‘Tis the season to drink with your friends, family and co-workers — and what you choose to drink could reveal a lot about who you are as a person.
Your drink order could let your peers and colleagues know whether you’re a social ace or laid-back observer — so choose wisely.
Patrick Pistolesi, Master Mixologist at NIO Cocktails, revealed to The Post what drink you should order at your office holiday party based on your personality.
Mocktails: The go-getter
When it comes to “work hard, play hard,” this person leans more into the work.
The mocktail drinker is very responsible and a go-getter — and typically the first one to leave, Pistolesi said.
“You are always setting goals and achieving them. You prefer sparkling water over stilled and neutral tones over bright ones,” he explained.
Drinks for this person to order are Lemongrass Citrus, Ginger Sour or Gimless.
Bitter cocktails: The creative
Millennials, this one’s for you.
Bitter cocktails are “particularly popular” with office millennials, according to Pistolesi. These people are part of the creative team and enjoy talking about art and culture.
“Despite the name of the cocktail, you have a warm, sweet side that people naturally gravitate towards. Your preferred party position is storytelling whilst getting another round in,” he said.
Sip on an Espresso Martini, Milano Torino or Spiced Negroni while talking all things culture.
Sour cocktails: The one who is fashionably late
As Clarisse Renaldi, Queen of Genovia, of “The Princess Diaries” once said: “A queen is never late. Everyone else is simply early.”
The office fashion queen is going to be late, and they’re going to be the best dressed. And once they finally arrive, they’ll be sipping on a sour cocktail.
“Like the complexity of the drink, you also have many layers to you. You’re confident but with an air of sophistication about you,” Pistoesi shared. “You will most likely move around amongst different groups instead of sticking to one.”
The fashionably late coworker should order a Disaronno Sour, Whiskey Sour or Gin Sour.
Sweet cocktails: The life of the party
This one takes the cake!
If people consider you to be the life of the party, you’re going to be drinking a sweet cocktail. If there’s a drink in your hand, the party won’t stop.
“You only drink when you dance. You only drink when you get dressed up. And, generally, you only drink on weekends. Yet, when you do drink, you love to keep the party going,” Pistolesi said. “Your preferred party position is behind the DJ booth.”
Drinks the party person should order include: Daiquiri, Strawberry Margarita, Gin Proved.
Vodka: The socialite
Co-workers drinking a Vodka Sour, Vodka Martini or the “Sex and the City” classic, a Cosmopolitan, are the office socialites, guaranteed to be at any work get-togethers.
“You love being social and enjoy big nights out regularly. You’re naturally curious and are always taking annual leave to visit a new destination. Your preferred party position is welcoming everybody,” Pistolesi said.
Whiskey: The conversationalist
Whiskey drinkers don’t like to talk just to talk. They are serious people most likely engaged in a deep conversation — preferably with the company CEO.
Pistolesi explained, “They tend to be quiet observers and prefer it that way. This group can also be great for direct advice when you need it.”
Whiskey on the rocks, Boulevardier or Old Fashioned is what this group of people will be drinking.
Tequila: The funniest
The office clown loves to party, and everyone knows it.
Tequila drinkers are the loudest and funniest person in the office — and they never get embarrassed.
Pistolesi shared that these people are “incredible comfortable in their own skin” and their “preferred party position is in the eye of the storm.”
Before embarrassing yourself in front of your colleagues, go ahead and order a Margarita, Tequila Sour or Tequila Sunrise.
Gin: The cool gang
The subdued group of gin drinkers are chic, mysterious and cool, Pistolesi explained, and they’re more likely to be seen hanging out with the whiskey drinkers than the tequila drinkers.
“They love the fact that you can’t read them. This group knows who they are and where they’re going, and chances are their professional life reflects that,” he said.
“Their preferred party position is slipping out, without saying goodbye.”
The cool crew will be ordering a Dry Martini, Negroni or Gimlet.
Wine: The sensible one
Wine drinkers are “serious but not too controversial” — typically safe guests to have at any party.
These are the co-workers that avoid conflict and choose to stay in the middle ground, both in the office and socially.
Sensible wine drinkers prefer to be surrounded by interesting conversations, and will be ordering a Bellini, White Wine Spritzer or Sangria.
Champagne or Prosecco: The observer
An observer and natural listener, the champagne and prosecco drinker is the type to think before they speak. You’re the person people go to for permission for various things.
“People overshare with you when in conversation to fill any silences. Your preferred party position? Up at the bar, watching from afar,” Pistolesi shared.
These people watchers should order a Pornstar Martini, Prosecco Margarita or Negroni Sbagliato.
Stiff drinks are far from the only indulgence among holiday revelers: A recent survey found that the average American eats roughly two dozen cookies and approximately two whole dessert pies during the festive season.
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