3 Classic Cocktails to Master Now

SHARPEN YOUR BARTENDING SKILLS WITH THESE TRIED-AND-TRUE DRINKS

Article by Kate Baxendale

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Your favorite bars might be closed right now, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite drinks. Stock up on supplies at the liquor store and try making cocktails at home. These 3 recipes from Liquor.com are classics for a reason, so roll up your sleeves and start pouring. Cheers!

Manhattan

This potent cocktail mixes whiskey (bourbon or rye), sweet vermouth and bitters. It's a simple drink that was invented in New York's Manhattan Club circa 1880.

Dry Martini

The origins of this cocktail are disputed, but its reputation as a classy concoction certainly is not. Use a London-style gin, a dash of dry vermouth, orange bitters and garnish with a lemon twist.

Cosmopolitan

This refreshing sipper was a favorite of the gals on the HBO hit series Sex and the City. The citrus vodka-based drink has a splash of cranberry juice that gives it its iconic pink hue.

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