Top 100 Cocktails
in the World

Pisco Sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of Pisco brandy, lime juice, sugar syrup, and egg whites. The ingredients are shaken with ice and then strained into an old-fashioned glass. The cocktail is traditionally garnished with Amargo Chancho bitters, but Angostura bitters are widely used today. The first Pisco Sour was made in the early 1920s in Lima by an American bartender Victor Vaughn Morris. Today, there is still an ongoing debate about Pisco Sour’s origin, with Peru and Chile both claiming that their nation is the home of the first Pisco. The Chilean version of the cocktail is made with powdered sugar instead of sugar syrup, and their Pisco is typically aged, unlike the Peruvian version. Regardless of the origin, both countries have a national Pisco Sour Day and celebrate it as their specialty beverage.Expand

Chilcano is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of pisco, lime juice, and ginger ale. The simple cocktail is prepared by combining the ingredients in a highball glass over ice, then stirring the combination. If desired, the cocktail can be additionally enriched by adding a few drops of bitters and it is recommended to garnish it with a lime twist. Regarding the origins of this refreshing cocktail, it is believed that the drink started to be called chilcano, which is the name of a local fish head soup, because both the drink and the soup were great hangover cures.Expand

Coquito is a traditional cocktail similar to eggnog. It is typically prepared and consumed during the festive Christmas season. The cocktail is made with a combination of coconut milk, rum, condensed milk, and vanilla, although every family has their own variation. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be blended, then chilled and served in small glasses. It is recommended to garnish coquito with nutmeg on top. The name of this drink means little coconut. In Cuba, they serve it with scoops of coconut ice cream, while the Spanish people serve it with turron.Expand

It is not Christmas in Chile without a glass of Cola de Mono (lit. Monkey’s Tail). There are numerous versions of this beverage, but it typically consists of milk, sugar, coffee, cloves, cinnamon, and aguardiente – distilled spirits containing between 29% and 60% alcohol by volume. Brandy or rum are among the most common types of alcohol used in Cola de Mono. All ingredients are first boiled, cooled, then combined with aguardiente. The drink can be served hot or cold, and it is traditionally paired with a slice of pan de pascua, a traditional Christmas bread.Expand

Chicha Sour is a Peruvian cocktail made with a combination of pisco, lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, egg whites, and chicha morada – a traditional beverage made from purple corn. In order to prepare the cocktail, all ingredients should be shaken without ice in order to create a foamy mix. Ice is then added to the combination, and the whole thing is shaken once again. It is recommended to serve chicha sour in a coupe glass and garnish it with mint.Expand

Sugary, refreshing, and herbaceous, Mojito is a traditional cocktail based on rum as the key ingredient. It has a relatively low alcohol content (about 10%). Although Havana is considered its birthplace, the origin of this simple cocktail is still disputed. The original Cuban cocktail recipe includes white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and spearmint yerba buena that grows on the island, but almost every mint variety can be used in the mix if yerba buena is not available. The components of the cocktail are added in a particular order: sugar and lime juice are gently mashed before mint and rum are added to the combination; the cocktail is then briefly stirred and topped with ice and sparkling soda water. Mojito is usually served in a glass garnished with lime wedges and mint leaves. It is considered one of the most popular summer cocktails, which gained worldwide popularity when it was presented as the favorite drink of Ernest Hemingway. There are several versions of Mojito, and many bars in Havana use Angostura bitters or add lemons instead of lime to cut Mojito's sweetness. The so-called Rose Mojito contains rose-flavored spirit Lanique, while a Mojito made without alcohol is called Virgin Mojito or Nojito.Expand

Rum Punch is a classic Caribbean cocktail made with rum, fruit juice, sugar syrup, and water. To prepare it, all you need to do is remember this Caribbean saying: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, and four of weak.” A shot of fruit juice, two shots of sugar syrup, three shots of rum, and four shots of water are combined in a big glass or a jug, then poured into a glass over ice. It is recommended to add a few drops of bitters or some freshly grated nutmeg to elevate the flavors even further. Garnish it with a pineapple wedge for the best possible experience.Expand

