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It is always a good time for a cocktail, whether you’re winding down after work, taking in the sunset on a rooftop bar or enjoying a chic cocktail experience<\/a> with friends over the weekend. If you want to learn to make great cocktails yourself, keep reading!<\/p>\n

6 Classic Cocktails to Perfect<\/h2>\n

There are tons of classic cocktails available, from the margarita to the cosmopolitan. Some of them consist of a few simple ingredients, while others are slightly more advanced. Let’s unpack a few of the popular options by looking at their ingredients and how to serve them.<\/p>\n

1. Margarita<\/h3>\n

The definitive origins of the margarita are unknown, and it’s possible that the cocktail\u00a0appeared in several different places<\/a>\u00a0at the same time. These drinks are known for sweet, sour and salty flavors that leave a tingling sensation on your taste buds. While there are many variations, a classic margarita is a strong cocktail that consists of tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice. If you enjoy margaritas with a slight smoky taste, you can opt to replace the tequila with mezcal.<\/p>\n

A classic margarita is a quick and easy drink to prepare for small or large groups and can be served on the rocks or frozen in a salt-rimmed glass.<\/p>\n

2. Moscow Mule<\/h3>\n

On first instinct, \u201cMoscow mule\u201d rings bells of Russia. However, this drink was\u00a0invented in New York or Los Angeles<\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0depending on who you ask. The idea was to combine the unique properties of ginger beer and vodka in a solid copper cup. The cup is actually a unique ingredient itself, as it keeps the cocktail cold and refreshing while enhancing its flavors and aromas.<\/p>\n

Moscow mules are vodka-based with added ginger beer and lime juice and are served cold over ice. You can use any unflavored vodka and garnish the drink with a lime wedge and a few mint leaves to add some color.<\/p>\n

3. Mojito<\/h3>\n

The mojito is one of the world’s most iconic cocktails \u2014 good quality rum and fresh ingredients help balance citrus, sweetness and herbal notes, making it\u00a0a very popular summer drink<\/a>\u00a0on most menus. As with many other cocktails, the origin of the mojito is uncertain, but it can likely be\u00a0traced back to the bars<\/a>\u00a0of Cuba.<\/p>\n

Mojitos typically consist of rum, soda water, sugar, lime and mint.\u00a0You can serve this classic Cuban cocktail over ice and crush the mint leaves slightly to release some flavor without making the cocktail bitter.<\/p>\n

4. Rum Runner<\/h3>\n

The rum runner is a potent tropical concoction and was\u00a0likely created in the 1970s<\/a>\u00a0by a bartender in the Florida Keys who was on a mission to use up ingredients before new stock arrived. This drink is fruity and flavourful and is usually a combination of light and dark rum, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, pineapple juice, lime and a splash of grenadine. The rum runner is well-known for its exotic island-inspired taste. It has a sweet and smooth finish and is typically served over ice and garnished with a cherry or orange slice.<\/p>\n

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