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This list of Vintage Cocktails includes classic cocktail recipes from all eras. If you enjoy classic drinks, then this list is for you.
For more cocktail recipes, try these Whiskey Sour Variations or these Mule Cocktail Variations.
Tips For Making Cocktails At Home
- Shake the cocktail shaker well. If the recipe calls for using a cocktail shaker, make sure to shake the cocktail well for at least 20 to 30 seconds before straining. This helps chill the drink and infuse the flavors properly. If the cocktail is supposed to have a foamy head (like an espresso martini), shaking also helps create the foam layer.
- Use large ice cubes. To elevate the look of your drink, you can make large ice cubes using special ice cube molds, such as these large sphere ice cube molds.
- Add some garnish. Every cocktail needs a bit of garnish. Some ideas include making an orange peel or lemon peel twist, using a peeler. You could also add some fresh fruit or maraschino cherries on a cocktail pick. Dehydrated fruit slices for winter cocktails or some edible flowers for summer cocktails are some more easy ideas for garnish.
- Use the right cocktail glass. It’s not always essential to use the right cocktail glass, but sometimes it does help. Mojitos are served in highball cocktail glasses and espresso martinis are served in coupe glasses or martini glasses, for example. Hurricane glasses are great for frozen cocktails and of course, classic margarita glasses are perfect for margaritas. However, when in doubt, low ball cocktail glasses work for most recipes.
- Use a jigger. A jigger is a helpful bartender tool to properly measure the ingredients for your cocktail. However, if you don’t have one, you can use regular measuring spoons. 1 oz is the equivalent of 2 tablespoons.
- Use store bought syrup. Cocktail recipes often use flavored syrup. Making your own at home is not hard (even for beginners), but if you find this too daunting or time consuming, you can generally find whatever flavor of syrup you need pre-made in a bottle. You can buy classic simple syrup for example, but you can also find all sorts of flavors, such as this strawberry simple syrup, this watermelon simple syrup and this caramel simple syrup.
Vintage Cocktails
This Grapefruit Rickey is a light and refreshing summer cocktail that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It is easy to make a couple drinks or a large batch in just a few minutes.
A Bee’s Knees is a bright, old-fashioned cocktail made with gin, fresh lemons juice and honey syrup for a perfectly balanced mix of citrus and sweet.
This Black Russian Cocktail is an easy coffee cocktail made with vodka and Kahlua coffee liqueur.
Make the perfect Dark and Stormy cocktail with dark rum, ginger beer, and lime. This is an easy classic recipe that includes tips and dinner pairing ideas.
A citrus-y, not-too-sweet 20s-era cocktail with fresh lemon and an orange twist. Grab your cognac and your flapper dress!
This tutorial will guide you through how to make a Monte Carlo, the classic rye cocktail featuring Benedictine and bitters.
This is an Original Irish Coffee recipe. Enjoy this delicious Classic Irish Coffee Recipe for St. Patrick's Day or any time of the year.
This Brandy Alexander cocktail tastes heavenly, is easy to make, and it is sophisticated enough to impress your guests.
This classic Gin Gimlet recipe is a refreshing cocktail of crisp gin and zesty lime juice. An easy-to-make drink, it's perfect for any occasion.
This vintage Fog Cutter tiki drink is layered with flavors, starting with the dark sherry on top to the bright citrus juices on the bottom.
This refreshing Bootlegger Drink made with lemonade, limeade, mint, and vodka or gin. A classic Minnesota cocktail perfect for summer days.
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