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100 Classic Cocktails to Satisfy Your Thirsty Palate: A Comprehensive List of Timeless and Popular Drinks from Around the World

Are you looking for a little inspiration to spice up your cocktail game? Look no further than our list of 100 classic cocktails! From the refreshing and fruity to the strong and bold, this comprehensive list has something for everyone. Discover the history and origins of beloved drinks from around the world, from the margarita of Mexico to the French 75 of France, and learn how to create them in your own home. Whether you’re hosting a party, impressing a date, or simply looking to elevate your cocktail repertoire, these timeless and popular drinks are sure to satisfy your thirsty palate. So grab a shaker, raise a glass, and cheers to exploring the world of cocktails!

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
1	Martini	Gin, vermouth, olive or lemon twist	A classic cocktail made with gin and vermouth, served either straight up or on the rocks, and typically garnished with an olive or a lemon twist.	United States	30% – 40%
2	Margarita	Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, salt	A tequila-based cocktail made with lime juice, triple sec, and salt on the rim of the glass, served either blended or on the rocks.	Mexico	20% – 40%
3	Manhattan	Whiskey, sweet vermouth, bitters, cherry	A whiskey-based cocktail made with sweet vermouth and bitters, typically garnished with a cherry, served either straight up or on the rocks.	United States	30% – 40%
4	Mojito	Rum, lime juice, mint leaves, sugar, soda water	A rum-based cocktail made with lime juice, mint leaves, sugar, and soda water, often served on the rocks.	Cuba	20% – 30%
5	Cosmopolitan	Vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, lime juice	A cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice, often served straight up in a martini glass.	United States	20% – 30%
6	Daiquiri	Rum, lime juice, sugar	A classic rum-based cocktail made with lime juice and sugar, served either straight up or on the rocks.	Cuba	20% – 30%
7	Old Fashioned	Whiskey, sugar, bitters, water	A whiskey-based cocktail made with sugar, bitters, and water, typically garnished with an orange slice and a cherry, served either straight up or on the rocks.	United States	30% – 40%
8	Pina Colada	Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream	A tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, often served blended with ice.	Puerto Rico	10% – 20%
9	Bloody Mary	Vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, spices	A savory cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and various spices, often served with a celery stick garnish.	United States	10% – 20%
10	Mai Tai	Rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum	A Polynesian-inspired cocktail made with rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and dark rum, often served on the rocks with a fruit garnish.	United States	20% – 30%
11	Negroni	Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari	A classic Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, often garnished with an orange peel.	Italy	20% – 30%
12	Sidecar	Brandy, lemon juice, triple sec	A brandy-based cocktail made with lemon juice and triple sec, often garnished with a sugar rim.	France	20% – 30%
13	Screwdriver	Vodka, orange juice	A simple cocktail made with vodka and orange juice, often served over ice with an orange slice.	United States	10% – 20%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
13	Gimlet	Gin, lime juice, simple syrup	A gin-based cocktail made with lime juice and simple syrup, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
14	White Russian	Vodka, coffee liqueur, cream or milk	A creamy cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream or milk, often served on the rocks.	United States	15% – 25%
15	Bellini	Sparkling wine, peach puree or schnapps	A cocktail made with sparkling wine and peach puree or schnapps, often served in a champagne flute.	Italy	5% – 10%
16	Sazerac	Whiskey, sugar, bitters, absinthe	A whiskey-based cocktail made with sugar, bitters, and a rinse of absinthe, often garnished with a lemon peel.	United States	30% – 40%
17	Moscow Mule	Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice	A vodka-based cocktail made with ginger beer and lime juice, often served in a copper mug.	United States	10% – 20%
18	Aperol Spritz	Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice	An Italian cocktail made with Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, and an orange slice, often served over ice.	Italy	10% – 15%
19	French 75	Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Champagne	A gin-based cocktail made with lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne, often served in a Champagne flute.	France	15% – 20%
20	Sex on the Beach	Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice	A tropical cocktail made with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice, often served on the rocks with a fruit garnish.	United States	10% – 20%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
21	Aviation	Gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette	A classic gin-based cocktail made with lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
22	Caipirinha	Cachaça, lime, sugar	A Brazilian cocktail made with cachaça, lime, and sugar, often served on the rocks.	Brazil	20% – 30%
