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.

The Algonquin Cocktail is a classic 1920s drink named after the famous Algonquin Hotel in New York City, home to the legendary Algonquin Round Table where writers and critics gathered during the Jazz Age.

The Blood and Sand is a classic 1920s cocktail named after the 1922 silent film starring Rudolph Valentino. This unusual Scotch-based drink combines equal parts whisky, sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering, and orange juice.

Bourbon Milk Punch is a classic New Orleans brunch cocktail with origins tracing back to 17th-century English milk punches. This creamy, lightly sweet drink combines bourbon with milk and warm spices, creating a smooth cocktail that's become a staple at New Orleans brunches.

The Whiskey Sling is one of the oldest American mixed drinks, dating back to the 1700s. This simple combination of whiskey, sugar, and water represents early American drinking culture and served as the foundation for many cocktails that followed.

The Whiskey Fizz is a classic American cocktail from the 1880s that belongs to the "Fizz" family of drinks. These shaken cocktails combined spirits with citrus, sugar, and soda water, creating light and effervescent drinks popular in late 19th-century saloons.

The Whiskey Daisy is a classic American cocktail from the 1870s that belongs to the "Daisy" family of drinks. These vintage cocktails combined a base spirit with citrus, sweetener, and soda water, creating refreshing long drinks popular in Victorian-era saloons.

The Whiskey Crusta is a classic New Orleans cocktail created in the 1850s by Italian bartender Joseph Santini. This historic drink is credited with introducing the sugared rim to cocktail culture and showcases the elegant simplicity of mid-19th century American bartending.

The Bourbon Manhattan Cherry Shrub is a modern variation that adds cherry shrub - a drinking vinegar made from cherries, sugar, and vinegar - to the classic Manhattan formula. This contemporary riff brings tart, fruity complexity to the traditional whiskey and vermouth combination.

The Manhattan first appeared in newspapers in 1882 as a new style of cocktail. Jerry Thomas included it in his 1887 "Bar-Tender's Guide" using rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters. This classic remains one of the most iconic whiskey cocktails ever created.

The Bourbon Alexander is a modern variation of the classic Brandy Alexander, which originated in the early 1900s. By swapping bourbon for brandy, this version brings vanilla and caramel notes to the rich chocolate-cream combination, creating a distinctly American take on the dessert cocktail.