{"id":22304,"date":"2023-06-12T20:30:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T20:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/12\/our-52-most-popular-cocktail-recipes-ranked\/"},"modified":"2023-06-12T20:30:45","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T20:30:45","slug":"our-52-most-popular-cocktail-recipes-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/12\/our-52-most-popular-cocktail-recipes-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 52 Most Popular Cocktail Recipes, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A good drink becomes a great cocktail when consumed in the proper setting. This is why the same gin martini will taste better in a Manhattan hotel bar than it does in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium. It\u2019s why a strawberry margarita sounds fun at your cousin\u2019s wedding but strange at a pub on St. Patrick\u2019s Day. With that in mind, we decided to look back at our 52 most popular cocktail recipes of all time, rank them by popularity, and<\/em> identify an ideal moment for each one.<\/p>\n

52. Mezcal Michelada<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Mezcal<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lime, light beer, agave, hot sauce<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> The third weekend of July when your early-afternoon poolside beer needs a little extra spark.<\/p>\n

51. The Fall 75<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Cognac or gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Champagne, vanilla, blood orange<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re awake before noon on the day after Thanksgiving\u2014treat yourself.<\/p>\n

50. Hello Summer Cocktail<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Watermelon, lime, Lillet Blanc, cilantro, chile<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> At a dinner party on the last weekend of June. Drink one while you set up and another once your friends arrive.<\/p>\n

49. Rosebud<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Vodka<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Cointreau, rosewater, cucumber, mint<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Two words: spa day.<\/p>\n

48. Rosemary Gin Cocktail<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Rosemary, lemon, club soda<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re at a tailgate, and you\u2019d like something other than beer.<\/p>\n

47. Mid-Winter Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Grapefruit, lime, chile salt<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> It\u2019s a Wednesday in late January, and you leave work early<\/em>, but the sun\u2019s already down. You make this, and (some) light returns.<\/p>\n

46. Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Spiced, non-alcoholic spirit<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Espresso, some sugar<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re abstaining from alcohol but want dinner to end with an aesethetic Instagram story.<\/p>\n

45. Cognac Old Fashioned<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Cognac<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Orange & Angostura bitters, lemon<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Sitting on a porch in late August.<\/p>\n

44. Cold Brew Negroni<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Campari, cold brew, sweet vermouth<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Easter brunch.<\/p>\n

43. Blueberry Tea Cocktail From Eric Bemis<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Grand Marnier<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Blueberry, Earl Grey tea, amaretto<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You need a break from building snowmen.<\/p>\n

42. Tequila Manhattan<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Sweet vermouth, chocolate bitters, maraschino cherry<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re out of whiskey.<\/p>\n

41. Smoky Pear & Ginger Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirits:<\/strong> Tequila, mezcal<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Fresh ginger, pear juice, agave, sea salt<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re at a bonfire in late October.<\/p>\n

40. Cynar Spritz<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Cynar<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Prosecco, club soda, lemon<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re making eggs Benedict.<\/p>\n

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39. Tamarind Martinis<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Vodka<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Tamarind, Taj\u00edn, lime<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re at a wedding, and \u201chumidity\u201d is the word of the day.<\/p>\n

38. Garibaldi Cocktail (Campari-Orange)<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Campari<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Orange juice<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> After a post-beach (preferably outdoor) shower.<\/p>\n

37. Spiced Bourbon Cocktail With Pomegranate Syrup<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Bourbon<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Pomegranate, lime, grapefruit, cinnamon, rosemary<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You spent an afternoon evaluating the size, shape, and artistic capacity of pumpkins.<\/p>\n

36. The R.B. Ginger<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rum<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Ginger beer, Cointreau, lime<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> A sunset boat ride with \u201cBrandy<\/a>\u201d by Looking Glass playing in the background.<\/p>\n

35. Scotch Old Fashioned<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Scotch<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Honey syrup, orange bitters<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re drafting a petition to remove the speed bumps in your neighborhood.<\/p>\n

34. The Ultimate Chocolate Martini<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Vanilla vodka<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Bailey\u2019s Irish Cream, Frangelico, Chocolate liquor<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> A Willy Wonka movie pregame.<\/p>\n

33. Bubbly Manhattan<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rye whiskey<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> IPA, sweet vermouth, orange<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re out of bitters.<\/p>\n

32. Hibiscus Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Hibiscus, lime, cinnamon, agave<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Saturday afternoon, year-round.<\/p>\n

31. Gl\u00f6gg (Mulled Wine Punch)<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Brandy<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Red wine, port, cardamom, anise, cloves, cinnamon, ginger<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re rewatching A Charlie Brown Christmas<\/em>\u2026 for the third time.<\/p>\n

