It depends on the situation.
If there are girl/guy groups, just make eye contact with her and smile. 9/10 times she'll look smile and look away for a second or two then look back. I usually hold the gaze until the look-back, give her a wink with the smile and go back to talking to my friends. If she's interested she'll find a way to break away from the group, at which point you can ask if she wants a drink. I like this approach because in the 50% chance she's dating one of the guys you're not insulting him by asking her infront of the group. If she's not, then you know she's likely somewhat interested at least.
If she's with a group of girls I am much more forward. I just walk up and introduce myself. I'm lucky and have friends that'll give me enough time, at which point they join in on the conversations.
All in all, people watching has taught me a great deal about hitting on women. You see the stances of guys who get shot down are hunched-back, speak much too closely to the women, and often break the touch-barrier before she does (I never touch her in conversation until she touches me in some way, telling me she likes me). Guys that generally get the numbers stand erect, speak into her ear as opposed to her face, and are always good with the jokes.
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