{"id":4272,"date":"2022-12-02T11:45:39","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T10:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:38:27","slug":"american-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/american-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of the Best American Cocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Put on the ritz with the best <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">! These colourful beverages were invented in the US around the mid-19<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> century and shot to fame from there. From refreshing Juleps to icons like the Old Fashioned and Bloody Mary, we\u2019ve got the most classic American cocktails that you can mix up and serve at home for just about any occasion.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/mint-julep\/\">Mint Julep<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1964 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing Mint Julep Cocktails served in copper cups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/09_Mint-Julep_.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get into the spirit of the roaring 20s with the Mint Julep\u2014a Kentucky Derby favourite. This summery all-<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">American cocktail<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">used to be a breakfast beverage in the 17<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> century and gained popularity through the Great Gatsby and its modern heroine Daisy. It\u2019s easy and delicious, featuring bourbon, mint leaves, and simple syrup over crushed ice. Perfect for summer entertaining.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/bloody-mary-cocktail\/\">Bloody Mary<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bloody Mary Cocktail garnished with celery, capers and olives\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/232.-Bloody-Mary-envato-credit-ipolly80-1800-\u00d7-900-px.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hey, party animals, you\u2019ll know this one. The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bloody Mary<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 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><span data-contrast=\"none\">Worcestershire<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> sauce (or soy if you\u2019re vegan) for a fully rounded umami flavour. Savoury and boozy, it will pick you up in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/sazerac-cocktail\/\">Sazerac<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14627 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Sazerac cocktail on a wooden table garnished with a lemon peel twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take a sip of cocktail history with the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sazerac<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, considered the first mixed drink recipe in the world! Invented by the New Orleans apothecary Antoine Peychaud, it\u2019s a real celebration of the flavours of rye whisky. We suggest using a rye whisky 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 flavours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\">Old Fashioned<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"An old fashioned on a wooden surface with orange peel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/273.-Mocktails_Canva_etorres69.jpg-old-fashioned.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In terms of classics, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old Fashioned<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is probably one of the most famous ones out there. Recommended for whisky lovers, it\u2019s a simple combination of bourbon, simple syrup and aromatic bitters. If you want to give your Old fashioned an autumn outfit, we recommend trying the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American Trilogy<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which adds apple brandy to the original recipe for a warm and spicy touch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/pina-colada-recipe\/\">Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/176.-Pina-Colada_Canva_bhofack2-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen Pi\u00f1a Colada in a Hurricane glass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nothing says summer and holidays more than a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pi\u00f1a<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Colada<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> This iconic S<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outh American cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a sweet and creamy concoction that 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. This is the ideal drink<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to cool your guests down at your next pool party.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/tom-and-jerry-cocktail\/\">Tom and Jerry Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/229.-US-Tom-and-Jerry-Cocktail-Ingredients_Canva-Yuliya-Furman-tom-and-Jerry-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"3 Christmassy Tom and Jerry cocktails in mugs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get the festive spirit going with the classic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tom and Jerry<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> cocktail\u2014a delicious combination of batter and rum similar to eggnog. It\u2019s always served warm, so make it 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 result is well worth it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a07. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/tequila-sunrise-cocktail\/\">Tequila Sunrise<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top Shot of A Refreshing Tequila Sunrise Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/06\/04_Tequila-Sunrise.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feel like a rockstar with the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tequila Sunrise<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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 colourful drink that looks as good as it tastes. Serve these tequila cocktails all summer long!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/gin-rickey-cocktail\/\">Gin Rickey<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gin Rickey cocktail ingredients\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arguably one of the most popular summer drinks, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gin Rickey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 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 soda water, and can be made in big batches for garden parties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/cosmopolitan\/\">Cosmopolitan<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of the best refreshing Cosmopolitan cocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/14_Cosmopolitan_21824.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you ready to feel like Carrie (Bradshaw) and co.? Then the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cosmopolitan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 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 the perfect drink to serve to get the night started.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/recipes\/manhattan-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Manhattan<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1797\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Close of a cocktail glass with olives inside\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/07\/Manhattan-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firmly in the hall of fame of whisky-based cocktails, the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Manhattan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is one of the most <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">classic American cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you should try at least once in your life. 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 whisky, vermouth and bitters. Simple and so sophisticated.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. Pan American Clipper Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/alcoholic-cocktail-manhattan-with-american-bourbon-2021-08-27-09-17-38-utc-1024x446.jpg\" alt=\"Pan Am Clipper\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">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 travelling feels. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>60 ml Calvados or other apple brandy<\/li>\n<li>20 ml Lime juice, freshly squeezed<\/li>\n<li>15 ml Grenadine<\/li>\n<li>2 dashes Absinthe<\/li>\n<li>Lime wheel, to garnish<\/li>\n<li>Ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Add the Calvados, lime juice, grenadine, absinthe, and ice to a shaker<\/li>\n<li>Shake until well chilled<\/li>\n<li>Strain into a chilled coupe glass<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with a lime wheel and serve<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>12. 4th of July Cocktail<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/51.US_Popular-Layered-Cocktails_Red-White-Blue_Canva_MAD8MfARjG4-an-american-flag-and-a-glass-of-red-white-and-blue-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Red White &amp; Blue Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get ready for one of most <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">American-themed cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> ever. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The 4<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> of July Cocktail is a brightly coloured drink that showcases the colours of the American flag. 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