Try one of these classic cocktail recipes at your next cocktail party or for a holiday gathering. You’ll find classic gin cocktails, classic vodka cocktails, classic rum cocktails, and more!
When prohibition rolled into the US around 1919, cocktails gained a lot of popularity. Alcohol was often not the best tasting so making it into cocktails helped.
A well-made cocktail is great for any dinner party or to enjoy during a date night. My spouse and I love to make classic cocktails at home as well as enjoy them when we go out.
One of my favorite date night locations is a craft cocktail restaurant in Norman, Oklahoma, Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails. They make amazing cocktails using high-quality ingredients.
They have classic cocktails as well as new takes on classics. One of my favorites is the classic Hemingway daiquiri. It’s a light and refreshing cocktail.
While it’s fun to get these amazing classic cocktails at a good bar it’s also nice to be able to make them at home. These recipes can help you start having wonderful date nights at home or fun cocktail parties with your friends. Be sure to check out my must-have cocktail glasses after the recipes.
The Best Classic Cocktail Recipes
Have your own vintage cocktail party or sip on one of these classic cocktails while listening to some vinyl records. They are perfect for any way you like to enjoy a cocktail.
Always a favorite, this classic Tropical Blue Hawaiian Cocktail is great for parties. Simple to make, you’ll love the flavors in this drink.
This classic New Orleans cocktail originated in the 1800s at the Imperial Cabinet Saloon, and this Ramos gin fizz is still a favorite today.
We are going old school with this Traditional Pina Colada Recipe! That's right, we are using fresh pineapple juice, cream of coconut, rum and a touch of cream the way this cocktail was first created!
This traditional Hot Buttered Rum recipe is a delicious mixture of butter, sugar, spices, and dark rum. It is served warm, and makes a wonderful cocktail for winter!
Go back in time with this original Mai Tai. Tiki cocktails aren't sickeningly sweet, but they ARE deliciously potent. Two types of rum and bright flavors will take you back to the days of tiki bars.
The Prohibition-era gave us some incredible libations, and the Bee's Knees cocktail might just be at the top of the list! Crisp gin, smooth honey, and bright lemon are perfectly combined in this lovely recipe.
This French 75 cocktail recipe has been around since World War 1, but it tastes as refreshing as ever! Who would have thought that champagne and gin are such a perfect combination?
A classic White Russian conceived in 1949 by Gustave Tops, a Belgian barman. The cocktail is made from Vodka, Kahlua, double cream and plenty of ice. It can be mixed in minutes and you won't even need a shaker to make it!
The Greyhound is a grapefruit vodka cocktail which dates back to the 1930's. It got its name because it was originally served in Greyhound bus depot restaurants.
The Caesar is the national cocktail of Canada. This drink is thought to have been invented in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1969.
The Cape Codder is a simple cranberry cocktail. Originally called the Red Devil, it has been going by its current name since the early 1960s.
This Old Fashioned recipe uses the classic ingredients and method for truly timeless drink.
The Brandy Alexander cocktail is said to have been created as far back as the 1920's. It's a delicious and creamy concoction of brandy, heavy cream and dark crème de cacao.
The tequila sunrise was furst invented in the 1930s & is still a delicious classic cocktail for a reason. This recipe is the perfect blend of tequila & juices for that gorgeous tasty drink.
The sweet and creamy mint chocolate grasshopper cocktail is over 100 years old. Plus, you will love how easy it is to make with just 3 ingredients.
The Hemingway Daiquiri, a favorite cocktail of Ernest Hemingway is bright and citrusy, with rum and luxardo. Originated to his tastes at the bar El Floridita in Cuba, now you can make them at home!
Sidecar cocktail is a classic sour cocktail that has a distinctive flavor and tastes bright and refreshing. It’s made with only 3 ingredients and it’s quite strong but so delicious.
The lime Rickey is a delicious cocktail that has been around since the 1880s. It is a classic cocktail that is always a retro favorite at hotel bars that serve vintage cocktails.
This classic Manhattan cocktail is classic for a reason! Rye whiskey, sweet vermouth plus a secret ingredient that gives a little twist on the original drink!
A negroni cocktail is a classic Italian cocktail that is richly flavoured and so delicious. Learning how to make the best negroni is quick and easy. In fact you only need three ingredients as well as some ice plus a slice of orange to garnish each drink.
Must-Have Cocktail Glasses
These are the cocktail glasses I like to have on hand when making classic cocktails at home. They are all stylish but still affordable so you can easily build up your bar supplies.
giulia lombardo
Are amazing ideas, thanks for sharing!!!