Drinking alone can be intimidating, but it’s actually one of our favorite ways to enjoy cocktails. A solo bar visit allows you to really concentrate on your cocktail (if you’re into that kind of thing), to drink something you wouldn’t normally order, or to find friends through the perfect beverage cues. If you’re nervous about drinking alone for the first time or if you’re a seasoned solo drinker, here are some cocktails you can order the next time you visit the bar by yourself.
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The Best Cocktails to Order When You’re Drinking Alone
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You may be alone, but that's no reason you can't order two drinks. Ask for your favorite beer and shot combo, then enjoy both all by yourself. You can even place one in front of an empty seat to pretend you've got a drinking partner. Just don't start talking to your imaginary friend out loud.
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Don't think of drinking alone as a sad, lonesome activity. Think of it as an opportunity to treat yourself to a drink you otherwise wouldn't order. No one will be around to judge you for ordering up a fruity blended Daiquiri—except maybe the bartender, but who cares when you've got a bright slushie of rum to sip on.
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You’re always telling yourself that you should learn more about new spirits like absinthe. There’s no better time to explore than when drinking alone. The classic Sazerac uses just a quarter-ounce of absinthe to rinse the glass (along with an optional spritz of absinthe over the top of the finished drink), so you get a tinge of the spirit’s unique flavor layered on top of a quality whiskey cocktail. Who knows? Maybe you’ll discover a passion for the green fairy and bring all your friends back to the bar to enjoy it with you next time.
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