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%

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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%