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CLASSIC COCKTAILS

According to the New York Times, famous actor Robert DeNiro has brought the new ”hot” cocktail, the ”Apple Martini”, to New York from Los Angeles. Does being today’s ”Hot” drink qualify it as a classic? Time will tell.

Time has proven that the following list of drinks are true classic cocktails. Show your friends your skills with the classics.

image: martini      

The classic cocktails:

Black Russian »
Bloody Mary »
Brandy Alexandre »
Caesar »
Daiquiri »
Gin and Tonic »
Manhattan »
Martini »
Pina Colada »
Screwdriver »
Tequila Sunrise »

More of the classics »

Like so much in the world of ”mixology” you would be hard pressed to find two professional bartenders who would produce the exact same list of classics. No doubt though their lists would include many of the above drinks. There are literally hundreds of variations possible with the classics; Martinis, from Apple and Cajun to Chocolate and Sicilian; Manhattans, from Biscayne to Tequila.

Where is your Favourite?

Remember that a classics list is influenced by many variables, not the least of which is geography. A caesar is a must on any Canadian classics list, but is not even listed in American based bartending courses.

E-mail us your thoughts about the classics, as no list is ever the definitive one.




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