Cocktails are perfect for any party. A classic cocktail, when made well, can be the talk of the town. Try out these recipes when you want to entertain your guests.

Spritz Veneziano

One of the top classic cocktail recipes for entertainment is the Spritz Veneziano. You need three parts Prosecco, two parts Aperol, and a splash of soda water. Add some ice to a glass. Pour in the ingredients and add an orange slice to top the drink. This helps to prevent the Aperol from moving to the bottom of the glass.

Amaretto Sour

Add one and a half parts Amaretto liqueur, one part sugar syrup, and three fourth part fresh lemon juice. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake to mix well and strain the contents into a glass. Serve garnished with a cherry and an orange slice.

Green Monster

The ingredients for this refreshing drink are four parts passion fruit juice, one and a half parts white rum, one third cup lime juice, one and a half parts mint leaves, and a quarter cup sugar. Boil water and sugar and allow the syrup to cool. Pour the syrup into a blender and add the remaining ingredients to it. Puree the ingredients together in the blender. Strain to a jar and serve garnished with lime slices.

Mojito

The mojito requires two parts white rum, three-quarters fresh lime juice, and half part simple sugar syrup. You also need some mint leaves and club soda. Muddle the mint leaves in a shaker and pour all ingredients into it. Add some ice and shake well. Strain the contents into and top it up with club soda. Garnish it with mint leaves and a slice of lime.

Manhattan

Add two and a half parts Bourbon, one part sweet vermouth, and a dash of lemon bitters. Add the ingredients to a glass with ice in it. Stir well and strain it. Serve garnished with a cherry.

Vesper

The Vesper dates back to Casino Royale , Ian Fleming’s novel of 1953. It needs three parts gin, one part vodka, and half part Lillet blanc aperitif. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing glass and serve it shaken but not stirred — Bond style. Strain the mixture before serving and rub a lemon peel on the glass rim.

Paloma

The Paloma requires two parts of tequila, half part of fresh lime, and a pinch of salt. Add ice to a glass and add all the ingredients. Top with grapefruit soda and serve garnished with a lime wheel.

The top seven classic cocktail recipes for entertainment are great to try out. Try these recipes and watch your guests make a beeline for drinks.