The Art Of The Cocktail 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes
Cocktails have been around for centuries and have become a staple of social gatherings and parties. Whether you're a professional bartender or just looking to impress your friends, having a collection of classic cocktail recipes in your arsenal is essential. Here, we've compiled a list of 100 classic cocktail recipes that every mixologist should know.
1. Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that has been around since the 1800s. It's a simple cocktail that consists of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a citrus peel. To make an Old Fashioned, muddle the sugar and bitters in a glass, add ice, pour in the whiskey, and garnish with a citrus peel.
2. Margarita
The Margarita is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. To make a Margarita, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass.
3. Martini
The Martini is a classic cocktail that has been around since the late 1800s. It's made with gin or vodka, vermouth, and a garnish of either an olive or a lemon twist. To make a Martini, stir the gin or vodka and vermouth together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an olive or lemon twist.
4. Daiquiri
The Daiquiri is a classic rum cocktail that is perfect for a summer day. It's made with rum, lime juice, and sugar. To make a Daiquiri, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass.
5. Manhattan
The Manhattan is a classic cocktail that is made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. To make a Manhattan, stir the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry.
6. Negroni
The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail that is made with gin, Campari, and vermouth. To make a Negroni, stir the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
7. Sidecar
The Sidecar is a classic cocktail that is made with brandy, Cointreau, and lemon juice. To make a Sidecar, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a sugar-rimmed glass.
8. Whiskey Sour
The Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail that is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar. To make a Whiskey Sour, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice.
9. Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is a classic brunch cocktail that is made with vodka, tomato juice, and various spices and seasonings. To make a Bloody Mary, mix all the ingredients together in a shaker with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a celery stalk and a lemon wedge.
10. Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is a classic tropical cocktail that is made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. To make a Pina Colada, blend all the ingredients together with ice and serve in a chilled glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
11. Sex on the Beach
Sex on the Beach is a fruity cocktail that is perfect for a summer day. It's made with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice. To make a Sex on the Beach, mix all the ingredients together in a shaker with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.
12. Cosmopolitan
The Cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail that is made with vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice. To make a Cosmopolitan, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
13. Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is a classic tiki cocktail that is made with rum, orange curacao, lime juice, and almond syrup. To make a Mai Tai, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cherry.
14. Tom Collins
The Tom Collins is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. To make a Tom Collins, shake the gin, lemon juice, and sugar together with ice and strain into a glass. Top with soda water and garnish with a lemon slice and a cherry.
15. Singapore Sling
The Singapore Sling is a classic cocktail that was invented in Singapore in the early 1900s. It's made with gin, cherry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine. To make a Singapore Sling, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a cherry and a pineapple wedge.
16. White Russian
The White Russian is a classic cocktail that is made with vodka, Kahlua, and cream. To make a White Russian, shake the vodka and Kahlua together with ice and strain into a glass. Float the cream on top and garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
17. Espresso Martini
The Espresso Martini is a classic cocktail that is made with vodka, Kahlua, and espresso. To make an Espresso Martini, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with coffee beans.
18. French 75
The French 75 is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne. To make a French 75, shake the gin, lemon juice, and sugar together with ice and strain into a glass. Top with champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.
19. Sazerac
The Sazerac is a classic cocktail that is made with rye whiskey, absinthe, sugar, and bitters. To make a Sazerac, rinse a chilled glass with absinthe and discard the excess. In another glass, muddle the sugar and bitters together, add ice and the whiskey, and stir. Strain into the absinthe-rinsed glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
20. Rusty Nail
The Rusty Nail is a classic cocktail that is made with scotch and Drambuie. To make a Rusty Nail, stir the scotch and Drambuie together with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
21. Vesper
The Vesper is a classic cocktail that was invented by James Bond in the novel Casino Royale. It's made with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc. To make a Vesper, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
22. Aviation
The Aviation is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and creme de violette. To make an Aviation, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a cherry.
23. Bee's Knees
The Bee's Knees is a classic cocktail that is made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup. To make a Bee's Knees, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
24. Dark and Stormy
The Dark and Stormy is a classic cocktail that is made with dark rum and ginger beer. To make a Dark and Stormy, pour the rum over ice in a glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
25. French Martini
The French Martini is a fruity cocktail that is made with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice. To make a French Martini, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a raspberry.
26. Grasshopper
The Grasshopper is a classic cocktail that is made with creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and cream. To make a Grasshopper, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.
27. Irish Coffee
The Irish Coffee is a classic cocktail that is made with Irish whiskey, coffee, and cream. To make an Irish Coffee, pour the whiskey into a glass, fill with hot coffee, and top with whipped cream.
28. Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a strong cocktail that is made with vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, and cola. To make a Long Island Iced Tea, shake all the ingredients together with ice and strain into a glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.
29. Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that is made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. To make a Moscow Mule, pour the vodka and lime juice into a glass filled with ice, top with ginger beer, and garnish with a lime wedge.