21 Cocktails You Can Order That Might Make You Look Classy

We've all been there. You look at the cocktail menu at a new bar and order something tasty, only to discover once it arrives that it comes with a flower in it. Humiliating. Time to step up your bar game. Here's how:

1. Gimlet

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It's gin and lime juice over ice. But I'll be damned if you don't sound like a badass ordering it.

2. Tom Collins

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Another gin cocktail with lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water served on ice and garnished with a lemon wedge. The two pieces of fruit might be overdoing it, but this is certain to garner its fair share of "That's good! What's in it?" reactions.

3. Cuba Libre

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For those of you who love Rum & Coke. This is Rum, cola and lime, served on ice in a highball glass, but without all the judgement!

4. Mojito

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A delicious summer classic. White rum, sugar cane juice, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint.

5. Dark and Stormy

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Dark rum with ginger beer served on ice in a highball glass. Sure, you have to like ginger beer, but it sounds mysterious...

6. Tamarind and Tequila

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Tamarind nectar, simple syrup, and ginger ale served on ice. Not as subtle as these other cocktails, but tequila doesn't scream subtle.

7. Harvey Wallbanger

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Vodka, Galliano, and orange juice served on crushed ice with the Galliano floating on top. And it sounds like a 50's rock band!

8. Cape Cod

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The softest drink of all time. It's a Vodka Cranberry with a twist of lime. And you won't sound like you're 19 when you order it!

9. Greyhound

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Vodka and Grapefruit juice on ice with a splash of 'Mad Men' for good effect.

10. Kamikaze

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We're getting spicy here: Vodka with lime juice and triple sec. Triple sec! Yeah, something other than fruit juice. Deal with it.

11. Smith and Wesson

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Vodka with club soda, half and half, and coffee liqueur served on the rocks. For those of you who need a little pep in your step first thing in the morning. You raging socia-holics, you...

12. Highball

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Whiskey and ginger ale. That's it. Grandpa doesn't look so cool now, does he?

13. Lynchburg Lemonade

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Triple sec, lemon-lime soda, whiskey, and sweet and sour served on ice with a hint of danger as a garnish.

14. Manhattan

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A classic. Rye whiskey with sweet vermouth and bitters shaken with ice and served martini style.

15. Snake Bite

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Canadian whiskey and lime juice, straight. Ouch.

16. Old Fashioned

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Surprisingly delicious, always judgement-free. Bourbon with simple syrup and bitters served on ice.

17. Seven and Seven

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Seagram's Seven with 7-Up. Easy said, easy done.

18. Rusty Nail

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Scotch, lemon peel, and chest hair on the rocks.

19. Boston Sidecar

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Brandy, light rum, triple sec, and lime juice shaken with ice and strained into a cocktail glass. Plus you get to feel like Slick-Rick when you order it!

20. Kir Royale

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For when you want to look like you're 80 and celebrating NYE. Champagne and créme de cassis served in a fluted glass.

21. Melon Ball

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Vodka, melon liqueur, and orange juice garnished with an orange wedge over crushed ice. It looks like icecream!