Conversations over cocktails may sound like something people in Sex and the City would do to unwind. However, if you are among those missing out on these simple warmers then it’s time to think again.

Cocktails have come a long way from being a mere mixture of spirits diluted with some sweeteners accompanied with a dab of bitterness. Then, there is also this misconception that cocktails are for the ladies with the men sticking to their hard liquor drinks.

The Long Island ice teas are the most popular cocktails across the globe. If you want to indulge in this cocktail drop in at Hard Rock Cafe, but for a lot more variety, Liquids pub would be the place.

“Ice teas are always popular among men,” says Anthony, the bartender at Liquids. The list of ice teas here includes; Whiskey-based Smokey Island, the Miami variety with all white spirits added with peach crush and orange juice. “For the ladies, it would be Strawberry basil martini which has a herby and fruity flavour,” recommends Anthony. Ista offers the usual neutral spirits category of vodka and gin-based mixes. However, to taste the really good stuff ask the barman to serve you Devil will Ignite. It draws its speciality from the addition of beer with dark rum, ginger and lemon juice!

Saving the best for the last, enjoy the best of drinks and experience at News Cafe at Hitec City. The place affords you the right set up for a decent conversation as the bartenders whip up some heavenly concoctions. The must-tries include: Strawberry daquiri and the Pangalactic gargle blaster. The blaster, described as the “multicoloured layers of frozen fun”, lives up to its name as multitude of citric and fruity flavours explode in your mouth.