These are the top 24 classic cocktail recipes, including drinks made with gin, vodka, rum, tequila, whiskey, and more, that every cocktail enthusiast should know how to make. So, we rounded up all the classic cocktail recipes you should know how to make, from bright, fruity cocktails to after-dinner drinks to end the night. This A-to-Z list of classic cocktail recipes has a little bit of everything.

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Once you've stocked up a basic home bar with some of your favorite spirits, a good vermouth or two, and a bottle of bitters, you've got everything you need to nail the classic cocktail at home โ€”... These are the most iconic cocktail recipes everyone should know how to make. Once you master these simple classics, you can start with fun cocktail experiments.