Cocktails feature different types of liquor mixed with beverages, fresh sodas, or even blended with ice to create an interesting concoction. Popular recipes are served across the globe in bars, pubs, and social gatherings. In fact, there are hundreds of variations, but the classics remain untouched for years to come. Here are some original bestselling cocktails that you must try.

1. Old fashioned cocktail
Don’t let the name fool you as this is one of the top selling cocktails that patrons request across the globe. Made with a simple mix of some sugar, orange juice, bitters, and bourbon whiskey, this classic cocktail is served with ice cubes filled right up to the brim of the glass. Try this recipe and enjoy the classic twist of bourbon on the rocks.

2. Daquiri
Rum lovers are in for a treat with this cocktail. Made with white rum, sugar, and some lime juice, this elegant cocktail is a top five favorite served straight up without any ice. The best part about making a daquiri is that you can mix and match it with several sweeteners and syrups to make flavored ones. The classic white rum recipe is always made with some sugar and lime juice only.

3. Martini
Popularized by Mr. Bond himself, there are many interesting ways of making and serving this cocktail. A dry martini is usually made with mixing gin and vermouth chilled, served straight up or on the rocks. Some mint or lemon peel can be used for garnishing. An interesting variant of this drink is the espresso martini, a cocktail vodka with coffee.

4. Margarita
Margaritas are the classic party cocktail that can be made in large batches with minimal ingredients. All you will need is some tequila, sweet orange liqueur and tangy lime. It is usually served on the rocks or chilled in a tall wine glass with a salted rim. The salt adds more flavor. You can also blend the ice in the drink itself to make a stronger concentration of the drink.

5. Mojito
Mojitos are served in tall glasses with a lot of garnish and are a really popular summer drink. The classic, bestselling Cuban cocktail is mainly made with white rum, lime juice, soda water and garnished with mint that adds to the flavor. The drink is always served on the rocks with green mint garnish immersed in the mixture. There are no specific measurements, so you can adjust the ratio of lime soda to rum as per your liking.

6. Manhattan
If you are a whiskey lover, then this amazing concoction of rye whiskey and bitters mixed in sweet vermouth will surely prompt a refill. You can substitute rye whiskey for any Canadian, bourbon, or Tennessee whiskey and experiment with new flavors. The cocktail is always served straight up without ice and ranks among the top ten bestselling cocktail recipes from around the globe to try.