23	Dark and Stormy	Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice	A Caribbean-inspired cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime juice, often served over ice.	Bermuda	20% – 30%
24	French Martini	Vodka, raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice	A fruity cocktail made with vodka, raspberry liqueur, and pineapple juice, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
25	Grasshopper	Crème de menthe, crème de cacao, cream or milk	A creamy cocktail made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream or milk, often served straight up.	United States	15% – 25%
26	Harvey Wallbanger	Vodka, orange juice, Galliano	A citrusy cocktail made with vodka, orange juice, and Galliano, often served on the rocks.	United States	10% – 20%
27	Jungle Bird	Dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup	A tropical cocktail made with dark rum, Campari, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup, often served on the rocks.	Malaysia	20% – 30%
28	Kamikaze	Vodka, triple sec, lime juice	A tart cocktail made with vodka, triple sec, and lime juice, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
29	Lemon Drop Martini	Vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup	A citrusy martini made with vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup, often served with a sugar rim.	United States	20% – 30%
30	Mai Tai	Rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, dark rum	A Polynesian-inspired cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and dark rum, often served on the rocks with a fruit garnish.	United States	20% – 30%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
31	Mint Julep	Bourbon, simple syrup, fresh mint	A classic Southern cocktail made with bourbon, simple syrup, and fresh mint, often served in a silver or pewter cup.	United States	30% – 40%
32	Negroni Sbagliato	Prosecco, Campari, sweet vermouth	A variation of the classic Negroni made with Prosecco instead of gin, often served on the rocks.	Italy	10% – 15%
33	Paloma	Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, salt	A refreshing cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice, and a salt rim, often served over ice.	Mexico	10% – 20%
34	Pimm’s Cup	Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, cucumber, fruit	A British cocktail made with Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, cucumber, and various fruits, often served over ice.	United Kingdom	10% – 20%
35	Singapore Sling	Gin, pineapple juice, cherry liqueur, lime juice, Cointreau	A tropical cocktail made with gin, pineapple juice, cherry liqueur, lime juice, and Cointreau, often served in a hurricane glass.	Singapore	20% – 30%
36	Tequila Sunrise	Tequila, orange juice, grenadine	A colorful cocktail made with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine, often served over ice with a cherry garnish.	United States	10% – 20%
37	Vesper	Gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc	A classic martini variation made with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc, often served straight up with a lemon twist.	United Kingdom	30% – 40%
38	Whiskey Sour	Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white	A classic sour cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, often served straight up or on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%
39	Zombie	Rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, absinthe	A potent tiki cocktail made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and a float of absinthe, often served in a tiki mug.	United States	20% – 40%
40	Espresso Martini	Vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso	A caffeinated cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and espresso, often served straight up with a coffee bean garnish.	United Kingdom	20% – 30%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
41	Boulevardier	Whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari	A bourbon-based cocktail similar to a Negroni but with bourbon instead of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari.	France	20% – 30%
42	Bramble	Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, blackberry liqueur	A fruity cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and blackberry liqueur, often served over ice.	United Kingdom	20% – 30%
43	Dark and Stormy	Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice	A Caribbean-inspired cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime juice, often served over ice.	Bermuda	20% – 30%
44	Irish Coffee	Irish whiskey, coffee, brown sugar, whipped cream	A hot cocktail made with Irish whiskey, coffee, brown sugar, and topped with whipped cream, often served in a coffee mug.	Ireland	10% – 20%
45	Kentucky Mule	Bourbon, ginger beer, lime juice	A spin on the classic Moscow Mule made with bourbon, ginger beer, and lime juice, often served in a copper mug.	United States	20% – 30%
46	Mai Tai	Rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, dark rum	A Polynesian-inspired cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and dark rum, often served on the rocks with a fruit garnish.	United States	20% – 30%
47	New York Sour	Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, red wine	A whiskey sour topped with a float of red wine, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
48	Pisco Sour	Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, bitters	A frothy cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, egg white, and a few dashes of bitters, often served straight up.	Peru	20% – 30%
