How about don't go to places that are going to charge you a minimum for drinks?
I hardly ever go to places that charge me a cover. If it's a fucking sausage fest in there, I'm going to leave right away. If you get to know the door guys then you can sometimes avoid it.
To answer your question...
The only thing I drink at a bar or a club is Redbull or water. Occasionally have a beer if I wind up staying at the place so I'm not a leech, just hitting on the girls.
If you're gonna drink, it doesn't matter what you're drinking. Just don't get drunk. Nothing says you're immature like being sloppy drunk. Plus, you've gotta stay sharp.
