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Oct 24, 2023 · Discover the world's bestselling classic cocktails and how to make them at home. From Old Fashioned to Penicillin, scroll through the list and find your new favorite drink.
- Vinepair Staff
- Negroni. We love Negronis at VinePair, and we’re sorely disappointed when a bartender doesn’t know how to make one. Thankfully, that shouldn’t happen much longer, as the Negroni has claimed the No. 1 spot on this list for the second year in a row.
- Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned is timeless. Reigning as the most popular cocktail in the world for eight years running, this cocktail was finally beat out by the Negroni last year.
- Margarita. The Margarita, in its tart, tangy simplicity, is probably the most well-known tequila cocktail in the world. It’s also one of the most recognizable cocktail names in America.
- Espresso Martini. Like a refined Red Bull and vodka for coffee lovers, the Espresso Martini promises a pick-me-up and calm-me-down effect. The after-dinner drink is ideal for keeping a buzz going, and is also known as a Vodka Espresso or a Pharmaceutical Stimulant, a name coined by the late Dick Bradsell.
- Manhattan. No one knows for certain who created this cocktail or where. Despite its mysterious history, it likely came into being sometime around the 1880s as a combination of rye whiskey, sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters.
- Negroni. One cocktail above all others reveals you as a savvy drinker, according to the legendary Gary Regan, who famously said that whether you’re trying to impress a first date or your boss, ordering a Negroni will do it.
- Martini. The Martini is known for its allure and sophistication, but its origins are muddled at best. The formula appeared in print under several different names around the turn of the 20th century.
- Daiquiri. The blender has certainly put its stamp on the Daiquiri, but this profoundly simple drink is at its best when it stays clear of a steel blade.
- Dry Martini. The martini is often the first cocktail many people think of when it comes to "fancy" drinks. While many up drinks are referred to as "martinis", there is only one original martini.
- Manhattan. What the martini is to gin, the Manhattan is to whiskey. You'll switch from dry to sweet vermouth in this drink, though whiskey is a complicated category of spirits, and each one you pour will create a slightly different drink.
- Old-Fashioned. The old-fashioned is another straightforward cocktail and a great way to explore different whiskies. It will also introduce you to the bartending technique of muddling and is more about the process than the ingredients.
- Daiquiri. Though there are countless variations available today, the classic daiquiri remains a favorite, and it's an excellent drink for any occasion. Its original form requires just three ingredients and is one of the best ways to test a new rum.
- Writers Bar. Mixology meets literary heritage in this charming bar. You’ll be floored by gorgeous textured walls, bookshelves adorned with stylish mementos and books, a dazzling solid brass bar counter and an alluring chandelier centrepiece.
- The Lobby Lounge. Step into the elegant The Lobby Lounge for its revamped cocktail menu, crafted in collaboration with award-winning mixologist, Jesse Vida.
- Anouska’s. Anouska’s is an ode to Bond girl turned interior designer Anouska Hempel, and fittingly, this bar showcases her favourite drinks from the disco era of the 70s and 90s.
- Isabel Bar. Take a stylish swig of your tipple at the stunning Isabel Bar located within Maxwell Reserve. Step inside for hand-painted wallpaper, African ebony herringbone floors, Persian silk hand-knotted rugs, banquettes clad in plush red velvets and textured French fabrics – all that to set a beautiful scene for a night of socialising.
May 3, 2023 · Learn how to make classic and easy cocktails at home with this collection of 40 recipes. From margaritas to old fashioneds, find your favorite drink and impress your guests.
Serve these fan-favourite cocktails at your next party. See our best ever classic cocktails, including cosmopolitans, old fashioneds, mojitos and martinis.
