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    Here Are 15 Of The Most Overrated And Underrated Cocktails According To Reddit Users Who Have Ordered Them

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    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    When it comes to happy hour, every person has their go-to beverage that they can't pass up on the menu.

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    Reddit user u/-Constantinos- asked fellow drink enthusiasts: "What is the most overrated and underrated cocktail in your opinion?"

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    Here are some of the most memorable overrated and underrated cocktails from the thread. Take a look to see if you agree:

    1. Overrated: Negroni

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    "I just don't see the hype personally."

    —u/Kristara789

    2. Underrated: Sangria

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    "Commonly seen as just wine and juice. If you add in a liqueur of some kind or brandy/cognac, it can really be something special."

    —u/DuvalHeart

    3. Overrated: Aperol Spritz

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    "Not bad for summer evenings, but there are so many better options with prosecco."

    —u/weroaa

    4. Underrated: Daiquiri

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    "Simple, always refreshing and yet overlooked."

    —u/dephillips21

    5. Overrated: Dry martini

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    "Enjoy your chilled vodka, because you know they ain't ordering a gin one."

    —u/chell0veck

    6. Underrated: Margarita

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    "As a well-executed cocktail rather than the artificial and overly sweet swill with sub-par gold tequila many people associate with that drink."

    —u/R0factor

    7. Overrated: Mai Tai

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    "I've only been one place that balanced this correctly because the typical recipes are flawed."

    —u/Amenra7

    8. Underrated: Three Dots and a Dash

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    "Yes, it's, like, 10 ingredients, but it literally made me say "wow!" out loud the first time I made one."

    —u/drstock

    9. Overrated: Manhattan

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    "Yeah, it's a good cocktail, but honestly, its popularity far outweighs the merits of the drink itself."

    —u/potatoaster

    10. Underrated: Mr. Bali Hai

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    "The combination of coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, and rum is just divine."

    —u/Roadrunner220

    11. Overrated: Moscow Mule

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    "It’s a staple that a lot of my friends love, and I think can be a refreshing option from time to time, but having it over and over really shows it can be a one-dimensional drink and hard to play around with."

    —u/Angel-jello

    12. Underrated: Army & Navy and Sidecar

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    —u/SixthStreetSunset

    13. Overrated: Any cocktail with prosecco

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    "I could be biased; however, as I'm a night person and most of the time I'm serving mimosas, I'm still trying to wake up."

    —u/ballsandbayonets

    14. Underrated: Japanese slipper

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    "Japanese slipper is criminally underrated in my opinion. Such a wonderful combination of flavors."

    —u/raisinbum

    15. Overrated: Dirty vodka martinis

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    "Especially when they ask for it extra dirty. IMO go drink olive juice from the jar at home."

    —u/wimmick

    Which underrated and overrated cocktails would you add to this list? Share your drink of choice in the comments below!