There are many fancy cocktail nowadays, but only a selected few will
give you that real
classic cocktail feeling. Check out the list below
and find out what cocktail is your favorite.
Manhattan is one of the finest and truest classic
cocktails, and it is very easy to make. Check out the classic recipe,
and some variations
here.
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Dry Martini is one of the fancies cocktails out there, they come in all
the colors and flavors, but the original Dry Martini is consisted of gin
and dry vermouth with either an olive or lemon twist decoration. Check out the recipe
here.
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Martinez was the inspiration for the
Martini cocktail and was created by "Professor" Jerry Thomas. Though it is not as famous as the cocktail that followed it, it is just as important to the cocktail experience because it show the sweeter side of the gin cocktail. Check out the recipe
here.
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Sazerac includes
absinthe (or a substitute) and has an underlying anise flavor. When mixing this cocktail be careful because absinthe can overpower the
whiskey. Another fun fact is that Sazerac became the
official cocktail of New Orleans. Read the recipe
here.
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Old-fashioned is a very simple
cocktail recipe, but is essential for the cocktail repertoire. For this cocktail, you will learn the simple technique of
muddling. For the recipe click
here.
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Brandy Cocktail is one of the first original cocktails, and a great way to start your cocktail experience. It is an easy cocktail to make and it shouldn't take you more than 3 minutes. Check out the recipe
here.
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Margarita nowadays comes in many colors and flavors, with many variations. However in the beginning, Margarita was a lot simpler,
no blender was involved. It was made of
tequila,
orange liqueur,
lime and
lemon juices, and
simple syrup. Here is the
recipe.
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Daiquiri also has a lot of variations, but the
original cocktail is a mix of
rum,
lime juice, and
simple syrup. If you haven't tried this version, give it a chance. It is thought that the Daiquiri cocktail was invented in
Cuba as a medicinal treatment. Check out the recipe
here.
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New Orleans Fizz is one of the most popular cocktails of the
Golden Age. It was the first cocktail to introduce the flavor that
shaking eggs brings. To get the great
fizz you must shake until it hurts. This is done to be sure that the egg mixes in completely. Here is the
recipe.
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Mint Julep is one of the best known
bourbon cocktails. Like the Old-fashioned cocktail, it requires muddling. You will muddle
mint and
simple syrup.
Once the essence of the mint has been released, you just fill the glass
with crushed ice and ad bourbon. As an alternative to muddling the mint
and sugar cube you can also infuse a sugar syrup with mint. Read the recipe
here.
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