Cocktails offer a great way to enjoy a night out with friends, or just a relaxing drink after a long day. Whether you’re a fan of classic drinks like a Gin and Tonic or a Spritz, or you’re looking to try something new like a Mezcal Paloma, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a list of our favorite cocktails, along with some tips and tricks for making the perfect drink.
Tequila Sunrise: This classic cocktail is made with tequila, orange juice and grenadine. Shake the tequila and orange juice, then pour over ice. Gently add the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom for a beautiful sunrise effect.
Gin and Tonic: This classic drink is refreshing and easy to make. Add 2 ounces of gin and 4 ounces of tonic water over ice, and garnish with a lime wedge.
White Lady: This classic cocktail is a gin-based drink with lemon juice and a splash of triple sec. Shake the gin, lemon juice and triple sec with ice, and strain into a coupe glass.
Mojito: This refreshing drink is made with rum, lime juice, sugar and mint. Muddle the mint, sugar and lime juice in a shaker, then add the rum and shake. Serve over ice and top with soda water.
Old Fashioned: This classic whiskey cocktail is made with whiskey, bitters and a sugar cube. Add the sugar cube to the glass, then add a few drops of bitters and muddle. Fill the glass with ice and add whiskey.
Negroni: This Italian classic is made with equal parts gin, Campari and sweet vermouth. Stir the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice, then strain into a rocks glass.
Daiquiri: This Cuban cocktail is made with rum, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake the rum, lime juice and simple syrup with ice, then strain into a coupe glass.
Margarita: This Mexican classic is made with tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake the tequila, lime juice and triple sec with ice, then strain into a rocks glass rimmed with salt.
Cocktail Hugo: This Italian classic is made with prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water and a slice of lime. Fill a glass with ice, then add the prosecco, elderflower liqueur and soda water. Garnish with a slice of lime.
Black Russian: This classic vodka-based cocktail is made with vodka and coffee liqueur. Pour the vodka and coffee liqueur over ice, then stir to combine.
Whiskey Sour: This classic whiskey-based cocktail is made with whiskey, lemon juice, sugar and a dash of egg white. Shake the whiskey, lemon juice, sugar and egg white with ice, then strain into a rocks glass.
Zombie Cocktail: This tiki classic is made with rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine and a splash of absinthe. Shake the rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine with ice, then strain into a tiki mug. Float the absinthe on top.
Mimosa: This brunch favorite is made with Champagne and orange juice. Fill a champagne flute with orange juice, then top with Champagne.
Bellini Cocktail: This classic Italian cocktail is made with Prosecco and peach puree. Fill a champagne flute with Prosecco, then top with the peach puree.
