Not old, but already iconic. These cocktails may be younger than the Martini, but they’ve earned their place in the hall of fame. Inventive, balanced, and beloved by bartenders everywhere—consider this your guide to the best of the new school.
Aviation
gin
maraschino liqueur
lemon juice
creme de violette
floral
citrus
elegant
spring
classic
Negroni
Campari
sweet vermouth
bitter
complex
sophisticated
year-round
Bold bitterness with herbal and citrusy sweetness
Aperol Spritz
Prosecco
Aperol
soda water
light
effervescent
refreshing
summer
aperatif
Bittersweet orange with herbal undertones
Cosmopolitan
vodka
Cointreau
lime juice
crisp
fruity
cranberry
Bee's Knees
honey syrup
Zesty lemon with smooth honey and botanical gin
Gimlet
zesty
bright
up
Bright lime balanced by smooth, botanical gin
20th Century
Gin
citrusy
chocolatey
creamy
Alabama Slammer
Southern Comfort
Fruity
Sweet
Retro
Alaska
herbal
aromatic
Alexander
Brandy
Chocolate
Cream
Algonquin
Rye whiskey
Rye
Pineapple
Dry Vermouth
