The Singapore Sling is a classic gin cocktail created at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore around 1915. This complex, fruity drink has become synonymous with tropical cocktails, though its exact original recipe remains disputed.

The Clover Club is a pre-Prohibition gin cocktail created at Philadelphia's Clover Club in the late 1800s. Despite its pink color, this raspberry and gin drink was originally a gentleman's cocktail before falling out of favor and experiencing a modern revival.

The Bee's Knees is a classic Prohibition-era cocktail from the 1920s that used honey to cover up the harsh taste of illegal gin. The name comes from 1920s slang meaning "the best," reflecting both the drink's quality and the era's linguistic style.

The French 75 is a classic cocktail from World War I era named after the powerful French 75mm field gun. This elegant drink combines gin, lemon juice, sugar, and champagne, creating a cocktail with enough kick to match its military namesake.

The Lavender Aviation is a modern variation of the classic Aviation cocktail from the 1910s. This floral interpretation adds lavender syrup to the original recipe, enhancing the drink's botanical character while maintaining its signature pale purple color.

The Gin Gimlet is a classic cocktail with origins in the British Royal Navy during the late 1800s. What began as a practical way to prevent scurvy among sailors evolved into one of the most elegant and simple gin cocktails.

The Tom Collins is a classic gin cocktail from the 1870s with one of the strangest origin stories in cocktail history. The drink is named after "The Great Tom Collins Hoax of 1874," a practical joke that swept through New York City bars.

The Gin and Tonic is a classic British highball with origins in 19th-century colonial India. What began as a medicinal drink to prevent malaria evolved into one of the world's most popular and enduring cocktails.

The Negroni is a classic Italian cocktail created in Florence in 1919. This bold aperitivo combines equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, creating a bitter-sweet drink that has become one of the most popular cocktails worldwide.

The Martini is arguably the most iconic cocktail in history, with origins dating back to the 1880s. This simple combination of gin and dry vermouth has been refined over more than a century into the epitome of cocktail elegance.