Stir 2 1/2 oz gin or vodka with 1/2 oz dry vermouth over ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist or olive. This iconic cocktail is known for its simplicity and timeless elegance.
Mix equal parts (1 oz each) gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir well and strain into a rocks glass over ice. Garnish with an orange twist. This Italian cocktail is bold, bitter, and balanced.
Shake 2 oz tequila, 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau, and 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel. The Margarita is a refreshing and tangy cocktail with a perfect blend of citrus and tequila flavors.
Shake 2 oz white rum, 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe. The Daiquiri is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail with a refreshing citrusy flavor.
Shake 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey, 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry and an orange slice. The Whiskey Sour is a classic sour cocktail with a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and whiskey flavors.
Muddle 4-6 fresh mint leaves with 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice and 3/4 oz simple syrup in a glass. Add ice, 2 oz white rum, and top with club soda. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge. The Mojito is a refreshing Cuban cocktail with a minty, citrusy flavor.
Shake 2 oz gin, 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup with ice. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry. This tall, bubbly cocktail is crisp, citrusy, and perfect for warm weather.
1 1/2 oz vodka, 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau, 1/2 oz cranberry juice, and 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime twist. The Cosmopolitan is a modern classic with a vibrant pink color and a sweet-tart flavor.