A List of 25 Manly Drinks to Order if You’re Totally Lost at the Bar

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As a man, it can be tough ordering drinks. Whether it’s a wedding, a work event, a night out with the boys, date night, a family reunion, or any other social event that comes to mind, ordering the proper drink can set the tone for your evening.

Men have taste-buds too, but sometimes we’re afraid of not looking sophisticated, rugged or classy enough.

With that being said, I’ve compiled a list of 25 cocktails to help out the gentlemen when it comes to selecting a proper drink.

1. Jack and Coke (Jack Daniels and Cola)
2. Rum and Coke (Rum and Cola)
3. Tom Collins (Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Carbonated Water)
4. Sidecar (Cognac, Orange Liqueur, Lemon Juice)
5. Gin and Tonic (Gin and Tonic Water)
6. Black and Tan (Layering of pale beer and dark beer)
7. Godfather (Whiskey and Amaretto)
8. Whiskey Sour (Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Sometimes Egg White)
9. Moscow Mule (Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice)
10. Old Fasioned (Sugar, Bitters, Water, Whiskey or Brandy, Orange Zest, Cocktail Cherry)
11. Mojito (White Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar, Soda Water, Mint)
12. Whiskey Smash (Lemon Wedges, Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves)
13. Scotch and Soda (Scotch and Club Soda)
14. Greyhound (Grapefruit Juice and Gin)
15. Tequila Manhattan (Tequila Anejo, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters)
16. La Paloma (Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Sparkling Water, Lime Juice)
17. Rob Roy (Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters)
18. Dark and Stormy (Dark Rum and Ginger Beer)
19. Classic Manhattan (Rye Whiskey/Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters, Orange Twist)
20. Black Velvet (Champagne and Dark Beer)
21. Dirty Martini (Gin, Vermouth, Olive Juice)
22. El Presidente (White Rum, Dry Vermouth, Orange Curacao, Grenadine)
23. White Russian (Vodka, Kahlua, Heavy Cream)
24. Negroni (Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Orange Peel)
25. Boilermaker (Whiskey, Beer)

Feel free to comment with any favorites or suggestions! I’ll be creating additional lists.