I have this girl friend who's really cute but no Gigi Hadid and somehow she always brings a round of drinks to the table on some dudes tab. So finally last week after yet another round of applause from our people for her charitable efforts of 5 Fireball shots. I asked her how she does it and you wouldn’t believe how simple it really is...

1. So what he’s no Brad Pitt

Our professional drink finesser told us that even if they aren’t your type, even if they are the exact OPPOSITE of your type just talk to them. At the end of the day, people are just trying to communicate and make connections.

So what you aren’t going to marry them, but that doesn’t mean your girlfriend wouldn’t go out with him or his friend is EXACTLY your type, or that it couldn’t be a networking opportunity. At the end of that amazing convo or miserable interaction, you’ve still got a free drink in your hand and a stronger buzz to get through it!

2. The accidental ‘bump into’

I decided to do a little drink finessing of my own. I spotted a somewhat attractive guy at the bar and “bumped” into him.

I grabbed his arm for balance and apologized then went on to explain how hard it is to get a drink in this place. He agreed and we started talking about school and what year he was in. Before I knew it he had gotten me 2 drinks and I was explaining I needed to find my friend but I would be back…

3. Go at the right time

It’s always a good idea to get your first drink so you have the courage to get your flirt on for the rest of those drinks. It’s also important to scope out your next conquest and see if they are available and tipsy enough to be in the giving spirit. Also, make sure you’re not breaking up some intense conversation or funny story, boys hate that just as much as girls do.

4. DANCE

If someone asks you to dance, go! Face it, ladies, we’re never going to look back on the night 20 years from now and say omg I so regret dancing with that guy. Who cares, burn those calories, release those endorphins and when you’re done mention how thirsty you are! He’ll be running to the bar to grab two drinks faster than you can say make it a double.

5. Find the right guys

I was in Key West over Christmas break with some of my close friends last year and we were having a blast but between day drinking and shopping our dolla dolla bills were fading faster than our tan lines the following week. I decided it was time to try and get some free drinks.

I scanned the bar and found a group of guys who looked single and had watches the size of my fist so I asked if they were using this stool next to them. We talked and they mentioned they had come over here on a yacht, checkmate!

Or so I thought... After about 10 minutes of talking, I decided to make the first move. I mentioned that I was in a bet with my friends who could get the first round of shots for free and they were more than happy to help and our group's hit it off so much that we ended up buying them a round!