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The world of mixed drinks has exploded over the last decade. With the increase in trendy bars and themed restaurants, it seems like you can find a new cocktail every other day. Although, trendy bars are fun and a new cocktail can be interesting, sometimes it is good to go back to the classics. Check out these seven classic cocktails and spritzers and see if they don’t still have the power to impress.

• 1. Old Fashioned: It is no surprise that we would start out with the most classic of cocktails the Old Fashion. Incarnations of this cocktail started showing up in different texts as far back as 1806. Although the recipe has changed a little here and there throughout its history, the premise is the same. To make this cocktail simply place a sugar cube in the bottom of an Old Fashioned glass and saturate with bitters. Add a bit of water and muddle until the sugar is dissolved, then add ice. Follow that up with your choice of Bourbon or Rye whiskey and garnished with an orange peel or a cherry.
• 2. The Sidecar: This simplistic cocktail is thought to have been invented around the end of World War I, in England or France. The actual origin is a mystery, but whoever the inventor was, they surely had no idea how much staying power this little mixed drink would have. All you need for a Sidecar is cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice. Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker full of ice. Give it a good shake, strain it into a classic cocktail glass, and enjoy.
• 3. The Mint Julep:Like the Old Fashion, this one has a long history and has experienced a few recipe changes along the way. It first showed up in 1784, but not as a cocktail. Mint Juleps were used in the southern part of the United States as a treatment for upset stomach and trouble swallowing. Apparently, it worked so well it became a favorite beverage of the South. Early versions were made with either gin or Bourbon whiskey, but the whiskey version won out. The recipe for this classic requires mint leaves, powdered sugar, a little water, and, of course, Bourbon. Simply place the mint, sugar, and water in a highball glass and muddle. Once combined, fill the glass with ice and add the whiskey. Stir until chilled and garnish with a mint leaf. This cocktail is a favorite at the Kentucky Derby
• 4. Gin and Tonic: This is another cocktail that started out as medicinal and grew to be a much-loved favorite. In the 1700s the British army was trying to prevent malaria with quinine. Unfortunately, quinine, though helpful, is very bitter. They took to mixing it into tonic water, which helped but not enough, so they added gin. After a little experimentation, the recipe ended up being lime, sugar, water, and gin. And there you have it, the birth of the Gin and Tonic. You can pretty much mix this one to taste with just the gin and tonic since modern tonic water is sweeter and less bitter than it was back then. Just mix your desired amount, pour over ice, and garnish with a lime slice.
• 5. White Wine Spritzer: Spritzers have had an odd history of going in and out of style much more frequently than the classic cocktails. It is hard to explain why because they are bubbly, refreshing, and come in many flavors. The classic white wine spritzer is simply white wine and club soda. The secret to a good one is to make sure that the glass and the ingredients are all very well-chilled.
• 6. Red Wine Spritzer Very similar to the white wine spritzer, the red wine spritzer is a good choice for summer parties. It can easily be mixed in a punch bowl, just combine red wine with club soda. Add some frozen blackberries or raspberries for a classic spritzer experience.
• 7. Mimosa: The Mimosa may be one of the best cocktails of all time. Who doesn’t love a drink that makes it okay to drink champagne with breakfast? The Mimosa got its name from the yellow flower of the mimosa plant and has been enjoyed in Spain for hundreds of years. A simple combination of orange juice and champagne, chilled to perfection, served in a champagne glass. You really cannot get much more classic than that.

There are thousands of cocktail recipes out, but there is just something special about the classics. We hope you have enjoyed this list and that it will inspire you to make some of your own classic cocktails or spritzers.