Classic Drinks to Order at a Bar

 For traditionalists who like to keep things simple, these recipes will guarantee your drink is made perfectly.

Don't get us wrong, we love and inventive, over the top cocktail as much as anyone, but the timeless flavors of cocktails like the margarita, the Manhattan, and the martini are the cocktail version of comfort food, and we can't imagine imbibing without them. Whether you're brushing up on your home mixology menu or looking for a go-to order for your next cocktail hour, these classics will never steer you wrong.

Old Fashioned. 

The recipe is simple:

- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 sugar cube or 1 tsp sugar
- Orange twist garnish

Put sugar in glass. Cover it with dashes of bitters. Add whiskey and stir until sugar dissolves. Add ice, stir again, and serve. If the barman starts shaking the ingredients or muddling fruit, have your next round at another bar.

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Cocktail Shaker:

There are several types of cocktail shakers to choose from, the two most prevalent being the Cobbler Shaker and the Boston Shaker. The Cobbler Shaker is a 3-piece shaker that has a built-in strainer within the lid whilst the Boston Shaker consists of only 2-pieces. The Boston Shaker can consist of a tin and glass or a small and large tin – you will need to use a hawthorn strainer with a Boston Shaker in order to strain your cocktail into it’s drinking vessel.

Mixing Glass:

If you opt for a Boston Shaker then you can utilise your glass from the shaker as a mixing glass or even a standard drinking glass for that matter but if you are looking for something a little more professional, take a look at the Yarai Mixing Glass which has a high capacity and is a rock solid mixing glass.

Bar Spoon:

Necessary for all your stirred drinks. You can use a standard spoon but a bar spoon has more length, usually around 25-30cm, which makes it much easier to make a stirred drink when using a mixing glass or hi-ball glass.

Measuring Tool:

Whether you decide to use a measuring cup that you already have at home or a jigger, remember that accuracy and consistency is important when making your drink. You want to ensure you get the balance right for strength, sweetness, sourness, etc. and your measuring tool will help achieve this.

Strainer:

If you opt for the Cobbler Shaker, you’re all sorted with the built-in strainer but if you go with a Boston Shaker you’ll need a hawthorn strainer when transferring your freshly shaken cocktail into a glass. You may also want to invest in a conical strainer (or tea strainer) which finely strains out pips, pulp and finer ice shards.

Pourer:

Although not a necessity, the humble speed pourer makes measuring and pouring so much easier. Having a few speed pourers on hand will make it much easier to make consistent drinks and save on wastage after you’ve had a few 😉 there aren’t many options when it comes to speed pourers but Uber Bar Tools BarFlow or ProFlow pourers – they are the best in the industry, a little more expensive but they’ll last 10 times as long compared to any other and the smooth, consistent pour is incredible.

Cutting Tool:

A small paring knife will do the trick. You can cut small citrus such as lemons and limes for juicing and garnish; wheels, wedges, twists, etc.