30. Holiday Milk Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Brandy<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Rum, nutmeg, cream, sugar<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> At the holiday party you actually look forward to.<\/p>\n

29. Manhattan<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rye<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, cherry<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re beginning an evening of heavy eating and semi-serious conversation.<\/p>\n

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28. Spicy Apple Cider Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Apple cider, lime, cinnamon, agave<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re celebrating your escape from a conversation about fantasy football.<\/p>\n

27. White Negroni<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Dry vermouth, Suze, lemon<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re considering wearing a silk button-down.<\/p>\n

26. Crimson Bulleit Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Bourbon<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Champagne, ginger liqueur, pomegranate, lime<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> A White Elephant gift exchange.<\/p>\n

25. Nineteenth Century: Roman Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rum<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Champagne, lemonade, egg whites<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re craving something bright and acidic that\u2019s just<\/em> the right amount of sweet.<\/p>\n

24. Rosemary-Grapefruit Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Grapefruit, lime, rosemary<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> The Thanksgiving turkey is in the oven.<\/p>\n

23. Golden Hour Cocktail From Basil Hayden\u00ae<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Bourbon<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lillet Blanc, Aperol, Grapefruit<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re losing in a late-afternoon card game.<\/p>\n

22. Rum Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rum<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Black tea, lime, spices<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re within arms length of this snack mix<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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21. Aperol Spritz<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Prosecco<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Aperol, orange<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Rewatching season two of The White Lotus<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

20. Negroni Flip<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Campari, sweet vermouth, egg<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Your friends are hosting a cocktail competition.<\/p>\n

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19. Holiday Manhattan<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Bourbon<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Pomegranate, dry vermouth, lemon<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> It\u2019s (holiday) sweater season.<\/p>\n

18. Fall Wisconsin Old Fashioned<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Brandy<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Angostura bitters, apple cider, grenadine<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> There are leaves on the ground, and you\u2019ll soon be going toe-to-toe with some cheese curds.<\/p>\n

17. The Desert Bird Cocktail<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Mezcal<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Campari, lime, pineapple, mint<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Your air conditioner breaks on the hottest day of the year.<\/p>\n

16. Whiskey Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Whiskey<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lemonade, club soda, honey<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re celebrating a lawn well mowed.<\/p>\n

15. Whiskey & Apple Cider Syrup (aka the Only Fall Cocktail You Need in Your Life)<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rye whiskey<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Cider syrup, cinnamon, orange<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> It\u2019s fall.<\/p>\n

14. Four Ingredient Strawberry Martini<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Vodka<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Strawberries, sugar, lemon<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You bought an extra box of strawberries.<\/p>\n

13. Negroni Sbagliato<\/a>
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Base Spirits:<\/strong> Campari, sweet vermouth<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Prosecco<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You want to feel \u201cstunning<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

12. Tom Collins<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lemon, club soda, sugar<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re lounging on a pool chair, snacking on a chicken Caesar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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11. The Original Margarita From Cointreau<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lime, Cointreau<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Summer Fridays.<\/p>\n

10. Bowery Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Grapefruit, lemon, bitters<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re the lead architect of a mid-century modern gingerbread house.<\/p>\n

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9. Old Fashioned<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rye whiskey<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Angostura bitters, orange peel, sugar cube<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Before doing anything that you\u2019re even remotely excited about.<\/p>\n

8. Gin Spritz<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Mint, lime, Prosecco<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You’re breaking out the white jeans.<\/p>\n

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7. Apple Rye Moonshine Punch<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Rye whiskey<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Maple bitters, cider<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> When fall\u2019s colder weather is still new and adorable.<\/p>\n

6. Margarita<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Cointreau, lime, agave<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Anytime you\u2019re snacking on something salty.<\/p>\n

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5. Pear Vodka Martini<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Peard Vodka<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Pear nectar, lemon juice<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re watching reality television.<\/p>\n

4. The Written Word<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lime, Cointreau, Chartreuse<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> Date night at home.<\/p>\n

3. The Perfect Negroni<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Campari, sweet vermouth<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> It\u2019s 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

2. Strawberry Margarita on the Rocks<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Tequila<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Lime, strawberry, triple sec<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> At a backyard barbecue with your closest friends (with at least one of these
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1. Gin Martini<\/a>
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Base Spirit:<\/strong> Gin<\/p>\n

Flavors:<\/strong> Vermouth<\/p>\n

When To Drink:<\/strong> You\u2019re shucking
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A good drink becomes a great cocktail when consumed in the proper setting. This is why the same gin martini will taste better in a Manhattan hotel bar than it does in the bleachers of Yankee Stadium. It\u2019s why a strawberry margarita sounds fun at your cousin\u2019s wedding but strange at a pub on St. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-22304","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-food"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22304\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22305"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}