30 classic cocktails to try at least once

Whether you are a cocktail connoisseur or someone who prefers to have a drink from time to time, you are required to find a new favorite on this list.


There are hundreds ofcocktails There, with new variations on classics appearing every year among fashion bars in all United States. But who could forget the classics? Cocktails that were the foundations of the trend - you know, those who jumped before the prohibition period or even several centuries before that? For all cocktail enthusiasts, and those who simply appreciate one from time to time, we have a list of some of the classic cocktails we think try at least once in your life. You can just have a favorite new after reading this list.

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The salty dog

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Ingredients:Gin or vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, salt, grapefruit corner (optional)

Why it's emblematic:The salty dog ​​is essentially theGreyhound cocktail (Vodka or gin mixed with grapefruit juice) except that the rim of the glass is coarsely covered with coarse salt. The grapefruit juice gives this cocktail a refreshing quality, which is why it is better to savor the summer months hot.

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Palace

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Ingredients:Mescal or tequila, fresh grapefruit juice, lime juice, club soda, sugar, salt, grapefruit or lemon (optional)

Why it's emblematic:The Paloma cocktail is a drink go to Mexico. It's sparkling the Soude Club, sweet tequila and even a bit bitter of grapefruit juice. Funny: in Spanish,palace means dove.

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The 75 French

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Ingredients:Gin, champagne, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, spiral lemon length (for garnish)

Why it's emblematic:This cocktail is native to the1920s throughHarry MacelhoneThe founder of the long-standing cocktail bar in France, Harry's New York Bar in Paris. French 75 was thenpopularized In the United States, at the legendary bar, the Stork Club in New York.

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Demoded

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Ingredients:Rye or Bourbon, Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange and Twist Slice (Optional)

Why it's emblematic:The old-fashioned cocktail is probably one of the most ordered cocktails. In reality,International drinks Performs an annual survey that investigations on the Barenders between the best bars in the world, where they are invited to classify their 10 best cocktails sold. For the fifth consecutive year ", nearly 30% of the bars surveyed said it was their classic cocktail that sold a classic cocktail."

The old fashioned first made its debut as we know today in1880But the classic whiskey drink was probably well done before, with the word "cocktail" making its first appearance in the American newspapers in 1806. A cocktail, at the time, has been described as a drink that understood a spirit with sugar, amateurs, and water.

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A white Russian

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Ingredients: Vodka, Kahlúa, thick cream

Why it's emblematic:The white Russian is a derivative of the Black Russian drink, which consists of vodka and Kahlúa. The White Russian would have made his debut in the1960s After a cream intelligently added to Russian black. A resurgence of the popularity of the drink took place afterThe big lebowski hit the theaters in 1998 with several shots of the character,the guy, sipping on the soft drink.

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Mojito

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Ingredients:White rum, simple syrup, club soda, fresh lime juice, mint leaves

Why it's emblematic:It is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks of the books, with origins dating from16th century Cuba. Obviously, it was one of theErnest HemingwayPreferred cocktails.

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Moscow Mule

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Ingredients:Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice

Why it's emblematic:You can almost always count on this cocktail in this cup of copper signature. Moscow mule was an American favorite for almost80 years old.

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Sangria

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Ingredients:Red wine, apple slices, orange slices in quarters, orange liquor, apple juice, prosecco

Why it's emblematic:Sangria, in Spanish, translates intoa mixture of fruits and wine. Adjustment, yes? This is another timeless cocktail that has probably been aroundseveral centuries. Fruity drinks have started their debut originally in the United States at the 1964 World Fair in New York.

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Manhattan

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Ingredients:Bourbon or rye, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Orange Bitters

Why it's emblematic:The creation of Manhattan took place in: You guessed - Manhattan! The classical cocktail has made its debut at theManhattan Club in New York yielding about 1880.

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Bellini

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Ingredients:Fresh white fishing puree, Prosecco

Why it's emblematic:This sweet cocktail contains only two ingredients: Fishing and Prosecco. The Bellini was created by the founder of the Bar de Harry in Venice,Giuseppe CiprianiIn 1948. At the origin of a seasonal drink, this cocktail soon became more widespread on the bar menus. However, it is probably best to order this drink when white fisheries are in season for optimal flavor, which is summer!

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Kir Royal

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Ingredients:Chambord or Cream of Cassis, Champagne

Why it's emblematic:There is a reason why this cocktail has a luxurious name: this champagne cocktail is either sweet (in advance) with a high class, FrenchBlack raspberry liquor called Chambord or aCassis liquor called Cream of Cassis. In other words, it's the kind of cocktail you order during a fancy dinner on the city.

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The Vesper

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Ingredients:Gin, Vodka and Lilde White Aperitif

Why it's emblematic:The Vesper or Vesper Martini has been popularized by Ian Fleming, the author of James Bond's book series. The cocktail appeared in the 1953 bookRoyal casino, with its name assigned to Vesper Lynd - the dual fictitious agent. You can remember that James Bond calls on the Vesper "shaken not stirred".

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NEGONI

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Ingredients: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

Why it's emblematic:This drink has exactly 100 years, its debut occurring inFlorence, Italy, in 1919. Negroni also made all this return in popularity in recent years. According toInternational drinks "The best-selling classic cocktails in the world 2019"The Negroni took second place for the fifth consecutive year, with 19% of the bartenders of some of the world's most famous bars saying that it is their leading cocktail.

