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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Here are some of the most memorable overrated and underrated cocktails from the thread. Take a look to see if you agree:
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Overrated: Negroni
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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.”
3.
Overrated: Aperol Spritz
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“Not bad for summer evenings, but there are so many better options with prosecco.”
4.
Underrated: Daiquiri
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5.
Overrated: Dry martini
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“Enjoy your chilled vodka, because you know they ain’t ordering a gin one.”
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.”
7.
Overrated: Mai Tai
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“I’ve only been one place that balanced this correctly because the typical recipes are flawed.”
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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.”
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Overrated: Manhattan
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“Yeah, it’s a good cocktail, but honestly, its popularity far outweighs the merits of the drink itself.”
10.
Underrated: Mr. Bali Hai
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“The combination of coffee liqueur, pineapple juice, and rum is just divine.”
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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.”
12.
Underrated: Army & Navy and Sidecar
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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.”
14.
Underrated: Japanese slipper
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“Japanese slipper is criminally underrated in my opinion. Such a wonderful combination of flavors.”
Which underrated and overrated cocktails would you add to this list? Share your drink of choice in the comments below!
