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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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