Cocktails!

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Ok, I'll admit it. I'm not really a fan of beer. And all these beer threads gave me the idea for this thread.

When I go to a bar or lounge, I end up just getting a beer most of the time, pushing my taste buds to the side for the sake of simplicity.
Add to that the fact that I'm not really a fan of the taste of hard alcohol either (i dunno how people can sip cognac and not make a face), and you see my dilemma.

Thread Request:
List a cocktail you like that doesnt taste like ass, doesn't make you look like you're ordering for your sister, and that bartenders will know how to make without taking out a handbook. Ingredients and taste descriptions are appreciated.