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The Moscow Mule is a refreshing Cooler that combines Vodka with spicy Ginger Beer, Lime and Bitters. The Mule kick started the world's love affair with Vodka, and there are now a host of variations on the original recipe. The most crucial ingredient however is the Ginger Beer. Bland Ginger Ale is no substitute!
The classic Dry Martini combines Gin with the merest hint of vermouth to create a powerful but elegant cocktail classic. Fruit Martinis take the concept much further, combining Gin with other spirits, liqueurs and fruit juices. Drinks in this category have a Gin base and are served "up" in a Martini glass.
The Batida is a drink of Brazilian origin that combines fruit with Cachaca in what is usually a long and rich cooler. The Batida has yet to catch on outside of Brazil with the kind of success so far experienced by the Caipirinha. As Cachaca continues to become more accessible, the Batida is likely to grow in popularity.
The Caipirinha is a drink of Brazilian origin that combines muddled lime with sugar and Cachaca. The Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil and it's rich flavour and refreshing citrus edge has made it popular around the world. A host of variations on the classic Caipirinha formula combine Cachaca with a range of muddled fruits.
The Vodkatini is a cocktail made with Vodka and served "up", in a Martini glass. The soaring popularity of Vodka has led to the creation of many contemporary cocktails which combine fresh fruits and fruit juices with vodka and liqueurs. The Vodkatini category includes cocktails such as the Cosmopolitan, the French Martini and the Raspberry Martini.
Indulgent, stylish and above all delicious: Champagne Cocktails are the ultimate mixed drinks. The French 75, the Bellini and the Kir Royale are classic drinks mixed with Champagne.
A Cooler is the perfect summer drink. Long, refreshing and easy to drink, the Cooler represents the easy going flip side to the short, sharp shock of a good dry Martini. Related categories include the Gin based Collins, the minty Mojito and the vodka based Breeze.
The Sea Breeze combines Vodka with lots of fruit juice to create a refreshing summer drink with a hint of dryness to make the mouth water. The drink is typically made with Grapefruit and Cranberry but a range of variations substitute other fruit juices and even different bases, such as Gin, as found in the Arizona Breeze.
The Margarita mixes lime and orange liqueur with the kick of young Tequila. This category lists a number of delicious variations on the classic Margarita recipe, including the Strawberry Margarita and the Mexican Surfer.
The Tom Collins, combining Gin with lemon and soda, is a fabulous cocktail classic. It quickly grew from this original recipe to a host of alternatives with different bases (such as the John Collins with Whisky). More recently, the other ingredients have been varied, introducing fruits and flavours to this dry and refreshing formula.
Tiki cocktails combine exotic fruits with with rich spirits and are almost always served long or over crushed ice. The Tiki style of eating and drinking was created in the 30s by cocktail gurus Donn Beach and Trader Vic.
The Daiquiri is a classic Cuban recipe combining Rum, Lime and Sugar. A whole host of variations on this central theme have been created over the years, and these typically add further subtle flavours to the perfect Lime and Rum balance. The Strawberry Daiquiri, the Rum Cocktail and the Derby Daiquiri are all excellent Daiquiri recipes.
Juleps are long drinks combining spirits with Mint and crushed ice. The original Mint Julep featured Bourbon and was (and still is) served at the Kentucky Derby. Juleps are served as cold as is possible, by chilling the glass, shaker and ingredients before mixing.
Alongside the Daiquiri, the Mojito is the archetypal Cuban cocktail and the perfect summer cooler. This page lists a variety of the best Mojito variations that mix a cross section of compatible ingredients with the classic Mint, Rum and Lime combination.
Sours balance a delicious sweet fruit flavour with the sharpness of lemon or lime. They are typically served in a Rocks glass over ice.
This category groups the remaining cocktails that do not fall under any other category, including the Old Fashioned, the Manhattan and the Bramble.