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Bloody Mary

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Ingredients:Tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, 1 celery stick, lemon corner (optional)

Why it's emblematic:TheBloody Mary can be the most emblematic for its supposed ability to cook a hangover (a dog's hair), which explains why so many people order the drink tobrunch. There are many variations in this classic cocktail, but it's a typical recipe!

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Margarita

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Ingredients:TEQUILA BLANCO, lime juice, agave syrup (or simple), salt, a slice of lime (optional)

Why it's emblematic:You do not need to be a cocktail passionate to have tried a margarita, thanks to the abundant (and colorful) margarita mixtures that you can find in the store. This cocktail is also fantastic when it is frozen. Boozy Slushie, anyone? Yes please!

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Daiquiri

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Ingredients:Light Rum, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar Syrup Demerara

Why it's emblematic:Rum lovers probably appreciate this cocktail above the rest. He said to have been invented during theAmerican Spanish war in 1898. The cocktail was named after the mining city in Cuba that it was created, Daiquiri. You can order these cocktails shaken or frozen like a rack and multiple flavor improvements.

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Whiskey

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Ingredients:Bourbon, fresh lemon juice, single syrup, orange slice and cherry maraschino (optional)

Why it's emblematic:He said that the sailors of theNavy British Used to drink something similar to sour whiskey when the water was rare.

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Aperol Spritz

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Ingredients:Brut Prosecco, Aperool, Soda Club, Slices of Lime or Orange

Why it's emblematic: This cocktail has recently made a return to popularity. The drink is said to be one of the mostPopular appetizers (An alcoholic drink that helps stimulate digestion before a meal) in Italy. This drink is perfect for the person who prefers a cocktail of sparkling and lower content in alcohol.

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Cosmopolitan

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Ingredients:Citrus vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice

Why it's emblematic:Perhaps you learned about this cocktail during its popularity peakSex and city On HBO. There is no question that women who looked at this show in the 90s and early 00 were impressive of how Carrie Bradshaw created this pink cocktail look.

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Ice Tea Long Island

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Ingredients:Gin, white rum, tequila silver, vodka, triple dry, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, cola

Why it's emblematic:It's no wonder of a long iced island tea is known as one of the "stronger" cocktails, just look at what's going on! There are four very different spirits mixed in this cocktail and there is no trace of tea in view.

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Irish coffee

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Ingredients:Irish whiskey, brown sugar, breasted coffee, whipped cream (optional)

Why it's emblematic:Sip on a glass full of coffee mixed with whiskey can simply be one of the hottest beverage combinations. Add into a spoon of whipped cream and you yourself have a creamy cocktail. As we deduce it, the first Irish coffee was done in Ireland, but the first Irish coffee made from the USS is still sold today toThe Buena Vista in San Francisco.

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GIN TONIC

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Ingredients:Gin, tonic water, corners of lemon or lime

Why it's emblematic:It is one of the simplest, but sophisticated and sophisticated mixed drinks. It is also one of the lower caloric cocktails, without sugar or syrups absolutely not added.

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Mint Julep

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Ingredients:Bourbon, simple syrup, mint leaves

Why it's emblematic:This is the Kentucky derby signature drink, and it is traditionally served in a cup of elegant silver julep. Customers sipped this cocktail since the 18th century.

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Boulevard

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Ingredients:Campari, Sweet Vermouth, Rye Bulleit Whiskey, Orange Peel or Twist (Optional)

Why it's emblematic:The boulevard is actually the cousin of Negroni Cocktail - the only difference is that vodka is exchanged for whiskey. The cocktail has been invented during theERA of the prohibition.

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Mai Thai

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Ingredients:Rum, lime juice, rock candy syrup, almond syrup orrate, orange curacao, strand of mint and lime cilree (optional)

Why it's emblematic:First of all, there are many different ways to make this drink, hence the reason you can see this drink is served in all colors of the sunset. In Tahitian,Mai Thai means "the best of this world!" Try this sweet cocktail yourself - you can be the judge of this!

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Sidecar

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Ingredients:Cognac, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Orange Peel and Sugar (Optional)

Why it's emblematic:It is the classic acid cocktail, which makes the sugar coating on the edge of the glass all this more important!

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Spin

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Ingredients:Gin, simple syrup, fresh lime juice

Why it's emblematic:Would you like to believe that thespin has been invented as a way to help sailors to prevent scorbut (a serious vitamin C disability) at sea? Congratulations to preventive care, or uh, cocktails!

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Mimosa

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Ingredients:Champagne, orange juice, orange slices

Why it's emblematic:Have you ever been in a brunch Boozy without mimosas? The Mimosa is probably the most basic cocktail of all, but it is also one of the most popular of them. Where the first Mimosa was really concocted is always ready to debate - its origins are disputed between aBar de Paris and a London club.

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Dark 'n stormy

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Ingredients:Gosling Black Seal Rum, Ginger Beer, Rum

Why it's emblematic:This drink is theunofficial cocktailFrom the shipwreck capital of the world, Bermuda.

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Clover

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Ingredients:Gin, egg white, fresh lemon juice, raspberry syrup, raspberries

Why it's emblematic:Known as a pre-prohibition classic cocktail, the Clover Club was named after a men's club in Philadelphia. He recently experienced a resurgence in popularity and there is evena bar In Brooklyn, New York, which is named after the signature drink.

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