Here Are 7 Cocktails That Bartenders Actually Order

Bartenders love the versatility of the Martini.

1. Martini

Bartenders appreciate the simplicity and execution of the classic Daiquiri, made with rum, lime juice, and sugar.

2. The Daiquiri

Similar to the Old Fashioned, Fancy Free contains maraschino liqueur in place of sugar.

3. Fancy Free

The Negroni is a bartender-approved classic made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.

4. Negroni

A cousin of the Negroni, the Boulevardier swaps out the gin for bourbon or rye whiskey while retaining the Campari and sweet vermouth.

5. Boulevardier

A modern twist on the classic Manhattan, the Black Manhattan replaces sweet vermouth with amaro.

6. Black Manhattan

Bartenders appreciate a well-made whiskey highball.

7. Whiskey Highball

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