What’s the most unexpectedly fancy drink you’ve ever been served at a dive bar?

A couple months ago, I wandered into this absolute hole in the wall bar while traveling. Sticky floors, neon beer signs from the 80s, and a jukebox playing nothing but old country. I ask the bartender if they can make a whiskey sour, expecting something basic.

Instead, this guy pulls out fresh lemons, homemade simple syrup, and tops it off with the fluffiest egg white foam I’ve ever seen. It was incredible.

Made me wonder how often do we underestimate bartenders just because of where they work?

So now I’m curious what’s the fanciest or most over-the-top drink you’ve been served somewhere you didn’t expect it?