# IBA: Contemporary Classics

> Drinks that became bar standards through the 20th century, from the Bellini and the Mai Tai to the Cosmopolitan and the Mojito.

34 cocktails, most popular first (by page views of each recipe on the IBA site). Each links to its full recipe with measures, method and garnish.

## Cocktails

1. [Sex on the Beach](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/sex-on-the-beach/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, peach liqueur, orange juice and cranberry juice. Built, about 12.4% ABV.
2. [Caipirinha](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/caipirinha/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cachaça, lime juice and simple syrup. Built, about 17.6% ABV.
3. [Cosmopolitan](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/cosmopolitan/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Citrus vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice. Shaken, about 13.7% ABV.
4. [Margarita](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/margarita/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Shaken, about 20.3% ABV.
5. [Black Russian](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/black-russian/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka and coffee liqueur. Built, about 28.2% ABV.
6. [Long Island Iced Tea](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/long-island-iced-tea/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, tequila, white rum, gin, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup and cola. Built, about 15.1% ABV.
7. [Bellini](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/bellini/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Sparkling wine and white peach purée. Stirred, about 6.5% ABV.
8. [Mojito](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/mojito/index.md): Contemporary Classics. White rum, lime juice, mint, simple syrup and soda water. Built, about 13.8% ABV.
9. [Pina Colada](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/pina-colada/index.md): Contemporary Classics. White rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. Blended, about 9.9% ABV.
10. [Mai-Tai](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/mai-tai/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Aged rum, orange curaçao, orgeat, lime juice and simple syrup. Shaken, about 14.8% ABV.
11. [Bloody Mary](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/bloody-mary/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt and black pepper. Stirred, about 9.3% ABV.
12. [Corpse Reviver #2](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/corpse-reviver-2/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Gin, triple sec, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice and absinthe. Shaken, about 15.8% ABV.
13. [Cuba Libre](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/cuba-libre/index.md): Contemporary Classics. White rum, cola and lime juice. Built, about 9.8% ABV.
14. [Moscow Mule](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/moscow-mule/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, ginger beer and lime juice. Built, about 9.1% ABV.
15. [Garibaldi](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/garibaldi/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Campari and orange juice. Built, about 6.1% ABV.
16. [Hemingway Special](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/hemingway-special/index.md): Contemporary Classics. White rum, grapefruit juice, maraschino liqueur and lime juice. Shaken, about 14.7% ABV.
17. [French 75](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/french-75/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and sparkling wine. Shaken, about 11.2% ABV.
18. [Tequila Sunrise](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/tequila-sunrise/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Tequila, orange juice and grenadine. Built, about 10.5% ABV.
19. [Irish Coffee](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/irish-coffee/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Irish whiskey, coffee, cream and simple syrup. Built, about 8.9% ABV.
20. [Grasshopper](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/grasshopper/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Crème de cacao, crème de menthe and cream. Shaken, about 11.1% ABV.
21. [Zombie](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/zombie/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Dark rum, aged rum, lime juice, falernum, Donn’s mix, grenadine, Angostura bitters and absinthe. Blended, about 18.4% ABV.
22. [French Connection](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/french-connection/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cognac and amaretto. Built, about 26.4% ABV.
23. [Vesper](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/vesper/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Gin, vodka and Lillet Blanc. Shaken, about 23.2% ABV.
24. [Mimosa](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/mimosa/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Orange juice and sparkling wine. Built, about 6% ABV.
25. [Champagne Cocktail](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/champagne-cocktail/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Sparkling wine, cognac, Angostura bitters and simple syrup. Built, about 14.9% ABV.
26. [Lemon Drop Martini](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/lemon-drop-martini/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, triple sec and lemon juice. Shaken, about 19% ABV.
27. [Cardinale](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/cardinale/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Gin, dry vermouth and Campari. Stirred, about 22.6% ABV.
28. [Singapore Sling](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/singapore-sling/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Gin, cherry liqueur, triple sec, Bénédictine, pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine and Angostura bitters. Shaken, about 8% ABV.
29. [Kir](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/kir/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Dry white wine and crème de cassis. Built, about 12.4% ABV.
30. [Pisco Sour](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/pisco-sour/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Pisco, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg. Shaken, about 12.3% ABV.
31. [Horse’s Neck](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/horses-neck/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cognac and ginger ale. Built, about 9% ABV.
32. [Sea Breeze](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/sea-breeze/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice. Built, about 7.5% ABV.
33. [Rabo de Galo](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/rabo-de-galo/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Cachaça, sweet vermouth and Cynar. Built, about 25.9% ABV.
34. [Mint Julep](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/cocktails/mint-julep/index.md): Contemporary Classics. Bourbon, mint and simple syrup. Built, about 27% ABV.

## Categories

- [IBA: The Unforgettables](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/unforgettables/index.md): 34 cocktails
- IBA: Contemporary Classics (this page): 34 cocktails
- [IBA: New Era Drinks](https://jigger-5rd.pages.dev/new-era/index.md): 34 cocktails

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