Relationships & living

Jim Meehan, owner of the US cocktail lounge PDT, has the drink for any occasion.

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Plus, how to order the ideal drink

out with the boss

“Have what your boss is having. Or something close: if she orders a gin martini, order a gin and tonic. This applies to in-laws, too.”

impressing a client

“Order something nice to share – you’re a team player here. A bottle of champagne is great.”

at a nightclub

“I require a lot of alcohol to dance, so I’d do a straight spirit, like whiskey, neat or on the rocks.”

as a nightcap

“A highball – whiskey and sparkling water – is great because it rehydrates you at the same time.”

if You’re driving

“I would choose a good non-alcoholic beer, like Beck’s or Holsten. Another option is sparkling water with lime, because it feels like a gin and tonic.”