Weird cocktail names are all the rage these days. Bartenders are getting more and more creative with their concoctions, and as a result, we’re seeing drinks with names like the “Tequila Mockingbird,” the “Sourtoe,” and the “Dirty Santa.”

So why are bartenders going with weird names for their cocktails? For one, it’s a way to get attention. A drink with a strange or funny name is more likely to pique people’s interest than a drink with a more traditional name. …