The first night I stepped foot in a bar was also the first time I discovered the infamous “Jager Bomb.” Moreover, it was the first time I blew $100 and didn’t have a freakin’ thing to show for it (besides a massive headache and an intense need for some vitamin “G” in the form of an omelet or plate of French fries from Denver Diner.) The next day I woke up in complete horror with the realization that I could have bought the adorable Steve Madden pumps I’d been eying for weeks. Damn! The harsh reality of drunken splurges dipping into my shopping budget was really annoying.

I’m sure I’m not the only girl who has experienced this frustration. The moments of boozing and flirting are fantastic until we realize we’ve plunged into colossal credit card debt to fund our evening adventures and our equally expensive shopping sprees. Well, if you’re spending gobs of money on looking divine when you go out, why not use it to your advantage?

Women at bars are a powerful thing. If you’re out looking saucy, there’s no need to pay $10 for a cocktail. That’s why I’m going to share with you, from one girl to another, how you can conquer the “Expensive Drink Blues” by nipping it in the ass.

These are some tricks to score free shots, stiffies, and everything else intoxicating. You need to learn how to develop your flaunting skills for the dudes who matter the most—your bartenders.

Trick 1: The "Tip Big on the First Drink"