{"id":4647,"date":"2022-12-02T14:00:19","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T18:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=4647"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:59:06","slug":"american-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/american-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Classic American Cocktails Every Bartender Should Master"},"content":{"rendered":"

Put on the ritz with the best <\/span>American cocktails<\/span>! These colorful beverages were invented in the US around the mid-19<\/span>th<\/span> century and shot to fame from there. From refreshing Juleps to icons like the Old Fashioned and Bloody Mary, we\u2019ve got a selection of the most classic American cocktails that you can mix up and serve at home for just about any occasion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Mint Julep<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Get into the spirit of the Roaring 20s with the Mint Julep\u2014a Kentucky Derby favorite. This summery all-<\/span>American cocktail<\/span> used to be a breakfast beverage in the 17<\/span>th<\/span> century and gained popularity through The Great Gatsby<\/em> and its modern heroine Daisy. It\u2019s easy and delicious, featuring bourbon, mint leaves, and simple syrup over crushed ice. Thirst-quenching summer entertainment at its best!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Bloody Mary<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Hey, party animals, you\u2019ll know this one. The <\/span>Bloody Mary<\/span> is the ultimate drink for the morning-after-the-night-before. Choose the best quality tomato juice and combine it with vodka, and all the spices to taste. We recommend adding a dash of <\/span>Worcestershire<\/span> sauce (or soy if you\u2019re vegan) for a fully rounded umami flavor. Savory and boozy, it will pick you up instantly.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Sazerac<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Take a sip of cocktail history with the <\/span>Sazerac<\/span>, considered the first mixed drink recipe in the world! Invented by the New Orleans apothecary Antoine Peychaud, it\u2019s a real celebration of the flavors of rye whiskey. We suggest using a rye whiskey that has some deep aromatic notes for the best result. A subtle sweetness is given by a sugar cube and balanced out with a dash of bitters. The result is a simple cocktail with a surprising complexity of flavors.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>4. Old Fashioned<\/a><\/h2>\n

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In terms of classics, the <\/span>Old Fashioned<\/span> is probably one of the most famous ones out there. Recommended for whiskey lovers, it\u2019s a simple combination of bourbon, simple syrup and aromatic bitters. If you want to give your Old fashioned a fall outfit, we recommend trying the <\/span>American Trilogy<\/span> Cocktail<\/span>, which adds apple brandy to the original recipe for a warm and spicy touch.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Nothing says summer and holidays more than a <\/span>Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/span>.<\/span> This iconic S<\/span>outh American cocktail<\/span> is a sweet and creamy concoction that is tastes like a beach holiday in a glass. To make, combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream and lime juice in a blender with ice. Once blended you\u2019ll be left with the ultimate tropical adult slushie, perfect for pool-side summer entertainment. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Tom and Jerry Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Get the festive spirit going with the classic <\/span>Tom and Jerry<\/span> Cocktail\u2014a delicious combination of batter and rum, similar to eggnog. It\u2019s always served warm, so make it as a treat to sip after a day on the slopes or as a dessert drink after an indulgent Christmas roast. It requires some effort, but the results are well worth it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a07. Tequila Sunrise<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Feel like a rockstar with the <\/span>Tequila Sunrise<\/span>. This cocktail was made popular by the Rolling Stones during their \u201972 American tour making it a winner for your next retro party. It combines tequila, orange juice and grenadine in a colorful drink that looks as good as it tastes. Serve these tequila cocktails all summer long!<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Gin Rickey<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Arguably one of the most popular summer drinks, the Gin Rickey is a thirst-quenching sipper for those days when you want an ice-cold drink to cool you off. It\u2019s simple and light, featuring gin, lime juice and <\/span>club soda, and can be made in big batches for garden parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Cosmopolitan<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Are you ready to feel like Carrie (Bradshaw) and co.? Then the <\/span>Cosmop<\/span>o<\/span>litan<\/span> is the drink you need to know. This American cocktail may have originated in the 60s, but it\u2019s as popular as ever. Pretty and pink, it\u2019s a combo of vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice and one of the best drinks to serve if you’re looking to unwind with your favorite people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Manhattan<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Firmly in the hall of whiskey-based cocktail fame, the <\/span>Manhattan<\/span> is one of the most <\/span>classic American cocktails out there and a drink everyone should try at least once in their lives. <\/span>This socialite sipper, born in the 1800s, is super easy to make and will take your dinner party to a whole new level. To make this iconic cocktail, you\u2019ll need rye whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Simple and so sophisticated.\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Pan American Clipper Cocktail<\/h2>\n

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The Pan American Clipper Cocktail dates back to 1939 and gets its name from the first Pan American Airlines airport in Florida, where it was created. It\u2019s a fabulous mix of ingredients that taste as good as luxury traveling feels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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