Frozen daiquiri is a variation of a classic shaken daiquiri, which typically incorporates rum, fresh lime juice, and sugar. This frozen version is mostly blended and usually includes pulverized ice and frozen fruit to mix, creating a sweet slurry with a texture similar to a slushie. Frozen daiquiris probably first appeared at the legendary El Floridita in Havana, sometime around the time of Prohibition. They were initially made with crushed ice and electric blenders, but their popularity skyrocketed in the second half of the 20th century after the invention of commercial machines. Banana and strawberry daiquiris were probably the most famous derivations at the time. Through the years, the drink went through many transformations that sometimes significantly differ from the original. They went to include sugar-packed syrups and artificial flavorings, earing frozen daiquiri somewhat of a bad rep. Frozen daiquiri is especially popular in Louisiana, and most local bars specializing in frozen daiquiris have several machines that dispense various daiquiri flavors. Expand

Contrary to its name, this cocktail does not have much in common with a classic Martini. Porn Star is a version that combines vanilla-flavored vodka, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice, and passion fruit purée, while a shot of Champagne (sometimes Prosecco) is served on the side. To prepare it, all the ingredients, except sparkling wine, are poured in a shaker filled with ice and are shaken, and then strained into a chilled glass. The cocktail was created in the early 2000s by Douglas Ankrah at The Townhouse bar. Ankrah initially named it Maverick but decided to change it as the drink reminded him of something a porn star would drink. Soon after its invention, this luscious cocktail became a staple at UK bars. In 2018, it was supposedly the most popular cocktail in Great Britain. This cocktail is usually served in a coupe or a martini glass and comes garnished with a half of fresh passion fruit. Sparkling wine is served in a shot glass, and the drinks should be sipped alternatively. Expand

A Brazilian national cocktail called Caipirinha is made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. Cachaça is the most common distilled alcoholic drink in Brazil, and it can be consumed by itself or used as a base for a number of mixed beverages. This refreshing cocktail is simple to prepare: sugar and lime that has been cut into quarters should be gently muddled together with a wooden spoon before adding cachaça and ice. The traditional way to make Caipirinha is in a single large jar that can be shared amongst people, but it can also be served in an old-fashioned glass with a lime wedge garnish.Expand

58 and CO is a distillery based in East London, known for producing premium gin, vodka, and bottled cocktails, with a strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility. It was founded by Carmen O’Neal with a clear philosophy that quality is built patiently - their London Dry Gin went through 58 recipe iterations before its official release. The portfolio includes classic and flavored gins, such as apple and hibiscus expressions, as well as a bolder Navy Strength style, complemented by ready-to-drink cocktails designed for both modern bar settings and home consumption. Beyond production, 58 and CO places strong emphasis on education through tastings, workshops, and masterclasses held at the distillery. The brand is widely recognized as a representative of contemporary craft distillation, combining technical precision, clear provenance, and a responsible approach to the spirits industry.Expand

Black Lines is a London-based drinks brand specialising in high-quality ready-to-serve cocktails, created to deliver bar-level consistency without the need for mixing. The company focuses on classic cocktail recipes, carefully balancing spirits, bitters and modifiers to preserve structure, freshness and depth of flavour in bottled and on-tap formats. Its range includes well-known serves such as Negroni, Aperitivo Spritz, Espresso Martini and Margarita-style cocktails, all designed to be poured and enjoyed with minimal preparation. Black Lines places strong emphasis on ingredient quality and precise formulation, aiming to replicate the experience of a professionally made cocktail rather than a simplified alternative. Alongside bottled products, the brand has developed a distinctive “cocktails on tap” concept, reinforcing its roots in hospitality and high-volume service environments. With a clean visual identity and a practical, flavour-led approach, Black Lines has positioned itself at the intersection of craft spirits culture and modern convenience.Expand

Le Barteleur is a French premium brand specializing in ready-to-serve bottled cocktails, founded in 2019 with the ambition of bringing high-quality cocktail experiences beyond the traditional bar setting. The brand was created around the concept of a “bartender at home”, offering pre-crafted cocktails inspired by iconic mixology classics, reinterpreted through a contemporary French perspective. Founded by Nicolas Varnier and Philippe Di Méo, Le Barteleur combines cocktail culture, design, and convenience with a strong emphasis on premium quality and distinctive brand identity. Its portfolio includes reinterpretations of classic cocktails such as Negroni, Manhattan, Mai Tai, Margarita, Espresso Martini, and Pornstar Martini, alongside original creations and evolving non-alcoholic alternatives. The brand emphasizes the use of carefully selected ingredients and a ready-to-serve approach designed for effortless consumption, typically requiring only ice and simple serving. Production is based in France, with positioning that bridges premium retail, horeca, gifting, and lifestyle markets. A key differentiator is its strong visual identity inspired by tarot symbolism and the fictional character of “Le Barteleur”, imagined as a stylish modern bartender figure.Expand