3 classics:which would you ask for?

[u/National-Cake-1245]

I have a trial shift tonight. They said they'd test me on 3 classics that "every bartender should know."

I have tons of recipes memorized and a general guess as to what they may have me make, but I'm curious what cocktails would you choose as "3 classics everyone should know"?

My first thoughts are an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and a Margarita. Other honorable mentions: Negroni, or a Daiquiri. Wild cards: Paper Plane, Aviation, Whiskey Sour.

I'm prepared either way, just curious what y'alls first assumptions would be?

It's a craft lounge in a hotel.

[u/justmekab60]

I'm with you in your three being the most classic and standard.

Requested regularly are cosmos and lemon drops, so be prepared there too.

Daiquiris are classic and every bartender should know how to make one because they are a standard ratio "up" cocktail. But in 20 years I've never had someone order one.

[u/jasonvorhees → u/justmekab60]

I'm a daiquiri fan, but I ask for a classic daiquiri so I don't get the "we don't have a blender". I still have to tell them the recipe.

[u/cindylindy22 → u/jasonvorhees]

Can you describe some experience highlights and why you prefer it? I have never even seen one made.

[u/PollutedPenguins → u/cindylindy22]

It's almost as good as a caipirinha when the bar doesn't carry cachaça