What defines happy hour

Happy hour drinks should lean:

  • Lower intensity
  • Refreshing
  • Quick to make

What to make

Start with:

  • Gin and Tonic
  • Daiquiri
  • Whiskey Highball
  • Americano

Why these work

They hit the balance between flavor and drinkability.

The takeaway

Happy hour is about relaxing into the evening, not jumping straight to heavy drinks.