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Cocktails are drinks that are traditionally prepared with a combination of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters. They can be enjoyed at any time of day or night and can be made with a variety of ingredients to suit any taste. Here are some of the most popular cocktails and recipes to help you create your own masterpiece.
Spritz: This classic Italian cocktail is made with Prosecco, Aperol, and a splash of soda. Fill a glass with ice and add equal parts Prosecco and Aperol. Top off with a splash of soda and garnish with an orange slice.
Mezcal: This Mexican cocktail is made with mezcal, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqueur. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of mezcal, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1/2 ounce of agave nectar, and 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Tequila Sunrise: This classic tequila-based drink is made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of tequila, 4 ounces of orange juice, and 1/2 ounce of grenadine. Shake vigorously and strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Paloma: This Mexican cocktail is made with tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 4 ounces of grapefruit soda. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Gin Tonic: This classic gin-based drink is made with gin, tonic water, and lime juice. In a highball glass filled with ice, add 2 ounces of gin, 4 ounces of tonic water, and 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
White Lady: This classic gin-based drink is made with gin, triple sec, lemon juice, and egg white. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1 egg white. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
Mojito: This Cuban classic is made with rum, mint, lime juice, and soda. In a highball glass filled with ice, add 2 ounces of rum, 1/2 ounce of fresh lime juice, 8-10 mint leaves, and 4 ounces of soda. Muddle the mint leaves, add the rum and lime juice, and stir. Top with the soda and garnish with a lime wedge and a sprig of mint.
Old Fashioned: This classic whiskey-based drink is made with whiskey, bitters, and a sugar cube. In a rocks glass filled with ice, add 2 ounces of whiskey and 2-3 dashes of bitters. Add one sugar cube and muddle until dissolved. Stir and garnish with an orange peel.
Negroni: This Italian classic is made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. In a rocks glass filled with ice, add 1 ounce of gin, 1 ounce of Campari, and 1 ounce of sweet vermouth. Stir and garnish with an orange peel.
Daiquiri: This classic rum-based drink is made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.
Margarita: This classic tequila-based drink is made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice. Shake vigorously and strain into a salt-rimmed margarita glass.
Cocktail Hugo: This Italian classic is made with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, and club soda. In a wine glass filled with ice, add 2 ounces of Prosecco, 1/2 ounce of elderflower liqueur, and 4 ounces of club soda. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge.
Black Russian: This classic vodka-based drink is made with vodka and coffee liqueur. In a rocks glass filled with ice, add 2 ounces of vodka and 1 ounce of coffee liqueur. Stir and garnish with a lemon twist.
Whiskey Sour: This classic whiskey-based drink is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup. In a shaker filled with ice, add 2 ounces of whiskey, 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Zombie Cocktail: This classic rum-based drink is made with rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. In a shaker filled with ice, add 1 ounce of each light and dark rum, 4 ounces of orange juice, 2 ounces of pineapple juice, and 1/2 ounce of grenadine. Shake vigorously and strain into a collins glass filled with ice.
Mimosa: This classic brunch drink is made with orange juice and champagne. In a champagne flute, add 4 ounces of orange juice and top off with champagne.
Bellini Cocktail: This classic Italian cocktail is made with Prosecco and peach puree. In a champagne flute, add 4 ounces of Prosecco and 1 ounce of peach puree.
Piña Colada: This classic Caribbean cocktail is made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. In a blender, add 2 ounces of rum, 1/2 cup of coconut cream, and 1/2 cup of pineapple juice. Blend until smooth and pour into a hurricane glass filled with ice.
