Two expert mixologists weigh in on the cocktails you should avoid when going out on the town.

Some cocktails contain far more alcohol than a customer might think, while others are pure sugar bombs.

If its busy, asking for atime-consuming tippleis a sure-fire way to annoy the bartender.

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If its a quiet night, go for it, but when its busy, time is money.

Mojito

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This one comes with a few caveats.

Long Island Ice Tea drink cocktails with orange slices on a tabletop outside

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If youre in Cuba, where the mojito originated, order the drink.

Otherwise, the key herb required for this cocktail has a limited shelf life and carries bacteria when spoiled.

If youre trying to limit your sugar intake, these icy cocktails aren’t ideal.

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The cocktail is topped with a red wine float that can become a total mess when not properly poured.

If you’ve got the option to properly convey what you like in a drink, great.

Otherwise, dont expect them to be mind readers.

A Delicious Frozen Strawberry Margarita on a bar top in Punta Cana.

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“They are just gross and belong in a college dorm, McClure admonishes.

(They also have an exceedingly unpleasant texture.)

Whether you’re at a classic dive bar or a coveted cocktail establishment, leave the pranks at home.

A garnished apple martini sits atop a wicker table at a porch cocktail party.

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Group of bloody mary’s on an outside table ready for a party

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Glass of a New York sour cocktail decorating with small pine cone and orange zest standing on the steel bar counter

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Burning cocktails in shot glass served on the bar

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