13 Classic twist cocktails you can make in minutes!

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The Parisian Mule has a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet taste. The cognac adds a depth of flavor that is both warming and comforting. The ginger beer gives it a refreshing kick, while the lime juice adds a touch of tartness.

Experience the allure of classic twist cocktails! These drinks are a perfect blend of tradition and innovation, offering a unique taste sensation that's sure to delight. Whether you're hosting a party or just relaxing after a long day, these cocktails will add a touch of sophistication to your occasion.

Classic Twist Cocktails: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

Classic twist cocktails are the epitome of elegance and creativity. They take the timeless recipes that we all know and love, and add a unique twist that transforms them into something extraordinary.

If you're someone who appreciates the classics but is also open to trying new things, these drinks are made for you. They are perfect for special occasions, or simply when you want to treat yourself to something special.

Why You'll Love Them

  • Innovation: These cocktails take traditional recipes and add a unique twist, giving you a new taste experience.

  • Variety: With a wide range of classic twist cocktails, there's something to suit every palate.

  • Quality: These cocktails are made with high-quality ingredients, ensuring a great taste every time.

Parisian Mule

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The Parisian Mule has a rich, smooth, and slightly sweet taste. The cognac adds a depth of flavor that is both warming and comforting. The ginger beer gives it a refreshing kick, while the lime juice adds a touch of tartness.

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Ingredients

  • Cognac: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Ginger beer: 4 oz(120ml)
  • Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Ice cubes: As needed
  • Lime wheel: 1 for garnish

Recipe

  1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
  2. Pour 2 oz of cognac over the ice.
  3. Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
  4. Top with 4 oz of ginger beer.
  5. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Minty Manhattan

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The Minty Manhattan is a robust, full-bodied cocktail with a strong whiskey base. The sweet vermouth adds a touch of sweetness, while the mint leaves lend a refreshing, cool aftertaste. The bitters round out the flavors, adding depth and complexity.

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Ingredients

  • Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Sweet vermouth: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Mint leaves: 6
  • Bitters: 2 dashes
  • Cherry: 1 for garnish

Recipe

  1. Muddle the mint leaves in a mixing glass.
  2. Add the bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and stir well.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a cherry.

Watermelon Whiskey Sour

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The Watermelon Whiskey Sour is a delightful balance of sweet watermelon and tart lemon, with the robustness of whiskey shining through. It's a vibrant, refreshing cocktail with a slight kick from the whiskey.

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Ingredients

  • Whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Fresh watermelon juice: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Ice cubes: As needed
  • Mint leaves: For garnish

Recipe

  1. In a shaker, combine the whiskey, watermelon juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Blackberry Old Fashioned

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The Blackberry Old Fashioned is a harmonious blend of sweet and sour with a robust whiskey foundation. The muddled blackberries contribute a tart fruitiness, while the simple syrup and bitters balance it with sweetness and depth. The orange peel garnish adds a zesty aroma and a slight bitterness that complements the drink's complexity.

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Ingredients

  • Bourbon: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Blackberries: 4
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
  • Orange peel: 1 garnish
  • Ice cubes: as needed

Recipe

  1. Muddle the blackberries in the bottom of a mixing glass.
  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters.
  3. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Express the orange peel over the drink and drop it in as garnish.

Manhattan Iced Tea

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The Manhattan Iced Tea offers a robust, rich flavor with a balance of sweetness and bitterness. The whiskey's warmth is perfectly complemented by the herbal notes of the vermouth, while the bitters add depth. It's a full-bodied cocktail with a lingering finish.

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Ingredients

  • Rye whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Sweet vermouth: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Triple sec: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Fresh lemon juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Angostura bitters: 2 dashes
  • Cherry: 1 for garnish
  • Lemon twist: 1 for garnish

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Pour in the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a cherry and a twist of lemon.

Ultima Palabra

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The Ultima Palabra is a complex and intriguing cocktail. It's smoky from the mezcal, herbal from the yellow Chartreuse, sweet from the Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, and tart from the fresh lime juice. The flavors are bold and well-balanced, making for a sip that's both refreshing and deeply satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • Mezcal: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Yellow chartreuse: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Luxardo maraschino liqueur: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Lime wheel: 1 garnish

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice.
  2. Pour in 1 ounce of mezcal, 1 ounce of yellow Chartreuse, 1 ounce of Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, and 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.
  3. Shake vigorously for 16 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

Roulette

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The Roulette cocktail offers a harmonious blend of sour and sweet with a robust white rum base. The maraschino liqueur provides a subtle almond-like sweetness, while the lime and grapefruit juices add a refreshing tartness that awakens the palate.

