Constantly tops the list of 'Most Popular Cocktails In The World'. Place a sugar cube in a rocks glass and give it a few shakes of bitters. Add whiskey, then

stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice and garnish with an orange peel (which should be oiled over the rim of the glass).

Essential for all the aspiring pirates out there. Start with half a glass of ginger beer and lime juice, then top that with dark rum -- it doesn't have to

be Gosling's, but it kinda sorta has to, too.

Ever ordered a Kamikaze shot at a bar? This is exactly like that, except classier. Gin or vodka, a little bit of lime juice and simple syrup, shaken and served

up. 

While we're on the 'citrus' theme, this is a simple mixture of whiskey, lemon or lime juice, and a bit of sugar. To achieve that frothy top, add some egg

white and shake.

Add a shot of vodka to some ginger beer and garnish with a lime. Nothing this delicious should be this simple -- but do realize that if you offer this

to someone and you don't serve it in a copper mug, you may get some disappointed and/or nasty looks.

You can thank our friends across the pond for this fruity classic. Take one measure of Pimm's #1, add to that cucumber, strawberries, lemon, orange and mint, top off with

some Sprite and you're all set.

No, these are not intended to be frozen and served to you poolside. A classic Daiquiri is rum, lime juice and simple syrup. Simple yet sophisticated.

Don't let the flute fool you, this one packs a serious punch. A full measure of gin is complemented by lime juice, a dash of simple syrup, then champagne.

The Kentucky classic should also always get a metal cup. Sugar, mint and lime are muddled in the bottom of the glass before adding whiskey and soda water. Crushed ice

and a mint garnish complete the plantation-era classic.

This one's fallen out of style in recent years, but any bartender at a proper establishment should know how to do it and will respect your order: it's brandy with

a heavy dose of lemon juice and a small measure of Cointreau.

The New Orlean's-based drink includes absinthe, so maybe save this recipe for the grownups. A rye whiskey base, hit with a few dashes of bitters and just a touch of

syrup is topped off with the absinthe to create an extremely intense cocktail.

Do not use sweet and sour mix. I repeat, DO NOT USE SWEET AND SOUR MIX. A proper margarita is silver tequila, a healthy measure of lime juice, Cointreau and,

if desired, a salted rim.

Not too popular in America but huge internationally, the simple (and strong AF) recipe calls for equal measures of gin, sweet vermouth and Campari. Orange peel to garnish.

Probably the most masculine 'up' drink you'll find. A strong pour of whiskey (should be rye) combined with sweet vermouth and a couple dashes of bitters.

Not nearly as healthy as the name suggests. You're going to mix whiskey, lemon juice and honey together, then top all that off with some smokey scotch and ginger. Complicated

palate doesn't begin to say it.

The Mint Julep's Cuban cousin. The recipe is exactly the same, just switch out the whiskey for clear rum, and the setting from the horse track to the beach.

Perfect for a hot day by the pool, the simple recipe only requires a measure of Aperol and a splash (or 'spritz) of soda water.

Almost synonymous with the beach, this one is a simple combination of both dark and light rums, along with orange juice and additional bitters and fruit to taste.

Want a martini unlike anything else at the table? The Aviation calls for gin and lemon juice, then a measure of maraschino liqueur to give it the trademark color. Garnish

with a cherry for bonus points.

If you're going to do this properly, you want Bombay Sapphire Gin, lemon juice, orange blossom water, cream and simple syrup -- all shaken up with an egg white to

give it that nice head.

Another pretty simple and common one, which is even more reason for you to know it -- so you don't look like an idiot. 

Gin, lemon juice, a little simple

syrup and fill with soda water. Boom.

All former children remember Shirley Temples, and some people who never grew out of that stage like to order 'Dirty' versions of the drink. So just add a bit of

vodka to the Sprite and grenadine and you'll be all set.

-- it's the one on the left, though the espresso martini on the right doesn't look bad either...

Basically, this is a cocktail to get you through the winter or

a morning hangover. Your standard coffee gets mixed with Irish whiskey and Baileys, as well as whipped cream when available.

While we're on the subject of hot drinks, this one is fun because, unless you sniff or taste it, it's completely indistinguishable from a normal cup of tea.

Depending on

what you're hoping to get out of the beverage (energy, drowsiness), pick your tea accordingly, then add whiskey and honey to taste.

We know, 'punch' drags up memories of 18-year-olds in frat basements dumping every cheap spirit and mixer they can buy with their parents' credit cards into a disused recycling bin.

But Planter's Punch is a classic. The key is to use a dark rum (which is not spiced, FYI), mix with grenadine and lime juice, then add the sweet juice

of your choice. Do not put it into a recycling bin please.

The mimosa's bigger, better sister. Traditionally it's peach puree added to Prosecco, with additional sugar and lemon juice added to taste.

A Peruvian classic, this one will require pisco (grape-based liquor, available at most large liquor stores), lime juice and simple syrup, and then an egg white to achieve the trademark

foam top.

There are about 8,217 different recipes, and technically they're all correct, so long as they include vodka and tomato juice (NOT Clamato). Other than that, go nuts.

So this really barely even counts, but someone is going to ask you to make one, so you'd better know how: put half a shot each of rum, whiskey, tequila,

and gin in a glass, then drown it in sweet and sour and Coke. Yuck.

First off, I don't know why he has a blowtorch. You don't need that to make a Cosmo. 

But if you're trying to make one of these, throw some vodka

(flavored if you have it), sweet and sour, and cranberry juice into a shaker. Strain it into a martini glass and then gossip about Becky's horrible new bangs.

It's pretty, it's Mexican... it's basically that horrible decision you made with a stripper on college spring break. Put the tequila and orange juice in first, then drizzle the grenadine

on top. Make sure people watch the effect or why bother.

Basically a Manhattan with Scotch and a less cool name.

If you want to drink like a man who only wears a robe, put some vodka and Kahlua in a glass with ice. You're supposed to use cream, but everyone

just uses milk, so don't sweat it.

It's a tribute to James Bond, and just as alcoholic. Mix both gin and vodka into a martini with a dash of Kina Lillet.

Whiskey, Campari, and sweet vermouth. So it's a Negroni that's traditionally served in the winter -- a little more bite to fight off the cold.

The national drink of Brazil (probably), it's made with cachaça, lime, and sugar. If you like mojitos, give this a go sometime.

It's a rum and coke with a lime. Do not say Cuba Libre. It's dumb.