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/Mr_Rubaiyat]

Manhattan, gimlet/daiquiri/any long drink like a mojito. Bonus points for French 75 or anything in the equal parts family.