While we don’t think you need an excuse to have a cocktail in hand, it’s World Cocktail Day on 13th May, which means there’s all the more reason to make some of your favourite cocktails!
Have a rummage through your alcohol cupboard and dust off your cocktail shaker because we have some recipes you’ll definitely want to be sipping on come 13th May.
This World Cocktail Day we have a classic line-up of staple cocktails to tantalise your taste buds.
We share each cocktail’s ingredients and how to make them, so you can impress your family and friends with a cocktail masterclass!
Vodka…check! Rum…check! Whiskey…check! There’s a cocktail for all tastes.
Where would a classic cocktail list be without a Piña Colada? This refreshing pineapple cocktail is so easy to drink and has you wanting more.
Mix yourself up a Piña Colada and let the tropical taste transport your senses to a beach somewhere warm and sunny.
Recommended Glassware:Poco grande glass - a big-bowled tall glass.
An iconic minty cocktail that dates back to 16th Century Cuba and was notably one of Ernest Hemingway’s cocktails of choice.
An incredibly versatile and refreshing cocktail, perfect for a hot day, that can be altered with different flavours andsyrups.
Recommended Glassware:Highball or Collins glass - a tall glass.
This rich and boozy cocktail is a great tipple for World Cocktail Day for all the whiskey lovers.
The spicy rye whiskey and sweet vermouth combined make for a timeless cocktail that can be enjoyed again and again.
Recommended Glassware:Martini glass.
A simple cocktail made up of fresh lime juice, triple sec and good quality tequila that can be made quickly and easily to make your cocktail making hassle-free.
If you have guests over you can mix up Margaritas in no time with this recipe and jump straight back into the party.
Recommended Glassware:Margarita glass.
An icy concoction of strawberry heaven, a strawberry daiquiri is a certified winner on the cocktail scene.
When making cocktails for family and friends, a strawberry daiquiri is always a crowd pleaser.
If you don’t fancy strawberry, the daiquiri is a versatile cocktail that can be made with different fruits - give raspberry a try!
Recommended Glassware:Margarita or Martini glass.
A sweet Cosmopolitan is a perfect cocktail to make for one or to prepare in advance for a crowd.
A Cosmopolitan is a hard hitter among vodka cocktails, quick and easy to make.
Recommended Glassware:Martini glass.
If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, an Espresso Martini is perfect for giving you a little boost. One for the coffee lovers, it’s an acquired taste that gives you a kick.
Recommended Glassware:Martini glass.
A fruity and refreshing cocktail, a Tequila Sunrise is easy to make, and its sunrise effect is a real eye-catcher and leaves everyone impressed.
There’s no mixing involved in this cocktail, so you can bench your cocktail shaker for this one.
Recommended Glassware:Highball or Collins glass.
James Bond’s cocktail of choice whenever he didn’t fancy a Martini.
The Negroni is a simple yet sophisticated cocktail. A cocktail for those that enjoy a bitter taste.
Recommended Glassware:A rocks glass - a small tumbler glass.
Not one for the faint-hearted, the Long Island iced tea is a megamix of all the most loved spirits. A classic cocktail with equal parts of vodka, gin, tequila, rum and triple sec - a certified good time!
Recommended Glassware:Highball or Collins glass.
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If you're considering a bite to eat with your cocktails check out our guide on How to Pair Cocktails and Food Together to get the best balance in flavour between your cocktails and your food.
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