Classic Cocktails

Classic Cocktails

Classic cocktail recipes have found a place in most bar menus around the world. They are forever associated with certain events during the year and with the identity of certain places and individuals. This section lists all posts related to cocktails that everyone knows and that have become classic drinks over the years.

Gin Fete 2011: book your places now!

2011 isn't officially the year of Gin, but fans of the juniper spirit are invited to celebrate everything it has to offer at Gin Fete 2011. Aiming to become the "UK's largest celebration of gin", Gin Fete will take place over the...

Also labeled: Cocktail Events, Gin Cocktails

Great Christmas cocktail recipes and delicious hot winter drinks

This time of year, great Christmas cocktail recipes are essential if you're organizing a last minute festive winter party. You might be familiar with the old winter classics like spiced

Also labeled: Cocktail Recipes, Christmas Cocktails

500 delicious Book of Cocktails recipes!

Today marks the 500th cocktail added to our Cocktail Recipe Guide! You'll find many of the classic cocktails you're most familiar...

Also labeled: Bartending Techniques, Cocktail Recipes, Cocktail Ingredients

Mint Julep is a guaranteed Kentucky Derby winner

Every year, between 80,000 and 120,000 Mint Julep cocktails are served to spectators and participants at the Kentucky Derby race track at Churchill Downs. In fact, ever since 1938, Mint Julep has been considered...

Also labeled: Cocktail Events, House Cocktails

Mint Julep: how not to make it!

Mint Julep is undoubtedly one of the best cocktails if prepared correctly. Grounded in the Deep South, it combines fresh mint with bourbon whiskey and a twist of Angostura bitters. Unfortunately, as with all classic cocktail...

Also labeled: Bartending Techniques, Cocktail Recipes, Mixology