5 Cocktails Every It Girl Orders (And What They Say About Her)

By Sophia Wheway

The drink you order is basically your alter ego in a glass. Forget what’s actually in it — it’s the energy that matters. These 5 cocktails are the ones every It girl has in rotation, and each one tells its own little story. (And where to find them in NYC).

French 75

She’s the classy girl in a dimly lit American bar, sipping champagne with a smirk. She probably has a silk scarf in her bag “just in case,” and she knows exactly how to order oysters without looking at the menu.

Best sipped at: The Rum House, Midtown — live jazz, low light, and a French 75 that feels cinematic.

Lychee Martini

Sweet, flirty, a little mysterious. She’s the girl dancing in the booth, snapping flash pics with her friends, and somehow always convincing the DJ to play her song. Effortless, magnetic, never stays in one place too long.

Best sipped at: Verlaine, Lower East Side — their lychee martini is so iconic, they sell thousands a week.

Negroni 

Cool, sharp, and slightly intimidating. She’s reading Joan Didion on the train, wearing vintage sunglasses at night, and never texts back right away. The Negroni girl doesn’t chase — she waits for you to catch up. 

Best sipped at: Dante, Greenwich Village — world-famous for its Negronis, with a timeless café vibe.

Sidecar 

Old-school glamour with a modern twist. She’s the one who loves a red lip, thrifted fur, and quoting French cinema even if no one else at the table gets it. The Sidecar girl is timeless, with a touch of drama.

Best sipped at: Brandy Library, TriBeCa — velvet chairs, walls of cognac, and the most elegant Sidecar in the city.

Paloma

Easy-going, light, and always fun. She’s the friend who turns every random Tuesday night into a memory. She loves rooftop bars, golden-hour selfies, and somehow always knows where the afterparty is. 

Best sipped at: The Happiest Hour, West Village — a breezy, California-style spot that nails the perfect Paloma.