A Tampa nightlife out is always something that many of us looked forward to. After all, it’s a great way to let your hair down and unwind after a long week of work.
However, while it would be great to have a nightlife out every weekend, the truth is, a night out isn’t cheap. If you’re going to go out with friends to bars, you’ll quickly realize that drinks and cocktails cost quite a lot.
But don’t worry. Just because drinks are expensive doesn’t mean that you have to drink cheap. Here are a few drinks that don’t cost at all that much to order, but still remain a delicious option to order at bars.
Daiquiris
Daiquiris are one of those drinks that are so simple, yet so good, especially when done right. Daiquiris are made up of three basic ingredients: rum, citrus, and a sweetener.
Because of the simplicity of the ingredients, it doesn’t cost much to make, and won’t bankrupt you after one order. This is one of the freshest drinks you’ll encounter, especially when made with good quality ingredients.
Rum and Coke
If you’re looking for something simple and consistent, you should order a rum and coke. It literally takes only two ingredients to make, and as long as you aren’t requesting for the top shelf stuff, it won’t cost you very much. And because it’s such a basic recipe, it doesn’t matter where you go, it’ll always taste the same.
Mojitos
Mojitos are a lot like daiquiris in the sense that it’s a drink that relies heavily on the freshness of its ingredients to really make it shine. However, when it’s done right, it is a refreshing and delicious drink that won’t set you back much in terms of cost.
Because you can use cheap alcohol to make it and rely on the fresh ingredients to carry the weight of the flavor, it is a relatively inexpensive drink to order. However, if you like these drinks, avoid ordering them when it’s a busy night.
It takes time to make these drinks really shine, and if the bartender is rushing your order, they may not give the ingredients the proper time and attention to mix properly.
Order from the well
If you’re looking for some hard liquors to mix into your drinks, always ask for the liquor to be taken from the well. The well refers to the generic lineup of drinks that a bar has to make their cocktails and mixed drinks. They’re generally cheaper than the top shelf liquors.
Beer
Of course, if you’re really looking to go on a Tampa nightlife on the cheap, then you can never go wrong with beer. While it might not be as fancy or as dressed up as any cocktail or mixed drink, it’s cheap, familiar, and it’s something that you can always default to.