Similar to the Manhattan, it’s made with brandy, whiskey, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura, and Peychaud’s bitters. We love Negronis at VinePair, so much so that we’re sorely disappointed when a bartender doesn’t know how to make one. Not to be confused with the espresso drink (and in fact, having nothing to do with coffee at all), this Italian cocktail was created by Gaspare Campari, who served it in his bar Caffè Campari in the 1860s. Like a refined Red Bull and vodka for coffee lovers, the Espresso Martini promises a pick-me-up, calm-me-down effect in a tasty package. The Pisco Sour, made with the Peruvian and Chilean national spirit pisco, along with lime, syrup, and an optional egg white, is appropriate for any occasion. Exact proportions and types of whiskey, sugar, and cream preparations can vary slightly, but when done right, it’s delicious. In January, Drinks International, a trade publication for the alcohol industry, released its annual list of the world’s best-selling cocktails. These responses were then weighted and ranked, yielding the most ordered cocktails. 22 in 2017, this popular aperitif is as visually pleasing as it is tasty and easy to make: a three-two-one ratio of Prosecco, Aperol, and soda. The brunch-time staple is best enjoyed with a house mix of tomato juice, vodka, and spices. You might do a double-take when you see the Gin Gin Mule on the list of the world’s most popular cocktails. Created by Sam Ross, co-owner of New York’s Attaboy, it’ll bring you back to life like a Z-pack. It enters the ranking this year as one of the most-ordered cocktails of the year. Gin, Campari, and vermouth in a perfect, punchy package. Amaretto Sour. The exact origins of this sweet drink are mostly a mystery. You’ve probably had your share of Tommy’s Margaritas without even realizing it. 6 in the top 50 cocktails of the year. Nothing cures the weary bar goer like a Penicillin, made with blended Scotch, smoky Islay Scotch, lemon juice, and honey ginger simple syrup. We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon? Despite its simplicity, however, the Rum Old Fashioned dropped 22 places in popularity since 2019, the farthest single-year fall of any cocktail on the list. The Margarita, in its tart, tangy simplicity, is probably the most well-known tequila cocktail in the world. It’s also been called a Vodka Espresso and Pharmaceutical Stimulant. Originally called the New Orleans Gin Fizz, then renamed for its creator, Henry C. Ramos, the Ramos Gin Fizz takes the classic fizz and ups the milkshake-like creaminess. This simple classic made with rye or bourbon, a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, a thick cube of ice, and an orange twist delivers every time. Two parts gin, one part lime juice, and one-half part sweetener, the Gimlet is an easy sipper that inspires many iterations, and has risen 10 spots in popularity since 2019. After acquainting yourself with Tom Collins, meet an Aviation: Served up in a Martini glass, the gorgeous lavender-colored cocktail is made with Crème de Violette or Creme Yvette, Maraschino liqueur, gin, and lemon juice. James Beard winner and author of “The Craft of the Cocktail” Dale DeGroff describes Irish Coffee as, “cold cream, hot sweet coffee, laced with wonderful Irish whiskey.” What’s not to love? The Bloody Mary is as much an experience as a drink. Choose wisely. It’s famously served in a Moscow Mule mug, which we venture to guess is much of its slushy appeal. Spicy rye, sweet vermouth, and two dashes of Angostura, stirred, strained, and garnished with a brandied cherry can make you feel like a true class act. Whiskey Sour. Perhaps the tiki-est of tiki cocktails, the Mai Tai was hard to resist among the world’s drinkers last year. The drink originated in the 1850s in New Orleans, and remains deeply entwined with Crescent City culture. Yet another example of the renewed popularity of classic cocktails, the French 75 jumped 12 spots since 2019. We may have sherry’s resurgence to thank for the Bamboo, a cocktail made with one-and-a-half parts sherry, one-and-a-half parts dry vermouth, two dashes Angostura bitters, and two dashes orange bitters. The following year, it claimed the No. Its simple recipe calls for whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar. Brazil’s national cocktail, the Caipirinha, had its moment in the spotlight during the 2016 Olympics in Rio. This cocktail originating in the 1920s was reimagined with a dash of egg whites by Peter Dorelli, former manager of The American Bar in London. (Incidentally, Carrie Bradshaw has reportedly moved on to Stella Artois.). Jumping 26 spots since 2018, the Clover Club was originally named after a men’s club in Philadelphia, and is now synonymous with the eponymous premiere cocktail club in Brooklyn. Corpse Reviver #1 calls for Cognac, calvados, brandy, and vermouth; while Corpse Reviver #2 uses equal parts gin, lemon juice, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and a dash of absinthe. One of the big takeaways from this year’s list: The spirit of the Roaring ’20s is indeed making a comeback, with four of the six newcomers to the list boasting Prohibition-era pedigrees. Supposedly a favorite of Prohibition-era mobsters from Chicago’s South Side, this gin, mint, and lime-based sour is a newcomer to this year’s Top 50 list. Garnish with an orange twist, and you’ve got yourself an afternoon. ), Made iconic by TV’s “Sex and the City,” the Cosmo mixes vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and lime juice. 42 in 2019. A delicious craft gin can make the Gin Fizz shine. New to the list in 2018, and up 15 places since then, the Campari, vermouth, and soda water drink is quickly rising in popularity. Created by Dick Bradsell at Fred’s Club in London in the 1980s, the Bramble combines the bright, tangy berry flavors of gin and blackcurrant liqueur (Merlet Crème de Mures is a favorite of some bartenders, although crème de cassis works as well). This drink rises 22 spots this year, and has an interesting twist: There are two versions. Another nod to the tiki resurgence, this 1970s-era Puerto Rican slushie pleasure is made with white rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.