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Ingredients

  • White rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Maraschino liqueur: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Lime juice: 0.75 oz(23ml)
  • Grapefruit juice: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Lime wheel: 1 garnish

Recipe

  1. Combine Ingredients
    • In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz. white rum, 1/2 oz. maraschino liqueur, 3/4 oz. lime juice, and 1/2 oz. grapefruit juice.
  2. Shake
    • Add a generous amount of ice to the shaker.
    • Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
  3. Serve
    • Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe glass.
    • Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

Black Daiquiri

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The Black Daiquiri has a rich, velvety texture with a balance of sweet and tart flavors. The dark rum provides a warm, caramel-like undertone, while the lime juice adds a refreshing citrus kick. It's a bold, full-bodied cocktail with a lingering finish.

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Ingredients

  • Dark rum: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Fresh lime juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Ice cubes: As needed
  • Black food coloring: A few drops (optional)
  • Lime wheel: 1 (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Add the dark rum, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. If a darker color is desired, add a few drops of black food coloring.
  4. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
  5. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

Vida Paloma

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The Vida Paloma offers a smoky undertone from the mezcal, balanced with the tartness of grapefruit and a hint of sweetness from the simple syrup. The lime juice adds a refreshing acidity, and the club soda provides a fizzy lift, making it a well-rounded and invigorating drink.

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Ingredients

  • Del maguey vida mezcal: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Grapefruit juice: 3 oz(90ml)
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Lime juice: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Club soda: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Chile piquin: Garnish
  • Cilantro sprig: Garnish
  • Grapefruit quarter wheel: Garnish
  • Jalapeño round: Garnish

Recipe

  1. Prepare the Glass: Wet a rocks glass and rim half the glass with chile piquin.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: Add 2 ounces of Del Maguey Vida mezcal, 3 ounces of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1/2 ounce of simple syrup, and 1/4 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice into a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake: Shake the mixture until well-chilled.
  4. Serve: Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  5. Top Off: Gently top with 2 ounces of chilled club soda.
  6. Garnish: Add a cilantro sprig, grapefruit quarter-wheel, and jalapeño round for garnish.

Dirty Martinez

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The Dirty Martinez offers a briny, slightly salty taste with a rich herbal undertone from the gin. It's robust, complex, and has a savory finish that lingers on the palate.

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Ingredients

  • Gin: 2.5 oz(75ml)
  • Olive juice: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Green italian olives: 3 units

Recipe

  1. Chill a small martini glass.
  2. Combine 2.5 oz of gin and 1 oz of olive juice into a tin shaker.
  3. Add ice to the shaker.
  4. Shake vigorously for 10 - 12 seconds.
  5. Fine strain into the chilled martini glass.
  6. Garnish with 3 green Italian olives on a skewer.

Mexican Julep

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The Mexican Julep offers a refreshing minty taste that's perfectly balanced with the sweet, earthy notes of agave from the tequila. It's a harmonious blend of sweet and herbal flavors with a smooth, velvety texture and a spirited kick that lingers on the palate.

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Ingredients

  • Sauza® 901® tequila: 3 oz(90ml)
  • Agave syrup: 1 oz(30ml)
  • Water: 1 barspoon
  • Mint sprigs: 4 for muddling + 1 for garnish
  • Crushed ice: As needed

Recipe

  1. Muddle the mint sprigs in a pewter mug to release the oils.
  2. Add agave syrup and a barspoon of water and mix.
  3. Fill the mug with crushed ice.
  4. Pour in the Sauza® 901® Tequila and stir well.
  5. Top up with more crushed ice if needed.
  6. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig.

Rose Mint Julep

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The Rose Mint Julep offers a harmonious blend of smooth, oaky bourbon with a sweet, floral hint from the rose syrup. The fresh mint provides a cooling sensation, making the drink refreshing. It's a well-balanced cocktail with a robust foundation softened by the delicate rose.

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Ingredients

  • Bourbon whiskey: 2 oz(60ml)
  • Rose syrup: 0.25 oz(8ml)
  • Mint leaves: 6
  • Saline solution: 1 drop
  • Crushed ice: As needed

Recipe

  1. Gently muddle the mint leaves with the rose syrup at the bottom of a julep cup.
  2. Fill the cup halfway with crushed ice.
  3. Pour in the bourbon whiskey.
  4. Add a drop of saline solution.
  5. Stir the mixture until the cup feels frosty on the outside.
  6. Top with more crushed ice to form a dome.
  7. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a few rose petals.

Fernet Flip

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The Fernet Flip has a bold and complex flavor profile. It's herbaceous, slightly bitter, and earthy from the Fernet, with a creamy and velvety texture from the egg. The simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to balance the bitterness, making it a rich and indulgent experience.

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Ingredients

  • Fernet: 1.5 oz(45ml)
  • Egg: 1 whole
  • Simple syrup: 0.5 oz(15ml)
  • Nutmeg: 1 pinch (for garnish)

Recipe

  1. Add 1.5 oz of Fernet, 1 whole egg, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup into a cocktail shaker.
  2. Dry shake (shake without ice) vigorously to emulsify the egg.
  3. Add ice and shake again until well-chilled.
  4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
  5. Grate a pinch of fresh nutmeg over the top as garnish.

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