Classic cocktails are defined by recipes that have stood the test of time. Many of these are historical recipes, but some are from more recent decades. Classic cocktails are classic recipes that can be ordered in almost any bar around the world. In short, these are the most famous cocktails in the world.
In this post, we’ve collected over 50 classic cocktail recipes that you can make at home!
Related Topics: Party Shot Recipes, Mixed Drink Recipes, After Dinner Drinks.
Piña Colada
A classic rum-based cocktail made with three ingredients: rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
French Martini
The French Martini is a luxurious cocktail that requires only three ingredients: vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur.
Tom Collins
If you’ve never had a Tom Collins before, it’s essentially a spiked lemonade drink. Made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda or Sprite.
greyhound drinks
Learn how to make a two-ingredient Greyhound cocktail at home!
Lemon Drop Martini
You’ll love this classic recipe made with vodka, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. You can mix it quickly and easily at home.
irish coffee
Irish coffee, a delightful mix of coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and whipped cream, is a classic drink I first encountered in college when I would drink coffee to sleep at night.
Gin Fizz Cocktail
The Gin Fizz is a delicious cocktail that any gin lover must try. Sweet and sour aroma, gin flavor, sparkling carbonation, and foamy top, this drink has it all.
Caipirinha
Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink consisting of only three ingredients: cachaça, lime, and sugar.
Peach Bellini
Fresh peach bellini with sparkling wine, peach puree and raspberries.
vodka martini
Three ways to make the best vodka martini at home.
Mint Mojito Recipe
The best home mint mojito recipe made with homemade simple syrup and fresh ingredients.
Moscow Mule Cocktail
Make a classic Moscow Mule cocktail with just three simple ingredients!
kir royal
Kir Royale is a classic cocktail that requires only two ingredients: champagne and crème de cassis (blackcurrant liqueur).
Harvey Walbanger Cocktail
Learn how to mix Harvey Wallbanger using vodka, orange juice, and Galliano L’Autentico.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberry Daiquiri is a classic blended cocktail of strawberries, sugar, white rum, and lime.
grasshopper cocktail
Delicious and creamy mint and chocolate cocktail after dinner
classic daiquiri
If you ask any bartender or mixologist what the typical rum cocktail is, they will always tell you the daiquiri.
Cuba Libre
Learn how to build a classic Cube Libre at home.
Cosmopolitan Drink Recipe
Cosmo is a balanced cocktail made with vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
whiskey sour
This whiskey sour recipe is made using a sour mix without using egg whites.
aviation cocktail
Learn how to make a classic aviation cocktail using gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violet liqueur, and lemon juice.
negroni cocktail
Learn how to make a classic Negroni cocktail at home.
Tequila Sunrise
Learn how to make a Tequila Sunrise cocktail with just three ingredients.
dry martini
The classic dry martini has been around for decades and isn’t going away anytime soon. This simple cocktail uses a gin base and a drizzle of dry vermouth adds a bit of tartness to the drink.
dirty martini
There are few drinks more classic than the Dirty Martini. The simple combination of gin (or vodka!), dry vermouth, and olive brine packs a punch that has graced cocktail tables for decades.
Frozen Margarita Recipe
A slushy, refreshing frozen margarita made with fresh lime and just 5 ingredients.
Boulevardier Cocktail
Let’s learn the classic recipe for the Boulevardier cocktail. Campari, bourbon (or rye whiskey), and sweet vermouth can be used to mix this stiff, flavorful cocktail.
White Russian
Learn how to make a White Russian cocktail at home.
Lion’s Rock
Learn how to make the classic New Orleans Sazerac cocktail at home.
Mai Tai
Learn how to make a classic Mai Tai at home.
Amaretto Sour
How to Make Amaretto Sour at Home
Aperol Spritz
If you’ve never tried Aperol Spritz before, I love it and highly recommend it. It consists of three ingredients: Aperol + Prosecco + Club Soda and is garnished with an orange wedge.
Rusty Nail Cocktail
Learn how to make Rusty Nail cocktails at home.
Bramble Cocktail
Bramble is a blackberry-based cocktail that is relatively simple to make and has a great balance of flavors. Although it was invented by Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Soho Club in London in the 1980s, it is actually a variation of a more classic cocktail called the Fix.
Classic Bloody Mary
Make a classic Bloody Mary cocktail at home with plenty of garnishes.
Vieux Curry Cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Vieux Carré cocktail at home.
sidecar drinks
Learn how to make a classic sidecar cocktail.
brandy alexander
Learn how to make Brandy Alexander using brandy (or cognac), crème de cacao, and cream. Garnish with fresh nutmeg.
black russian
Learn how to mix a Black Russian cocktail at home.
last word cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Last Word cocktail using gin, green chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
B-52 shooting
Learn how to make a B-52 shot (or cocktail) using Kahlua, Bailey’s, and Grand Marnier orange liqueurs. Light to serve (optional).
Rain’s Knee Cocktail
Learn how to make the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail using just three ingredients.
Army and Navy Cocktails
The Army & Navy cocktail requires just a few ingredients and is perfect for spring weather. Let’s shake it!
Classic Gimlet Cocktail
Learn how to make a classic gimlet using lime juice, gin, and simple syrup.
Long Island Iced Tea
Learn how to make Long Island Iced Tea at home.
driver drinks
We’ll teach you how to make this classic recipe with the right proportions and fun twists.
old fashioned cocktail
Today I’d like to introduce you to my favorite classic cocktail, the Bourbon Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned has been a favorite of mine for years, and learning how to make the perfect Old Fashioned at home has been a really fun process.
manhattan drink
The Classic Manhattan Cocktail has been the most famous drink recipe since its creation in New York’s Manhattan Club in the 1880s.
Mint Julep
Learn how to make a classic mint julep cocktail using bourbon, simple syrup, crushed ice, fresh mint leaves, and bitters.
