Aug 20, 2008 11:30:21 AM
5 Classic Cocktails

The recipes may vary slightly amongst bartenders, restaurants, and books, but there are certain types of cocktails that remain a constant in the popularity realm. Here are a few of those popular favorites, along with instructions for mixing them up on your own...
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MARGARITA (on the rocks) There are many variations on this ultra-popular cocktail, but my personal favorite is this recipe from Sam the Cooking Guy. Sam's philosophy is that one good drink beats two watered-down versions, so just a word of warning - this one has a kick!
Ingredients: 2 parts tequila (good tequila - this is not the time to hold back!) 1 part Sweet & Sour - DO NOT substitute Margarita mix 1/2 parts Grand Marnier 1 lime 1 orange 1 splash Rose's Lime Juice kosher salt
Mixing Instructions: 1. Fill a shaker 1/3 of the way with ice and add tequila, sweet & sour, Grand Marnier, juice from 1/2 lime, juice from 1/4 orange and a splash of Roses Lime Juice. 2. Place lid on shaker and shake like a fool - you want it icy. 3. Rim a glass with kosher salt, add fresh ice, and pour in the Margarita from shaker. 4. Squeeze a wedge each of lime and orange on top and drop wedges into glass. 5. Float a little more Grand Marnier over the top and voila - life is good.
{recipe via Sam the Cooking Guy}
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COSMOPOLITAN It's true that the popularity of this pretty this red martini skyrocketed amongst the days of HBO'S Sex and the City, but even after the series ended, it remains a favorite at bars across the country.
Ingredients: • 1/2 oz. lime juice • 1 1/2 oz. vodka • 1 oz. Cointreau • 1 oz. cranberry juice Orange peel and/or lime. (for garnish)
Mixing instructions: Mix all ingredients with ice in shaker or blender. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with orange peel, lime wedge, or lime wheel.
{recipe via that's the Spirit}
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MOJITO
Ingredients: 3 fresh mint sprigs 2 tsp sugar 3 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 1/2 oz light rum club soda
Mixing Instructions: 1. In a tall glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. 2. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. 3. Top with ice. 4. Add rum and mix. 5. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). 6. Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.
{recipe via Drinks Mixer}
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CLASSIC GIN MARTINI
Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz gin 1/2 oz dry vermouth green olives or lemon twist for garnish orange or Angostura bitters (optional)
Mixing Instructions: 1. Pour the ingredients into a shaker or mixing glass filled with ice cubes. 2. Shake or stir for 30 seconds. 3. Strain into a chilled martini glass. 4. Add a dash of orange or Angostura bitters if desired 5. Garnish with the olives or lemon twist.
{recipe via About.com}
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GIN & TONIC
Ingredients: 1 1/2 o. gin lime wedge tonic water
Mixing instructions: 1. Pour gin into chilled Collins glass with several ice cubes. 2. Fill with tonic water and squeeze lime wedge over drink and drop into glass.
{recipe via that's the Spirit}
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Posted on Aug 20, 2008 11:30:21 AM by Jennifer Sbranti | Link |
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August 21, 2008 at 12:42 AM
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Oh the classic G&T- how long have i been made fun of because of my fondness for this "old man's drink"? What a classic, refreshing, light cocktail! Thanks for including it!
-MG