Bloody Marys, and the non-alcoholic Virgin Mary, are frequently served in the morning, as are mimosas and screwdrivers, as well as later in the day.

One of the stories regarding the creation of the Screwdriver cocktail refers to Iranian Oil Workers mixing their Vodka and Orange Juices with Screwdrivers, hence the name.

Tom Collins is the best known Collins cocktail, a group of long drinks made during WWI served in a highball or collins glass.

Made of gin, lemon juice, sugar and soda water it’s easy to make and best of all easy to drink!

The martini is traditionally made with gin and dry white vermouth, though in recent years substituting vodka for gin has become more popular than the original recipe.

Over the years, the martini has become perhaps the most well-known mixed alcoholic beverage.

The martini is a cocktail traditionally made with gin and dry white vermouth, though in recent years substituting vodka for gin has become more popular than the original recipe.

James Bond preferred a Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred, rather than the original gin-based martini.

A White Russian is a sweet cocktail made from vodka, Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria, and milk or cream, in an old-fashioned glass with ice.

Invented by South Beach, Florida bartender Cheryl Cook in 1985/86, her original recipe called for “Absolut Citron, a splash of triple sec, a drop of roses lime and just enough cranberry to make it oh so pretty in pink”.

It was popularized in the 1990s after being mentioned as a favorite in the program Sex and the City.

This beverage is the national drink of Brazil, enjoyed in restaurants, bars, and many households.

The International Bartender Association has named it as one of the official cocktails.

The B-52 is a layered shot which the B-50 series is based on. This version is made of coffee liquor, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and Grand Marnier

Invented by Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon for the Raffles Hotel in Singapore sometime between 1910 and 1915. It is considered their signature drink. At some point it fell into disuse such that the official recipe served at the hotel had to be created from memory by bar staff and notes they discovered.

It’s a nice refreshing drink best enjoyed on a hot summer’s day.

A Black Russian is a variation of the white russian, exchanging milk with more vodka.

The Mojito originated from Havana in the late 19th century and gained popularity in the 1930’s. It’s made of mint, cane sugar, and rum; similar to a Mint Julep.

The Americano is a cocktail composed of Campari, sweet vermouth, and club soda. The cocktail was first served in creator Gaspare Campari’s bar, Cafe Campari, in the 1860s. It was originally known as the “Milano-Torino” because of its ingredients – Campari, the bitters, is from Milan and Cinzano, the vermouth, is from Turin (Torino). In the early 1900s, the Italians noticed a surge of Americans who enjoyed the cocktail. As a compliment to the Americans, the cocktail later became known as the “Americano”. [source wikipedia]

One of the International Bartenders Assocation’s official cocktails.

A strong drink made with vodka, gin, tequila, cointreau, and rum.

It has been suggested that this drink was invented during the Prohibition era in the US because of its similarity to non-alcoholic iced tea. However, it is thought that it was actually invented by a bartender in Long Island, New York, in the late 1970’s.

Brandy Alexander is a sweet brandy-based cocktail popular during the early 20th century. The Brandy Alexander is based on an earlier Gin based cocktail called simply an “Alexander”.

Invented by renowned, (and two times world champion) mixologist Donato ‘Duke’ Antone in Los Angeles during the 1950’s. According to legend, Harvey was actually a Californian surfer. After losing an important contest, he consoled himself in Duke’s Blackwatch bar with one of his ‘special’ screwdriver cocktails, (a screwdriver with a dash of Galliano liqueur). After several drinks, he tried to leave the bar, but unfortunately kept bumping into the furniture and walls. Harvey ‘the Wallbanger’ became his nickname and the famous drink was named.