Mixed drinks have been around since the late 1800’s, but only a few of them can truly claim that they’ve stood the test of time in popularity and taste. We’ve gathered together the classics that we think deserve the title of “Best Cocktails of All Time!” Whip up these timeless cocktail recipes that are always sure to please!
Mai Tai
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz white rum
- .5 oz dark rum
- .75 oz orange curacao
- .75 oz lime juice
- .5 oz orgeat
- ice
- lime wheel, garnish
- mint spring, garnish
Directions:
- Add white rum, curacao, lime juice, and orgeat to a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.
- Pour into a double rocks glass.
- Float dark rum over the top.
- Garnish with lime wheel and mint spring.
Source: Liquor.com
Moscow Mule
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 4 oz ginger beer
- .5 oz lime juice
- ice
- lime wheel or wedge, garnish
- copper mug
Directions:
- In a copper mug, pour vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Stir together to combine.
- Add ice and garnish with a lime slice.
Source: acouplecooks.com
Sex on the Beach
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 2 oranges, sliced for garnish
- glacé cherries, garnish
Directions:
- Pour vodka, peach schnapps, and fruit juices into a large glass and stir.
- Garnish with orange slices and cherries.
Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Dirty Martini
Ingredients:
- 2.5 oz gin or vodka
- .5 oz dry vermouth
- .5 oz olive brine
- ice
- 2-4 olives, garnish
Directions:
- Combine gin or vodka (for a more classic martini, use gin!), vermouth, olive brine, and ice in a glass and stir.
- Garnish with a skewer of olives, sip, and enjoy!
Source: liquor.com
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