Here is a list of the top 100 cocktails for 2023, as determined by popularity and cultural significance:
- Pornstar Martini
- Margarita
- Old Fashioned
- Daiquiri
- Mojito
- Negroni
- Manhattan
- Gin and tonic
- Cosmopolitan
- Whiskey sour
- Tom Collins
- Sidecar
- Long Island iced tea
- Bellini
- Amaretto Sour
- Boulevardier
- Pina Colada
- Espresso Martini
- French Martini
- Mai Tai
- Black Russian
- Irish Coffee
- White Russian
- French 75
- Snowball
- Paloma
- Aperol Spritz
- Negroni Spagliato
- Rob Roy
- Sazerac
- Champagne Cocktail
- Godfather
- Gin Fizz
- Old Cuban
- Moscow Mule
- Pisco Sour
- Kir Royale
- Gibson
- Rusty Nail
- Bloody Mary
- Strawberry Daiquiri
- Bees Knees
- Salted Caramel Latte Martini
- Caipirinha
- Bajan Mojito
- Vesper Martini
- Lemon Drop Martini
- Mango Daiquiri
- Harvey Wallbanger
- New York Sour
- Tequila Sunrise
- Aviation
- White Lady
- Martinez
- Bucks Fizz
- Toblerone Cocktail
- Breakfast Martini
- Dark and Stormy
- Vodka Punch
- Zombie
- Painkiller
- Penicillin
- Mimosa
- B-52
- Southside
- Whisky Highball
- Cuba Libre
- Blue Hawaiian
- Vodka Martini
- Bramble
- Pineapple Paloma
- Vodka Collins
- Vodka Tonic
- Corpse Reviver #2
- Bad Boy, Good Girl
- Mexican Martini
- Vodka Orange
- Midori Splice
- Screaming Orgasm
- Sex on the Beach
- Gin Gin Mule
- Screwdriver
- Caipiroska
- Woo Woo
- Mint Julep
- Shandy
- Lychee Martini
- Appletini
- Egg Nog
- Gin Sour
- Singapore Sling
- Valentines Day Cocktail
- Americano
- Vodka Sunrise
- Sangria
- Chambord Kiss
- Robin’s Kiss
- Limoncello Spritz
- Gimlet
- Dirty Martini
The history of cocktails is a long and varied one, with the first recorded mixed drinks appearing in the early 18th century. The word “cocktail” itself is thought to have originated in the United States in the early 19th century, and it originally referred to a mixture of spirits, bitters, water, and sugar. The exact origin of the word is unclear, but it is believed to be derived from the French coquetier, which means “egg cup,” as the first cocktails were often served in egg cups.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, cocktails became increasingly popular and sophisticated, with bartenders experimenting with a wide variety of ingredients and techniques. The invention of new technologies, such as refrigeration and ice-making machines, also played a significant role in the evolution of cocktails, as they made it possible to create more complex and varied drinks.
Today, cocktails are a major part of the global hospitality industry, with thousands of different recipes and variations being served in bars and restaurants around the world. The popularity of cocktails shows no signs of slowing down, as people continue to discover new and exciting ways to mix and enjoy them.
Top 100 Cocktails 2023
Note: This is the first year for CocktailChef presenting the top 100 cocktails for 2023. We will be aiming to start from this year and will be rolling the top 100 for every year.
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