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National Cocktail Day

Occasions

July

National Piña Colada Day National Mojito Day National Michelada Day National Grand Marnier Day National Daiquiri Day National Tequila Day National Wine and Cheese Day National Scotch Day National Shiraz Day Canada Day Long Weekend Hours Anisette Day Independence Day

August

International Albariño Day Toronto Caribbean Carnival Weekend 2024 Civic Holiday National White Wine Day National Mead Day International Beer Day IPA Beer Day National Prosecco Day National Rum Day Pinot Noir Day International Whisky Sour Day National Red Wine Day National Mai Tai Day International Cabernet Day

September

Labour Day National Chianti Day National Beer Lovers Day International Box Wine Day International Canned Cocktail Day National Creme de Menthe Day National Sour Beer Day International Grenache Day National Rum Punch Day Oktoberfest National Horchata Day Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2024 National Drink Beer Day Hot Mulled Cider Day

October

International Coffee Day World Sake Day National Vodka Day Canadian Beer Day Beer and Pizza Day International Pinotage Day Thanksgiving National Liqueur Day Boss' Day International Gin & Tonic Day National Mezcal Day NBA Season Opener Global Champagne Day National American Beer Day Halloween Carignan Day

November

International Stout Day International Merlot Day National Shot Day National Harvey Wallbanger Day International Tempranillo Day Zinfandel Day International Happy Gose Day National Apple Cider Day Beaujolais Nouveau Day DrinksGiving

December

Cabernet Franc Day National Repeal Day National Bartender Day National Lager Day National Screwdriver Day National Sangria Day National Coquito Day National Eggnog Day National Champagne Day

January

National Hangover Day National Hot Toddy Day National Hot Buttered Rum Day National Bootlegger Day National Gourmet Coffee Day National Beer Can Appreciation Day National Irish Coffee Day Spicy Margarita Day Lunar New Year 2025 Year of the Snake Brandy Alexander Day National Bloody Mary Day

February

Groundhog Day Pisco Sour Day Black History Month Galentine's and Palentine's Day Happy Valentine's Day! We've got you covered National Drink Wine Day National Margarita Day World Bartender Day International Scotch Day National Pizza Day Super Bowl LIX - THE BIG GAME National Kahlua Day

March

Irish Whiskey Day British Pie Week Mardi Gras Elbows Up Canada! National Absinthe Day Cinco de Marcho Daylight Savings Time Ends - Spring Forward National Ranch Day Riesling Day Maple Syrup Saturday Are you ready for St. Patrick's Day? Bock Beer Day First day of Spring Vermouth Day National Cocktail Day International Whisk(e)y Day MLB Opening Day 2025 Mulled Wine Day National Moscow Mule Day

April

April Fool’s Day New Beer's Eve National Beer Day Gin and Tonic Day Ranch Water Day Malbec World Day Amaretto Day Easter Earth Day German Beer Day Pretzel Day Saison Day Bubble Tea Day

May

May the 4th Star Wars Day Orange Juice Day Cinco de Mayo National Beverage Day Beer Pong Day International Sauvignon Blanc Day National Cosmo Day National Have a Coke Day National Moscato Day Mother's Day World Cocktail Day World Whisky Day National Mimosa Day Victoria Day Long Weekend National Caesar Day Pinot Grigio Day World Paloma Day Chardonnay Day National Wine Day National Mint Julep Day

June

World Milk Day National Moonshine Day World Cider Day National Cognac Day National Bubbly Day National Rosé Day World Gin Day Last Minute Father's Day Ideas National Bourbon Day National Old Fashioned Day Drink Chenin Blanc Day National Martini Day First day of Summer World Lambrusco Day National Limoncello Day Sazerac Cocktail Day International Rosé Day PIneapple Day

National Cocktail Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the tasty alcoholic drinks we have come to know and love. A well-mixed cocktail can remind us of vacations and sandy beaches or special moments with a special someone. Cocktails have long been a great addition to parties, celebrations and winding down after a long day at work.

National Cocktail Day provides an opportunity for people to explore new concoctions, enjoy their favorite classic cocktails, and appreciate the creativity of bartenders. Cocktails were traditionally a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters, and some mixed drinks today still conform to this, such as the Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail.

No one is exactly sure who first created cocktails but during prohibition, cocktails became a way of hiding the often undesirable flavor of alcohol that was being produced ‘underground’, (it was often of lower quality and didn’t taste great). So fruit juices, honey and other flavors were added to mask the bad taste of the liquor, which was often just moonshine.

There are endless possibilities when it comes to making a cocktail. When you're the mixologist, you make the rules! Traditionally, cocktails are a mixture of spirits, sugar, water and bitters. There are some cocktails that still follow those "old rules" but really, there is no end to the way ingredients can be mixed and portioned! Some of the best cocktails were invented using novel ingredients and complex flavours. Although beer and wine are not considered cocktails, they can actually be used as ingredients! So whether you like them fruity or strong, sweet or sour, there is a cocktail out there for you.

New cocktails are constantly being developed but you can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail. These are the 10 World's Most Popular Classic Cocktails:
  1. Margarita
  2. Cosmopolitan
  3. Daiquiri
  4. Manhattan
  5. Negroni
  6. Old Fashioned
  7. Martini
  8. Pina Colada
  9. Mojito
  10. Whiskey Sour

National Cocktail Day is a great time to try out a new and different cocktail. Whether it’s a classic that you’ve just never gotten around to trying, or something new you’ve heard about, this is the day!  On National Cocktail day, there's no excuse not to indulge! So what are you waiting for? It's a day to raise a glass, whether it's a well-crafted martini, a refreshing mojito, or a bold and bitter Negroni.  Get mixing! Cheers! 

Cocktail FAQ

Q: What is the most popular spirit added to cocktails?
Vodka is the most commonly used alcohol for cocktails. Vodka is versatile and compliments both simple and complex ingredients. There are also many vodkas already infused with flavour which can make them appealing.

Q: What tools do I need to make a great cocktail?
There are no special tools required to make a great cocktail! However, there are tools that may make your mixing easier - shaker, strainer, corkscrew, ice tongs, spoons.

Q: What is the best way to make a spicy Margarita?
Try adding a few thin slices of chili pepper to the bottom of your shaker. Muddle them briefly then add the rest of your ingredients and shake.

Q: Are there any ingredients that should never be mixed?
Not really. There are a lot of things that will not taste good when mixed, but really, that’s part of the fun in creating a cocktail - trial and error!

How to celebrate National Cocktail Day

  • Mix and indulge in your favourite cocktail
  • Create a “Signature Cocktail” to serve at a get-together
  • Experiment with “less likely” cocktail ingredients or combinations of ingredients
  • Host a cocktail tasting party
  • Order some new and interesting cocktail glasses for your guests
  • Follow a new cocktail recipe - see below for ideas
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