49	Sidecar	Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice	A classic cognac-based cocktail made with Cointreau and lemon juice, often served straight up with a sugar rim.	France	20% – 30%
50	Zombie	Rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, absinthe	A potent tiki cocktail made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and a float of absinthe, often served in a tiki mug.	United States	20% – 40%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
51	Americano	Campari, sweet vermouth, soda water	A classic Italian cocktail made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda water, often served over ice with an orange slice.	Italy	10% – 15%
52	Blood and Sand	Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, orange juice	A complex cocktail made with Scotch, sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, and orange juice, often served straight up.	United Kingdom	20% – 30%
53	Caipiroska	Vodka, lime, sugar	A Brazilian variation of the Caipirinha made with vodka instead of cachaça, lime, and sugar, often served on the rocks.	Brazil	20% – 30%
54	Corpse Reviver No. 2	Gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, absinthe	A classic cocktail made with gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and a rinse of absinthe, often served straight up.	United Kingdom	20% – 30%
55	Daiquiri	Rum, lime juice, simple syrup	A classic Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime juice, and simple syrup, often served straight up or on the rocks.	Cuba	20% – 30%
56	French 75	Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Champagne	A gin-based cocktail made with lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne, often served in a Champagne flute.	France	15% – 20%
57	Hemingway Daiquiri	Rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, simple syrup	A variation of the classic Daiquiri made with rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, maraschino liqueur, and simple syrup, often served straight up.	Cuba	20% – 30%
58	Jungle Juice	Fruit juices, vodka, rum, Everclear	A party punch made with a variety of fruit juices, vodka, rum, and Everclear, often served in a large container.	United States	10% – 20%
59	Lemon Basil Martini	Vodka, lemon juice, basil leaves, simple syrup	A refreshing martini made with vodka, lemon juice, basil leaves, and simple syrup, often served straight up with a basil leaf garnish.	United States	20% – 30%
60	Margarita	Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau	A classic Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau, often served in a salt-rimmed glass.	Mexico	20% – 30%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
61	Moscow Mule	Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice	A refreshing cocktail made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, often served in a copper mug.	United States	10% – 20%
62	Old Fashioned	Whiskey, sugar, bitters, orange, cherry	A classic cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist of orange and cherry, often served on the rocks.	United States	30% – 40%
63	Painkiller	Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream, nutmeg	A tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut cream, and a sprinkle of nutmeg, often served on the rocks.	British Virgin Islands	10% – 20%
64	Rob Roy	Scotch, sweet vermouth, bitters	A classic cocktail made with Scotch, sweet vermouth, and bitters, often served straight up or on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%
65	Sazerac	Rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, sugar cube	A New Orleans classic made with rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and a sugar cube, often served straight up.	United States	30% – 40%
66	Sex on the Beach	Vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, cranberry juice	A fruity cocktail made with vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice, and cranberry juice, often served over ice.	United States	10% – 20%
67	Spritz	Prosecco, Aperol, soda water	A refreshing Italian cocktail made with Prosecco, Aperol, and soda water, often served over ice with an orange slice.	Italy	10% – 15%
68	Tom Collins	Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, soda water	A classic cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and soda water, often served over ice with a lemon slice.	United States	10% – 20%
69	White Russian	Vodka, Kahlúa, cream or milk	A creamy cocktail made with vodka, Kahlúa, and cream or milk, often served over ice.	United States	15% – 25%
70	Zombie	Rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, absinthe	A potent tiki cocktail made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and a float of absinthe, often served in a tiki mug.	United States	20% – 40%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
71	Aviation	Gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, lemon juice	A floral cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
72	Bee’s Knees	Gin, lemon juice, honey syrup	A simple yet flavorful cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
73	Black Russian	Vodka, Kahlúa	A simple but satisfying cocktail made with vodka and Kahlúa, often served over ice.	Belgium	20% – 30%
74	Bramble	Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, blackberry liqueur	A fruity cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and blackberry liqueur, often served over ice.	United Kingdom	20% – 30%
75	Dark and Stormy	Dark rum, ginger beer, lime juice	A Caribbean-inspired cocktail made with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime juice, often served over ice.	Bermuda	20% – 30%
