscale restaurant bars.
Step 7: There is a beer bar.
Beer bars don't carry nicer liquors or wine.A beer bar has at least 12 taps.Beer bars can be called taverns or craft beer bars.If you don't know what beer you like, talk to the bartender and ask for a sample.The most common beers are lagers.They are usually a golden color.Light colored wheat beers have a yeast flavor.The alems range in color from light brown to black.The beers have a mellow flavor.AIPAs are golden beers with a floral flavor.Porters have a roasted malt flavor.
Step 8: There is a wine bar.
Wine bars usually have an extensive wine list.Appetizers are served at these bars to enjoy with wine.Ask your bartender for recommendations if you don't know anything about wine.A light, sweet, white wine with floral and crisp apple or pear notes is called riesling.Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine with fruity notes.A white wine with apple, light citrus, often creamy/buttery notes is called chardonnay.A red wine with complex red fruit flavors is called pinot noir.The wine has jammy fruit and baking spices.The red wine with dark fruit notes is called cabernet sauvignon.
Step 9: You should learn to recognize cocktail bars.
Cocktail bars pride themselves on their craft cocktails.There is an extensive cocktail menu at these bars.Cocktail bars create unique drinks that are exclusive to their establishment, so order something from the menu.Ask the bartender for recommendations if you want to be adventurous.Martinis are a classic choice.These drinks can be ordered with or without olives.A Jack Rose is made with sweet apple brandy.A Bourbon Sweet Tea is a refreshing drink.The Chocolate Martini is a sweet drink.
Step 10: A small amount of beer can be ordered.
In the US and the UK, a unit of measurement is 16 fluid ounces.There are a lot of shapes that can be used for beer.Dark beers are usually served with a goblet.American beers can be served in a glass mug.A standard glass can be used to serve beer.A snifter is used to serve beer.
Step 11: You should ask for a drink.
Mixed drinks made with well liquor are called well drinks.This can be any cheap, generic brand of liquor that is stocked for the purpose of making a cheap drink.You will usually get the well liquor if you don't specify what kind of liquor you want in your drink.Most bars have these well liquors.
Step 12: Understand how they work.
If you want a mixed drink, specify the liquor first and the mixer second.Mixers can improve the flavor of low- and medium-quality alcohols.Adding mixers to alcohol that is expensive will ruin the flavor.The standard mixers include: soda, or soda water Cola, such as Coca Cola or Dr. Pepper Cranberry juice.
Step 13: You can order a tall or short drink.
The size of the drink and the amount of mixer are referred to as tall and short.Both drink sizes have the same amount of alcohol.You will usually get a short drink if you don't specify what size you want.The size should be specified before the liquor type.For example, "I would like a tall rum and Coke, please." and "Can I have a short gin and tonic?"
Step 14: You can specify a single ordouble.
Most mixed drinks only have 1 serving of liquor mixed in.If you order a double, you will get 2 portions of liquor in the drink.The drink size can be specified before or after the drink name.I would like a double gin and tonic, please.
Step 15: Straight liquor can be ordered on the rocks.
A glass of liquor can be ordered without ice.The drinks are usually ordered without mixers.The exception is margaritas, which can be served frozen or over ice.Tell us how you want the drink to be served.Can I have 2 neat Glenlivets, please?