Best Classic Cocktail Recipes

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.

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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 →

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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 →

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Negroni

Equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth — bitter, aromatic, and bracingly complex. The aperitivo hour essential. Get the full Negroni recipe →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Boulevardier

The whiskey Negroni — bourbon replaces gin in this rich, warming riff on the classic. Perfect for autumn evenings. Get the full Boulevardier recipe →