Do you remember the classic cocktails? These days, a lot of bartenders are making exotic cocktails with unusual names to grab customers' attention. But there will always be the classics that people just can’t forget. As a bartender, you should be able to make all these drinks. Here are the classic cocktails every bartender should know.
Mojito
Thanks to the growing popularity of rum, the Mojito is still a trendy drink. Even though the instructions make it seem easy to make, it’s an art to really make a great Mojito. It’s all about keeping the perfect balance between rum, sugar, and mint.
Add a few lime wedges and two teaspoons of sugar into a glass. Throw in a sprig of mint and half a glass of crushed ice. Then add and mix one ounce of white rum and two ounces of soda. Once mixed, add more ice and mint to fill up the glass.
Sex On The Beach
Sex On The Beach is a fruity and colorful cocktail. Mixed with vodka and peach liqueur, some bartenders like to add a variety of different fruits to give it a little extra kick.
But if you want the classic Sex On The Beach, all you need is vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Just add all the ingredients into a shaker, shake it up, and pour into a glass with ice.
Gin and Tonic
Gin has made a comeback, and with the growing number of gin bars popping up all over the country, we think gin will be on most bartenders' menus for a long time. It's a trendy summer drink, and you might think it's easy to make, but it's important to get it just right.
Add an ounce of gin to a glass, put in some fresh ice, and then fill the glass with tonic water. Squeeze a few wedges of lemon and lime into the drink, then add a fresh lime wedge before stirring.
Old Fashioned
Despite its name, this "old" drink is still trendy. A popular choice among whiskey drinkers or if you're in the mood for a cocktail to sip slowly, the Old Fashioned is a smooth option.
Grab your shaker with ice and add: whiskey, white sugar cubes, Angostura bitters, and cold water. Stir until the sugar is broken down. Fill the glass with ice and stir again. Pour the drink into a glass filled with ice. Finish by adding lemon slices and orange peel.
Pina Colada
There's nothing like a fresh Pina Colada on a hot summer beach. Mixed with rum, pineapple, and coconut cream, it's a delicious drink.
To make a classic Pina Colada, fill a blender with pineapple chunks, a teaspoon of sugar, coconut cream, white rum, fresh pineapple juice, and ice. Blend the cocktail and pour it into a chilled glass. Add a straw and a pineapple wedge for garnish.
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Long Island Iced Tea
This is a great cocktail to kick off a night, but one is usually enough. The Long Island Iced Tea is a strong drink with a complementary mix of spirits.
Grab a tall glass and fill it with gin, white rum, tequila, vodka, triple sec, and syrup.
Leave a little room to add some cola and a slice of lemon.
Margarita
With its sweet and sour taste, the margarita is a tequila-based cocktail. It's a popular choice for people heading out on a Saturday night.
Start by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim of a small glass, then dip the edge in salt.
Using a shaker, mix the tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Make sure to shake well, then fill the shaker with ice and shake again thoroughly.
Add fresh ice to the glass, then pour the margarita into it. You can garnish with an extra lime to serve.
Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary is an iconic drink that's packed with ingredients and flavors. Some people like to think of it as a hangover cure because it's rich in nutrients (and alcohol).
Take a glass and rub a juicy lemon (or lime) wedge around the rim. Dip the rim into a pinch of celery salt until it's coated. Fill the glass with ice and set it aside for a moment. Grab a cocktail shaker, squeeze a lemon, and add a lime wedge. Then add vodka, tomato juice, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of paprika and black pepper. Add ice cubes and shake the mix. Finally, pour it into your glass with the celery salt on the rim.
Martini
A very sophisticated drink for elegant occasions, the martini is a popular choice. It became a classic, thanks to James Bond 007.
For a dry Martini, you only need a few ingredients. Add the gin, vermouth, and a dash of orange to a mixing glass. Fill the glass with ice and stir. Once it's chilled, pour into a cocktail glass. Garnish the rim with a lemon twist.
Cosmopolitan
To wrap up our list of classic cocktails every bartender should know, we have the Cosmopolitan.
Fill a shaker with crushed ice, add vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Shake it up. Strain the drink into a Martini glass and finish with a twist of lime zest.
Making these ten classic cocktails is an essential skill for every bartender, especially if you want to get good tips.
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