Best Classic Cocktail Recipes
Updated: 3 days ago
Classic cocktails have endured for a reason — they're perfectly calibrated, built on bold flavours, and endlessly satisfying. Whether you're stocking a home bar or learning the fundamentals of mixing, these are the classic cocktail recipes every drinks enthusiast should know.
Manhattan
Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters stirred until perfectly cold and silky. One of the greatest cocktails ever created. Get the full Manhattan recipe →
Old Fashioned
Bourbon or rye, sugar, bitters, and a twist of orange. Simple, timeless, and the benchmark for whiskey cocktails. Get the full Old Fashioned recipe →
Negroni
Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth — bitter, aromatic, and bracingly complex. The aperitivo hour essential. Get the full Negroni recipe →
Sazerac
New Orleans' iconic cocktail — rye whiskey, absinthe rinse, and Peychaud's bitters. One of the oldest cocktails in America. Get the full Sazerac recipe →
Gin Martini
Cold, clean, and endlessly debated. The perfect Gin Martini is a masterclass in restraint — gin, dry vermouth, and nothing more. Get the full Gin Martini recipe →
Sidecar
Cognac, Cointreau, and fresh lemon juice — elegant, citrusy, and perfectly balanced. A Prohibition-era classic that deserves more attention. Get the full Sidecar recipe →
Boulevardier
The whiskey Negroni — bourbon replaces gin in this rich, warming riff on the classic. Perfect for autumn evenings. Get the full Boulevardier recipe →
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