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16 classic cocktail recipes you need to master in your lifetime
A special occasion, bank holiday weekend, birthday party and a Saturday night all have one thing in common: they’re all made better with a classic cocktail in hand. Should any of these occasions occur, which naturally they will, it’s important you know how to make all the classics.
We can understand, however, if you can’t remember the proportions of a punchy negroni or a classic cosmopolitan off the top of your head, which is why we’ve listed 16 of the best classic cocktails all in one place. Go on, have a scroll and learn a couple off by heart for when the next occasion calls for it.
A special occasion, bank holiday weekend, birthday party and a Saturday night all have one thing in common: they’re all made better with a classic cocktail in hand. Should any of these occasions occur, which naturally they will, it’s important you know how to make all the classics.
We can understand, however, if you can’t remember the proportions of a punchy negroni or a classic cosmopolitan off the top of your head, which is why we’ve listed 16 of the best classic cocktails all in one place. Go on, have a scroll and learn a couple off by heart for when the next occasion calls for it.
No summer garden party is complete without it! Knock up a pitcher of Pimm’s whenever the sun decides to shine. Ours contains a splash of sparkling wine too…
A hugo cocktail is a refreshing, super-zesty mix of prosecco, gin and elderflower cordial. Whisk up this seasonal number to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, served with lots of mint.
We’re not convinced this fiery cocktail can be hailed as a hangover cure as such, but it will certainly light up your senses thanks to its stimulating list of ingredients: vodka, Tabasco, horseradish, tomato juice and salt.
You already know how to make a good G&T (light on the T, heavy on the G), so we thought we’d share this elderflower number instead. It makes a wonderful springtime tipple garnished with plenty of fresh, fragrant herbs.
A proper cosmopolitan cocktail should be punchy, fruity and served short in classic martini glasses. Enjoy this pink drink at your next summer garden party.