76	French Martini	Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice	A sweet and fruity cocktail made with vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice, often served straight up.	France	15% – 20%
77	Golden Cadillac	Galliano, white crème de cacao, cream	A creamy and decadent cocktail made with Galliano, white crème de cacao, and cream, often served on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%
78	Hurricane	Rum, passion fruit syrup, lemon juice	A fruity and tropical cocktail made with rum, passion fruit syrup, and lemon juice, often served in a hurricane glass.	United States	20% – 30%
79	Kir Royale	Crème de cassis, Champagne	A simple yet elegant cocktail made with crème de cassis and Champagne, often served in a Champagne flute.	France	10% – 15%
80	Long Island Iced Tea	Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, cola	A potent cocktail made with a variety of spirits, lemon juice, and cola, often served over ice.	United States	20% – 30%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
81	Mai Tai	Rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, dark rum	A Polynesian-inspired cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and dark rum, often served on the rocks with a fruit garnish.	United States	20% – 30%
82	Margarita	Tequila, lime juice, Cointreau	A classic Mexican cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau, often served in a salt-rimmed glass.	Mexico	20% – 30%
83	Martini	Gin or vodka, dry vermouth, olive or lemon twist	A classic cocktail made with gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and garnished with an olive or lemon twist, often served straight up or on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%
84	Mojito	Rum, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water	A refreshing Cuban cocktail made with rum, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water, often served over ice.	Cuba	10% – 20%
85	Negroni	Gin, sweet vermouth, Campari	A bitter Italian cocktail made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, often served on the rocks with an orange slice.	Italy	20% – 30%
86	Paloma	Tequila, grapefruit soda, lime juice	A refreshing Mexican cocktail made with tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice, often served over ice with a salt rim.	Mexico	10% – 20%
87	Pina Colada	Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream	A tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream, often served blended or on the rocks.	Puerto Rico	10% – 20%
88	Sidecar	Cognac, Cointreau, lemon juice	A classic cognac-based cocktail made with Cointreau and lemon juice, often served straight up with a sugar rim.	France	20% – 30%
89	Singapore Sling	Gin, cherry brandy, pineapple juice, lime juice, Cointreau, grenadine	A fruity and complex cocktail made with gin, cherry brandy, pineapple juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and grenadine, often served over ice.	Singapore	10% – 20%
90	Whiskey Sour	Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white	A classic cocktail made with whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a frothy egg white, often served straight up or on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%

Number	Cocktail Name	Ingredients	Details	Country of Origin	Alcohol by Volume (ABV)
91	Aperol Spritz	Aperol, Prosecco, soda water, orange slice	A refreshing Italian cocktail made with Aperol, Prosecco, and soda water, often served over ice with an orange slice.	Italy	10% – 15%
92	Boulevardier	Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari	A whiskey-based cocktail made with bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Campari, often served on the rocks with an orange twist.	United States	20% – 30%
93	Cosmopolitan	Vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, lime juice	A popular cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice, often served straight up with a lime twist.	United States	15% – 25%
94	French 75	Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, Champagne	A gin-based cocktail made with lemon juice, simple syrup, and Champagne, often served in a Champagne flute.	France	15% – 20%
95	Last Word	Gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, lime juice	A complex cocktail made with gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
96	Mimosa	Champagne, orange juice	A classic brunch cocktail made with Champagne and orange juice, often served in a Champagne flute.	United Kingdom	10% – 15%
97	Paper Plane	Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, lemon juice	A modern cocktail made with bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice, often served straight up.	United States	20% – 30%
98	Penicillin	Scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger syrup, Islay Scotch float	A smoky and spicy cocktail made with Scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger syrup, and a float of Islay Scotch, often served on the rocks.	United States	20% – 30%
99	Pimm’s Cup	Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, cucumber, mint, strawberry, ginger ale	A refreshing British cocktail made with Pimm’s No. 1, lemonade, cucumber, mint, strawberry, and ginger ale, often served over ice.	United Kingdom	5% – 10%
100	Zombie	Rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, absinthe	A potent tiki cocktail made with rum, lime juice, grapefruit juice, cinnamon syrup, and a float of absinthe, often served in a tiki mug.	United States	20% – 40%