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"Manhattan   You don&amp;#039;t have to live in the Big Apple to enjoy what some have named the &amp;quot;King of Cocktails.&amp;quot; One of the original drinks in the cocktail movement, the icon dates back to 1870 in New York City&amp;#039;s Manhattan Club. This strong, no-frills drink is served on the rocks, and if you&amp;#039;re feeling fancy, a maraschino cherry is an acceptable garnish. Side Car   No one knows for certain, but this World War I-era drink might have gotten its name from an American Army captain who named it after his motorcycle side car. With lemon juice and orange liqueur, this cocktail has strong citrus flavor; we&amp;#039;ve added simple syrup to give it just a touch of sweetness. Our recipe serves about eight, so feel free to mix up a pitcher before guests arrive, and have your martini glasses chilled and ready. 50-50 Martini   Martinis have been popular for more than 100 years, and in that time, countless variations have made their way to the barroom roster. But if you&amp;#039;re looking for the traditional recipe, this version hits the nail on the head. With 50 percent gin and 50 percent dry vermouth, this classic cocktail lives up to its name. French Cosmopolitan   Carrie Bradshaw might have made this cocktail a household name, but the cosmo&amp;#039;s been around since the 1970s. It&amp;#039;s really no surprise that there are multiple bartenders claiming to have first mixed this pale pink beauty, but no matter who created it, we all win. We&amp;#039;ve taken this already sophisticated drink and added an extra touch of class with some Grand Marnier and lime juice. Frozen Pi\u00F1a Colada   Sweet, tropical pi\u00F1a coladas were popular at the legendary Trader Vic&amp;#039;s restaurant in New York City. They became a widespread fad during the mid-1950s. Pineapple juice, rum, and coconut cream are the tried-and-true ingredients. Miami Mojito   Some say that a version of the mojito has been around since the 16th century, using a primitive relative of rum called tafia, before rum itself was widely available. If that&amp;#039;s true, then the mojito can definitely claim the title of world&amp;#039;s first cocktail, beating out the competition by several centuries! For the best mojitos, bruise the mint leaves in addition to chopping them \u2014 this will better release the plant&amp;#039;s flavorful oils. Mint Julep   Enjoy a Southern tradition with this sweet sipping cocktail. This drink first gained national prominence more than a century ago when Senator Henry Clay introduced it to Washington, D.C. Though it&amp;#039;s famously associated with the Kentucky Derby, you don&amp;#039;t have to reserve this drink for the races. Similar to a mojito, a mint julep features whiskey as its base instead of rum, but still uses plenty of fresh mint. Long Island Iced Tea   Despite its popularity, the Long Island Iced Tea is a relative newcomer to the cocktail scene, arriving in the mid-1970s. It has no actual tea whatsoever; a splash of cola gives the drink its color. Full of vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec, it goes without saying that this delicious beverage packs a punch, especially since it barely contains any mixers. Bellini Mimosas   Both the Bellini and the mimosa were created in Paris, so it makes sense to combine the best of both drinks. We&amp;#039;ve started with the traditional mimosa base of champagne (or you can do any sparkling white wine), and added the peach nectar found in the Bellini, along with a dose of grenadine syrup. Whether it&amp;#039;s a wedding, a brunch, or a girls&amp;#039; night out, this classy cocktail is sure to please a crowd. Plantation Punch   Planter&amp;#039;s Punch, a more recognizable name for this drink, is one of the oldest recipes using rum, dating to the 17th century. Americano   This classic cocktail containing vermouth and Campari originated in Italy, where it was popular with American tourists during Prohibition. Italian Lemon Cordial   What if we told you that there was no need to go to Italy, or even the liquor store, for the best-tasting and freshest limoncello? Save the airfare \u2014 you can make the Italian cordial at home. This supersimple and wonderfully sweet recipe requires only some lemons, vodka, and a bit of patience. The weeklong wait for the liqueur to mature is worth it, though, since this homemade treat is often more flavorful than what the store carries. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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